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RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(5,492)West Village - 2
Gallaghers Steakhouse - Manhattan
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(19,097)Midtown West - 3
Soothr
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(339)East Village - 4
Bad Roman
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(2,799)Upper West Side - 5
Nobu Fifty Seven
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.7(6,448)Midtown West
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Don Angie
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(94)Greenwich Village - 2
STK - NYC - Midtown
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4(10,004)Midtown West - 3
Una Pizza Napoletana
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(35)Lower East Side - 4
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Price: Moderate•American•3.9(3,791)Midtown West - 5
Chez Fifi
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(99)Upper East Side
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Buddakan NY
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.7(16,381)Meatpacking District - 2
Beauty & Essex- New York
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(10,125)Lower East Side - 3
Casa Mono
Price: Very Expensive•Spanish•4.7(2,965)Union Square - 4
Hawksmoor NYC
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(3,078)Gramercy Park - 5
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(10,234)Meatpacking District
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Donna Margherita
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(98)Enjoy a variety of Italian favorites - such as Lasagne Della Nonna (traditional meat lasagna), Penne Arrabbiata O Al Pomodoro (penne in a spicy homemade tomato sauce), and Melanzane Alla Parmigiana (eggplant parmigiana) - made with the highest quality Italian ingredients and with Chef Rosanna's special touch. We also offer 14 different brick oven, thin crust pizzas, including a Rustica (mozzarella, sausage, red peppers, olives and basil), a Vedova Bianca (mozzarella, ricotta, radicchio and walnuts), and our signature Donna Margherita (buffalo mozzarella, tomato "filetto" and pecorino), along with salads, appetizers, homemade desserts and a variety of wine and beer. Our cozy restaurant is a cheerful retreat from the bustle of Second Avenue. Lunch and dinner are served in our downstairs dining room where intimate twosomes as well as families and groups of friends can gather under a photographic mural of an Italian countryside.Luna Rossa Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(906)One can hardly walk by a new neighborhood restaurant without noticing it; especially a cozy Italian place on the Upper East side - LUNA ROSSA is a hit in the neighborhood. Developed by Paolo Floess, the long-time Chef,he work the past 17 Years on the Upper East Side its cuisine displays a special blend of contemporary and traditional dishes from all major twenty regions of Italy. It also offers a great selection of exquisite wines from north to south of Italy. LUNA ROSSA offers a very relaxing and mellow atmosphere, decorated with original works of art and delicate colors. It is definitely the place to dine with your family and friends or for a perfect romantic dinner.... LUNA ROSSA IS TRULY A MUST!!!
L'Osteria
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(388)At L’Osteria, we strive to constantly come up with plates that will surprise and excite your taste buds. Our dishes are inspired by the beauty of Italy, but also stand-out as something all their own. With the changing of the seasons, our menu will change to match what is at the peak for bringing you the freshest ingredients. Plus, our homemade pasta is unlike anything you’ve had before. Our commitment is to providing the very best food, in a cozy environment. This is the neighborhood spot you’ve been waiting for, to enjoy quality drinks and incredible food with the people you love. Be sure to stop in and see what we’re cooking up each night, as the daily specials are sure to offer something new every time you visit.Italianissimo
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(611)The instant you walk into Italianissimo Ristorante, you are overcome with a feeling of romance. When you arrive, your hosts for the evening sits you at a table adorned with gorgeous fresh flowers that evoke a certain elegance and charm. The maitre d' presents to you the nightly specials that Chef Luigi Campoverde (who is no stranger to the Upper East Side, with stints at Il Nido, Il Monello and Portofino Grill) is about to prepare in the kitchen.
Finestra
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(334)Finestra Restaurant is a Fine Italian Cuisine located on Upper East Side. We are open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, take out and delivery. We feature a full bar and delicious traditional Italian food. Our menu has gluten free, vegetarian and vegan items. We serve the freshest seafood and have specials every day. Every Friday night is Classical Guitar night with Craig Graham, an excellent guitar player. Finestra Restaurant is family-owned and operated.
Our convenient Upper East Side location in New York is close to Sotheby’s, Hospital of Special Surgery, New York Cornell University, Cornell Weil Medical College, Helmsley Medical Tower Hotel and Belaire Guest Facility HSS.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon.Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.8(1,046)Beginning in December 2024, we will be open 7 days a week. We look forward to welcoming you with extended hours and more opportunities to dine with us! Please check our updated hours.
