Craft
43 East 19th Street, 212-780-0880
Owned by Tom Colicchio, this NY favorite serves fresh ingredients and deserts foodies will adore. Build your own meal from a wide range of a la carte foods.

Daniel
60 East 65th Street, 212-288-0033
Feast in high fashion on Daniel Boulud’s impeccable market-inspired French cuisine in an opulent Venetian-inspired setting on the Upper West Side.

Del Posto
85 10th Avenue, 212-497-8090
The Tuscan food is as intense as the interior (complete with a dramatic staircase) at this Mario Batali’s high-end Italian spot. The portions are small, the food is expensive, but each bite of creations like the Lobster Risotto is divine. For a more intimate and more casual experience, book a table in the bar.

Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Avenue, 212-899-0905
A part of Danny Meyer’s 3-star empire, the sophisticated interior with soaring ceiling and Chef Daniel Humm’s inventive cuisine make this the New York restaurant of the moment. Taste traditional fare with a modern twist like Aged Black Angus Beef Braised Cheek and Roasted Tenderloin with Sauce Bordelaise.

Felidia
243 East 58th Street, 212-758-1479
Lidia Bastianich’s Italian wonder is a fantastic place to visit for a pre-theater bite to eat and a favorite for olive oil connoisseurs.

Four Seasons
99 East 52nd Street, 212-754-9494
One of the temples of American gastronomy almost as famous for its stunning modern design as its seasonal American menu, this New York landmark in the Seagram building has been thrilling customers since 1959.

Gotham Bar & Grill
12 East 12th Street, 212-620-4020
Enjoy succulent favorites like seared foie gras perfectly prepared by celebrity chef Alfred Portale and served by a charming staff in an open and welcoming dining room.

Gramercy Tavern
42 East 20th Street, 212-477-0777
Another American culinary landmark from Danny Meyer. Poached and braised comfort-style foods take center stage amongst the twiggy flower arrangements and farmhouse murals. Great tavern menu for a quick & lighter experience. World famous wine list with both tastes and full glasses available.

Il Buco
47 Bond Street, 212-533-1932
A mainstay for Mediterranean food served amidst handsome antiques, this East Village restaurant has a vast wine list and is great for a romantic date.

Il Giglio
81 Warren Street, 212-571-5555
Come here for heaping portions of Italian food and huge deserts. Can’t eat that much Spaghettini Bolognese? Half-portions are available though not advertised.

Il Mulino
86 West 3rd Street, 212-673-3783
Often mentioned as the best classic Italian restaurant in the United States, this West Village joint is always packed with diners eager for their perfectly spiced pastas and their signature veal and shellfish.

Jean Georges
1 Central Park West, 212-299-3900
One of New York’s sublime dining experiences. While expensive, the elegant French fare prepared by Jean-George Vongerichten is critically acclaimed and consistently mouth-watering.

Le Bernardin
155 West 51st Street, 212-554-1515
While your first reaction will be to the glamorous interior, you’ll leave gushing over rich seafood options like the salmon caviar created by Chef Eric Ripert.