Lincoln Ristorante

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse located across from Grand Central Terminal, offers regional Italian food with a focus on the grill, handmade using the finest ingredients.

The brainchild of industry giants Paul Nicaj and Dino Redzic, Paul's on Times Square is a formidable culinary destination for those craving spirited Italian fare with a global touch.

Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is a restaurant, market, salumeria and bakery that feels like a "village inside a restaurant." The seasonal menu features salumi and cheese boards, small sharing plates, fresh pastas and roasted meats and fish.

Restaurateurs Jim Caiola and David Salama have created a Tavern on the Green for this generation of diners.

Located on one of the world's most famous streets, Cipriani Wall Street restaurant features classic dishes from Harry's Bar in Venice, including the signature Bellini and original carpaccio, the famous baked tagliolini, vanilla meringue and other Italian specialties.

Mayor Bloomberg and Barbara Walters are reportedly fans of this understated East Side Italian establishment that emphasizes authentic cooking techniques and ingredients.

Famous for its over-the-top $35 foie-gras-and-short-rib burger, DB Bistro Moderne is Daniel Boulud’s attempt at casual dining.

Superstar chef Mario Batali devotes his Southern Italian–inspired establishment to pescatory delights and other fresh-from-the-sea fare.

This neighborhood Italian restaurant features handcrafted pastries every morning, grilled panini on homemade focaccia and salads at lunch, and fresh pastas and locally and seasonally inspired Italian plates at night.

Renowned owner and celebrity chef of BLT Steak fame, Laurent Tourondel is at the helm of this dazzling French Brasserie.

Take a dash of Japan and add a sprinkle of Latin America, and you’ll have this West Village hotspot.

Set in Times Square—a neighborhood better known for trinkets and fast food chains—Blue Fin is an outlier and a standout.