MAREA*

Address: 40 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, United States

Cuisine: Italian Seafood

Gorgeous and sophisticated, Marea is a seafood restaurant first, Italian restaurant second. The interior screams Italian decadence, a perfect setting to enjoy adventurous seafood and heavenly homemade pasta. The raw offering is unrivalled, with no other restaurants doing pesco crudo quite like Marea. Make sure to sample the signature lobster and burrata salad upon visiting.

SUSHI NAKAZAWA*

Address: 23 Commerce St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Cuisine: Japanese

The golden seats in Sushi Nakazawa are at the incredibly intimate, sleek and contemporary sushi counter that seats ten. Snag a seat here and be prepared to be amazed as the itamae create magic, combining supremely tender fish with perfectly seasoned rice, a spark of wasabi and judicious brush of nikiri for consistently excellent results.

PORTALE

Address: 126 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Cuisine: Italian

Alfred Portale is so confident of his new venture that he’s put his name to it. Focusing on his Italian background, the food is seasonal and local, including dishes such as meatball sliders; roasted fennel salad with black rice, blood orange, and pistachios; and that short rib carpaccio with arugula, pecorino cheese, and an anchovy caper emulsion.

ASIATE

Address: 80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023, United States

Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Set high on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental hotel, showcasing panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Asiate features sophisticated interpretation of traditional fare with an artistic twist. The combination of gracious service, inventive cuisine and stylish decor make for a perfect dinner in New York whatever the occasion.

21 CLUB

Address: 21 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, United States

Cuisine: American

Everyone that’s anyone has to make an entrance at the iconic 21. Established during the prohibition, the club is still going strong some 98 years later with the same essence of old-school speakeasy and buzzing dining room. Superb American cuisine and an award-winning wine list mixed with incomparable service make this one not to miss.