3. Kappo Masa
8.6
976 Madison Ave (76th Street), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews
Harumi U: The restaurant is inside Gagosian Gallery. Along with traditional sushi and entrees, you find some unique stuff like fish pasta. Desserts all have slight Japanese twist!
The Wall Street Journal: With 82 seats, Kappo Masa is a comfortable space that also looks to be making its mark in the field of industrial design. Aside from the decor the food is second to none. Be sure to try the truffles. Read more.
The Wall Street Journal: For those looking to treat themselves, there is a lunch omakase created by the chef for $175, which includes three appetizers, five flights of sushi, dessert and tea. Read more.
7. Wine:34
8.1
127 E. 34th Street, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Murray Hill · 8 tips and reviews
Michael Natale: Wine was nice and so was the staff. Had the cheese and charcuterie and enjoyed the waiter's recommendation. The wild mushroom flatbread and ravioli were great.
Roxane Delagrave: Really good food and wine. Really nice atmosphere and service. Thank you !!!
Kirill Fuchs: Great wine/beer selection. If you like soft cheeses try Moses Sleeper, Nancy's Camembert, and the Brillat Savarin.
8. Loulou
8.0
176 8th Ave (at W19th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Chelsea · 8 tips and reviews
Carol: Lovely ambiance. Make a rsvp to guarantee that you eat here. The cocktails are so fun and the food is delightful! Weekends are brunch only
Sara R: Decoration is extremely nice and cosy, service was amazing, food is okay though.
Rachel C: For brunch: burgers, eggs benedict; French toast croissant was not as good as it looked.
9. Smith & Wollensky
8.5
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews
Andy Tao: Get the medium cajun rib with grilled asparagus on the side. And of course, some red wine to go with it.
Zain M.: From the staff to the food, everything about this place is amazing. The steak is cooked to perfection with great dessert drink options.
Food Network: Anne Burrell craves the Coconut Layer Cake dessert at Smith & Wollensky on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
11. The Players
8.2
16 Gramercy Park S (btwn Park Ave. & Irving Pl.), New York, NY
Social Club · Gramercy Park · 20 tips and reviews
Jacob Shemkovitz: Extensive collection of art and theater memorabilia; interior redone by Stanford White
Omar Malik: There's history in these walls. Or rather on these walls. Take full advantage by wandering through the upstairs floors.
amNewYork: This historic and exclusive club was established in 1888 by Edwin Booth, the brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Past “Players” have included Mark Twain and Carol Burnett.
12. Osteria Morini
8.7
218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 301 tips and reviews
Neil Sanchala: Tried the garganelli, the stracci, the grilled asparagus side, and the squash blossoms appetizer. It was all really good. The stracci especially.
Nancy Roberts: Ricotta tortellini and veal were amazing! Don't miss the Byrrhbon sour!
The Corcoran Group: Michael White does it again! This spot isn't nearly as expensive as his other upscale restaurants, but the pasta is exceptional. Must order dishes: the lamb crostini, cappelletti, & any of the gelati.