4. 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!
6. Ristorante DeGrezia
7.7
231 E 50th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 15 tips and reviews
Sylvia Lewis: Fab wine selections; had ravioli, eggplant, broccoli rave- all excellent sides for entrée
Michael Schiano: It's a sleeper
Kevin O'wings: Man so this is tougher than I want it to be. Pros and cons. 1 pros great food, spinach pasta with meet sauce. Great the porkchop great. Waiter absolutely horrible. We got there at 7:50pm. They gave
7. 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
8. S'MAC
7.7
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 285 tips and reviews
Fernando: Buffalo Mac: deliciousness With chicken and a little kick (hot sauce & red pepper flakes on table if you like more kick). Also the Cajun! All the fixins of a gumbo/jambalaya but in a Mac&Cheese!! YUM!
Roger R: So much better than I expected! Around the corner from Rubirosa (top 5 pizza in NY) just had the 4 cheese Mac..amazing taste and textures. Mac elevated to a gourmet level!
Foodspotting: Try the Macaroni and Cheese
10. Bocca Di Bacco
7.7
635 9th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 38 tips and reviews
DoubleDeuce: Very typical Italian for NYC, and plenty of seating for larger groups or larger folks who want feel more comfortable.
Jeremy Davis: Get the Bruschetta Ai Funghi to start. It. Does. Not. Disappoint.
Mandar M: Just wait for the free bread if you are ordering an entree, it comes with garlic tonatoes - you can make your own bruschetta!
11. Au Za'atar
8.2
188 Avenue A (at 12th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Eater: Brunch here spans from classic French to classic Middle Easter cuisine. Menu includes shakshuka, kafta benedict, and an "Au Za'atar Breakfast," served with eggs, pita, & a selection of mezze. Read more.
Dens: Foursquare tips did not do us wrong -- kebabs are great, cauliflower is great. The pita & hummus & olive oil you get right after you sit may be the best part tho. a bit pricey. I bet brunch is killer
Village Voice: Get a taste of the traditional Arabian French vegetarian dishes. Have the fatteh al-betenjane ($13), eggplant topped with toasted pita bread & smothered with garlic yogurt sauce and sautéed pine nuts. 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