Best Italian Restaurants in New York City
From authentic Tuscan cuisine to traditional Sicilian dishes, Manhattan has some of the premier dining destinations in the world. Below are the ten best Italian restaurants in New York City:
1. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca – Click for Profile
212-777-0303
110 Waverly Pl
New York, NY 10011
2. Scalini Fedeli – Click for Profile
212-528-0400
165 Duane St
New York, NY 10013
3. Felidia – Click for Profile
212-758-1479
243 E 58th St
New York, NY 10022
4. Convivio Restaurant – Click for Profile
212-599-5045
45 Tudor City Place
New York, NY 10017
5. Trattoria Dell’Arte – Click for Profile
212-245-9800
900 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019
212-564-7272
402 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036
7. Cipriani Downtown – Click for Profile
212-343-0999
376 W Broadway
New York, NY 10012
212-772-2242
1621 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028
9. Il Mulino – Click for Profile
212-673-3783
86 W 3rd St
New York, NY 10012
10. Da Umberto Restaurant – Click for Profile
212-989-0303
107 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
Best Bars in New York City
Manhattan has always had one of the hottest nightlife’s of any city on the globe. And with this reputation comes a wide assortment of nightlife hotspots that range from exclusive VIP bars to quaint Irish pubs. Below are the ten best bars in New York City:
1. Milk & Honey – Click for Profile
212-625-3397
134 Eldridge St
New York, NY 10079
2. Rose Bar - Gramercy Park Hotel - Click for Profile
212-920-3300
2 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10010
3. Zanibar – Click for Profile
212-957-9197
645 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036
4. Opal Bar & Restaurant – Click for Profile
212-593-4321
251 E 52nd St
New York, NY 10022
5. Lobby Lounge – Click for Profile
212-805-8876
80 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10023
6. Wicked Willy’s – Click for Profile
212-254-8592
149 Bleeker St
New York, NY 10012
7. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden – Click for Profile
718-274-4925
29-19 24th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
8. Blue & Gold Tavern – Click for Profile
212-473-8918
79 E 7th St
New York, NY 10003
9. Irish Rover – Click for Profile
718-278-9372
3718 28th Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
10. Sunny’s Bar – Click for Profile
718-625-8211
253 Conover St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Best Wine Bars in New York City
New York is truly the world’s cultural melting pot. And with the diverse ethnicities of the population comes a wide variety of exquisite wines. It does not matter if you are a novice wine fan or a well-seasoned connoisseur. From rich reds to sweet whites, New York City has exactly what you need. The following list below are the best wine bars in Manhattan, make sure to ask about their special wine tasting menus as well.
1. Lelabar
212-206-0594
422 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
2. Gottino
212-633-2590
52 Greenwich Ave.
New York, NY 10011
3. Solex
212-777-6677
103 First Ave.
New York, NY 10003
4. Accademia di Vino
212-888-6333
1081 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10065
5. ‘inoteca
212-614-0473
98 Rivington St.
New York, NY 10002
6. Aroma Kitchen & Winebar
212-375-0100
36 E. Fourth St.
New York, NY 10003
7. Peasant
212-965-9511
194 Elizabeth St.
New York, NY 10012
8. Bar Boulud
212-595-0303
1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
9. i Trulli
212-481-7372
122 E. 27th St.
New York, NY 10016
10. ‘ino
212-989-5769
21 Bedford St.
New York, NY 10014
Best Restaurants in New York City
Italian, Sushi, Steakhouses… These are simply a few of the dining choices you have when living in or visiting New York. The Big Apple not only has one of the widest varieties of dining choices, each of the fine dining establishments seems to offer a unique option for your night out.
1. Daniel
212-288-0033
60 E. 65th St
New York, NY 10065Daniel is one of seven award winning restaurants owned by Chef Daniel Boulud. This restaurant offers a dinning experience that excites the senses with a vibrant ambiance, gracious service and delectable menu in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Here you will enjoy contemporary French cuisine that is inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and is accompanied by rare world class vintages.
2. Eleven Madison Park
212-889-0918
11 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010This elegant restaurant is set in a magnificent art deco dining room with soaring ceilings and lush views of historic Madison Square Park. Executive Chef Daniel Humm takes a modern approach to classic flavor combinations, creating sophisticated dishes that emphasize purity, simplicity, and seasonal flavors. And make sure and complete your dining experience with one of their delectable desserts.
3. Jean Georges
212-299-3900
1 Central Park W
New York, NY 10023In 1997, Jean-Georges opened this fantastic French restaurant, earning a four-star review from the New York Times less than three months after opening. He is now known for skills extending beyond the kitchen, and owns 17 restaurants worldwide. I especially enjoy reading his blog at jeangeorges.blogspot.com
4. Le Bernardin
212-554-1515
155 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019With a rich history of fine dining success, this New York restaurant draws in the best food from around the world and combines them to create a masterful culinary experience. The winner of multiple awards for service and cuisine, a night out at Le Bernardin will certainly lead to an unforgettable experience.
