Lower East Side · New York

Best cool Restaurants in Lower East Side

The highest-rated cool spots in Lower East Side, New York — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.

12 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Motek West Village
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Motek West Village

Motek West Village is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 349 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kaki
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Kaki

Kaki is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 221 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Essex
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Essex

Essex is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 8874 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Taverna Di Bacco
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Taverna Di Bacco

Taverna Di Bacco is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 572 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for BETTY
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BETTY

BETTY is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 518 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Le Jardin Bistro NYC
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Le Jardin Bistro NYC

Le Jardin Bistro NYC is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 289 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fossetta
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Fossetta

Fossetta is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 195 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dhamaka
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Dhamaka

Dhamaka is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 3672 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Freemans
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Freemans

Freemans is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 2371 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dudleys
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Dudleys

Dudleys is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 1840 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Forsythia NYC
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Forsythia NYC

Forsythia NYC is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 433 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Delancey Rooftop
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The Delancey Rooftop

The Delancey Rooftop is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.1
Based on 2338 reviews

Common questions

What are the best cool restaurants in Lower East Side?

The top cool restaurants in Lower East Side, New York include Motek West Village, Kaki, Essex. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.

How many cool restaurants are in Lower East Side?

TastyPals currently tracks 12 cool restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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