2. Russian Samovar
8.4
256 W 52nd St (btw 8th & Broadway), New York, NY
Russian Restaurant · Theater District · 77 tips and reviews
Diogenes Brito: Stroganoff in any form. Hibiscus tea, borscht, sour cream cake, all winners.
Michael Hussey: Relaxing atmosphere; very comfortable.
Zina Яkovleva: Best place for a get together or after work party. Live music sets the right mood, staff is amazing especially the bartender Pavel who is the core of a guaranteed fun night!
4. Buddakan
9.0
75 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews
Mari C. A.: Ladies get the Charm cocktail. Coconut cream cake is to die for. Que rico!!
Maria Styles: Great lounge & bar area & main dining area is stunning. My favorite dishes are the dim sum, lobster fried rice, rib eye & crispy shrimp and the crying chocolate & the coconut creme brulee for dessert
HBO: Sex and the City happened here. "So here's to the groom, who finally got Carrie-d away." Carrie and Big had their wedding rehearsal dinner here.
5. Bel Ami
8.5
30 E 68th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews
Czarinna Andres: Tuna panini, chocolate eclair and the perfect iced mocha make for a perfect mid afternoon snack after all that walking in nearby Central Park.
Kinjil Mathur: Great stop post Central Park morning run for coffee and pastries.
Derek Fromson: Cute little neighborhood gem with sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and good coffee. Not to be missed for a quick bite or coffee/tea if you're nearby.
8. Buttercup Bake Shop
8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews
Liza Ramsammy: My favorite cupcakes in the city ... Can't go wrong with the original vanilla on vanilla or red velvet. The banana pudding is to die for also!
Tarrah: Red Velvet cupcake is by far the best in the city!! I also suggest the Peanut Butter & Jelly cupcake- jelly filled with peanut butter frosting ;) Read more.
New York Habitat: Get the banana pudding and some red velvet cupcakes. Eat it all in one sitting, rinse, repeat.
9. The Shop
7.1
485 5th Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews
Chophel Namgyal: The roasted tomato soup w mint is good! Slight sweet tinge and very tasty- very fresh ingredients! Burger was legit too! The lemon popeye seed cream cake was awesome!
Matthew Spector: Café Grumpy coffee and calm, collected decor make this a great place for a bowl of oatmeal, a quick brunch or a business meeting nearby the New York Public Library. A gorgeous setting.
Anne Lac: The pork chop with mashed potato was perfectly cooked - delicious! Must try if you are here for dinner.
10. Mangia
7.7
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews
Adam Handley: Great fresh Italian. Lots of different salads and meats to choose from. High quality. Not cheap nyc Italian deli junk
Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!
Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot
11. Craft
9.0
43 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 126 tips and reviews
Dan Fradkin: Ok... Forgot to mention this. Best way to enjoy a meal here is family style. Several salads, several entres, lots of incredible sides such as the butternut squash purée and finally a choc. Soufflé
Jessica Worthington: beef short ribs, side of baby carrots, sugar & spice donuts for desert = heaven. amazing service... they give you fresh muffins from the pastry chef when you leave!
The New York Times: Recommended: Marinated big-eye tuna, crispy bacon, pork ravioli; roasted sturgeon, scallops; roasted and braised suckling pig, roasted vegetables; gnocchi, risotto; ice cream, sorbets, pain perdu. Read more.
12. Mangia
7.6
22 W 23rd St (at 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 38 tips and reviews
Lou Carulli: Great place for a quick lunch. Great variety of food from salads, pasta, pizza and sandwiches. On par with Eataly but you have room to sit most of the time and if not the park is across the street.
Penny S: Free wifi - you know you want it.
Genevieve Gorder: The Bloody marys are famous, secret ingredient...dill
13. Amy's Bread
8.5
672 9th Ave (btwn W 46th & W 47th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 267 tips and reviews
Compass: Cozy up to this outpost of Amy’s. Get breads, cookies, sandwiches, and coffee from the famous baker.
Serious Eats: One of NYC's best all-around bakeries, from the breads, to the cakes and cookies, to the sandwiches.
LogoTV: "I go to the one in Hells Kitchen more than what's considered 'okay'. My favorites include: the hazelnut biscotti, the cherry cream scone, and the monkey cake!" -Jeffery Self, Jeffery & Cole Casserole
14. Ferrara Bakery
8.2
195 Grand St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bakery · Little Italy · 249 tips and reviews
Wajana LaArtista: Definitely 1 of my favorite there's nothing you can go wrong with cappuccino espresso cannolis fruit tart everything is absolutely delicious enjoy New York at its best
Food Network: Ferrara Bakery is a favorite of Alex Guarnaschelli on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. We recommend their specialty dishes, Lobster Tail & Sfogliatella. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
May AustraliaPropertyInvest: Really yummy Salt and Caramel icecream!
Andrew Choi: Delicious cupcakes with cake equivalents. Cake portions are huge! Try the Dreaming Princess, because I'm a dreaming princess.
J Crowley: Get a slice of the Black and White cake To Go. Bring it home as a surprise treat for your wife. It will totally erase all the shit you're in trouble for. Yeah, it's that good.
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