Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in New York City

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Updated 05 March 2025

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The Parlour, Brooklyn High Low

4.9

4.9 (144)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Park Slope

About the restaurant

After three successful years, we’re excited to announce our second location! Immerse yourself in a moody, luxurious Speak'Teasy vibe, perfect for afternoon tea lovers seeking another vintage escape in Brooklyn. Enjoy our signature guest service, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and a delightful twist on traditional afternoon tea.

Top review

JoneanyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Adorable place and worth coming to from anywhere!

Bar Miller

4.9

4.9 (17)

$50 and over

Sushi

East Village

About the restaurant

Nestled in an intimate space in the East Village, Bar Miller is the showcase omakase restaurant from the sushi concept Rosella. Just a few blocks away, our 8-seat sushi bar is seated twice nightly for a tasting menu that features local, sustainably-sourced ingredients.

Domestic beer, wine, and cider shape a drink program that stays true to our approach to the menu, while the sake list highlights Brooklyn-based breweries and less conventional styles from Japan.

Bar Miller happily accommodates solo diners. Please email info@barmiller with your reservation request and we will follow up!

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing experience with an amazing and kind service. Thank you

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Little Ruby's Cafe - Williamsburg

4.9

4.9 (15)

$30 and under

Australian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.

The new location offers Little Ruby’s popular breakfast and all-day menus, from bowls and salads to freshly homemade pastas and burgers alongside a cocktail menu from our full bar available only at Williamsburg and West Village locations.

Opening February 2025. Little Ruby’s Williamsburg will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 5 days ago

First time coming to the Williamsburg one since it newly open. Same great food as the other ones! Affordable food and always a great time. Will be back

Chez Messy

4.7

4.7 (38)

$30 and under

Contemporary Latin

Washington Heights

About the restaurant

A FUN SEXY TAPAS RESTAURANT & BAR WITH A CURATED WINE LIST & CRAFT COCKTAILS.

Top review

AlexVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great time! Food and service was excellent!

Brooklyn High Low

4.7

4.7 (360)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Prospect Heights

About the restaurant

We serve Tea Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
*dietary requests made 48 hours in advance must be submitted on the reservation. We offer Vegetarian options and Gluten-Free Tea Tiers. There are no vegan or dairy free options . Our sittings are Timed, please make all arrangements to arrive with your entire party on time.

Brooklyn High Low pulls from both Low Tea and High Tea traditions to offer an afternoon tea experience with a Brooklyn twist. Complement a pot of tea with our triple tier plate stand filled with baked scones, crumpets, finger sandwiches & house selections of yummy desserts. Choose from three different experiences, each leaving you more full and comforted than the last. Our Tea experiences are known as "The Classic", "The Vanderbilt", & "The Heights" Our vintage sitting room lends itself to a nostalgic experience while our garden offers fresh air, soft lighting, and a spacious atmosphere.

Enjoy a break from the day's pressures to enjoy

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

I have been here before with friends for a birthday once my mom heard she wanted to go so I took her for her first experience for her birthday and we loved it! The atmosphere is so perfect displaying all their collections of tea cups and saucers and tea pots you can’t take yourself away from looking everywhere for all their hidden gems! We indulged in their bite sizes sandwiches and desserts we loved their truffle chicken salad and their smoked fish tarts honestly all their sandwiches are delicious we couldn’t pick a favorite so fresh! Their homemade scones with their clotted cheese and jam was so good my favorite was their lemon curd! As for our teas we chose raspberry linzer and coconut truffle they were delicious! We have two servings each we couldn’t believe how much tea we drank but they were too delicious! The raspberry linzer was just like eating the cookie there is no other way to describe it and the coconut truffle was a nice light black tea with a coconut flavor. We were already talking about going back again the staff is so friendly and helpful and Liz she is so sweet and made my mom and I feel so welcomed and extremely accommodating she even let us moved into the garden out back after our time was up for the table! Over all Brooklyn high low is an amazing experience to have with friends and family and j will definitely be coming back!

