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Lasagna Restaurant

 (26 Ratings)

Empire of Lasagna

For 30 years, Lasagna has been serving stunning Italian dishes in an upscale and vibrant atmosphere. The kitchen...

Chelsea · 196 8th Ave Corner W 20th St, New York


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Tea & Sympathy

 (24 Ratings)

British essentials

Tea & Sympathy is Gay Cities' favorite place in New York for tea & crumpets, bangers & mash, finger...

West Village · 108 Greenwich Ave, New York


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One if by Land, Two if by Sea

 (22 Ratings)

Food to seduce you

One if by Land, Two if by Sea is known as the most romantic restaurant in New York. Seriously. Samuel Freund's...

West Village · 17 Barrow St, New York


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John's of Times Square

 (18 Ratings)

Holy Pizza

Incredibly thin crust, brick oven pizza served by the hottest waiters in midtown. The bar is a local hangout with...

Times Square · 260 West 44th Street, New York


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Buddakan

 (15 Ratings)

Elegant and modern Asian cuisine

Whether you're seducing that cute boy from the gym or treating the husband on a Friday night, Buddakan is the...

Meatpacking · 75 9th Ave, New York


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Gramercy Tavern

 (14 Ratings)

Prix fixe dining

Designed by Bentel & Bentel and filled with fun murals by Robert Kushner, this upscale American tavern offers...

Flatiron District · 42 E 20th St, New York


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Joe Allen

 (10 Ratings)

Dinner and drinks with the theater crowd

Joe Allen is one of the most popular restaurants in the theater district. The regional American menu changes daily...

Times Square · 326 West 46th St, New York


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Chez Josephine

 (13 Ratings)

Over-the-top charm in the theater district

The ornate detail and lavish decor can only have come from a fabulously gay restauranteur. At Chez Josephine...

Times Square · 414 West 42 Street, New York


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ACME

 (13 Ratings)

Trendy European bistro

This stunning restaurant offers a moody, yet elevated spot to enjoy some incredible Italian and French cuisine....

East Village · 9 Great Jones St, New York


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Virgil's Real BBQ - Times Square

 (10 Ratings)

Best midtown BBQ

Virgil's understands the theater district crowd's needs: great food served on the quick side. If you're...

Times Square · 152 West 44th Street, New York


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