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INDEPENDENT AND UNBIASED - LUXURY TRAVELS REVIEWS 'THE PLAIN AND SIMPLE TRUTH'

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New York Luxury Hotel Reviews and New York Restaurant Reviews

New York City, New York is home to countless luxury hotels and great restaurants. During our trips to New York, we have visited some of the best restaurants in New York as well as the best luxury hotels. We have restaurant reviews New York and hotel reviews New York on our pages below.

Follow the links to find out which restaurants we think are the best restaurants in New York and which just did not live up to their hype! From our restaurant reviews New York and our luxury hotel reviews, you can see which restaurants or hotels will fit your needs for your next trip to New York.

A few of my favorite luxury hotels in New York (and the ones that I think are the best luxury hotels in New York) are Gramercy Park Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Central Park and The Four Seasons New York. My list of the best restaurants in New York has to include Bond ST, Le Bernardin, Novita, Spice Market, Sushi Yasuda and Tao; but there are so many great restaurants in New York, it really is impossible to limit my list of best restaurants in New York to just a few.

The best thing to do, is read our restaurant reviews New York below, pick a few to visit and then you can start making your own list of the best restaurants in New York.

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Ritz-Carlton Hotel New York, Central Park - New York, NY

Surpassing all other five-star hotels in New York

Ritz-Carlton Hotel New York - New York, NY: Located in the up market Midtown Manhattan neighborhood, Ritz-Carlton is a multiple award winning luxury five-star Hotel, overlooking the Central Park. Easily accessible to the suburb’s...

Midtown West

The Roosevelt Hotel - New York, United States

The Grand Madame of Madison Avenue

The Roosevelt Hotel - New York: Madison Avenue and 45th Street is home to the Grand Dame of Madison Avenue, The Roosevelt Hotel. With over 1000 rooms, you would expect this hotel to be too busy to deliver excellent service, but with over 80 ...

Midtown East

Four Seasons Hotel - New York, United States

Perfection in Manhattan

Four Seasons Hotel - New York: Located in the heart of Manhattan's shopping and business district is the glorious Four Seasons Hotel....

Midtown East

The Peninsula Hotel New York - New York, NY

Reliable, Stylish and Remarkable

The Peninsula Hotel New York - New York, NY: A 5th Avenue landmark, Peninsula Hotel New York is a majestic and stately looking hotel located just a short distance from landmarks like Central Park, the Museum of Modern History and Rockefeller ...

Midtown West, Midtown East

Gramercy Park Hotel - New York, NY

Stellar Service, Dazzling Decor, Amazing Atmosphere

Gramercy Park Hotel - New York, NY: Located on Lexington Avenue on New York's East Side (across the street from Gramercy Park) is Gramercy Park Hotel a small, luxury boutique hotel that has received countless accolades for its décor and service. We had ...

Gramercy, Flatiron

Hotel Gansevoort - New York, United States

Not as Good as Their Website Makes it Sound

Hotel Gansevoort - New York: The meatpacking district of Manhattan is home to the small, boutique hotel, Hotel Gansevoort. Their website reads, 'The First Full-Service Luxury Hotel in Manhattan's Meatpacking District and 187 spacious guest ...

West Village, Meatpacking District

Mandarin Oriental - New York, New York

Beautiful Views, Seriously Lacking in Service

Mandarin Oriental Hotel - New York: Overlooking the lush and iconic Central Park and offering a glazing view of the famous Manhattan skyline, Mandarin Oriental Hotel is an award-winning luxury five-star hotel that features plush, expansive suite...

Upper West Side

 
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Sushi Yasuda - New York

The Best, The Best, The Best Sushi in New York

Sushi Yasuda - New York: If you love, love, love Sushi and Sashimi then Sushi Yasuda is a must, must, must! I have eaten sushi at tons of restaurants around the world but none even comes close to the experience I had at Sushi Yasuda. To start, let me say that this n...

Japanese
Sushi

Midtown East

Tao Restaurant - New York, NY

Trendy and Chic Pan Asian Dining at its Best

Tao Restaurant - New York: Located on 58th Street in Manhattan, next to the Four Seasons Hotel, sits the fantastic, bombastic Asian restaurant, Tao New York. We had 8:30 dinner reservations so we arrived at 8:15 so we would be sure not to miss our table. As I had expected ...

Asian (Fusion)

Midtown East

Le Bernardin - New York, NY

If You Love Seafood, Then Le Bernardin is a Must!

Le Bernardin - New York, NY: Le Bernardin undoubtedly elevates cooking to an art form, combining seafood and Mediterranean flavours to create an irresistible combination. The night we dined at the elegant eatery, they featured two distinct menus - The Chef’s Tasting Menu and...

