New York City is one of the greatest cities on Earth to enjoy a unique dining experience. It’s so overrun with fabulous eateries it’s almost impossible to decide on one. Every restaurant is not only a destination for exemplary eats, but for stunning décor and unforgettable experiences. Here is a list of the hottest restaurants you’ll find in New York City right now.
A Summer Day Café
Specializing in Italian bites, A Summer Day Café has a beach-like atmosphere decorated with nautical designs. Enjoy fresh calamari, grilled swordfish, tenderized octopus, and home-made gnocchi. Patrons flock to the café for the Capri cocktails made of passionfruit, vodka, sherry, and grapefruit. You will feel like you enjoyed an excellent meal Oceanside before heading back into the bustling city.
Atomix
A 10-course seafood meal is a focus which includes options like fish cakes, plum blossom, soup with burdock, and baby corn. Atomix is the creation of the husband and wife team Junghyun and Ellia Park. You can expect bright and surprising Korean dishes that will guarantee to satisfy any palate.
The Usual
Chef Alan Cailin brings his culinary expertise from Los Angeles to The Usual in New York City. Only open for dinner service, he serves up Filipino food with an edge. Chef Cailin focuses on burgers, flatbreads, chocolate cake, and their specialty fried chicken. The wine list includes wines from more than 150 winemakers.
Hao Noodle
Located in Greenwich Village, Hao Noodle is a hot spot for those who love food pairings. In its serene and intimate environment, enjoy housemade noodles and authentic Chinese fare. The chef’s at Hao Noodle strive for perfection and produce authentic and quality food daily.
Le Sia
This brick-laden Chinese restaurant offers peel-with-your-hands seafood that draws in large crowds. The most popular item on the menu is their crawfish at $15 per pound. Other seafood options include snow crab legs, and head-on shrimp with eight different sauces including pickled pepper, kimchi lime, and an herbal blend. You can even find affordable meat kebabs as you would see on the street carts served with Chinese-style jambalaya.
Nonna Beppa
This old-school Italian restaurant handmade tortellini and hearty pasta that can’t be forgotten. Chef Giancarlo Cacciatori cooks his Italian cuisine the way his nonna did in Bologna. Indulge in pasta with decadent cream sauce, and his specialty tagliatelle with mushroom.