2. Bedford Cheese Shop
9.3
67 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · Gramercy Park · 39 tips and reviews
Kimmie Ohh: They have an amazing cheese selection! Order their Broadway Junction sandwich (spicy cheese whip, smoked turkey, and pickled hot cherry peppers) or their signature gruyere grilled cheese on challah.
Lauren T: Australian Feta is insane!! This cheese shop is the best you get to try the cheese before you buy it and they will help you find the perfect cheese!
Hannah Song: Good cheese selection. And helpful. Try Ros.
3. MarkJoseph Steakhouse
8.3
261 Water St (btwn Peck Slip & Dover St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Financial District · 24 tips and reviews
Ingrid Moody: Not only are the dry aged steaks incredible, but so are the pork chops with hot cherry peppers!!!
MarkJoseph Steakhouse: MarkJoseph Steak Sauce makes a great marinade for pork chops.
Elizabeth Iriz: Tucked away just south of the Brooklyn Bridge, the steakhouse serves up a juicy porterhouse and yummy sides. My favorite is the sauteed asparagus!
4. Shake Shack
8.9
1333 Broadway (at W 36th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Garment District · 82 tips and reviews
Rita L: Ordering on the app is very quick and convenient :) love the shack burger with cherry peppers and pickles + shack sauce! pick up is faster than ordering there!
Theresa Roldan: Everything is delicious here and the line goes by quickly. Like Nike, just do it.
Thomas Wong: Burgers, fries, shakes!
5. Carbone
9.1
181 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 243 tips and reviews
CITY GRIT: Save your dollars, plan in advance and snag a reservation to this hot spot from pals Mario Carbone & Rich Torrisi! Love the throwback experience and food, especially Rigatoni and Cherry Pepper Ribs!
7th.List: The place feels like a lively night downtown, circa 1958. Classics include linguine & clams, veal Parmesan, chicken scarpariello & lobster fra diavolo. Full Menu - http://goo.gl/IkIR5 Read more.
GQ Magazine: From the same trio behind Torrisi Italian Specialties, Parm, and ZZ’s Clam Bar, all the tropes of the classic Italian-American red sauce joints are at play, but better than you’ve ever had.
6. Elis Wine Bar
8.2
1012 Amsterdam Ave (West 109 Street), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Upper West Side · 4 tips and reviews
Carla: Bolognese, Calamari, and Burrata were very tasty, the crispy Brussel sprouts were the surprise favorite!
Carla: Crispy Brussel sprouts, Bolognese, Calamari, and Burrata
Chris: Amazing brisket burger. Well curated and well priced wine list.
7. Luzzo's
8.0
211 1st Ave (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 114 tips and reviews
AmateurConcierge: Solid sit down Neapolitan style pizza. Not worth going out of your way, but a solid neighborhood option. I like the Diavola with cherry peppers added.
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
Rogelio Toledo: Lovely hotel a little on the expensive side but we'll, it's NY
Brian Goldberg: American breakfast is worth it. Morning pastries worth the trip to the gym. Library laid back atmosphere. Service could be more attentive.
Jairo Marte: Consistency, and professional service is reserved for your elite group here. Remember to use your concierge.
11. Panineria NYC
8.2
9 east 8th street (Btw 5th Ave & University Place), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 17 tips and reviews
Andrea Cassalia: Paninis are made with authentic Italian cheeses and cured meat. They're prepared carefully. Bread is crispy and fresh. A must
Nicholas Tinsley: Delicious sandwiches, but pricey
Elyse Estrada: All the ingredients are so flavorful and authentic. My fave is the Super Mario. They’re pretty big. You should share unless you’re incredibly hungry. But they keep well if you need to take half to go.
12. Luna Rossa
7.9
347 E 85th St (btw 1st & 2nd), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 8 tips and reviews
Lior Yanay: Great restaurant. Very accommodating (they split the starter without we even asked :) ). Food is amazing. Fig gnocchi is delightful, and the spinach and ricotta ravioli is precise. Very recommended.
Ladii Dimplezzz: Hands down one of my favorite italian restaurant. They are a bit pricey but trust me, once you try their food, it will all be worth it.
Lisa F: Excellent beef carpaccio, seafood over black pasta, fig gnocchi and creme brûlée.
13. 54 Below
9.2
254 W 54th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Theater District · 45 tips and reviews
James John (Jay) Cudney IV: Beautiful venue. Good food and service. Go at least once a quarter to see a musical guest and have dinner. Several stars usually there too.
Concert Ticket Agency: A must for all Broadway fans! From Ben Vereen to Patti LuPone. Food/drink minimum, but the small plates are delicious. Not a bad seat in the house, staff is very accommodating and performance-friendly
Andrea Mathias: The perfect place for a first date, catch up with friends, or just to slip away from reality for a while. Also, I will do bad things to get my hands on some of their truffle Mac & Cheese.
14. Scalini Fedeli
8.2
165 Duane St (at Hudson), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 29 tips and reviews
Christian Nøkleby: Fantastic Italian food, especially the pasta. Not petite enough (in European standards) to classify as a top gourmet restaurant...
Showtime Network: It’s obviously a special occasion, so make a toast! Here’s hoping you find a papal gift hidden in your entre.
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15. The Pickle Guys
8.7
357 Grand St (Essex St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews
Zucchini Rose: Love a combo of new, 1/2 and full sours. The best is the pickled tomatoes! 🍅
Zhen Chu: Awesome pickled pineapples!
Jason Kapler: These guys don't play around. I buy the Hot Sour or Horseradish Pickles, Jalapeno Stuffed Olives, and the Pepperoncini. I could be a masochist.