Any insider tips for Torrisi?

Walk-in bar seats available starting at 4:15pm for 5pm seating

What should I order at Torrisi?

Tortellini pomodoro, Italian hams with zeppole, affogato sundae

When should I visit Torrisi?

Lunch for easier reservations, dinner for full experience

Who should go to Torrisi?

Special occasion diners and Italian-American food enthusiasts

Any insider tips for The Musket Room?

If you can’t snag prime-time, bar-adjacent tables still get full menu and strong service.

What should I order at The Musket Room?

Omnivore tasting, ora king salmon, signature cheesecake dessert.

When should I visit The Musket Room?

Later evening seatings for a quieter, more languid pace.

Who should go to The Musket Room?

Tasting-menu fans who like artistic, seasonal plates.

Any insider tips for Estela?

Bar seats offer the full menu and a slightly easier reservation game.

What should I order at Estela?

Ricotta dumplings, endive salad, a tartare and a seafood plate.

When should I visit Estela?

Prime-time dinner with a reservation for full buzz.

Who should go to Estela?

Seasoned diners chasing inventive, shareable American plates.

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Torrisi is our top pick for Dining restaurants in Soho, scoring 9.3/10. Michelin-starred Italian-American with a nod to NYC's immigrant culinary history in a stunning Puck Building setting

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Torrisi

Michelin-starred Italian-American with a nod to NYC's immigrant culinary history in a stunning Puck Building setting

Essential Picks

#1 Torrisi

9.3

$$$$ Nolita

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Inside the landmark Puck Building, this Michelin-starred Italian-American restaurant from the Major Food Group team delivers inventive takes on NYC culinary traditions. Wood-paneled elegance meets downtown cool with servers in dinner jackets, while the kitchen turns out refined dishes like tortellini pomodoro and Dover sole Francese.

Must-Try Dishes: Tortellini Pomodoro, Italian & American Hams with Zeppole, Affogato

What makes it special: Michelin-starred Italian-American with a nod to NYC's immigrant culinary history in a stunning Puck Building setting

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Notable Picks

#2 The Musket Room

8.7

$$$$ Nolita

Vibes: Date Night Magic Luxury Dining Elite Hidden Gems Heaven Trendy Table Hotspots

In a townhouse-like Nolita space, chef Mary Attea’s Michelin-starred tasting menus lean global, balancing elegant plating with comforting flavors. Guests come for thoughtfully seasonal omnivore and vegetarian progressions, polished service, and a calm garden-adjacent dining room that still feels neighborhood-first.

Must-Try Dishes: Chef's Choice Omnivore Tasting Menu, Ora king salmon with furikake and dashi butter, Madagascar vanilla cheesecake with mango chutney

What makes it special: Globally influenced Michelin-starred tasting menus in an intimate, townhouse-like Nolita dining room.

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#3 Estela

8.6

$$$$ Nolita

Vibes: Date Night Magic Luxury Dining Elite Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries

Since 2013, Ignacio Mattos’s Michelin-starred bistro above East Houston has turned ricotta dumplings, beef tartare, and other small plates into downtown fixtures. It’s an intimate, high-energy room where serious wine service and bold, shareable dishes draw industry folks, couples, and food-obsessed travelers alike.

Must-Try Dishes: Ricotta Dumplings with Mushrooms & Pecorino Sardo, Endive Salad with Walnuts & Anchovies, Bison Tartare with Sunchokes

What makes it special: Michelin-starred, high-impact small plates that helped define modern downtown dining.

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