1. Cafe D'Alsace
8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews
Esther Heymann: Everything we had was delicious! Ginger & Blanc d Blanc cocktail, followed by pre- theatre choices: chop salad, roast chicken breast, sauerkraut and sausage followed by fettechini with pesto sauce.
nymag: Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this beer-friendly bistro and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the duck sausage. Read more.
New York Habitat: One of the best UES spots for brunch. The dishes that shouldn't go unnoticed - Frittata D'Lyon, Eggs Petatou, and the Croque Madame.
2. Zabar's
8.9
2245 Broadway (at W 80th St), New York, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Upper West Side · 216 tips and reviews
Anita Stewart: First time eating here. The roast chickens breast was oh so delicious. And the honey bun was worth every lb I may have gained.
Sonia Kazarova: One of my foodie Meccas killer cheese selection and the master lox cutting experts. Heaven for all that you desire. Caviar 2 chocolate, from kitchen wares 2 chef's gadgets not to be missed when in NY
Food Network: On Giada's Weekend Getaways, Giada De Laurentiis shops and snacks at Zabars, a grocery store that's lived on the UWS of New York, NY for over 70 years. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
3. Upland
9.2
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 270 tips and reviews
Alexandra Fanning: Omg the Caesar with a whole beautifully roasted chicken breast is just 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Noah Weiss: Perfect date night for two: burrata with trout roe ($18), Estrella pasta with chicken liver and rosemary ($18), and lamb neck with polenta ($35).
Eater: Upland is opening! Make your reservations now. There may be fried Roman artichokes and tangles of spaghetti, and there will definitely be pizza. Tue, 10/28. Read more.
4. Deux Amis
8.5
356 E 51st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 25 tips and reviews
✨Pun Bandhu ✨: A cozy neighborhood fav. We see Emeril here a lot. Love the lamb with couscous. Comes with amazing broth u pour over the couscous. Best French Fries (pomme frites) around!
Carl Muehleisen: Anything on the bar menu. The couscous are great!
Magdalena Snow: So far really awesome place, super friendly staff, delicious snails and great wine, mini baguettes so feshly incredible you can't just eat one
Ben Kay: A gem to visit. So firstly yes it's a cosy affair. Tables super close together (let's call it intimate). Staff equally intimate in a laid back, cooking for friends style. Incredible burger. Best ever?
Mark Heyert: Excellent tater tots, crab cakes, beet salad, and the bartenders are sweet and funny.
Michael Witbrock: Cocktails, old fashioned wedge salad, steak
7. Scalini Fedeli
8.2
165 Duane St (at Hudson), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 29 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Romantic Italian restaurant with a menu that changes monthly. Get the Prix Fixe ($70) and add in the Seared Foie Gras. The service here is spectacular.
Showtime Network: It’s obviously a special occasion, so make a toast! Here’s hoping you find a papal gift hidden in your entre.
IWalked Audio Tours: #3 - IWalked NYC's Top 10 Italian Restaurants. Provides a blend of Italian with French highlights. Book a month in advance. Unique wine list focuses on small speciality vineyards.<LINK> Read more.
8. Barawine
8.4
200 Malcolm X Blvd (120th St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Central Harlem · 43 tips and reviews
New York Post: Stylish wine bar and bistro with a great al fresco patio for warm weather. The menu’s strong on garden-fresh salads and bistro classics, such as hanger steak and branzino provençal. Read more.
Harlem Ambassador: While the space was jinxed in the past, the new wine bar is a hit with the nabe elites. It's even crowded during a blizzard! An endless wine selection. The lobster carpaccio & skirt steak is a must!
Claude Draillard: Could be great if service was at the level of the wine list. Food is good. Wines are well picked But service is as organized as traffic on a busy day in Cairo!
10. Orsay
8.2
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews
Lorraine S: Lovely French bistro! Have brunch on the patio! You get a delicious basket of pastries. Great cappucinos & the eggs Benny was delish. Make sure you get the homefries!
heather pink: This is the most underated restarant in the city. The steak tartare is probably the best in the country. I've never had a bad meal here. Also, I've never had an issue with the servers being rude.
Gansevoort Hotel Group: The BEST Steak Tartare in town!
11. Juice Generation
8.6
117 W 72nd St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Upper West Side · 64 tips and reviews
Mrs L: Shot of wheatgrass w/ginger, & the peanutbutter split smoothie is delish. Lots of raw goodies & funky beats.
Anita Moore: Its all about the supa dupa greens
nymag: Frank Bruni gets a Peanut Butter Split before going to the gym, he tells us in his New York Diet: "I get the vegan version which is soy milk instead of nonfat frozen yogurt." Read more.
12. Aretsky's Patroon
8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews
Affinia Hotel Collection: This classic American steakhouse offers not only delicious steaks, but also an extensive menu of classic, well-loved American fare. Additionally, they mix strong, excellent cocktails.
Razorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.
Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.
Margaret McConnell: Everything is organic and amazing. It's cheaper than Whole Foods. The staff knows their products & are always helpful & friendly! A++++!
Zachary Adam Cohen: Smells like hippies and amniotic fluid here. Their apple cider vinegar is fun for enemas. Watch out for blind gypsys. They steal ur wallet.
BluePrint: Standing ovation for Westerly Natural Market's convenient location and abundance of healthy treats. We love stopping in for a refreshing pre- or post- theatre BluePrintJuice!