New York City is world-famous for its terrific restaurants. But with so many to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our select list of recommended NY eateries has been hand-picked by our staff based on extensive research and personal experience. In making our choices, we've considered factors such as quality, price, and proximity to theaters and sites of interest to our customers.

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Dos Caminos Dos Caminos has captured the true spirit of genuine Mexican cuisine, with Executive Chef Ivy Stark spicing up the New York Mexican scene. From after-work margaritas to a fiesta-friendly lunch, dinner or brunch (with live music), Dos Caminos has earned a place among the city's top Mexican hot spots. Let the celebration at Dos Caminos begin! Make Reservations

ECCO Old-world charm, an excellent seasonal antipasto, and classically prepared pastas, veal chops, Italian bouillabaisse, and osso buco. Very cozy narrow booths line the east wall, and tile floors take you back to the Gilded Age. Try a bowl of the homemade papardelle, doused in orange casaligna sauce (made of tomatoes and ricotta cheese)—preferably on a holiday evening, when the beautiful old mahogany-trimmed room is all aglow with Christmas lights. Make Reservations

Eighty One Established in 2008, eighty one seamlessly combines the stately sophistication of Manhattan's Upper West Side with the allure of contemporary dining, chic design and unparalleled service. Chef Ed Brown's modern American menu celebrates the impeccable ingredients provided by the finest farmers, fishermen and culinary craftsmen from both close to home and around the globe. With carefully selected wines, artful cocktails and a welcoming ambiance, eighty one is an exceptional dining experience. Modern American AVG $70 Make Reservations

ETRUSCA Warmly inviting Tuscan restaurant in the mid-town theatre district. Full-flavored richly prepared Tuscan specialties like Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, Tuscan Fish stew w/lobster, shrimp, clams and scallops. Veal Chops, Braised Lamb Shanks Attentive service by an all Italian staff. Mangia! Make Reservations

FIAMMA Since its opening in March 2002, multiple three-star reviews have established Fiamma as one of the top Italian restaurants in New York City. With the introduction in September 2007 of Chef-Partner Fabio Trabocchi, a multi-starred award-winner himself, Fiamma ignites the culinary scene with a menu steeped in regional Italian traditions recast with modern vision. His arrival at Fiamma has been well-received. Italian AVG $50 Make Reservations

ISABELLA’S Isabella's has been hailed for over twenty years as an "Upper West Side institution" by neighborhood regulars and serious diners alike. Once you walk through its doors, you'll immediately know you're somewhere special. Known for not only great food but for its reasonable prices and great service, Isabella's has earned its place among the must-do New York experiences. Offering both creative renditions and dishes that are sure-to-please, Isabella's inventive Mediterranean cuisine melts perfectly with the quintessential Upper West Side setting, making it the ideal destination for any outing. Make Reservations

JACK'S 147 W. 40th St. Convenient Times Square Bistro, with global menu. Full bar and Sunday Brunch. Available for Private parties. Make Reservations

KENNEDY'S 327 W. 57th St. Kennedy's Steak & Seafood House is an Irish oasis in the middle of Manhattan, located minutes from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and convenient to all theaters. The menu includes such items as Jumbo shrimp cocktail, wild Irish smoked salmon, chicken pot pie, soups, salads and other house specials. Make Reservations

Langan's Langan's is a very popular, medium priced restaurant and bar in the heart of the Theatre District and the bustle of Times Square, halfway between 6th and 7th Avenues. The long, richly decorated bar area features a range of cold beers, martinis and bar bites that attract an interesting crowd. The main dining room offers a full menu and s perfect for a pre-theatre meal, with its special prix fixe menu, or a night on the town. The Club Room offers the same menu in a more casual atmosphere. The lunch and dinner menus offer both traditional pub food and tempting surprises from our CIA trained chef. Langan's pre-theatre prix fixe is the best bargain on Broadway and on Saturday night hot jazz is cooking, right through our Sunday Brunch. Make Reservations

MADISON & VINE 299 Madison Ave. at 41st St. Mark Grossich, the impresario behind upscale cocktail lounges like The World Bar and The Campbell Apartment, jumps into the restaurant scene with this American bistro and wine bar at the Library Hotel. “We’re drawing from our lounge experience,” he says, “so we have wonderful food that people want—basic bistro items that are well prepared and well presented.” A far cry from the anemic menus of typical wine bars, the offerings here are robust and purposeful, with high-end noshes (Kobe-beef club sandwich) and a litany of entress (carbonara, shrimp risotto, steak tartar). The wine selection veers both international and American, with a significant roster of French and California Chardonnays Make Reservations

