1. PDT (Please Don't Tell)
8.4
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews
Kathryn Yu: Like vegetal flavors? Try the Vigne Verte: G'Vine Floraison gin, tomatillo, celery and lime, black pepper, grape syrup,
Karlsson's Vodka: Try PDT's very first vodka cocktail - the Gold Coast! Made with Karlsson's Gold, Carlshamns Flaggpunsch (a Swedish arrack), simple syrup, dill, and "black pepper essence."
Scott W: No reservation? Get there early & grab a Crif dog to keep you happy for your roughly 30 minutes wait. But DON'T let that deter you. Great staff and the bacon & Maple old fashioned was amazing.
5. Au Za'atar
8.1
188 Avenue A (at 12th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Carlos Carreto: Shawarma is wonderful, a sufficient entree for two persons. Great spot and super welcoming waiters.
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.
7. Takahachi
8.6
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 146 tips and reviews
Cody-Ann 👑💫: Worth every penny. Yum. Tuna Tartare is fantastic, of you like a little spice in your life. :)
Nikki Bogopolskaya: My go-to sushi spot in the East Village. Sit at the sushi bar and chat with Jack, the chef. He's hilarious and the high quality + unique sushi here is an amazing bang for your buck.
East Village Eats: Jack is the MAN!
8. Pylos
8.4
128 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 160 tips and reviews
Gansevoort Hotel Group: THE BEST GREEK FOOD IN NYC! Start with the Horiatiki salad and pick anything else from the menu! After that you will definitely understand why this place is truly the best!
Nick Burto: Service here is excellent and the food is even better. Recommend the dips, saganaki & moussaka!
Serious Eats: Greek Grilled Cheese: Housemade pita; kasseri cheese, a hard sheep's milk cheese; fresh tomatoes; generous layers of salty pastourma. Read more.
9. Gnocco
7.9
337 E 10th St (Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews
Rach B: All around amazing food! If going with someone else, go for an app and then split a pizza and pasta!
ben m: Whether brunch or dinner, get a seat on the back patio. Have a fairly priced bottle of wine (or 2) & enjoy some good food (gnocchi & burrata are favorites). Oh, and it's no longer just cash or Amex!
ºDamian White º: You can't beat the decor here, they put in the extra effort to make your experience just right here. Good stuff! Go when the back patio is open!
10. Luzzo's
8.0
211 1st Ave (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 114 tips and reviews
Raj Sarma: Get the home made pasta with speck, porcinni mushrooms and truffle oil, its the best pasta I've had!
Foodspotting: There are only five pizzas worth eating in New York & Luzzo’s is amongst them. Nothing beats their standard gooey margarita pie. - Soraya
Madeleine Root: The Tartufata pizza is the best thing in NYC. Mmmm, truffles.
11. Kotobuki
7.9
56 3rd Ave (10th Street), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Chelsea Balkan: #FabuLIST Mac sliders, spicy tuna pizza, yellowtail jalapeño sashimi, and any of the rolls!
Vanessa V.: If you aren't getting the spicy tuna pizza, I have one question for you: why aren't you getting the spicy tuna pizza?
Samantha Mushnick: K-Mac sliders and sashimi salad(pictured) are crazy good
12. Hearth
8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Kathryn D: Everything is delicious and tons of vegetarian options. Enjoy the gnocchi and mushrooms or the fusilli.
Eater: This restaurant serves one of the best ragus in the city, & the menu always includes a few terrific vegetables dishes, great meat entrees, and gracefully prepared fish courses. [Eater 38 Member]
Bravo: A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
14. Cacio e Pepe
7.3
182 2nd Ave (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 60 tips and reviews
Donny Dont: Meatballs, the namesake pasta dish, tiramisu, ripasso and limoncello. All AMAZING!
Josh Newman: The pasta with romano and black peppercorn is the single greatest pasta dish I have ever had.
Tim Julien: The Cacio e Pepe is great. Super cheesy though - they literally toss it in a giant wheel of pecorino at the table
15. Sobaya
7.8
229 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Soba Restaurant · East Village · 176 tips and reviews
dawn.in.newyork: Tendon (tempura rice bowl) set comes with soba and miso soup is awesome. Perfect match.
Bravo: They make their own soba daily. The soba lunchbox specials are delicious and a great way to try a variety of items. They have the best gomae and Japanese omelets. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts
S A: Must try bathroom - Toto washlet with seat warmer!!!