Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Price Categories
For a three-course
meal for one with a
glass of house wine,
and all unavoidable
charges including tax.
$
under $25
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$25-$50
$$$
$50-$80
$$$$
over $80
Left
Babbo
Right
Blue Ribbon Bakery
Restaurants
Babbo
An attractive setting and the
inventive Italian fare created by TV
chef Mario Batali make this a very
popular spot. Reserve in advance
to ensure a table.
d
110 Waverly
Place
•
Map N3
•
212 777 0303
•
$$$
Café Loup
An agreeable French bistro,
where favorite dishes include
tuna carpaccio, steak, and roast
chicken. The setting is romantic,
but there's also a funky bar.
d
105
West 13th Street
•
Map M3
•
212 255
4746
•
$$
Il Mulino
Another top Italian. Quality
is consistent, portions are large,
and the brick-walled room is
inviting. Try the homemade ravioli
with black truffles in creamy
champagne sauce.
d
86 West 3rd
Street, between Sullivan & Thompson sts
•
Map N3
•
212 673 3783
•
$$$
Da Silvano
Watch the celebrities come
and go from a table outside.
The northern Italian fare here is
consistent, and the buzz even
better.
d
260 Sixth Avenue, between
Bleecker & West Houston sts
•
Map N3
•
212 982 2343
•
$$$
Blue Hill
Highly praised New American
fare that uses local, seasonal
ingredients, served in intimate,
elegant surroundings.
d
75
Washington Place at MacDougal St
•
Map
N3
•
212 539 1776
•
$$$
Home
Food like Mom used to
make (provided she was a terrific
cook) keeps this narrow café
crowded. The patio provides a
breath of fresh air.
d
20 Cornelia
Street, between Bleeker St & 6th Avenue
•
Map N3
•
212 243 9579
•
$$
Blue Ribbon Bakery
A casual Village favorite with
an enormous, eclectic menu that
includes everything from
croissants and caviar to the
signature fried chicken.
d
33
Downing Street at Bedford St
•
Map N3
•
212 337 0404
•
$$
Pastis
Hot, hot, hot is this straight-
out-of-Paris café; order steak
frites or escargots, and get into
the spirit of things.
d
9 9th Avenue
at Little West 12th St
•
Map M2
•
212 929
4844
•
$$$
Café de Bruxelles
Mussels and frites can't
be beat at this comfortable
restaurant. Don't miss the
impressive selection of Belgian
beers either.
d
118 Greenwich
Avenue at West 13th St
•
Map M3
•
212
206 1830
•
$$
Sushi Samba
The Japanese/Brazilian
fusion cuisine and cocktails are
inspired, but the trendy crowd
comes here for the rooftop deck
and live music on sunny days.
d
87 Seventh Ave South at Bleecker St
•
Map N3
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212 691 7885
•
$$
Note:
Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit
cards and serve vegetarian meals
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