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A photo of Perry St restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3586)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • West Village
Booked 7 times today
Excellent food. Lovely space. Creative menu and nice wine selection
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4.5
Awesome(137)
$$$$
• Italian • Jersey City
Booked 15 times today
Very friendly and efficient service. Delicious food, love the ambiance.
A photo of L'Allegria restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(772)
$$$$
• Italian • Madison
We really enjoyed this restaurant and everything it had to offer. This was our first visit, and from the moment we arrived, we were impressed. We received a genuinely warm welcome, something that has become increasingly rare in today’s restaurant scene. After being seated, we were immediately offered water and a cocktail menu. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and especially skilled at helping us navigate a new dining experience. As we ordered drinks, appetizers, and entrées, he never pushed one menu item over another. Instead, he answered our questions thoughtfully and offered helpful suggestions when we asked for them. In the end, we had a very enjoyable dinner, excellent drinks, and, just as importantly, the opportunity to relax and appreciate the outstanding service provided by our waiter and the other staff members who supported him. This restaurant has been serving quality meals and providing excellent service since 1984, and that experience clearly shows. With some updating to the dining room, I believe it could appeal to an even broader and younger audience while continuing to satisfy the longtime patrons who have supported it for so many years.
A photo of NM Cafe by Neiman Marcus - Short Hills restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(117)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Short Hills
Booked 3 times today
Everything was wonderful today! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the service was excellent. Katherine was so kind, attentive, and professional. She really made our lunch even more enjoyable. We had a great experience and will definitely be back!
A photo of The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse New York restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(144)
$$$$
• Seafood • Meatpacking District
Booked 9 times today
I will definitely be back! The food was amazing and so flavorful

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  • waltGold
    New York City •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent food. Lovely space. Creative menu and nice wine selection
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    Perry St$$$$• Contemporary American• West Village
    •
    4.8
  • jGold
    New York City •60 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 31 Oct 2026
    We really enjoyed this restaurant and everything it had to offer. This was our first visit, and from the moment we arrived, we were impressed. We received a genuinely warm welcome, something that has become increasingly rare in today’s restaurant scene. After being seated, we were immediately offered water and a cocktail menu. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and especially skilled at helping us navigate a new dining experience. As we ordered drinks, appetizers, and entrées, he never pushed one menu item over another. Instead, he answered our questions thoughtfully and offered helpful suggestions when we asked for them. In the end, we had a very enjoyable dinner, excellent drinks, and, just as importantly, the opportunity to relax and appreciate the outstanding service provided by our waiter and the other staff members who supported him. This restaurant has been serving quality meals and providing excellent service since 1984, and that experience clearly shows. With some updating to the dining room, I believe it could appeal to an even broader and younger audience while continuing to satisfy the longtime patrons who have supported it for so many years.
    More info
    L'Allegria$$$$• Italian• Madison
    •
    4.7
  • Krystal
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 31 Oct 2026
    I will definitely be back! The food was amazing and so flavorful
    More info
    The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse New York$$$$• Seafood• Meatpacking District
    •
    5
  • Eudenis
    Milan •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Oct 2026
    Everything was wonderful today! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the service was excellent. Katherine was so kind, attentive, and professional. She really made our lunch even more enjoyable. We had a great experience and will definitely be back!
    More info
    NM Cafe by Neiman Marcus - Short Hills$$$$• Contemporary American• Short Hills
    •
    4.8
  • Dana
    New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Oct 2026
    Very friendly and efficient service. Delicious food, love the ambiance.
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    ITA Italian Kitchen$$$$• Italian• Jersey City
    •
    4.5
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