New York Magazine

A favorite with the swanky Euro set for its Asian-inflected New American fare and bar scene.

Several generations of midtown females have subsisted on the soft-serve frozen yogurt here during shopping expeditions.

Authentic Turkish cuisine on a cozy neighborhood corner.

The owners of ‘Cesca run this neighborly brown-wood-and-beige space, where you can sip your glass of Barolo while nibbling antipasti from a bewilderingly large menu.

Authentic Afghani kebabs and décor.

Serviceable sushi and colorful maki rolls at a quiet neighborhood joint that thrives on take-out.

The pizzas coming out of the namesake oven are the best reason to hit this family-friendly Italian restaurant.

This Upper East Side Italian spot definitely has its own thing going on.

An Upper East Side boîte brimming with European imports.

Tasty Venetian cooking (which merits the restaurant being named after the chef) in a minimalist-artsy setting.

A gorgeous room with a gold-domed ceiling is the backdrop for a contemporary menu.

A pan-Asian sushi bar, a wood-burning grill, and a big lobster pot.

Buckets of moules and a hefty beer list make this homey Belgian boite a Lenox Hill favorite.

Festive decor, lively Northern Italian dishes, and semi-weekly late-night dancing.

With a fun canine theme, these comfort-food eateries appeal to the stroller set as well as to older kids.

With a fun canine theme, these comfort-food eateries appeal to the stroller set as well as to older kids.

Though a bit of a misnomer, this UES café offers mostly American classics—burgers, salads, and a few seafood dishes.

The well-coiffed crowd favors this bright and buzzing trattoria for post-shopping sustenance.

Sublime Turkish meze, perhaps the city's best.

Though the decor and service lack finesse, the menu's tried-and-true staples incite some loyal fans.

Succulent meals for lover of red meat.

The New York branch of Verona's legendary wine bar.

Just enough of a comfortable Parisian bistro feel to recommend itself to a passerby.

The Left Bank meets the Upper East Side at this romantic, yet unpretentious, brasserie.

Gianni still pours love into the Val D'Aosta specials he cooks tableside.