Type:Italian
Description:If you are in the mood for traditional real Italian food, this is the place for you. The meatballs are excellent and in general the food is excellent. It is a fairly small place and the seating is either at the bar or a communal table, but great atmosphere, good wine selection, and overall you will have a very nice experience.
Address:
370 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019
b/t 9th Ave & 8th Ave
Theater District, Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown West
Type:Cuban
Description:Excellent cuban food and amazing mixed drinks. This is a fairly fancy place, but great atmosphere. It is a bit isolated from anything else located in the southmost area of the city, but well worth it for the food & drinks.
Address:
22 Battery Pl
Fl 2 Pier A
New York, NY 10004
Battery Park
Type: Italian/American
Description:Great atmosphere and great for pretty people watching. This Italian place is great for the summer because it has these great garage like doors that are open for people watching. Try the gnocchi you will not regret it. Its also located steps from the highline so great to grab a bit and go walk.
Address:
775 Washington St
New York, NY 10014
b/t Jane St & 12th St
West Village
Type:Israeli/Greek Fusion
Description:Excellent food for dinner and brunch, you can see some very pretty people there, but may get a bit too loud. If you are hungry and want to try a unique dish, the kebab terracota is amazing with baked dough on top of the dish.
Address:
250 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003
b/t 19th St & 20th St
Flatiron
Type:Mexican Fusion
Description: Very very good and unique Mexican food, a bit on the pricy side, but brunch is always great. The chicken soup is excellent. The Quesadillas with the mushrooms are also unique.
Address: 372 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10012
b/t Great Jones St & Bond St
Type:Israeli (Moroccan Style)
Description:One of the best Israeli restaurants in the city. Great for lunch, brunch, or dinner. I have been going there for many many years and it never disappoints. Try the lamb shank with the charmula sauce amazing!
Address: 101 St Marks Pl
New York, NY 10009b/t Avenue A & 1st Ave
East Village, Alphabet City
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