Where I eat in Manhattan - updated for 2012
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Where I eat in Manhattan - updated for 2012
Again, not necessarily a "best-of" list, just a decent reference point from a 40-something foodie couple who live and work in lower Manhattan.
Diner: Hudson Diner (W. Vill), Waverly (Gr. Vill), Amelia’s (Hud Sq.)
Everyday Italian: Arturo’s on Houston (Gr. Vill.), Pane Panelle (TriBeCa)
Mid-range Italian: Aurora SoHo, Morandi (W. Vill.), Crispo, (Gr. Vill.), Bar Pitti (Gr. Vill.) , Lupa (Gr. Vill), Tiro A Segno (Gr. Vill)
High end Italian: Pepolino (TriBeCa), Da Silvano (G.V.),
Value: Mooncake Foods (SoHo, + 2 locations), Café Noir (SoHo), lobster at El Paso (Houston St, Gr. Vill)
Indian: Banjara (E. Vill), Brick Lane (E. Vill), Chola (UWS)
Burgers: The Gauchito burger at Estancia 460 (TriBeCa), Corner Bistro (W.V), BLT Burger (G.V.), Broome Street Bar (SoHo), Aquagrill (SoHo)
Sandwiches: Faicco’s (Bleecker St, Greenwich Village), Katz’s (E.V.), Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich (NoLIta)
Pizza Slices (Manhattan): Pizza Box, Joe’s (Carmine St),
Pizza Pies: Arturo’s, Spunto, Kesté (Carmine St) (All G.V.), Motorino (E. Vill) These are all very different pizzas.
French: Buvette (W. Vill), Orsay (Upper East Side), Bistro Les Amis (SoHo), Cercle Rouge (Tri), Balthazar (SoHo), Pastis (MPD)
Greek: Stamadis (Not Manhattan, Astoria), Parea (Flatiron), Snack (SoHo), Pylos (E.V.)
Chinese: Suzie’s (G.V.), Mandarin Court for dim sum (Chi), Wo Hop (Chi)
Asian: Mooncake Foods (SoHo)
Spanish: La Nacional (W.V./Chelsea), Despaña (SoHo)
Spanish Tapas: La Nacional, Tia Pol (Chelsea), Boqueria (SoHo +1), Despaña , Txikito
Basque: Txikito (Chelsea), Quinto Pino (Chelsea)
Latin: Mancora (Peruvian,E. Vill), Tauro (Hudson Square, weekdays, lunch only)
Latin fusion: Taka Taka (Japanese-Mexican, SoHo)
American: Ditch Plains (Gr. Vill), Minetta Tavern (G.V), Blue Hill (G.V.+1), Daisy May’s (Mid W.), Blue Smoke (Flatiron), Eleven Madison Park (Madison Pk)
Steak: Wolfgang’s (SoHo or Park Ave), Minetta Tavern
Euro-inspired American: Extra Virgin (West Village), The Odeon (Tri), Union Square Café
Fish: Aquagrill (SoHo)
Raw: Giorgione (Hud Sq, better shucker here), Aquagrill (SoHo)
Pub: Mr. Dennehy’s (Gr. Vill), South’s, Walker’s (Tri), Broome St Bar (SoHo)
Diner: Hudson Diner (W. Vill), Waverly (Gr. Vill), Amelia’s (Hud Sq.)
Everyday Italian: Arturo’s on Houston (Gr. Vill.), Pane Panelle (TriBeCa)
Mid-range Italian: Aurora SoHo, Morandi (W. Vill.), Crispo, (Gr. Vill.), Bar Pitti (Gr. Vill.) , Lupa (Gr. Vill), Tiro A Segno (Gr. Vill)
High end Italian: Pepolino (TriBeCa), Da Silvano (G.V.),
Value: Mooncake Foods (SoHo, + 2 locations), Café Noir (SoHo), lobster at El Paso (Houston St, Gr. Vill)
Indian: Banjara (E. Vill), Brick Lane (E. Vill), Chola (UWS)
Burgers: The Gauchito burger at Estancia 460 (TriBeCa), Corner Bistro (W.V), BLT Burger (G.V.), Broome Street Bar (SoHo), Aquagrill (SoHo)
Sandwiches: Faicco’s (Bleecker St, Greenwich Village), Katz’s (E.V.), Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich (NoLIta)
Pizza Slices (Manhattan): Pizza Box, Joe’s (Carmine St),
Pizza Pies: Arturo’s, Spunto, Kesté (Carmine St) (All G.V.), Motorino (E. Vill) These are all very different pizzas.
French: Buvette (W. Vill), Orsay (Upper East Side), Bistro Les Amis (SoHo), Cercle Rouge (Tri), Balthazar (SoHo), Pastis (MPD)
Greek: Stamadis (Not Manhattan, Astoria), Parea (Flatiron), Snack (SoHo), Pylos (E.V.)
