Best Restaurants for Foodies in Middle Village

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A photo of The Smith - Midtown restaurant

1. The Smith - Midtown

4.8

Exceptional(8497)

$$$$

• American • Midtown East

Booked 156 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

2. Il Poeta

5.0

Exceptional(81)

$$$$

• Italian • Forest Hills

Il Poeta is an Italian restaurant with a Northern Italian cuisine. Chef and co-owner Mario Di Chiara has over 20 years experience in the most famous Italian restaurant in Venice and NYC with 10 years work experience in Cipriani’s restaurant. In summer 2011 the Italian Government award Il Poeta with "Ospiutalita Italiana nel Mondo" meaning that it is a truly authentic Italian restaurant (so far we are the only Italian restaurant in all Queens to have this award from the Italian Government).

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3. Nami Nori - Williamsburg

4.8

Exceptional(146)

$$$$

• Japanese • Williamsburg

Booked 44 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

4. Boqueria UES

4.6

Exceptional(934)

$$$$

• Tapas / Small Plates • Upper East Side

Booked 36 times today

An energetic yet intimate Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space in the heart of the Upper East Side.Perfect for a relaxed and delicious get-together over shared plates, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch! We strongly recommend that parties of 6 or more share our Classic Chef's Tasting Menu ($52 per person, plus tax and gratuity).Please let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking, and we'll be happy to accommodate! We will hold your table for 15 minutes, so please call if you're running late.

A photo of Have & Meyer | Vineria Naturale con cucina restaurant

5. Have & Meyer | Vineria Naturale con cucina

4.4

Awesome(575)

$$$$

• Italian • Williamsburg

Booked 12 times today

Have & Meyer|Vineria Naturale con cucina is a natural wine bar & restaurant. Our Italian wines come from conscious winegrowers and reflect their unique personality together with their hard work, heart and passion. Our cuisine Is “Slow Food inspired” because we believe in the Values of good, clean and fair food. The ingredients we use for our plates are sourced in a sustainable way. They reflect the close relationships that, time after time, we build with local farmers, cheesemakers, brewers and all the artisans that are truly committed to our same goal.We have a beautiful PRIVATE dining room for parties of 10+ please contact us at info@haveandmeyer.com

6. U Omakase

4.9

Exceptional(313)

$$$$

• Sushi • Greenpoint

Booked 5 times today

U Omakase offers a unique take on traditional Omakase dining. Immerse yourself in a communal dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu. This experience is meant to be social, sensory, surprising and most of all - fun!With over 40 years of experience, our Veteran Chefs carefully curate a 13-course meal using only the highest quality ingredients. Intimate atmosphere with LIMITED SEATING.We look forward to welcoming U! Please enable OpenTable Alerts on your mobile device to be notified of any openings. *Please note that raw fish and shellfish are featured heavily in this Chef's tasting menu. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer modifications. Each seating will begin promptly.

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7. Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

4.8

Exceptional(1419)

$$$$

• Spanish • Midtown East

Booked 24 times today

Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East is now accepting reservations for both indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation. To book a table online for indoor dining, please select "standard seating".Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.Our Midtown location, the most recent addition to the Socarrat family, displays a lively atmosphere that is perfect for small and big groups alike. Book your next party in our private dining room!

8. Baci Abbracci

4.7

Exceptional(619)

$$$$

• Italian • Williamsburg

Booked 18 times today

Italian for 'kisses and hugs', baci&abbracci's Neapolitan-style pizzas and "fresh", "homey" dishes merit the trip on the L. The white-washed walls of this modern Williamsburg trattoria boasts a small bar, while the sun-kissed garden is an "enticing escape." Neighborhood folk love the bread, mozzarella and pasta which are made fresh daily. Your first order of business: Ordering a Peroni or glass of Italian wine. Then dig into belly-warming dishes like calamari, red beet and goat cheese gnocchi, and wood-fired pizzas (Time Out New York's Best New Pizza Joint 2007) . Finish off with the torta della nonna, with custardy sabayon, chocolate cream piping, and crushed, toasted pistachios. As delicious as the food, is the "exceedingly friendly" staff. See us on ABC news!http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/entertainment&id=6287562

A photo of Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience restaurant

9. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(1455)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 24 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake’s Upper East Side for an immersive Pasta Making Class and three-course pasta dining experience. The cost is $60 per person, which includes hands-on pasta instruction and a full meal, prior to tax, gratuity, and beverages. A $10 per person non-refundable deposit is required at booking and is applied to your final bill. The experience runs approximately 2.5 hours.For best results when booking, please use the OpenTable mobile app.Founded in 2015, Aunt Jake’s was built around the idea that pasta should be personal. Our instructors guide guests through the process of making fresh pasta while emphasizing quality ingredients, technique, and customization. For the post-class meal, each guest gets to mix and match pasta shapes and sauces to create a dish that reflects their own taste, making every experience unique.

A photo of Atithi Indian cuisine restaurant

10. Atithi Indian cuisine

5.0

Exceptional(66)

$$$$

• Indian • Williamsburg

Booked 9 times today

When considering a place to unwind tasting delicious Samosas over and effervescent environment come to Atithi. The contagious happy atmosphere full of foodies sharing laughter and a good time is the perfect place to create special memories with friends and family.From the moment you enter our staff will make sure to make you feel welcome. All suggestions are welcome, we value our guests opinion.

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Danilo
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2026
Nami Nori is always outstanding. delicious food, exceptional service, incredible atmosphere. My favorite.
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Nami Nori - Williamsburg$$$$• Japanese• Williamsburg
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4.8
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Christine
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 27, 2026
Excellent food and service. The Smith is always a bit in the noisy side with large groups, the restaurant had their patio doors opened near the bar which helped with noise control on a lovely April evening. Mac and Cheese was awesome as always!
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The Smith - Midtown$$$$• American• Midtown East
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4.8
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BarbaraGold
New York City •50 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 26, 2026
Always a great meal! The calamari and artichoke appetizers were great. The linguini with clams and gnocchi were wonderful. The tiramisu was great. We love coming back here with family and friends.
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Il Poeta$$$$• Italian• Forest Hills
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5
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Marilia
1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 21, 2026
I took a friend here for her birthday and it was a lovely time. The food was excellent and Christy our sever was so sweet and helpful. I would 100% recommend any one goes to enjoy a night here. I want to go back to try their happy hour :)
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Boqueria UES$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• Upper East Side
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4.6
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Edwin
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 1, 2026
I was tended to very closely and was offered a free wine tasting which was amazing! Definitely recommend this place, please check it out!
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Have & Meyer | Vineria Naturale con cucina$$$$• Italian• Williamsburg
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4.4

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