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1. Vinateria
4.6
Exceptional(375)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Harlem
Booked 5 times today
One of the best places I’ve eaten. Top 10 for sure. Just go
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2. Central Park Boathouse
4.6
Exceptional(2287)
$$$$
• Continental • Upper East Side
Booked 177 times today
A perfect lunch celebrating our wedding which had taken place at Ladies Pavillion in Central Park. The food was excellent and the service was exceptional. A special thank you to our server Clay who was outstanding and made it a very memorable afternoon.
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3. Marlow East
4.6
Exceptional(611)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Upper East Side
Booked 62 times today
Our server Renew was incredible and made our night so special.
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4. The Smith- Lincoln Square
4.6
Exceptional(13360)
$$$$
• American • Lincoln Square
Booked 247 times today
Going to The Smith is always a treat! I booked today's lunch last minute and they took me 30 minutes before my scheduled time. The food and service was outstanding as always!
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5. Cafe Fiorello
4.7
Exceptional(11210)
$$$$
• Italian • Lincoln Square
Booked 161 times today
Got seated early and were able to order ahead for a friend who was running late. Loved the fried artichokes and chicken parm.
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6. Flex Mussels - UES
4.7
Exceptional(2973)
$$$$
• Seafood • Upper East Side
Booked 39 times today
We had a lovely attentive server who was prompt with service but not obtrusive. The food was delicious.
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7. Sistina
4.7
Exceptional(1975)
$$$$
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 27 times today
My fiancé and I went for a date night for our first time, and had a lovely experience. The staff is so professional & kind. The food is fabulous. Can’t wait to come back!
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8. The Bar Room at The Modern
4.8
Exceptional(4110)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Midtown East
Booked 97 times today
The food was amazing: interesting, innovative, fresh and delicious. The Brooklyn Buckwheat cake was incredible. Service was good but a bit frenetic. We will be back!
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9. Carnegie Diner & Café – 205 W 57th St, New York, NY
4.6
Exceptional(2501)
$$$$
• American • Midtown West
Booked 52 times today
Everything was perfect. Thanks for the amazing birthday surprise
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10. Campagnola
4.7
Exceptional(886)
$$$$
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 55 times today
this is absolutely my go to Italian place whenever I am in town. Do not get up here often, however, at every visit Frankie takes charge at his team are exceptional. Cannot speak highly enough about this restaurant.

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  • JoshGold
    New York City •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Going to The Smith is always a treat! I booked today's lunch last minute and they took me 30 minutes before my scheduled time. The food and service was outstanding as always!
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    The Smith- Lincoln Square$$$$• American• Lincoln Square
    •
    4.6
  • Kim
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    One of the best places I’ve eaten. Top 10 for sure. Just go
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    Vinateria$$$$• Mediterranean• Harlem
    •
    4.6
  • Fiona
    Liverpool/Merseyside •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    A perfect lunch celebrating our wedding which had taken place at Ladies Pavillion in Central Park. The food was excellent and the service was exceptional. A special thank you to our server Clay who was outstanding and made it a very memorable afternoon.
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    Central Park Boathouse$$$$• Continental• Upper East Side
    •
    4.6
  • RobinGold
    Los Angeles •230 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Lovely experience - great service and ambiance, loved the deviled eggs, crispy chicken & tried the delicious new turkey sandwich! Thank you Aleks for welcoming us back. We made Marlow our very first stop - glad to see you and your team and remember why Marlow is such a favorite.
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    Marlow East$$$$• Contemporary American• Upper East Side
    •
    4.6
  • TinaGold
    South Carolina •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Sept 2026
    I am never disappointed when I come to Flex Mussels The food is outstanding especially the Brussel Sprouts that they just put back on the menu. The Guacamole and Crab dip has such a nice texture and of course our Dijon mustard mussels were as good as I remember them being. Overall a wonderful evening. The service was quite good. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
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    Flex Mussels - UES$$$$• Seafood• Upper East Side
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    4.7

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