When at a restaurant with mussels in the name, it should be obvious what to order. The real prize however are the truffle fries.
One of the best UES spots for brunch. The dishes that shouldn't go unnoticed - Frittata D'Lyon, Eggs Petatou, and the Croque Madame.
Part wine bar, part vegan bistro. If you can only order one thing here, make sure it's the Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Gnocchi.
An exquisite raw fish experience with uniquely crafted pieces. Try the tuna with tofu cream, flounder with lotus chip, and the foie gras sushi.
Good falafels, even better hummus. Go for the Mazze Trio where you can choose any 3 items, just make sure you try the hummus and falafel balls!
Great sausage platters but they're made even better with the beer options. Be wary, if you want to drink out of the 2 liter boot, it takes a $60 cash deposit.
We're obsessed with their sheep's ricotta cheese and black truffle honey bruchetta. Don't think, just get it. Pair it with the gnocchi di ricotta and a wine by the glass for a perfect experience.
We're big fans of Turkish food and Beyoglu really hits the spot. Get the Doner kebab or the Iskender Kebab but save room for the bread!
It's dark, seductive, romantic, and a gem of a speakeasy. If you're lucky you can snag a seat on a couch.
The relaxing ambiance here makes for a great date spot. Try the avocado salad and their Peruvian chicken.
Enter Bemelmans in the Carlyle Hotel through an unassuming door off the lobby. Expensive drinks but one of the finest atmospheres in the city, complete with dim lighting and a piano player.
This place may look like a hole in the wall on the outside but, like our mothers told us,” don’t judge a book by its cover.” Try the authentic Czech pilsner and duck breast, for a pallet testing meal.
Serafina brings an authentic feel to an area dotted with Northern Italian restaurants. Share a margherita pizza, the cream-laden paglia e fieno or any of their other consistently delicious dishes.
