Il Bagatto is a traditional-style Italian restaurant serving an extensive menu filled with classic favorites and supplemented by our daily specials. They pride themselves on making each diner's experience fantastic, and have created a close, romantic atmosphere in which to offer their food. Their attentive and friendly waitstaff will insure you enjoy your meal, and the full bar means that they are the perfect place for a date or a night out with ...

The neon sign reads corner, a nod to the deli that preceded it, but that’s just a colorful ruse. If La Esquina is as much stage set as restaurant, that’s because it’s owned by Serge Becker, the designer and nightlife entrepreneur behind such hipster loci as Bowery Bar, MK, and Area. The counter-service taqueria on Kenmare dispenses tacos and tortas (made, unfortunately, on baguettes instead of proper Mexican teleras), and a more extensive ...

Definitely the Italian gem of the UES. It's no Rao's, but definitely an amazing traditional, old school Italian joint. The waiters know whats up, huge selection of fresh seafood, great steaks and of course, all of those traditional Italian dishes and antipasto. Definitely a spot thats gonna thin out your pockets, but it's money well spent... if you have it. Mad respect to Campagnola.   Last picture Via Yelp

The first Joe's Shanghai was founded in Flushing, New York in 1995. Immediately their two special soup dumplings, crab pork meat became a New York favorite. Other special dishes includes Shredded Turnip Shortcake, Twin Prawns in Chili Sauce, Crispy Whole Yellow Fish, Lion's Head (Stewed Pork Balls), Braised Duck, Braised Pork Shoulders and not to mention the different varieties of cold cuts like Wine Chicken; Shanghai Fried Bean Curd. Over the ...

This East Village upstart proved to be so popular, the owners opened a second massive (and massively popular) location in Williamsburg. This original restaurant is miniscule in comparison, but it's designed in the same sleek lounge style. Service is brisk and friendly, and the hip, clubby music is never so loud that you have to shout to be heard. Start with the spicy beef salad or the Tup Tim Fritters, fried chicken and shrimp balls served with ...

A former Boerum Hill apartment/office space reinvented as a bar/lounge, this Smith Street spot offers all the comforts of home along with strong specialty martinis and simple American grub. Downstairs, there's a game room equipped with pool and foosball tables, as well as access to garden seating. The brunch is amazing and fully affordable, but dinner and lunch are absolutely nothing to scoff at either.

Orlin may not look like a five-star restaurant, but the food is amazing. What really attracts most of Orlin's customers is not the appearance of the place, but the quality of the food and the surprisingly reasonable prices. They have many tasty selections and the service is known to be quite all right. Pictures Via NYmag

Mogador has been in business since 1983, becoming a landmark in the East Village. They have a nice outdoor terrace for spring and summer dinning, and the inside is warm and cozy for winter, made possible by the dimmed lights and candle lit tables. As for the food, they have a wide selection of Mediterranean cuisine. They serve Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends, and as far as alcohol goes they have a full bar so don't hesitate ...

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Yaffa cafe is an East Village staple. The interior is slightly overwhelming: colorful and eclectic, with animal prints thrown into the mix. However, the food is solid. The menu is a variety of traditional american food and is vegetarian and vegan friendly.