Best Restaurants in the East Village

Don't be surprised to see a crowd of people standing in front of this tiny place on 14th Street, and not because there is some New York celebrity couple inside. The star's name here is Art E. Choke, and the pizza fan more...

East Sixth Street offers an entire row of Indian restaurants, mostly run by Bangladeshis, none of which is especially remarkable. But around the corner on First Avenue is a marvelous and indeed authentic restaurant, Banjara, whic more...

Officially named BONDST, but called Bond Street by just about everyone else, this NoHo property offers a warm minimalist interior design in a hip downtown location. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences.

A collection of stately, simply, and delicious pastas make this East Village Italian joint a local favorite.

Superb Venezuelan-style dishes, now with a takeout location at its original digs at #91 East Seventh St.

East Village superstars Grace and Jack Lamb now have a small place next to their crown jewel (Jewel Bako), where tapas stretch across Spain through France. Creative chef Wesley Genovart follows the latest trend of working in more...

Vegetarians unite, for Amanda Cohen has created an amazing temple of gardenly delights with her aptly-named Dirt Candy. This attractive restaurant serves sumptuous fare with flair and panache; the dishes are moreover creative and intriguing.

Gyu-Kaku is known for their highly customizable Japanese BBQ entrees, which the customer gets to grill themselves.

Chickpea fanatics will appreciate the fine hummus served at this East village storefront in what has become a relatively tame St. Marks Place environment. You can have your healthy fill of puffy pita, pickles, and hot sauce here for remarkably reasonable prices.

Il Buco is doubtless one of the most charming restaurants in New York City. Its beginnings as a rustic antique store echo throughout the decor, with "Primitive American" country tables, candles & kerosene lighting, artisanal chan more...

Lavagna offers casual Italian trattoria fare at moderate prices with a candlelit, elegant vibe and an adjoining small wine bar. The kitchen concept is to create traditionally Italian dishes, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and product of the highest quality.

David Chang's East Village location of Milk Bar stretches its legs across the street from its former home within Ssam Bar, serving the same delicious menu of breads, cakes, cookies, pies, buns ice cream and creative desserts from the brilliant minds at Momofuku.

Spanish tapas joint with the delicious regional cured ham specialty known as jamon Iberico.

This take-out-favoring porchetta restaurant is just what the East Village needs: delicious light Italian fare, tasty sandwiches and savory soups for reasonable prices.

PYLOS honors the breadth of traditional Greek cuisine by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from all regions of Greece to an elegant, contemporary and comfortable setting in the East Village.

Since 1971, Souen has been offering natural organic food to New York diners, with the foremost priority being to serve delicious meals in keeping with good health. We prepare our food simply and naturally, o more...

The purveyors of fine restaurants like Jane and the Neptune Room bring us the Smith's American cuisine and atmosphere.

This East Village Cocina Latina presents an innovative take on Latin cuisine. Executive Chef Julian Medina works his magic preparing fresh Latin flavors of Cuba, Peru, Chile, Mexico, & Argentina in an open kitchen, completel more...