This list is my love letter to the NYC classics and institutions that have earned their legendary status. If you want to experience the soul of New York dining, these are the places. These spots are authentic, storied, and guaranteed to deliver a qui...
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italian
steakhouses
asian
brasserie
mediterranean
italian
tip: parm is owned by the same restaurant group as carbone but it's a lot easier to get a reservation
Parm Mulberry Street
beautiful decor and even better food
Scarpetta
there are 2 locations: the original is downtown and the penn plaza location has a nice outdoor area
Bar Primi Penn District | Casual Italian Pasta Shop in New York City
some say this restaurant is overrated but i personally love it. the ambiance is trendy and cool and the roni cups with ranch are *chef's kiss*
Bad Roman
steakhouses
an nyc classic steakhouse. pro tip: book waaay in advance
Keens Steakhouse
another classic and historical nyc steakhouse. one of my favorites
Delmonico's | America's First Fine Dining Steakhouse Since 1837
i lived around the corner from here so i would frequent often. one of the best dirty martinis i've ever had!
Smith & Wollensky
asian
get the peking duck. trust me.
New York - 57th Street | Mr. Chow in UK, CA, NY, FL & NV
one of my favorite omakases
Sushi By Bou - NOMAD NYC @ Hotel32|32
good location near bryant park and quality sushi
Koi New York
brasserie
pawn shop in the front, delicious restaurant in the back. one of my all time favorites
Beauty & Essex
an old apartment of mine was down the street so i was here once a week. there's live music on thursdays and half priced bottles of wine on sundays
Banc Cafe
mediterranean
absolutely amazing Greek food! bonus: on the weekends the basement turns into a club
Kyma
very upscale Greek food - this restaurant is expensive but worth the hype
