Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

10

Places

by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Eccolo Italian Restaurant
italian · New York
solid italian with real ratings backing it up across the board—travelers agree it's worth the trip.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowClosed todayG4.8T4.5Y4.3MS
Google4.8(139)Yelp4.3(18)Tripadvisor4.5(5.6k)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so take the score with a grain of salt.
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Rank 2.
AperiBar
italian · cocktail-bar · 120 W 41st St
aperitivo done right—cocktails and italian in one place, and the score reflects it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.1k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Osteria La Baia
italian · cocktail-bar · New York
highest google rating here (4.9) and the scene matters—you're paying for the energy, not just the pasta.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.9T4.4Y4.3MS
Google4.9(6.2k)Yelp4.3(260)Tripadvisor4.4(59)
Warningpricey, and worth_it drops to 74, so go when the vibe is the point.
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Rank 4.
da Toscano
italian · New York
yelp loves it (4.6) and it's proper italian—the kind of place that doesn't need gimmicks.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 22:30G4.7T4.2Y4.6MS
Google4.7(640)Yelp4.6(255)Tripadvisor4.2(21)
Warning$$$$, so you're committing real money.
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Rank 5.
Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant
italian · wine-bar · New York
named after an actor, seafood-forward italian, wine bar energy—it knows what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.3Y4.0MS
Google4.7(2.1k)Yelp4.0(415)Tripadvisor4.3(311)
Warningyelp drops to 4.0 while google sits at 4.7, so reviews are split.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
Amarone
italian · wine-bar · New York
★ Michelin
michelin guide called it out, wine-focused, and you're not overpaying for the quality.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.4TY3.9MS
Google4.4(1.3k)Yelp3.9(458)Tripadvisor1,975 reviews ↗
Warningyelp at 3.9 vs. google at 4.4—some people aren't feeling it.
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Rank 7.
La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park
italian · New York
bryant park location, solid ratings, italian done with care.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 22:00G4.8TY4.2MS
Google4.8(7.5k)Yelp4.2(598)Tripadvisornot listed2/ 3 sources
Warning$$$ for bryant park real estate, and worth_it score reflects that premium.
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Rank 8.
Roma Pizza & restaurant
pizza · italian · New York
pizza and italian, consistent across google and yelp, good value for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 09:00 — 02:00G4.7T4.1Y4.4MS
Google4.7(1.5k)Yelp4.4(168)Tripadvisor4.1(15)
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Rank 9.
Tony's Di Napoli
italian · New York
napoli-style italian at $$ prices, solid smart spend pick.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(8.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Nizza
italian · pizza · New York
pizza and brunch, casual vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.7TY3.7MS
Google4.7(2.1k)Yelp3.7(1.0k)Tripadvisor1,111 reviews ↗
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle-yelp gap is real (4.7 vs. 3.7)—google reviewers and yelp reviewers see different places here.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Eccolo Italian Restaurant

AperiBar

Osteria La Baia

da Toscano

Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant

Amarone

La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park

Roma Pizza & restaurant

Tony's Di Napoli

Nizza