Tempura Matsui

4.9

4.9 (652)

$50 and over

Japanese

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tempura Matsui –A Michelin One Star–
Tempura Matsui invites you to experience the fine art of cooking tempura. Within a serene setting, guests have a seat at our counter or tables and can view the delicate preparation of lightly frying fresh fish and vegetables.
We only serve Omakase Dinner Course for $280 per person at 2 specific times Tuesdays through Saturdays between 5:30PM and 8PM.
Also, we serve a Lunch Course for $160 per person at 12 noon only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open irregularly on Sundays.
Tempura Matsui is designed to emulate a Japanese cottage with warm woods, slate floors. A five-seat bar allows guests to wait for their seats while enjoying a glass of wine, sake, cocktail, or beer.
You may make a reservation one month ahead and any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the reservation to avoid a $100 charge per person.

Top review

Ben

Dined today

A truly exceptional dining experience with very generous portions.

L'Antagoniste

4.8

4.8 (440)

$31 to $50

French

Bedford-Stuyvesant

About the restaurant

Dear Guests,
FOR BIG PARTIES 10 AND UP OR BUY OUTS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 917-966-5300
Due to a Statewide mandate, we can only accept vaccinated costumers. We are saddened that this situation has worsened to this point. Please have your App ready!

Classic French fare in the heart of Bed-Stuy. For parties of twelve or more, please refer to our website for our three prix-fixe options.

Don't forget, we're open for Christmas and New Year's! They're some of our busiest days of the year, so book your table today!

BYOB and Poulet en Vessie every Monday, and Duck à la Presse every Sunday! Come experience these timeless French classics for yourself in a friendly neighborhood setting!

follow us on Facebook and Instagram, L'Antagoniste

Top review

Blake

Dined on 22 Feb 2025

Food was delicious and the staff was attentive. The duck was incredible. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

Mike's Bistro - UES

4.9

4.9 (659)

$50 and over

Kosher

Midtown East

About the restaurant

"Mike's Bistro combines an elegant menu with a relaxed, spacious atmosphere in a convenient Midtown East location. Chef Michael Gershkovich creates and executes a contemporary, internationally inspired, Glatt Kosher (OU) gourmet menu with seasonally-inspired nuances."

Top review

Marrick

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

Excellent midtown kosher restaurant. Consistently top quality. Nice variations to menu. Chateaubriand for 2 done to perfection. Excellent duck leg and short ribs. Warm spinach salad great addition to menu. Did not have room for dessert. Overall TOP NOTCH.

Da' Franco & Tony's Ristorante

5.0

5 (210)

$31 to $50

Italian

Schuylerville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Da Franco & Tony Ristorante. We are located on the corner of Mulford Ave and Middletown Road near Hutchitson River Parkway. Antipasti – Zuppe – Insalate- Pasta – Pollo – Carne – Pesce -Verdre – Dolci Del Giorno- Come in for a memorable dining experience!

Top review

Laureen

Dined on 23 Feb 2025

The meal was outstanding and very delicious! Always enjoy have a great meal here with family and friends. The service can not be beat. They are all friendly and professional. They know their regulars by name. The are also kid friendly which is a plus for families. Will be back soon

PSARAKI

4.9

4.9 (85)

$31 to $50

Greek

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Psaraki, meaning “little fish” in Greek, is the creation of longtime hospitality veteran James Paloumbis.

The restaurant evokes the charm of seaside tavernas found along the shores of Greece. It offers spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan skyline, and the Williamsburg Bridge, juxtaposing the tranquility of its serene ambiance with the vibrant energy of nearby Manhattan. Psaraki is a place to unwind, enjoy a perfect cocktail, and savor traditional homemade Greek dishes meant for sharing while escaping NYC's hustle and bustle.

Psaraki’s menu is inspired by James’ culinary philosophy, which he terms “homemade”, where each dish is a testament to the authenticity and connection of family recipes, traditionally prepared and presented as if one was a visitor in James’s seaside home. Guests can enjoy a sampling of classic Greek dishes and a selection of Greek island favorites.

Top review

ErikaT

Dined on 8 Mar 2025

We had amazing service, authentic Greek food and the best baklava I have had!!!

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