Chinese: Suzie’s (G.V.), Mandarin Court for dim sum (Chi), Wo Hop (Chi)
Asian: Mooncake Foods (SoHo)
Spanish: La Nacional (W.V./Chelsea), Despaña (SoHo)
Spanish Tapas: La Nacional, Tia Pol (Chelsea), Boqueria (SoHo +1), Despaña , Txikito
Basque: Txikito (Chelsea), Quinto Pino (Chelsea)
Latin: Mancora (Peruvian,E. Vill), Tauro (Hudson Square, weekdays, lunch only)
Latin fusion: Taka Taka (Japanese-Mexican, SoHo)
American: Ditch Plains (Gr. Vill), Minetta Tavern (G.V), Blue Hill (G.V.+1), Daisy May’s (Mid W.), Blue Smoke (Flatiron), Eleven Madison Park (Madison Pk)
Steak: Wolfgang’s (SoHo or Park Ave), Minetta Tavern
Euro-inspired American: Extra Virgin (West Village), The Odeon (Tri), Union Square Café
Fish: Aquagrill (SoHo)
Raw: Giorgione (Hud Sq, better shucker here), Aquagrill (SoHo)
Pub: Mr. Dennehy’s (Gr. Vill), South’s, Walker’s (Tri), Broome St Bar (SoHo)
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We are traveling but there was a few I would like to add:
Dim Sum Chinatown-Nom Wah, Jing Fong, and Golden Unicorn
And for sandwiches Defonte's and 2nd Ave Deli. 2nd Avenue also offers a great side dishes.
Dim Sum Chinatown-Nom Wah, Jing Fong, and Golden Unicorn
And for sandwiches Defonte's and 2nd Ave Deli. 2nd Avenue also offers a great side dishes.
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For reference, the previous version of this thread - http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...-manhattan.cfm
My favorite place in the Theater District for pre-theater meals. Steps away from the theater, but not in the craziness of it all = West Bank Cafe http://www.westbankcafe.com/menu.html
My favorite place in the Theater District for pre-theater meals. Steps away from the theater, but not in the craziness of it all = West Bank Cafe http://www.westbankcafe.com/menu.html
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Well, the 2011 thread DID veer off into a meta-discussion much larger than the restaurant recs themselves which generated a lot of posts. What this thread needs is a little controversy to stir things up a bit!
Seriously though, thanks for the list--we are just back from our NYC trip and restaurant choices in Manhattan are SO overwhelming!
Seriously though, thanks for the list--we are just back from our NYC trip and restaurant choices in Manhattan are SO overwhelming!
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Great Idea, Ciaony: I'll add a few thoughts; hope that is ok!
Forcella, on the Bowery, should be on the list of recommended new pizzerie. From Naples by way of Brooklyn, their claim to fame is the montanera, which is the most recent pizza trend. It is fried, but not at all greasy, actually pretty light. They have many traditional pizza as well. And other small dishes. The restaurant is attractive and you can make reservations.
http://forcellaeatery.com/
They have a tiny outpost on Ludlow Street, near Il Lab di Gelato:
http://www.lamontanarapizza.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/di...-new-york.html
http://www.laboratoriodelgelato.com/
In the upscale category, in Flatiron, is this new restaurant, under the helm of EMP's team:
http://www.thenomadhotel.com/#/dining
Forcella, on the Bowery, should be on the list of recommended new pizzerie. From Naples by way of Brooklyn, their claim to fame is the montanera, which is the most recent pizza trend. It is fried, but not at all greasy, actually pretty light. They have many traditional pizza as well. And other small dishes. The restaurant is attractive and you can make reservations.
http://forcellaeatery.com/
They have a tiny outpost on Ludlow Street, near Il Lab di Gelato:
http://www.lamontanarapizza.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/di...-new-york.html
http://www.laboratoriodelgelato.com/
In the upscale category, in Flatiron, is this new restaurant, under the helm of EMP's team:
http://www.thenomadhotel.com/#/dining
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We ended up at Kesté last night and it's my new favorite! Just had a margarita pizza, a house salad and a caprese (outstanding mozzarella and basil). Couldn't tell what kind of pizza oven, but the pizza was delicious. Followed that up with gelato at Grom, which is fantastic - tried vanilla, yogurt, pistachio and caramello and loved all of them!
(as an aside, there is nothing better than Manhattan on a beautiful summer evening)
(as an aside, there is nothing better than Manhattan on a beautiful summer evening)
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Any recommendations for Brooklyn? We used to eat out fairly frequently in Manhattan but since my son moved to Brooklyn we tend to eat there more often. Our favorite so far is abistro near Fort Greene Park but I think it may have closed. Would love to hear about some other worth trying.
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looking for a restaurant between 48th and 54th st... closer to 54th....could walk up 7th or 8th st from 48th...have mother with me and trying to not make her walk too far out of our way to the theatre...prefer greek but if not good food (not hot and spicy for mother.)