1. Hearth
8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Katie Flynn: Get the special sirloin for two. It is literally the best I have ever had!
Natalie V: Came here for NYE dinner and it was exceptional - the meatballs, sirloin and donuts (yep, donuts) were great
Leah Hammerschlag: Great brunch vibe. Eggs and tomato is a winner. Tasty chicken salad sandwich. Jalapeño Bloody Mary FTW. Avoid the meatballs though.
2. Pylos
8.4
128 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 160 tips and reviews
Christopher Tai: Come here for a legit Greek dining experience. The lamb chops were divine, as was the 16 oz new york cut sirloin steak. Order them medium rare and pair it with a full bodied greek wine!
Blair Baxter: All the appetizer are great, love the octopus, Greek salad, fried zucchini/eggplant, and Haloumi cheese.
Nick Burto: Service here is excellent and the food is even better. Recommend the dips, saganaki & moussaka!
3. Gemma
8.2
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews
Ken McVay: Sirloin steak panini -- delicious.
Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Great ambiance, polenta fries are great, as is chicken liver crostini and burrata. Try the spare ribs and scallop for main
Lacoste: Where we go for our Nutella calzone fix. Never heard of it? TRY IT. It's also a perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail after work -- just be careful the wax from the giant candles doesn't ruin your drink!
4. Pangea
7.4
178 2nd Ave (btw 11th and 12th), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Village · 35 tips and reviews
Mark B: Cute Mediterranean restaurant in the east village. Great eggplant parm app, seared scallops entree and the bread pudding for dessert was yummy. Entertainment space in back with a similar menu.
Sinem Saniye: Lovely place! Warm, friendly, chic, delicious food, and very nice staff. They had to shut down during hurricane Sandy, they deserve the business, i just went and ate there to support, do the same! :)
Beverly Facey: One of my favorite restaurant. I am bias since I know the owners, but the ambiance is great. Love the hummus, pasta and once upon a time many years ago , the best Tiramisu. Pasta is great and any fish
5. Bowery Meat Company
8.4
9 E 1st St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Steakhouse · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Lindsey Kim: Best happy hour ever! Great food and drink specials. Snack on the deviled eggs, duck lasagna, chicken liver & foie gras toasts, and meatball!
Thrillist: Go for the the broiled oysters (w/ garlic, breadcrumbs, and Romano), stay for the duck lasagna. Read more.
Hector: Duck Lasagna is absolutely incredible. Amazing dish is very filling for two people. Make reservations. The cheeseburger is super fresh, delicious.
7. Rue B
188 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Alphabet City · 77 tips and reviews
Dustin Lee: Very happy happy hour deals that go till 9pm. Half off all drinks, including a variety of good bourbon cocktails. Meatball app was great, esp. at the discounted $6 price. 3 apps perfect for 2 ppl
Anna Frenkel: live jazz everyday! ladies, order the strawberry patch. muddled fruit is what summer is all about.
Steve Isaacs: Wonderful place. Live music, and you can have a conversation. Great service and tasty food.
8. Rosie's
8.4
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews
Song Sung: Festive atmosphere and excellent drinks. Try the chia yogurt on the brunch menu if you're in the mood for something different and light. It's magic.
Citi Bike: Dock your Citi Bike at 2nd St and 2nd Ave and order the fish tacos. Do it now.
EArchitect: When you're with at least four people, get the platter which they serve on a huge wooden board to share that includes Asada Oaxaquena, Carne Enchilada, Green Chorizo, Cecina, and Grilled Queso Blanco.