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Scandinavian16/20
 
65 E. 55th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-307-7311
  
 This Midtown restaurant takes its inspiration from Sweden and creates a smorgasbord of Scandinavian specialties. Read GAYOT's Aquavit Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian16/20
 
110 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10011
212-777-0303
  
 Batali and Bastianich bring out the (nouveau) Italian in the West Village. Read GAYOT's Babbo Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary16/20
 
75 Washington Pl.
New York, NY 10011
212-539-1776
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 Casually cool Greenwich Village eatery with an extremely seasonal menu. Read GAYOT's Blue Hill Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Small Plates
16/20
 
30 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
212-791-3771
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 Kaiseki small-plate artistry by David Bouley in TriBeCa. Read GAYOT's Brushstroke Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Bistro/
Breakfast
16/20
 
City Club Hotel
55 W. 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-391-2400
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 Chef Daniel Boulud's exquisite fare at a more modest price. Read GAYOT's db bistro moderne Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Eclectic
16/20
 
103 W. 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-3800
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 John Fraser’s nimble touch and a thorough wine list light up the Upper West Side. Read GAYOT's Dovetail Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Seafood
16/20
 
402 W. 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036
212-564-7272
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 Southern Italian seafood eatery serving fresh fish, grilled octopus with risotto, and crab with zucchini flowers. Read GAYOT's Esca Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian16/20
 
243 E. 58th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-758-1479
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 The only NYC Italian eatery presided over by a woman who taught Julia Child. Read GAYOT's Felidia Ristorante Restaurant Review

 
 
New American/
Eclectic
16/20
 
New York Palace
455 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-891-8100
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 A non-guilty pleasure of old-world decadence with avant-garde flair and flavors. Read GAYOT's Gilt Restaurant Review

 
 
French16/20
 
The London NYC
151 W. 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-468-8888
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 This stylish hotel restaurant continues to carry a high standard. Read GAYOT's Gordon Ramsay at The London Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary16/20
 
42 E. 20th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-477-0777
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 This chic tavern gives classic American cuisine a contemporary twist. Read GAYOT's Gramercy Tavern Restaurant Review

 
 
French16/20
 
3 E. 52nd St.
New York, NY 10022
212-752-1495
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 This iconic French restaurant has been a New York landmark for nearly two generations. Read GAYOT's La Grenouille Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese16/20
 
62 Thomas St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-7777
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 Dynamic, sexy and loud, Megu serves Japanese specialties prepared by 25 chefs. Read GAYOT's Megu Restaurant Review

 
 
Asian16/20
 
163 First Ave.
New York, NY 10003
No phone
  
 David Chang's 12-seat, pork-centric eatery proves great things come in small spaces. Read GAYOT's Momofuku Ko Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Mediterranean/
Cheese
16/20
 
35 W. 64th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-724-8585
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 Chef Brennan's duck risotto with roasted squash and white truffle essence is how you know that French cuisine is an art. Read GAYOT's Picholine Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi16/20
 
204 E. 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
212-972-1001
  
 Chef Yasuda elegantly presents a stunning array of sushi for moderate prices. Read GAYOT's Sushi Yasuda Restaurant Review

 
 
Modern American/
French
16/20
 
1 E. 15th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-647-1515
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 Refined dining with Greenmarket and Brazilian inspiration in Union Square. Read GAYOT's Tocqueville Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Molecular
16/20
 
50 Clinton St.
New York, NY 10002
212-477-2900
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 Wylie Dufresne choreographs an alchemy of form and flavor. Read GAYOT's wd-50 Restaurant Review

 
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