2. The Wayland
9.0
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews
Nick Rudemiller: I usually don't leave tips places but the bartenders/owners are so nice and the cocktails are spectacular. Have them recommend you a drink with your favorite spirit!
Eater: The scene is Americana and the cocktails are savory and eclectic, employing everything from kale juice in the Garden Variety Margarita to Szechuan peppers in the Track Town Fizz.
The Wall Street Journal: Jason Mendenhall, the bar's mixologist, makes his own bitters, preserves and cola—try the San Fran Sprout, made with his soda and fernet-branca, an Italian liqueur. Read more.
3. Cafe Himalaya
8.6
78 E 1st St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Himalayan Restaurant · East Village · 122 tips and reviews
Dorina Yuen: Eat in or get delivery. Both works well. Chili Dofu and Seasonal veggies awesome. Homemade yogurt, great noodles and friendly staff.
Alex Hunter: Great spot for vegetarians. Love the dumplings and crispy noodles. Limited seating both inside and out, holds up for delivery too. No longer BYOB!
Taty Sena: Great chai. very cheap. nice people.
4. Motorino
8.4
349 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 318 tips and reviews
Valerie Seckler: Zingy tomato sauce makes a Neapolitan margherita memorable. A wood-burning oven delivers chewy crust. Pizza pie + mesclun w/fresh pepper+sea salt, can be had in a $12 lunch, M-F. Old New York setting.
RC: Getting delivery is only half as good as eating in but still twice as good as any in Manhattan for this style.
Willem Van Lancker: Classic New York pizza with creative toppings (clams! brussels sprouts!) — better for takeout or delivery than dining in.
5. Hasaki
8.2
210 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 103 tips and reviews
Like A Local Guide: When it comes to sushi/sashimi, you always want to know you are eating the freshest fish, and Hasaki always delivers. Get there before 6pm for the $20 Twilight Dinner Prix Fixe! Read more.
Lily F: They have great lunch specials and early bird dinner specials. All the food is always so fresh, worth the price.
Sarah Weitlauf: The $20 special that everyone is talking about is called twilight dinner. And it's the jam. Choose sushi or sashimi and then the parade of food begins!
6. Whitmans
8.1
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
Steven Lambiase: The juicy Lucy is pretty amazing, though apparently the manager was a jerk when we placed a large order for deliver to my company.
Nick Newman: They will always forget to deliver your condiments but the food rocks
Emilie Dishongh: The Jucy Lucy absolutely surpasses the hype. Incredible crust, great flavor, pink center, cheese. And I love any restaurant with house wine.
7. S'MAC
7.7
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 285 tips and reviews
Ivie C: Never liked Mac and cheese but the Mac and cheese here is ridiculously good. I ordered delivery and got the salsa picante and a friend got the cheeseburger and it was sooo good. I think alpines next
Mary Ann Santos: Food's great, but delivery has not been good. 1st time took about two hours, 2nd time an entire order was missing :/
Christine Røde: amazing vegan mac n cheese. if you're only dairy intolerant like myself, mix in bacon and sausages too.
8. Tacos Cuautla Morelos
7.6
438 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave and Ave A), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 45 tips and reviews
Lana My: Finally some REAL Mexican food in NYC. No frills, small space, not fast because everything is fresh. They also deliver.
ben m: The truck's storefront doesn't miss a beat. Food is great when you are there and their delivery is delicious and quick too.
Phil Hemp: Really cute authentic Mexican. Homemade tacos!! Great value. I had the prawns and they were king prawns cooked infront of me. Great value at only $5
9. Dream Baby
7.1
162-164 Avenue B (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 50 tips and reviews
Troy Larkin: Great place to grab drinks with friends. Friendly bartenders, good music, fun unpretentious vibe.
Anna Frenkel: Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off (and buy that boy a $10 top-notch beverage at this awesome new spot in Alphabet City)
🍚: Don't take the bottle and serve yourself, it's really frowned upon. #Tammytime
11. Klong
7.2
7 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 141 tips and reviews
Moocu: I can say this is a real good Thai food. Padthai, papaya salad, basil dish, padseew, chick satay...all yummie. And they delivery!
A Del: Does delivery
Sandrine C.: amazing, intimate Thai spot- Tuesday half off drinks happy hour