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Ortobello's
Ortobello's is an old-school Italian spot in Mapleton that makes one of the best chicken parms in NYC.
Hojokban
Come to this Seoul-based import in Koreatown when you need a comforting weeknight dinner that takes less than an hour.
Joe's of Avenue U
Come to this Gravesend Italian spot for Sicilian specialities like pasta con le sarde and eggplant caponata.
Sam's Restaurant
Sam’s is a family-owned Italian spot in Cobble Hill where you can eat ziti and drink a $30 bottle of red.
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
Bring a group to this East Village branch of a popular soup dumpling chain for an easy, impromptu dinner.
Okiboru House Of Udon
Okiboru House Of Udon serves incredible Himokawa udon, but you’ll have to wait in line to eat it.
Class On 38th
Remember Class On 38th the next time you’re in the Garment District and want drinks and good izakaya food like monkfish karaage.
L'Industrie Pizzeria West Village
The second outpost of NYC’s best slice shop serves the same great pizza in the West Village.
Bar Moga
Drink a fancy cocktail and eat a katsu sando at Bar Moga, a Japanese bar and restaurant in Greenwich Village.
Gaudir
This quiet Spanish restaurant in East Harlem is where couples go to share some wine and paella.
Antica Trattoria
For inexpensive wine and cheese-stuffed meatballs, head to this casual Italian spot in Ridgewood.
Ltauha
This Ridgewood spot serves a burger and roast chicken, and it’s much more exciting than it sounds.
Al Badawi
On the Upper East Side, Al Badawi is a Middle Eastern restaurant with cheesy flatbreads, dips, and proteins that are reliably good for a group dinner.
Madame Vo
At Madame Vo in the East Village, split Vietnamese classics with your friends, but make sure everyone get's their own phở so you don't have to share.
Maison Harlem
With a fairy-lit dining room and a cozy bar, this French-American restaurant is a charming neighborhood spot for a catch-up or a date.
Sottocasa Harlem
On the ground floor of a Harlem brownstone, this cheerful pizzeria serves Neapolitan pies and bottles of Italian wine for under $50.
Potenza Centrale
This tiny Alphabet City pizza shop serves focaccia-like slices with great crust texture, and minimal toppings.
Safari
Safari is the city's only dedicated Somali restaurant. You'll be happy with anything you order, but the roasted goat is extra special.
L’Industrie Pizzeria
L’Industrie in Williamsburg makes NYC’s best slice of pizza, marrying Italian ingredients with classic New York-style crust.