New York Magazine

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

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.

An Upper East Side boîte brimming with European imports.

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

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

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

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

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

Primo pastas and brick oven pizzas are worth their weight in Prada at this upper east side shopping-area Italian eatery.

The Pan-Caribbean menu at this East Side restaurant casts wide for its influences, which range from Cuban to Aruban.

Yummy Chinese on the Upper East Side.

For all its glamorous history, this self-consciously old-fashioned restaurant still packs a pleasant surprise.

The suburban version of the Hollywood pizza docks in NYC.

Beautifully prepared Northern Italian food near Bloomingdale’s.

A bustling, UES stalwart with cheap, filling Chinese chow.

A casual motion-picture-themed restaurant with steak "martinis" and chicken potpies.

The food of Brazil, with festive atmosphere to match.

Old world service, delectable Northern Italian dishes, and a solid wine list make everyone feel like family.

Turkish place that proves Greece hasn't cornered the market on simply prepared, lightly seasoned seafood.

Daniel Boulud triumphs with why-didn't-anyone-else-think-of-it culinary feats.

After years of faithful service to Alan Stillman's upscale kitchens, David Burke starts fresh at a new theatrical little restaurant.

Supersize Wonkaesque candy store across the street from Bloomingdale’s.

When it comes to diners, people just want you to stick to the formula—which is exactly what this place does.

If a few details are reminiscent of Sant Ambroeus, there’s a very good reason: Felice shares not only partial ownership with that institution—it also shares a chef and a wine buyer.

This sunken cafe evokes the Mediterranean with its unwavering devotion to olive oil.