1. Saxon + Parole
316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews
Village Voice: The burger here, proudly wears a fried egg, which yolk drips onto sweet strips of maple-cured bacon & coats the Havarti cheese that blankets the patty. And that patty — it's made from dry-aged angus!
jared zlotnick: Everything is delicious but the chicken liver, filet, and branzino are out of this world.
Dens: If the Cote De Boeuf (ribeye... with bone marrow bernaise sauce served in a bone!) is on the menu get it get it get it cause it's the most delicious thing ever! (good for 3-way split too)
3. Momofuku Ssäm Bar
207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews
Emily Wilson: They always have pork buns, but you likely won't see them on the menu. Get an order, you know you want 'em. Other highlights: gem lettuce w/ bacon-ranch & smoked yolk, spicy pork sausage & rice cakes.
Shelly: Shrimp with grits and kale, bloody Marys...all to die for.
michael kantrow: Chow down on the Pork Belly Steamed Buns
4. Cafe Mogador
9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 402 tips and reviews
Stephanie Johnson: middle eastern eggs (poached) were splendid. every element I need in a great breakfast: great poach, good bread for yolk soaking, some yummy greens and a good spread option to combine the elements.
Alexander: Great for breakfast. Cheap and delish. Get your coffee drinks without cinnamon. Also great brunch combos.
Bravo: This is the place to go for Morraccan food. The tagines are so flavorful. I can't have a meal without the merquen sausage. Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
6. Gnocco
7.9
337 E 10th St (Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews
Lee Hoffman: The truffle pizza and filet mignon (special) are amazing. As are the rice balls.
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!
KaHee: Cavegirl's delight = raw 8oz beef + raw egg yolk + extra onions
Olof Carlson: A great surprise. Excellent meat, cheese, bun. Good value. Service was eccentric but also fun and nice.
naveen: that one day you're feeling especially fat, come here and get your choice of burger and/or philly cheesesteak and/or hot dog (and is better)
9. Empellón Cocina
105 1st Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 153 tips and reviews
Charlottes: Loved the mezcal cocktail with added spice, the ceviche and the whole fish
Corinna P: My life was just changed by a $9 pastrami taco. Also beet juice mescal cocktail. And you might as well try pistachio guac like everyone says.
The Wall Street Journal: Chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican hangover cure that is typically made from leftovers, eggs and salsa-soaked fried corn-tortilla strips, is dressed up here with meaty maitake mushrooms. Read more.
10. Momofuku Noodle Bar
8.5
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Jonathan Medalsy: Worth the wait. World class Ramen and buns. Great vibe too, but expect to get cozy.
Bravo: This is a must-stop for me when I’m in NYC, but you can’t go wrong at any of David Chang’s restaurants. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
Gentrifried Chicken: Fried chicken: Do it! We like the Korean better than the Southern-style here but the fried chicken sides are by far the best in city. Reservations are getting a little easier to come by too! Read more.