Welcome to Sushi of Gari Upper East Side! This restaurant is the first restaurant specializing in the wonderful taste of Gari Signature Sushi. This restaurant is rather a small establishment, but we offer an amazing Sushi as well as many traditional Japanese dishes. In addition to many very fresh authentic Japanese Sushi, let us surprise you by Gari's originality: some area slightly cooked, or marinated, and served with a variety of home-made sauces or other delicacies which enhance the daily market's freshest seafood, many of which are from Japan especially for Sushi of Gari.
Please note: Sushi Bar reservation is not available online. Please contact the restaurant directly.
Campagnola
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(771)For over 30 years, Campagnola has been serving the people who defined New York City. Country-style, Italian dining where plates are meant to be shared, and elbows are meant to be touched. And yet if chairs could talk, these ones probably wouldn't.Le Veau d'Or
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.8(146)Established in 1937, Le Veau d’Or reopens under neo-bistro extraordinaires, Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson.
Le Veau d'Or serves a $125 prix-fixe dinner menu Tuesday - Saturday and an $85 prix-fixe lunch menu Tuesday - Friday. We can accommodate up to four people per reservation in our main dining room. Unfortunately, we don't push tables together for larger parties, but our private dining can seat up to 20 guests.
Our bar is available for walk-ins where guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a drink!
Our intimate dining room means we are unable to adjust party sizes once a reservation is confirmed. Decreases in party size will be subject to a fee of $50/seat.
Finally, as a courtesy to other guests, we kindly ask that you book reservation times when you can join us. If you have no intention of joining us at an available reservation time, please allow others the opportunity to book the reservation. Thank you for your consideration.
Yasouvlaki
Price: Moderate•Greek•4.6(268)Located on 3rd Avenue and 88th Street, Yasouvlaki in the Upper East Side is where we take pride in serving delicious Greek cuisine. We offer a cozy setting where you can enjoy Greek platters, sandwiches, and a selection of beer and wine. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring the area near the Guggenheim Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, we promise to provide you with a delightful Greek dining experience that you won't forget.Tony's Di Napoli - Upper East Side
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(4,420)For over 20 years, Tony’s Di Napoli has been a beloved New York City Italian restaurant, serving authentic, family-style Southern Italian cuisine in hearty, shareable portions.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, we’re perfect for casual meals, special occasions, and group dining. Located in Midtown Manhattan, we offer private dining rooms for corporate events and celebrations, plus off-site catering and delivery from the 40s to the 90s.
Takeout is always available for classic Italian comfort at home. We’re proud to be reopening on the East Side, where our story began.
Whether you’re a longtime guest or first-time visitor, we look forward to welcoming you with warm hospitality and delicious meals.
Come hungry, leave happy—just like family.
Grazie & Ciao,
Tony
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- RRossVIPWest Palm Beach •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood and service are awesome. Fresh raw bar, fantastic sushi rolls and crispy rice.More infoCrave Fishbar Upper EastPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Upper East Side•4.7
- JJeanneVIPNew York City •53 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBest Thai food in NYC. Service is Excellent food Delious . A neighborhood gem!More infoUp ThaiPrice: Moderate• Thai• Upper East Side•4.8
- SStevenGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a delicious dinner here, with excellent service and a great atmosphere! I would recommend this restaurant highly, but be sure to get a reservation as they are very busy. The bar is also very cool and would love to hang there sometime, but even that on a Tuesday night was 2-3 people deep!More infoHoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side•4.7
- SSteveHawaii •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful location and delicious food. Very good combination. We will visit again when back in townMore infoCentral Park BoathousePrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Upper East Side•4.6
- MMiaVIP13 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 10, 2025This spot? Total gem. Kinda wanna gatekeep it but nah.More infoBlue Mezze BarPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Upper East Side•4.7
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The best reviewed restaurant in Upper East Side is Maruzzella
The best vegan restaurants in Upper East Side are The Met Dining Room, Central Park Boathouse and Piccola Cucina Uptown
The best vegetarian restaurants in Upper East Side are The Met Dining Room, Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience and Central Park Boathouse
The restaurants with the best service in Upper East Side are Maruzzella, OM Real Indian Food and Forty Carrots
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Upper East Side are Maruzzella, Forty Carrots and Bar Italia
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