5. Le Cirque
212-303-7788
455 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10022This dining establishment was one of the most anticipated restaurant openings in the past few years, serving the citizens of New York with some of the finest French cuisine on the East Coast. Le Cirque embraces the French circus heritage and even features an all glass bar, which appears and disappears like a magic circus box.
6. Masa
212-823-9800
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle 4th floor
New York, NY 10019If you are searching for one of the most extravagant Japanese restaurants in Manhattan, then look no further than Masa. This dining establishment can trace its roots back to its founder, Chef Masa. A Tokyo native, this cuisine specialist has worked at some of the finest Japanese restaurants in the world, his reputation has been reinforced by numerous recognitions, including a Mobil 5-star award, New York Times 4-star review, and Michelin 3-star award.
7. The Modern
212-333-1220
9 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019Taking Museum dining to sophisticated new heights, The Modern is a fine dining restaurant located at the Museum of Modern Art featuring the original French-American cuisine of Chef Gabriel Kreuther, with desserts by Marc Aumont. They offer two distinct dining experiences, The Dining Room & The Bar Room, both offer creative French cuisine.
8. Per Se
212-823-9335
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle 4th floor
New York, NY 10019Per Se is the urban interpretation of its sister restaurant The French Laundry. You will see the connection in symbols, the blue door, the fireplace, and the garden also in the earthy materials like wood, marble, granite and the rough cooper floor tiles. Per se will not only serve you a great meal but will take your palette on a journey you have never been on before.
9. Abboccato
212-265-4000
136 W. 55th St
New York, NY 10019In order to gain a genuine sense of what Italians eat, Abboccato’s founders engaged Fred Plotkin, the noted Italian food and wine expert, to guide them through Italy, one morsel and glass at a time. This strategy resulted in a discovery of rare menu options previously only found in the heart of Italy that can be tasted daily at this Manhattan dining destination.
10. Babbo
212-777-0303
110 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10011Babbo 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. The menu is a roster of Chef Mario Batali’s lusty creations, incorporating the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game and seafood, accented with fine Italian olive oils and many unusual ingredients that will surprise and delight any Italian cuisine fan.
Best Sushi Bars in New York City
Mmmmm, NYC has the best eating establishments of any city I’ve been to, and when it comes to Sushi, New York has no rival. Since I began traveling to the City regularly several years ago, I’ve made it a point each time to check out a new Sushi hotspot. The top destination may not be a surprise with the globally renowned Nobu taking the honor. I chose Nobu due to the modern atmosphere, excellent menu selections, vibrant bar, first class service. Be ready to pay a pretty penny for a night out at Nobu, however I guarantee you that it will be a night to remember.
1. Nobu
212-219-0500
105 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
2. Masa
212-823-9800
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Cir.
New York, NY 10019
3. 15 East
212-647-0015
15 E. 15th St
New York, NY 10003
4. Morimoto
212-989-8883
88 Tenth Ave
New York, NY 10011
5. Le Miu
212-473-3100
107 Ave. A
New York, NY 10009
6. Sushi Zen
212-302-0707
108 W. 44th St
New York, NY 10036
7. Kuruma Zushi
212-317- 2802
7 E. 47th St. 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
8. Bond St
212-777-2500
6 Bond St.
New York, NY 10012
9. Sushi Yasuda
212-972-1001
204 E. 43rd St
New York, NY 10017
10. Geisha
212-813-1113
33 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10021
Best Bar and Grill Restaurants in New York City
I’ve talked before of my affinity to New York restaurants, and a city secret is how good the selection is for bar and grills. My favorite establishment is Mickey Mantle’s, I can’t imagine a better spot to catch a Yankees game with your family or friends.
1. Mickey Mantle Sports Bar
212-688-7777
42 Central Park S
New York, NY 10019
2. Rodeo Bar
212-683-6500
375 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016
3. Gotham Bar & Grill
212-620-4020
12 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003
4. Rare Bar & Grill
212-481-1999 ext. 9
303 Lexington Ave at 37th St
New York, NY
5. Telephone Bar & Grill
212-529-5000
149 Second Ave (between 9th & 10th)
New York, NY
6. Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
212-228-8490
33 University Place
New York, NY 10003
7. Shaffer City
212-255-9827
5 W 21st St
New York, NY 10010
8. Canyon Road
212-734-1600
1470 First Ave
New York, NY 10021
9. B.B.King Blues Club & Grill
212-997-4144
237 W 42nd St
New York, NY
10. Rudy’s Bar & Grill
212-974-9169
627 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036
