Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, opened by Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich in June 1998, is an exuberant celebration of the best of Italian food, wine and lifestyle.
Serving a big menu in a dining room, bar, & oyster room. Dutch supper ranges from Wellfleet oysters, hot fried chicken, & lamb neck mole, all going pound-for-pound with an extensive alcohol list. Read more.
Go to the Breslin Bar and Dining Room at the Ace Hotel. No reservations for 130 seats, but great lobby bar with red comfy couches and beautiful people (male & female). 1/2 gastropub, 1/2 restaurant Read more.
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Come here for ultra-cheap Chinese cuisine. Huge portions of hand-pulled noodle soups range from $4 - $6.50. Try fish ball or beef for $5. Read more.
My two favorite pizzas here are the brussels sprout and pancetta pie and the cherrystone clam pizza. But you really can't go wrong with whatever calls to you on the menu. Read more.
Owner Paul Giannone has a gift for great topping combos. My favorites are the Anise & Anephew and the Hellboy (hot soppressata & spicy honey). For brunch, the Monte Cristo is absolutely craveworthy. Read more.
