3. Mezetto
161 E Houston St (Allen St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Village · 65 tips and reviews
Joey J: Try the Grilled Octopus and the Brussel Sprouts w/ Figs and Gorgonzola. Food was great, but the restaurant itself is a bit crammed. There is also a ton of construction on Houston so it's a bit chaotic
Susanna An: Large helping of delish hummus. Interesting twist on falafel - still great! Great both and you've got a meal
The Wall Street Journal: Bottomless mimosas seven days a week! Read more.
4. Sauce Restaurant
7.9
78 Rivington St (at Allen St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 187 tips and reviews
Mike Fabbri: Gorgonzola gnocchi was unreal. Very filling. Side of meatballs was probably unnecessary
Geoff Reinhardt: I had some incredible kale gnocchi, but you can't go wrong with classic spaghetti and meatballs either!
Lee Hoffman: The best fried zucchini I've ever had - make sure to ask for it w Marinara sauce. Chicken parm is good, lasagna is awesome.
6. Spaghetti Incident
7.7
231 Eldridge St (btwn Houston St & Stanton St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 48 tips and reviews
Joey T: The chitarra was fantastic -fresh spaghetti and delicious mozzarella!
Lauren: Rec'd: whole-wheat-spaghetti dressed w/ pistachio pesto and zucchini; bucatini all’ amatriciana. via New York Magazine/Grub Street | The 30 Best (New) Cheap Eats in New York [July 12, 2015]
Bon: Spaghetti Bolognese was there exact meaty red sauce one would want. Kale pesto, don't do it. Kale is not for pesto. Artichoke arancini were great although not too choke-y. Great windowfront table.
7. Louie & Chan
303 Broome St (at Forsyth St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 56 tips and reviews
Mallory: Great, fresh Italian food. Try the octopus, kale salad, and any of the pizzas. Get there before 7 for apertivo at the bar.
Gothamist: This drink ($13) packs in its punches several ways, starting with healthy glugs of Piere Ferrand Cognac and Amaretto, which are seasoned with lemon juice and warming winter spices like cinnamon. Read more.
Jeanette Liang: Food, good. Music and vibe, great. Brunch, amazing.
8. Freemans
8.8
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 573 tips and reviews
Benton Yetman: the prunes wrapped in bacon stuffed with gorgonzola are quite possibly the most unexpectedly delicious thing I've ever tasted. order them now!
Natalie V: Charming atmosphere and good food. A little pricey, but portions are generous. Definitely start with the artichoke dip!
How To Make It In America: Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.
9. Pizza Beach
167 Orchard St, New York, NY
Pizzeria · Lower East Side · 31 tips and reviews
Nathalie P: Amazing place. Totally LOVE the music, the fantastic red wine - goes well with the pizza!!! Music and wine 😜😘😘😘💋
Stephanie Cesear: Good for groups, but so loud it’s hard to have an actual conversation. Pizza and cocktails were solid.
Jarel Hill: Sopressata, vodka and mushroom pizza were all bomb
10. Black Cat Coffee
7.9
172 Rivington St (Attorney and Clinton), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews
Zeke: such a pleasant place to get work done. free wifi; chill, non-distracting music; cozy atmosphere; and friendly staff!
Marivic G: I love the details in here! From the stand-up record players and parking meter lamps to the font waste receptacle and vintage movie theatre seats...I foresee many hours of writing my play here 🔮✒️📓
Zeb Dropkin: Lots of comfy, classy seating and wifi. Great new addition to the neighborhood. Coffee and pastries good. Not as good as the fancy cafés in the hood, but good enough. My new go-to work cafe.
12. Taverna di Bacco
6.6
175 Ludlow St (Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 33 tips and reviews
Simona M: GREAT VENUE!!! The food is amazing, get the fusilli with zucchini and pecorino!
Joseph Chakola: Get the unique spicy octopus pasta. It's the chef's grandma's special recipe. Delicious!
Nicole D: Incredible staff, delicious food, and cozy atmosphere. Definitely recommended.
13. Pianos
7.3
158 Ludlow St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 268 tips and reviews
Christine Monahan: Non pretentious, shorts and sneakers welcomed kind of joint. Best happy hour- Nachos are amazing, burger is really good, wings are small but also delicious + $4 frozen margs= Done deal.
How To Make It In America: Pianos usually runs late with their set times. That’s OK, ‘cause the food menu’s great: surprisingly good nachos with chickpeas. Read more.
Songza Music: In addition to fresh new music coming out of the main room, Piano's often has more stripped-down acts perform upstairs. Also, the burgers are pretty darn good.