American (New)
Seafood

Midtown West

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Tavern on Jane - New York, United States

Great Burgers in the Meatpacking District

Tavern on Jane - New York: Tavern on Jane, a neighborhood bar and grill, located in the meatpacking district of Manhattan, is the best place in the area for a burger and a beer. ...

American (New)
Bar
Burgers

West Village, Meat Packing District

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Norma's Restaurant - New York, NY

Home of the $1000 Omelet

Norma's Restaurant - New York: Located in Le Parker Meridien Hotel in Manhattan is Norma's Restaurant, the home of the bombastic breakfast and the $1000 omelet. With 15 kinds of pancakes, French toast and waffles to choose from and almost as many egg dishes, Norma's New ...

Breakfast/Brunch
French

Midtown West

Bubby's - New York, United States

Bombastic Breakfast in Manhattan

Bubby's - New York: Killer pancakes, huge omelets, fresh squeezed orange juice, local New York charm all in a neighborhood diner can be found at Bubbly's located at 120 Hudson. We were looking for a place that had a great breakfast and...

American (Traditional)
Breakfast/Brunch

TriBeCa

Sette Mezzo - Upper Eastside of Manhattan, United States

Casual but Bombastic Italian Dining

Sette Mezzo - New York: If delicious, authentic Italian is what you crave then Sette Mezzo is the place to be. This Upper East Side restaurant is a small restaurant that offers some of the best Italian dining in New York. Sette Mezzo NYC has a casual di...

Italian

Upper East Side

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Del Posto - New York, NY

Amazing Italian Food, Gorgeous Setting, Great Service

Del Posto Italian Restaurant – New York, NY: Del Posto NYC Italian Restaurant is a two star Michelin restaurant that calls itself “the ultimate expression of what an Italian restaurant should be”. Their description isn’t farfetched though; the restaurant is indeed a true It...

Italian

Chelsea, Meatpacking District

Spice Market Restaurant - New York, NY

Surprisingly Good, A Must Visit when in New York

Spice Market – New York, NY: Located in the Meat Packing District is Spice Market Restaurant, one of the biggest surprises I’ve had in a very long time. Once again I was reminded to not judge a book by its cover. I was fully expecting it to be a tourist trap type restauran...

Asian (Fusion)

West Village, Meatpacking District

Bond St Sushi Restaurant - New York, NY

Amazing Sushi, Amazing Experiece

Bond Street (BondST) – New York, NY: I almost ended up not going to Bond St Sushi because it was as packed as a as a boisterous nightclub and very, very busy. We arrived at 9 for our 9PM reservation only to be informed that it would be another 30 minutes before our table wo...

Japanese
Sushi

NoHo

Marea New York, NY

Amazing Food + Great Service + Wonderful Atmosphere = Bombastic

Marea New York, NY: Located at South Central Park, Marea NY is a high-end, Italian coastal eatery that is the vision of Chef Michael White and restaurateur Chris Cannon, who have given innovative interpretations to traditional Italian seafood and fresh regional ingredients. ...

Italian
Seafood

Midtown West

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Pravda Nightclub - New York, NY

A must to visit if only to experience Russia in New York!

Pravda – New York, NY: If you want a sneak peak of Moscow’s nightlife right here in New York, head to the innately Russian underground caviar bar Pravda New York at Lafayette St. We didn’t eat here, just went for a round of after dinner drinks, ...

Bar
Lounge

SoHo

Del Frisco's Steak House - New York, NY

Amazing Steaks, Excellent Service, Bombastic Experience

Del Frisco's Steakhouse - New York, NY: Del Frisco is a typical business-lunch destination that is frequented by executives and entrepreneurs cracking deals over meals. Located in the heart of Manhattan on 49th Avenue and the Avenue of America (6th Avenue), it was recommend...

Steakhouse

Midtown West, Theater District

Friend of a Farmer - New York, NY

One of the Best Breakfast Restaurants in New York

Friend of a Farmer – New York, NY: We were looking for a neighborhood type restaurant for breakfast when we were staying at Gramercy Park Hotel and the first thing that the concierge suggested was Friend of a Farmer. He said it just a short walk from the hotel...

American (Traditional)
Breakfast/Brunch

Gramercy, Flatiron

Sushi Of Gari 46 - New York NY

Amazing Sushi with a Twist

Masathoshi "Gari" Sugio is the creative brain behind Sushi of Gari 46 located in the Theater District of Manhattan. Opened in November 2006, this is the fourth restaurant opened by the chef. Sushi of Gari 46 is famed for its fresh and delicious sushi that is distinct from o...

Japanese
Sushi

Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West

Novita Italian Restaurant - New York, NY

Great Italian Dining in New York!

Novita Italian Restaurant: There is nothing I like better than when I unexpectedly get wowed by restaurant. We were staying at Gramercy Park Hotel ...

