Restaurants New York

This best selling Italian trattoria in Hell's Kitchen arrives courtesy of Puglian-born Fabio Camardi, a onetime partner at Cacio e Vino. With a charming décor featuring weathered farm tools; vintage signs; a small back-lit wooden bar; and a walk-in w..

Despite the exquisite pain inflicted by their wok tossed green chilies, legions line up for more of Szechuan Gourmet's spicy, tasty, and authentic delicacies. Away from the usual lunch bustle, hordes hustle at this midtown haven for their devilishly ..

K-town may boast its barbecue joints, but Cho Dang Gol has its own calling in tofu, that creamy little bean curd that sets hearts a-jumping. The restaurant is named for a South Korean village famous for this specialty; one imagines those locals would..

Just when you think you're sated, this Sichuan Shangri-la bestows you with another boon. At Mapo Tofu it's not just about tofu, but their sumptuous Sichuan; it's not about spicy, but the expert marriage of spices; and it's not about ambience-a slim r..

Don't worry about wearing your best shoes to HanGawi; you'll have to take them off at the door before settling in at one of the restaurant's low tables. In the serene space, decorated with Korean artifacts and soothed by meditative music, it's easy t..

This is not your average neighborhood standby, and yet Seo-tucked into a residential street in midtown's booming Japanese culinary scene-draws as many locals as it does lunchtime regulars and weekend adventurers looking for the real deal. Thus, it's ..

Who knows what possessed Michael Huynh to drop this fantastic new Vietnamese restaurant in Midtown East, but anyone tired of slogging to Chinatown is in for one heck of a treat. The restaurant has a contemporary urban feel, with a smattering of booth..

You can take the restaurant out of Chinatown, but you can't take the Cantonese out of this midtown favorite—which serves up authentic dishes at a great value. By day, the office suits set pours in for quick lunches; by dinner, Phoenix Garden lights u..

Wild Edibles is plain neat. This utterly charming fish shop, smack dab in harrowing midtown, is flooded with warmth and great seafood. With stations in Grand Central, this fabulous retailer remains unequalled—notice a smattering of dark-wood tables, ..

An NY personality and maestro of Turkish cuisine, Orhan Yegen has been at it again. After a drastic face-lift including a pressed tin ceiling and marble-topped tables, Sip Sak is now the very picture of a Parisian bistro. This mad Turk may dance arou..

Hugely loved bad boy chef-at-large, Anthony Bourdain, may have put this beloved brasserie (his home base) on the map, but the simple, unfussy French cooking is the true draw. This is that rare spot renowned for leaving French classics untouched and a..

With a fresh location comes a whole new outlook on food, service and ambience, and suddenly this tired Lebanese favorite-a longtime staple among the United Nations power crowds-is turning heads again. They didn't physically move far: al Bustan now re..

The city's fried chicken rivalry has gotten more delicious with the arrival of Hill Country Chicken. Like its barbecue-themed sibling, Texas serves as the inspiration for this self-described chicken joint, which can accommodate 100 in a country kitch..

Classic bistro favorites are the strength of this cheerful and immaculately shiny spot. Affable service and walls brightened by the artwork of emerging artists lighten the hearty and soulful mood of the menu, as does the petite section of outdoor din..

For over 50 years, El Parador has been pleasing generations of New Yorkers with killer margaritas, tasty Mexican food, accommodating staff, and its "you want it, you got it" ethos (don't hesitate to order something not found on the menu).Do..

This stretch of Park Avenue South tends to have the dime-a-dozen variety of restaurant, but chew on this...Bread & Tulips is something worth ducking into. It's very New York in that exposed brick walls, dark polished wood floors, and filament bulb li..

Fans of Japanese cuisine will cheer at the authenticity of the expansive menu served at this impressive charmer. The location may come as a surprise, tucked away on a busy Curry Hill block, but the sparsely decorated small room is reminiscent of the ..

After twenty years in the same location, this beloved spicy stalwart now has been revitalized with a slicker look. The furnishings may now feature deep-hued woods, dark tables, padded beige walls, and a contemporary bar. Still, rest assured that the ..

There are so many good Turkish restaurants floating around Manhattan's East Side these days, it's getting harder to choose among the competition. Here's a tip: you'll almost never go wrong placing your chips on this quirky, jewel-toned mainstay which..

With its corner location and attractive two-room setting, Saravanaas stands out from the Curry Hill crowd. The brightly lit room is set with lacquered tables and high-backed ivory upholstered chairs that seem a far cry from the taxi driver cafeterias..