The NYC restaurant scene has been even hotter than the weather, and these new openings have us running to Open Table to make our reservations ASAP. From an incredible new omakase to welcome new additions to New York's Italian food offerings, you'll find us at these new hotspots for the foreseeable future.
See also: The 7 Most Exciting June Restaurant Openings In NYC
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9 West 26th Street / Website
We know what you’re thinking, and yes, Apotheke is technically a cocktail lounge rather than a restaurant. That being said, the new NoMad location’s small plates are incredible, the ambiance is unmatched (think elevated design matched, dark and moody details and a carefully curated playlist) and the drinks are killer. We recommend the Béchamel grilled cheese and caviar service, which both pair excellently with the Souls Belated and the Among the Sunbathers.
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174 1st Avenue / Website
This bright and airy East Village resto technically bowed in June, but their newly launched brunch service is absolutely worth a visit. The Galicia-inspired menu showcases fresh seafood and vegetables, and their collaboration with Coffee Project New York infuses world-class espresso into the cocktail menu. For brunch, opt for the sourdough toast topped with roast beef and spicy tomato marmalade, and for dinner, the sea bass and suckling pig are sure to please.
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615 Hudson Street / Website
Felice has long been an NYC staple for delicious Tuscan food and incredible Italian wine. The latest Felice restaurant to open, Felice on Hudson, proves to be no different, as it brings all of our tried and true favorites to the West Village alongside the toothsome new Crostone menu. Featuring smaller plates, the Crostone menu provides excellent small plate options perfect for sharing amongst friends.
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15 7th Ave. South / Website
Ultra-talented sibling co-owners Aida and Fernando Scarpati bring their wholesome approach to Italian cuisine to the West Village. Family recipes for shareable appetizers and fresh pastas make for your classic NYC Italian dining experience. Opt for the ravioli Ferdi, a homemade spinach ravioli stuffed with eggplant, pecorino cheese and fresh herbs, served with tomato sauce, Italian olives, grape tomatoes and basil, and finished with ricotta Salata.
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163 1st Ave. / Website
By Queer people for all people, HAGS is disrupting traditional fine dining by providing a campy yet elevated dining experience that delivers a welcome respite from the bustle of city life. Located where the original Momofuku Noodle Bar once sat, HAGS seats about 20 people, making for an intimate evening enjoying the five-course tasting menu comprised primarily of hyper-local ingredients sourced from within the East Village.
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45 Rockefeller Plaza / Website
Frenchette’s chef-owners Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr bring the next iteration of Rockefeller Center’s renaissance with Le Rock, a pleasantly boisterous new French brasserie offering both traditional French dishes and seasonal offerings in the whopping 4,000 square feet of chicly outfitted space. The extensive wine list boasts hundreds of natural reds and whites carefully selected by wine director Jorge Riera.
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15 Watts Street / Website
Look no further than Maison Close for your next meal-turned-night-out, as this new Soho French restaurant’s celebratory atmosphere is the perfect start to an unforgettable evening. The upscale interiors are an intoxicating blend of New York couth and Parisian verve. Executive chef Geoffrey Lechantoux brings sophisticated yet accessible French dishes, bringing a fresh take on the classic cuisine.
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24 W. 33rd Street / Website
Long touted as the best soup dumplings in New York, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao finally opened a Manhattan location in Koreatown. Expect to find world-famous favorites, such as the iconic crab and pork soup dumplings and the crispy pan-fried pork buns, streamed buns, Shanghainese dim sum, fried noodles, fried rice cakes, scallion pancakes and steamed chicken soup. The relaxing interiors are inspired by traditional decoration elements from Nan Xiang, a thousand-year-old mountainside town in Shanghai.
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170 Bleecker Street / Website
Bold and colorful art deco design and delicious French American food reign supreme at this whimsical new neighborhood spot. The giant gumball machine and disco bathroom mural make this 80’s-inspired resto the perfect place to celebrate the end of the day. To eat? The fried deviled eggs and bananas foster are both can’t-misses, and the Dude, Where’s My Mudslide is our frozen drink of choice, complete with vodka, coffee liqueur, chocolate, spiced rum, oat milk and a chocolate swirl.
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16 E. 39th Street / Website
Just steps away from Bryant Park, Ramerino Italian Prime is industry veteran Sammy V. Gashi’s take on rural Tuscan cooking. House-made pastas, simply prepared dishes, prime meats and fishes and clean natural ingredients are all hallmarks of the menu from Tuscan native and executive chef Vilfredo Hodai. In true Tuscan style, the meal begins with fresh bread with Soppressata and 36-month ages Parmigiano-Reggiano compliments of the chef.
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82 W. 3rd Street / Website
This Southeast Asian-American restaurant boasts prime real estate in the heart of Greenwich Village, making the nuanced menu even sweeter. Chef Pia Gervacio’s upbringing in the Philippines and classic French culinary training combine for a delicious and varied menu of mouth-watering dishes such as the crispy pork in coconut milk and seared branzino a la plancha. Insider tip: Don’t skip dessert; the ube lava cake with coconut custard is life-changing.
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320 E. 11th Street / Website
Conceptualized by Sanctuary Hotel owner and restauranteur Brandon Freid, Sushi Lab brings approachable and delicious omakase from executive chef Frankie Chen to the East Village. The eight-seat natural wood omakase bar provides a welcome neutral backdrop, allowing the ultra-fresh fish to shine. At $65 for 13 pieces and $100 for 15 pieces, this omakase is a veritable steal. Be sure to indulge in the sake-based cocktails for the full experience.
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1185 Broadway / Website
At long last, James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés’ famed Washington, DC concept has made its way to NYC. With a menu celebrating the regional diversity of Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines, Zaytinya provides a riot of color and flavor on each plate. Bring plenty of friends and family, because you’ll want to experience each and every small plate while you bask in the gorgeous interiors and take in NoMad through the oversized windows.
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