Italian

Gramercy

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John’s Pizzeria – New York, NY

The Best Pizza in New York

John’s Pizzeria – New York, NY: John’s Pizzeria manages to hold itself, despite being located among myriad eateries and pizza parlors at the dazzling Times Square, for its thoroughbred New York brick oven pizzas in an upscale ambiance. The setting is essentially sty...

Pizza

Midtown West, Theater District

Private Roof Club & Garden at Gramercy Park Hotel - New York, NY

Where the ambience and the atmosphere says it all.

The brainchild of New York’s renowned hotelier prince Ian Schrager, the Private Roof Club at The Gramercy is an exclusive ‘club and garden’ space that fuses the concepts of London’s private gentlemen’s club and the bustle of a Viennese coffee-house. Inspired by the ‘roof-top garden...

Breakfast/Brunch
Lounge

Gramcecy

Balthazar French Bistro - New York, United States

A Place Worth Skipping

Balthazar - New York: Located at 80 Spring Street, between Broadway and Crosby is the over-sized French bistro Balthazar. With seating for over 200 diners, the restaurant is as you expect, is not the place for a quiet, relaxing lunch or dinne...

French

SoHo

Megu Restaurant - New York, NY

Disappoining Experience at Megu

Megu Restaurant - New York: Chic and trendy dining in a true New York hotspot is what you get at Megu Restaurant - New York. I visited Megu NY on a Thursday night and as recommended, I had made reservations in advance, as this hotspot fills up quickly. Arri...

Bar
Japanese

Midtown East

Sarabeth’s Central Park South – New York, NY

Nice but Definitely not Wow!

Sarabeth’s Central Park South – New York, NY: The Central Park South is one of the many locations of this highly rated restaurant chain around New York City. Sarabeth’s is a casual trendy eatery (know as one of the many New York City breakfast restaurants) that...

American (Traditional)
Breakfast/Brunch

Midtown West

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill - New York, NY

Safe, but Nothing Special

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill - New York, NY: Strategically located on Columbus Circle by the Times Warner Building, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill is an upscale Japanese eatery that is open until 2AM for fancy nocturnal binges. The front of Blue Ribbon Sushi

Japanese
Sushi

Midtown West

Bouley Restaurant - New York, NY

Worth visiting to see the decor, but I'd skip going for dinner.

Bouley Restaurant - New York, NY: A vision of Master Chef David Bouley, the Bouley Restaurant nestled at Duane Street is a stylish fine dining eatery that boasts of eclectic and epicurean delights from Europe with creative local twists. The restaurant helps call a truce betw...

French

TriBeCa

Rue 57 - New York, NY

Quick and Convenient, but Not Worth a Trip Back

Rue 57 – New York, NY: Located on W. 57th St, Rue 57 New York is a nice option if you are looking for a quick bite in the middle of New York’s chaotic afternoons. We went there for a speedily lunch on an early Sunday noon and the place was packed. Luckily the Ritz-C...

French
Japanese

Midtown West

Otto Restaurant New York, NY (Otto's Pizzeria)

Far from the best pizza in New York!

Otto Restaurant New York, NY: (Also known as Otto Pizzera) It’s not very often that you ignore the recommendation of the concierge at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, so we decided to trust their recommendation and headed to Otto Restaurant New York for some thoroughbred New York City thin crust pizza. ...

Italian
Pizza

Greenwich Village

Good Enough to Eat - New York, NY

Home Cooking in New York

Good Enough to Eat - New York, NY - A good place for breakfast is a rare find. With restaurants in New York getting all fancy, a restaurant serving good home-style, country breakfast is one that people are scurrying around for these days. This is where Good Enough to Eat...

American (Traditional)
Breakfast/Brunch

Upper West Side

A Voce Italian Restaurant at Columbus Circle – New York, NY

Casual Italian Dining at a Reasonable Price

A Voce Italian Restaurant Columbus Circle – New York, NY: Nestled in the plush Columbus Circle complex overlooking Central Park, A Voce Columbus Circle is a spacious, chic, relaxed and pleasant Italian eatery which derives its menu from simple, home-bred Italian fare ...

Italian

Midtown West

Daniel Fine Dining Restaurant - New York, NY

Overpriced without the Due Results

Daniel Restaurant – New York, NY: Boasting of being one of the only five restaurants to be titled with the New York Times’ 4 star rating, Daniel Restaurant situated in Manhattan’s Upper East side is considered as one of the best restaurants in New York and also one of...

French

Upper East Side

wd-50 Restaurant - New York, NY

Extremely Disappointing Tasting Menu and Wine Pairing

WD 50 - New York, NY: I had heard so much about this Lower East Side eatery in a New York Restaurant Guide and various New York restaurant reviews (some even said it was one of the best restaurants in New York)that I had to go and try it out for myself. Our ta...

American (New)

Lower East Side