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Restaurants

1. Erin McKenna's Bakery

248 Broome St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 159 tips and reviews

SPINSPIN: Cults lead singer worked here when she first moved to NYC. She only lasted two weeks, but still calls it the best bakery in the world. Go for the Red Velvet.

2. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Thompson HotelsThompson Hotels: Expect an extensive line for seating at this tiny, unique breakfast Mecca. It’s worth the wait.

3. Cocoron

9.1
16 Delancey St (at Chrystie St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 214 tips and reviews

Thompson HotelsThompson Hotels: Take your friends to this authentic Japanese noodle shop and enjoy a delicious and fun interactive meal.

4. Bohemian

57 Great Jones St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 181 tips and reviews

Thompson HotelsThompson Hotels: "Impressive you found this place at all! Our concierge at Thompson LES might be able to help you with that secret number you're searching for."

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5. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews
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6. Sake Bar Decibel

9.1
240 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · East Village · 256 tips and reviews

7. Ippudo

9.1
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Noodle fans line up daily at 5 PM to get a table at this East Village Japanese restaurant before the real crowds form, because the ramen is just that good. [Eater 38 Member]

8. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

8.9
97 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 152 tips and reviews

EaterEater: After 11pm, it's the best restaurant in the city. But at any hour epic raw bar platters and perfect fondue and the mere 50-odd seats are among the reasons there's always a wait. [Eater 38 Member]

9. ABC Kitchen

9.3
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 720 tips and reviews

EaterEater: In a dining world overrun with offal, Québécois heft, and pasta, it's nice to have a meal where a roasted carrot can blow you away. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

10. Kin Shop

469 Avenue of the Americas (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Dieterle has a knack for fusing Thai cuisine with his own New-American style, and the result is one of the most unique menus in New York right now. [Eater 38 Member]

11. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 507 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Andrew Carmellini's return to the stage, following A Voce, is a rustic neighborhood Italian resto at the core. And on Mondays, home of some of New York's best fried chicken. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

12. I Sodi

8.7
105 Christopher St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 97 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This tiny, beautifully-designed West Village restaurant serves some of the city's best pastas & a small list of rustic Tuscan-style meat dishes. Make reservations well ahead of time. [Eater 38 Member]

13. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

14. The Elephant

58 E 1st St (1st Ave.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 8 tips and reviews

15. PUBLIC

210 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 211 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Innovative cocktails? Check. Top-notch wine collection? Check. Sexy upstairs, cozy downstairs? Check, and check. See you there.

16. Frankies 17

17 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 66 tips and reviews

NOWNESSNOWNESS: Brooklyn: Frank Castronovo & Frank Falcinelli behind this cult restaurant explain, “We take seasonal ingredients that are local—and that we have in abundance here in America—and we Italianize them. Read more.

17. Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

8.7
132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 346 tips and reviews

NOWNESSNOWNESS: New York: A James Beard Award-winning chef & owners from La Esquina and 1 Oak aim to bring you NYC's most authentic Jamaican experience. Click "More Info" to take a tour Read more.

18. De Santos

139 W 10th St (at Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 96 tips and reviews

Bergdorf GoodmanBergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Faces of 5F Semifinalist Mariana loves this spot when she is in the mood for Italian - don't miss the live music Wednesday - Saturday. Read more.

19. Sagaponack

7.7
4 W 22nd St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Flatiron District · 74 tips and reviews

LizzieLizzie: Wine tasting at Sagaponack

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20. Tipsy Parson

156 9th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 213 tips and reviews
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21. Antibes Bistro

112 Suffolk St (btw Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 57 tips and reviews
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22. Whitmans

8.2
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
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23. Acme

7.8
9 Great Jones St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 147 tips and reviews
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24. Edi & The Wolf

102 Avenue C (btwn 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews
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25. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews
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26. Brinkley's Broome Street

406 Broome St (at Cleveland Pl), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 140 tips and reviews
Gentleman Farmer is one of Restaurants.

27. Gentleman Farmer

40 Rivington St (btwn Eldridge & Forsyth St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews
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28. Rai Rai Ken

6.7
218 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 199 tips and reviews
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29. Firebird Restaurant

365 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Russian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 23 tips and reviews
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30. Mari Vanna

8.8
41 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Russian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 192 tips and reviews
City Grit Culinary Salon is one of Restaurants.

31. City Grit Culinary Salon

38 Prince St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 15 tips and reviews
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32. Resto

111 E 29th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 171 tips and reviews
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33. Moustache Pitza

7.8
29 7th Ave S (b/w Morton St & Leroy St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West Village · 60 tips and reviews
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34. Rosemary's

9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 384 tips and reviews
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35. Kingswood

121 W 10th St (btwn Greenwich Ave. & Patchin Pl.), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · West Village · 82 tips and reviews
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36. Bell Book & Candle

8.1
141 W 10th St (btwn Waverly Pl & Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 94 tips and reviews