Mars 2112 Located in the heart of the Times Square district at 51 Street and Broadway, Mars 2112 is a spectacular mingling of fantasy and reality, a 35,000-square-foot, bi-level, multi-dimensional, immersive environment that catapults travelers to a completely new world. Make Reservations

Megu Every inch of Megu is meticulously designed in a mix of modern and antique motifs. Porcelain rice-bowl columns teeter high above the auditorium-sized dining area, and a gigantic temple bell suspends over a bottom-lit ice carving. Pampering servers, decked out in haute Japonica, flutter between cavernous leather booths and the long sushi bar. Even the celebs seem impressed. And that's just the décor, the food is equally enchanting. The modern, largely organic Japanese fusion menu is served up under categories such as Crown Jewels and Gems from Japan, and popular items include fried rice with oysters and Kimchi and the Kobe beef with sesame and grated ginger in soy butter. If it’s drinks you’re after you won't be disappointed with the upstairs bar quipped with seating for 75, and a private room bookable for parties. Modern Japanese AVG $90 per person. Make Reservations

MORTON'S Classic Steakhouse experience, presentation, preparation and value canít be beat. Convenient to the Theatre District and definitely a place for a special occasion. Meeting rooms can accommodate form 15 to 150. Make Reservations

NATSUMI The menu at Natsumi takes its inspiration from the parallels between Japanese sashimi and Italian crudo. The result is a super-healthy menu that blends favorite flavors from the sushi kingpin Haru, blended with high quality Italian ingredients. What could be better than that for protein-hungry New Yorkers looking for the latest hotspot? Renegade eaters and adventurous foodies are encouraged to try the chef's tasting menu which includes everything from thin crust pizzas with seared salmon to sashimi with arugula and balsamic. Make Reservations

NILES Just steps from Madison Square Garden and Macy’s minutes from Broadway and the Jacob Javits Center, Niles New York City offers generous portions artfully assembled and flavorfully balanced. A great neighborhood choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Make Reservations

Nirvana At Nirvana they offer Modern Indian cuisine at their bi-level spot right off Grand Central, but the passage to India stops at the plate: When you first walk into their modern Indian restaurant they have a beautifully lit lounge with a great bar offering exquisite cocktails along with a great selection of beer. The furniture is very comfortable and inviting especially for people looking to unwind after work. They offer great lunch specials that are prepared daily from our great chef. Indian AVG $30 Make Reservations

OCEAN GRILL Directly across from the Museum of Natural History, Ocean Grill has been exciting Upper West Side seafood lovers for many years. Sample our titanic daily selection of oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp and lobster cocktails and our new sushi menu. Rest your sea legs in our candle-lit bar lounge. Enjoy one of our featured wines or specialty cocktails such as the Passion Fruit Cosmo along with a Crunchy Calamari, Avocado and Spicy Tuna Roll or the Salmon and Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Lemon-Ginger and a Sesame Crisp. Seafood AVG $65 Make Reservations

OLANA 72 Madison Ave Olana restaurant, named after the famous estate of Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church (called Olana State Historic Site), is a modern American with Italian influences. Executive Chef/Owner Albert Di Meglio (formerly of Le Cirque and Osterio Del Circo) creates a seasonal menu that can even change daily depending on the availability of ingredients. The decor is very warm and inviting, perfect for a romantic dinner or an intimate meeting. Modern American AVG $45 Make Reservations

P.J. MORAN’S A pub with old-world charm and warmth near the heart of the big city. Located close to St. Patrick's Cathedral, right down the block from Rockefeller Center and the bustling shops of 5th Avenue. A great menu which boasts Healthy Menu Options, and Irish Specialties, Gaelic Sirloin Steak, Shepherds Pie, Fish 'n' Chips, Corned Beef & Cabbage. A Full Irish Breakfast on the Brunch Menu at the Weekends. Make Reservations

PADRE FIGLIO 310 East 44th Street (Btw 1st / 2nd Ave.) Putting a new spin on the classic and often impersonal steakhouse model, father and son team, Antonio and Mario Cerra, have opened PADRE FIGLIO, a new, welcoming Italian Steakhouse on the far East side of Manhattan. PADRE FIGLIO is offering an original menu, impressive ambience and genuinely warm service. Taking their hospitality experience and hands-on approach from running their successful, ten year old Midtown Manhattan, Italian neighborhood restaurant, Da Antonio the charismatic Cerra duo is excited to be starting fresh. Make Reservations

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