Carbone is red sauce Italian restaurant theater, and it’s a show you shouldn’t miss. This is one of New York City’s absolute best restaurants.

Lucali is a walk-in-only spot in Carroll Gardens that serves the best pizza in New York City.

Uncle Boons isn’t just the best Thai food we’ve eaten in New York City. It’s some of the best food we’ve eaten in New York City, period.

Why are your parents in Williamsburg? Probably because of Lilia.

Crown Shy is an American restaurant in the Financial District that’s one of the few places we’d recommend to absolutely everyone.

4 Charles Prime Rib is an underground West Village steakhouse that should be approached with reckless intent. This is not a place to eat a salad.

Al Di La is the ultimate neighborhood Italian restaurant. If you live in Park Slope, congratulations.

Casa Enrique is home to the best Mexican food in New York City, and we bet you’ve never heard of it. Time to get acquainted with Long Island City.

St. Anselm is the best casual steakhouse in NYC.

Dinner or brunch at Diner is required NYC eating.

I Sodi is a tiny restaurant that serves the best Italian food in the West Village.

Il Buco is still one of the most special restaurants we’ve got in NYC, and we’d like to remind you of that.

A meal at Flora Bar, in the basement of the Met Breuer on the Upper East Side, makes you feel like you’re getting away with something.

Minetta Tavern in Greenwich Village is home to some of the best steaks, chops, burgers, and overall feel good vibes that New York City has to offer.

Cocoron serves up awesome soba on Kenmare Street.

Hidden behind red velvet curtains inside Midtown's Le Parker Meridien hotel, this staged hole in the wall with eternal lines has NYC's best burger.