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Well-seasoned Sicilian and Sardinian-driven dishes.

Asian-accented French bistro is a favorite among chic Columbia kids and UWS couples in search of romance.

A self-proclaimed place for “trendy pan-Asian” cuisine, this sleek UWS eatery excels at simple, super-fresh sushi.

Meat is what Cafe con Leche does best, but the menu offers plenty of spicy treats for less carnivorous types, too.

A pizzeria catering to a kosher, vegetarian, and vegan clientele.

Huge portions of lusty Southern Italian cooking in a boisterous environment.

Charm means entice, and entertain, and enchant, but the Thai definition ("bowl") also comes into play at this sleek restaurant.

An elegant diner that proves looks can be deceiving.

An old school Cuban joint that lures with spit-roasted chicken but offers much more.

A once-adventurous Upper West Side Mexican spot plays it safe.

Honest Italian at fair prices, on the Upper West Side, no less.

The Indus Valley was one of the earliest civilizations, and it's also the name of a congenial restaurant.

Updating a classic menu with a healthy, global spin, Key West brings the New York diner into the 21st century.

Classics both cooked and raw at a sleek Upper West Side Japanese restaurant.

An Argentine bistro with a romantic garden and imported grill.

The seafood competes with homemade pasta for the specialty dish at this neighborhood Tuscan.

Ozen serves a dizzying array of standard Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes, with mixed results.

Order some surprising dishes and dim sum to complement your complimentary white wine.

Realizing that few can resist the allure of rotisserie chicken, the owners of Sipan have redone their restaurant as the fifth branch of Pio Pio, the popular Peruvian chainlet.

A multifarious menu and excellent pastas distinguish this above-average Italian eatery.

All the steakhouse classics, plus a few creative twists.

There's no decor to speak of, except for the fake banana and coconut trees, but the restaurant offers a quick meal of intricately seasoned Vietnamese dishes.

A kosher steakhouse with a serious singles' scene.

A tented Turkish oasis where you’d least expect it: on a bustling Broadway corner on the Upper West Side.

The cafe at Symphony Space has been recast as a wine bar serving Mediterranean-inspired small plates.