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1. Razza - Jersey City
4.8
Exceptional(228)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Jersey City
Booked 142 times today
Razza is an intimate pizzeria in Jersey City, NJ centered around wood-fired pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients. Chef and owner Dan Richer, a six-time James Beard Award–nominated chef, is known for challenging conventional pizza-making practices with the goal of elevating the craft of pizza in America. The restaurant offers seasonally driven small plates, housemade bread and butter and a thoughtfully curated bar program. The only pizzeria to receive a three-star review from The New York Times, Razza was named Best Pizza in North America by 50 Top Pizza in 2019. The restaurant and Chef Dan Richer have been featured on Somebody Feed Phil, CBS Saturday morning and CNN’s Breaking Bread. Reservations are available 28 days in advance at noon.
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2. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte
4.9
Exceptional(1496)
$$$$
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 22 times today
“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..
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3. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3779)
$$$$
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 108 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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4. Recreation Bar
4.3
Awesome(97)
$$$$
• American • Financial District
Booked 3 times today
Recreation is a beloved Financial District cocktail bar that blends playful vintage gaming with the timeless style of Americana. The space evokes a retro clubhouse reimagined for today, with rich leather, walnut finishes, and a bold, ivy-inspired palette. Expertly crafted cocktails, trend-driven highlights, and shareable bites pair with curated music and events to create a setting that’s stylish, welcoming, and unforgettable. Play on.Please note, the kitchen closes at 10pm; the last order we take is at 9:45pm. Email recreationrsvp@concretehg.com for more information.
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5. Max Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(847)
$$$$
• Italian • TriBeCa
Booked 16 times today
Max is an acclaimed Italian restaurant that serves soul satisfying, authentic food with a warm welcome. It originally opened in 2000 in Alphabet City and a few years ago moved to Tribeca. What started as a small place to eat became a many time award winning restaurant and the go to place for consistent high quality food at reasonable prices in an inviting setting. “Max's draw is exactly what has always attracted people to neighborhood restaurants: well-prepared food, served with warmth”. - New York Times, Eric Asimov“This list represents my ranking of New York's greatest Italian dining establishments. Culled from an estimated 2,500 Italian eateries citywide, every place on my list possesses excellence in one form or another” - Robert Sietsema, Village Voice, Top 4 of the 100 Best Italian Restaurants in NYC"Best Pasta" - New York Post,"Best affordable " - Time Out,
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6. Gigino Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(1497)
$$$$
• Italian • TriBeCa
Booked 23 times today
Gigino Trattoria opened its doors in August of 1994. The owners, Bob Giraldi and Phil Suarez, along with executive chef Luigi Celentano, have kept Gigino flourishing in the ever-changing Tribeca neighborhood. Chef Celentano creates both the menu and wine list, with daily specials of seasonally fresh seafood, game and vegetables. Gigino prides itself on the fact that all their dishes are prepared to order and almost all their pastas and breads are house-made. Fresh fish specials are featured on the “specials blackboard” daily, and it’s safe to say they also have the best pizza in Tribeca! Dining at Gigino Trattoria is a pleasure every time!
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7. Bocca Di Bacco (Chelsea - 20th St.)
4.7
Exceptional(1231)
$$$$
• Italian • Chelsea
Booked 7 times today
Bocca Di Bacco is a New York City Restaurant Group establishment from dynamic restaurateur and New York native Robert Malta, who owns nearly a dozen restaurants throughout the city. “I’ve been in the business 25 years,” Malta says. “I opened the first Bocca Di Bacco in Hell’s Kitchen in 2007 and it quickly became a neighborhood favorite. The Chelsea location is an evolution of what we’ve been offering. There are new menu items, and a more refined look and feel, but it’s still a great spot for the neighborhood any night of the week.”
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8. Marcellino
4.7
Exceptional(274)
$$$$
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 4 times today
Marcellino bridges the traditional with the contemporary, bringing live-fire cooking, housemade pasta, and a robust Italian wine list, delicious house cocktails to the heart of Little Italy in New York City.
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9. TOKIODELIC
4.2
Awesome(49)
$$$$
• Japanese • Little Italy
Booked 5 times today
Step into TOKIODELIC, a colorful Tokyo-inspired café, sushi bar, and cocktail lounge in SoHo.Enjoy kawaii Japanese comfort food, playful sushi, towering parfaits, original cocktails, sake, karaoke nights, DJs, and pop-up events inside an immersive Harajuku-style space created by artist Sebastian Masuda.Perfect for birthdays, date nights, group dinners, family outings, and anyone looking for a fun Tokyo night out in NYC.We host special events regularly, so check our Instagram for the latest updates.
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10. 3 Giovani
4.7
Exceptional(193)
$$$$
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to 3 Giovani! We are a cozy, contemporary Italian restaurant serving pizza, wine, pasta dishes & regional Tuscan cuisine.*Due to the of limited capacity of our restaurant and out of respect for our staff and other patrons, please note that cancellations within one hour of the reservation / no shows will incur a fee of $15 per guest*Dress Code: Guest attire can elevate or diminish the experience of others. We consider hats, tank tops, flip flops, and team athletic attire too casual for our restaurant. Our staff takes pride in their appearance and we ask our guests to respect our attire guidelines. Requests for outdoor seating are taken into consideration but we cannot guarantee outdoor seating.Out of consideration for other guests who are waiting, we may ask for your table if a significant amount of time has passed. We typically never make this request short of 90 minutes after you are seated.

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  • Rebecca
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The service was wonderful! We were celebrating 2 birthdays and they had a card waiting on the table for us. The meatballs were out of this world! Highly recommend! The pizza was delicious! Razza really knows flavors!
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    Razza - Jersey City$$$$• Pizzeria• Jersey City
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    4.8
  • Catherine
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent food and great service and ambience. A gem in soho
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    SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte$$$$• Italian• SoHo
    •
    4.9
  • HollyGold
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 26, 2026
    Absolutely Amazing!! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, the service was exceptional, and the food was outstanding. I came for the GF cacio e pepe ravioli and they were phenomenal. The special was GF squash blossoms that were so delicious too. I will definitely be back!
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    Palma$$$$• Italian• Greenwich Village
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    4.8
  • ChrisGold
    Greater Boston •151 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 19, 2026
    Great dinner. Wonderful food and service. Very nice atmosphere. Excellent menu.
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    Max Restaurant$$$$• Italian• TriBeCa
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    4.7
  • Sheena
    New York City •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 2, 2026
    The drag bingo was such a fun time! We loved it, pixel was amazing and fabulous. It made brunch and the cocktail tower was awesome. We will return for bingo
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    Recreation Bar$$$$• American• Financial District
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    4.3

Discover best fun restaurants in Jersey City

Discover the vibrant and exciting dining scene in Jersey City, where fun and flavor meet in every meal! Jersey City's restaurants offer a delightful mix of atmospheres, from the laid-back vibes of waterfront eateries to the intimate and cozy settings of neighborhood bistros. Each dining spot in Hudson, Jersey City, is unique, promising an engaging experience with fun at the core, whether you're enjoying live music, trivia nights, or simply soaking in the scenic views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline. These establishments prioritize not only exceptional food ranging from gourmet BBQ to fresh seafood but also emphasize creating memorable moments through excellent service and lively environments. Perfect for both casual outings and special occasions, Jersey City's restaurants cater to all who are looking for a fun-filled dining experience. Indulge in a culinary journey where each meal is served with a side of entertainment and joy, making every visit a cherished encounter in the heart of New Jersey.

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