New York Asian Restaurants
Blue Ribbon Sushi
This is a very popular sushi eatery, and because it doesn't take reservations, you wait in line with everyone else. However the food is worth it, very fresh and reasonable value. 119 Sullivan Street, SoHo (212 343 0404)
Soba-Ya
Good cheap Japanese cuisine is hard to find in the city which makes this very popular with the University set. 229E Ninth Street, East Village (212 533 6966)
Tasty Dumpling
Located in Chinatown, one of the best cheap feeds in this area. 54 Mulberry Street (212 349 0700)
New York French Restaurants
Bistro Margot
Enjoy good value French fare and wine by the carafe in this romantic little restaurant. 26 Prince Street, Little Italy (212 274 1027)
Marseille
This restaurant serves trendy French food in an art deco setting. Very popular with the theatre buffs in the area. 630 Ninth Avenue at W 44th Street, Theater District (212 333 3410)
Pastis
All the french classics are served here in the Meatpacking District. 9th Avenue at W.12th Street (212 929 4844)
New York Seafood Restaurants
Blue Water Grill
Good fresh seafood is served here, with a little jazz on the side. 31 Union Square at E 16th Street, Union Square (212 675 9500)
Ocean Grill
Get the feel of dining on an ocean liner in this novel seafood restaurant, that serves good seafood at reasonable prices. 384 Columbus Avenue, Upper West Side (212 579 2300)
New York Italian Restaurants
Ferrara
All the Italian classics are served up here. 195 Grand Street, between Mott and Mulberry Streets (212 226 8413)
La Mela
With the ability to seat 500 guests at a dining, you are sure to get a seat here, this restaurant is very popular in little Italy. 167 Mulberry Street (212 431 9493)
Macelleria
The ambience of this trattoria is very appealing as is the food and Italian wine. 48 Gansevoort Street, Meatpacking District (212 741 2555)
Pellegrino's
This is a great family restaurant, where the kids are well catered for. 138 Mulberry Street, Little Italy (212 226 3177)
