New York Food-Restaurants

New York Food-Restaurants information

Empire Diner

210 10th Ave (between 22nd and 23rd Sts) Tel: +1 (1)212-924-0011 Open 24-hours, this Art Deco diner is increasingly popular with the "in-crowd". Choose from a great selection of food including everything from turkey sandwiches to tofu fajitas.

Tom's Restaurant

Address: 2880 Broadway at 112th St Tel: +1 (1)212-864-6137 Made famous as the haunt of Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer in the sitcom Seinfeld, this diner serves typical American food for very reasonable prices.

Planet Hollywood

Address: 1540 Broadway 45th St Tel: +1 (1)212-333-7827 The New York restaurant is the one that started the whole Planet Hollywood phenomenon - opening its doors in 1991. The menu is now familiar in major cities all over the world, burgers, fajitas and so on, but kids in particular love the movieand glitzy, up-beat ambience.

Peter Luger Steakhouse

Address: 178 Broadway, Brooklyn (between Bedford and Driggs Aves) Tel: +1 (1)718-387-7400 Considered by many to be the best steakhouse in New York. Definitely worth the trip into Brooklyn.

Hard Rock Café New York

Address: 1501 Broadway Tel: +1 (1)212-343-3355 A popular place for families, this famous restaurant serves American cuisine in large portions. Rock memorabilia decorates every available inch of wall-space.

Union Square Café

Address: 21 E 16th St Tel: +1 (1)212-243-4020 Famed for its innovative American cuisine, this downtown restaurant serves excellent fish dishes in a spacious and relaxed setting. Reservations required.

The River Café

Address: 1 Water St, Brooklyn Tel: +1 (1)718-522-5200 Located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge with breathtaking views across to Manhattan, this popular restaurant is perfect for a romantic evening. The menu combines Asian influences with American and European cuisine. A prix fixe dinner costs USD70. Reservations and smart dress are required.

Molyvos

Address: 871 7th Ave (55th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-582-7500 This cosy restaurant offers traditional Greek dishes such as marinated lamb and rabbit stew - all cooked to a high standard. Open until 23:30 local time during the week and midnight at weekends.

John's Pizzeria

Address: 278 Bleecker St Tel: +1 (1)212-243-1680 Small and down-to-earth, this Greenwich Village pizzeria is very popular, and justifiably so. Italian pasta and meat dishes provide alternatives to the excellent pizza. Open until midnight every night of the week.

Carmine's Midtown

Address: 200 W 44th St (between Broadway and 8th Ave) Tel: +1 (1)212-221-3800 The portions are generous at this bustling Italian family restaurant where, according to the owners, dishes are conceived "in the style of Italian American wedding feast". It is always crowded so be prepared for a wait.

Osteria del Circo

Address: 120 W 55th St Tel: +1 (1)212-265-3636 Don't let the (thankfully fairly understated) circus theme put you off - this is in fact a sophisticated restaurant serving authentic, if slightly pricey, Italian cuisine. Owned by the Maccioni family, proprietors of "Le Cirque", the food on offer is of a high standard ranging from a wide selection of pizzas and pasta dishes to specialities like Tuscan fish stew, Mediterranean sea bass, and veal escalope cooked with artichokes and capers.

Alison on Dominick St

Address: 38 Dominick St (between Varick and Hudson) Tel: +1 (1)212-727-1188 A romantic atmosphere and delicious French food in downtown Manhattan. Regarded as one of New York's most elegant restaurants it is recommended for food lovers and those who appreciate fine wine. Reservations required.

Shun Lee Palace

Address: 155 E 55th St Tel: +1 (1)212-371-8844 Enjoy the spacious and luxurious setting of this Asian restaurant where it's possible to choose from a vast variety of Chinese dishes. Reservations are required.

Blue Water Grill

Address: 31 Union Square Tel: +1 (1)212-675-9500 Ideal for intimate occasions, this restaurant offers an excellent choice of seafood dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a jazz room downstairs that usually has a live band. Reservations are necessary.

Peter McManus

Address: 152 7th Ave (19th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-929-9691 Highlighted by the New York Times in an article on the "timeless appeal of ordinary bars", Peter McManus sports a carved mahogany bar and leaded glass windows.

Landmark Tavern

Address: 626 11th Ave (46th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-757-8595 Based on the atmosphere of a British pub, the "Landmark" serves beers and other drinks as well as basic snacks. A good place to bump into expats and Anglophile Americans.

Max Fish

Address: 178 Ludlow St (Houston St) Tel: +1 (1)212-529-3959 This trendy SoHo bar offers a wide range of drinks and an excellent choice of music on the jukebox.

White Horse Tavern

Address: 567 Hudson St (11th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-243-9260 Located in Greenwich Village and once a favourite haunt of the poet Dylan Thomas, the White Horse serves excellent food as well as reasonably priced drinks.

Peculier Pub

Address: 145 Bleecker St (between Thompson and La Guardia) Tel: +1 (1)212-353-1327 This popular bar offers a selection of 380 different beers, while the walls are lined with beer cans, bottles and labels.