Get ready to feast your way through NYC with OK!'s ultimate guide to the city's hottest dining spots! We've tracked down the best of the best-from chic rooftop lounges with killer skyline views to tucked-away gems serving up bold global flavors. These are the must-visit restaurants and bars you need on your radar this season where you can dine on the finest dishes, sip on Instagram-worthy cocktails, and maybe even spot your favorite celeb enjoying a night out.



Source: CAFE MAUDCAFÈ MAUD - 132 2ND AVENUE, NEW YORK Perched at the vibrant corner of St.

Mark's Place and 2nd Avenue, Café Maud has swiftly become one of NYC's hottest new neighborhood haunts. This East Village café-bar combines classic New York charm with a modern twist, serving health-conscious breakfast-to-dinner fare alongside hand-crafted cocktails featuring fresh-squeezed juices. With a vibe that transitions seamlessly from day to night, Café Maud is backed by a team with deep roots in NYC's nightlife.

Celebs are already flocking to this buzzy East Village dining spot with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jason Momoa, David Schwimmer, and Lily Allen among those who have been spotted enjoying a meal either inside, or at an al-fresco table on the street. Fan-favorite menu items include the breakfast burrito, lemon ricotta pancakes, "Fun Guy" pizza, whipped roasted eggplant, and crispy rice spicy tuna. For an effortlessly cool New York Cafe & Bar experience, Café Maud is a must-visit.

Olio e Più - Bryant Park

Source: Aranka MediaOlio e Più - 5 Bryant Pk, New York, NY Greenwich Village staple Olio e Più brings its authentic Italian to Midtown with the opening of its second New York location at Bryant Park.

Founded by restaurateur Emil Stefkov of The Group Hospitality, the team behind La Grande Boucherie, Boucherie, and Omakase Room, Olio e Più is known for its quintessential neighborhood charm, authentic Italian dishes, and vintage yet refined décor. The restaurant's concept draws inspiration from La Dolce Vita, or "the sweet life," emphasizing the shared meal at the heart of Italian culture.

The new outpost brings the same spirit offering housemade pastas such as Spaghetti Alla Carbonara and Ravioli di Short Ribs al Ragu; a mix of Italian classics and seasonal dishes, including Fritto Primovera, Branzino alla Pantesca, and Tagliata e Verdure, all led by Executive Chef Emmanuel Niess. A robust wine program is also offered, alongside a variety of classic and seasonal cocktails. The 130-seat restaurant evokes the warmth of an Italian countryside with extensive greenery, warm wood finishes, hanging antique chandeliers, and hand-picked art pieces. Guests can enjoy a space with local charm just steps from Bryant Park with the same warm hospitality that has made the original Olio e Più a New York favorite.

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Source: Belathee PhotographyLELAND EATING & DRINKING HOUSE - 755 Dean St, Brooklyn, NYLeland Eating & Drinking House is your neighborhood spot for local food, natural wine, and good times with the people you love.

Located at the corner of Dean and Underhill in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Partners Randi Lee and Delfin Jaranilla opened Leland Eating & Drinking House in 2020, serving "New York Mediterranean" fare. It's healthy without foregoing flavor and most ingredients are sourced within 100 miles of Leland. Leland bakes fresh bread in-house daily, butchers fish and meats nose-to-tail and ferments and pickles through the seasons. They offer a whole animal butchery class and tasting dinner monthly. Leland supports small-batch wines, spirits, and beers and offers a vermouth service with 40 brands and an amaro collection.

Leland is open seven days a week for dinner, brunch on the weekends and Vinyl Hour lunch (they spin records) on Wednesday through Friday from 1-4 pm. For more information, click here.



Source: @therhymersclub_nyc/instagramTHE RHYMERS' CLUB - 37 1/2 ST MARKS PLACE, NEW YORKTucked away in the same space as Café Maud, is The Rhymers' Club an effortlessly cool Irish-inspired bar with a story as intriguing as its cocktails.

Operated by a pair of cool, young Irish lads Aaron Ashe & Jack Watson, the bar takes its name from a secret poet society founded by legendary Irish poet William Butler Yeats in 1890.

With dim lighting, a laid-back chic vibe, and a cocktail menu that's pure poetry, The Rhymers' Club is perfect for those in search of a cozy yet elevated night out in downtown NYC. Each drink pays homage to Yeats, with creations like the house pickle martini The Player Queen, and Run to Paradise, a tequila and kiwi fruit concoction that's already become a crowd favorite. Whether you're looking for a hip date spot or just after a top-notch cocktail, The Rhymers' Club delivers an atmosphere that's as memorable as its drinks-a new East Village hotspot wi