From authentic Tuscan cuisine to traditional Sicilian dishes, Manhattan has some of the premier dining destinations of the world. Chefs from around the globe come to The Big Apple to share their latest culinary innovations, and only a select few succeeded in finding a place in the “ Food Trends 2010: Best Restaurants In Manhattan” list.

Trattoria Dell’Arte

You will fall in love with colorful ambiance. The place serves the most exotic, gigantic mouth watering pizzas ever. The pizza crust is thin and crunchy like a pita chip and  it  has just the right amount of sauce, cheese, and vegetables. The restaurant has a huge antipasto bar, that has everything that you could ever ask for and enough variety to satisfy even the toughest!

Address: 900 7th Ave

New York, NY 10019

Blossom Vegan Restaurant

It is the most popular vegan restaurant in Manhattan. The meatless, dairy-free menu focuses on seasonal ingredients and everything, including the beer and wine is 100% organic. The restaurant serves food from various cuisines such as Indian, Thai, Mexican and Italian. Warm wood tones and spartan decor means the food takes center stage.

Address: 187 9th Ave

New York, NY 1001 

Buddakan

Buddakan is one of the best restaurants in Manhattan that offers edgy innovative and modern Chinese food. The restaurant has golden dining room with long communal tables. Popular dishes include deviled tuna tartare, taro puff lollipops, wok-seared frog legs and a Sichuan-crusted rib-eye steak.

Address: 75 Ninth Ave,

New York, NY 10011

Sushi Yasuda

If you are craving for Japanese cuisine especially sushi, then the restaurant Sushi Yasuda  in Midtown, is the place for you. The interior is minimal but the bamboo planks that compose the floor, ceiling, bars, and walls of the restaurant are as richly textured. The variety and freshness of its food, both raw and cooked, puts Sushi Yasuda in the top restaurant list. Order extremely fresh sushi, sashimi and maki, or pass on the raw and opt for a cooked dish, such as grilled salmon or Chilean sea bass.

Address: 204 East 43rd Street

New York, NY 10017

Bar Americain

An American-style brasserie, Bar Amercain serves comfort foods like shrimp and grits as well as cioppino. Forget the restaurant’s deceptive French name, Bar Americain’s chosen fare is canny, an amalgam of all-American family picnic pleasers, bristling with assertiveness. The steaks are spice-rubbed, the cocktails are classic, and David Rockwell’s interior design is classic.

Address: 152 W. 52nd Street

New York, NY 10019

Le Bernardin

Located in midtown Manhattan, Le Bernardin is the place to visit for an elegant French meal, which is one of the Best restaurants in Manhattan. It serves elegant seafood dishes with a French flair. Once in the restaurant, you can expect impeccable service and a memorable evening in an elegant setting. Attire is formal and men are required to wear jackets.

Address: 155 W. 51st Street

New York, NY 10019

Aquavit

If you are looking forward to enjoy gourmet Swedish dishes within a sleek, modern environment, then Aquavit will not disappoint you. Named after a Scandinavian flavored spirit, Aquavit serves weekend brunch and dinner. Try traditional Swedish dishes like beef Rydberg or herring flavored with vodka. The bar is stretched into a lounge area, where you can relax and sip a drink or two. For first timers, the chef's tasting menu is the best way to sample their clean and creative dishes. If you are on a tighter budget, the lunch prix-fixe is another alternative.

Address: 65 E. 55th Street

New York, NY 10022

15 East

15 East has a perfect romantic ambiance with soft mushy music. The menu at this Japanese restaurant consists of inventive cooked dishes, like squid ink risotto and smoked hagret duck with hojicha tea. However, the sushi is what really makes the place shine, with unusual delicacies like golden eye snapper, Japanese barracuda, sea eel and poached octopus. The place serves some of the most exotic sea foods around.

Address: 15 E. 15th Street

New York, NY 10003

Blue Water Grill

A wide variety of seafood dishes, from sushi to an oyster bar to shellfish, can be enjoyed by Blue Water Grill diners. The restaurant’s Chilean sea bass is perfectly prepared. This fabulous tasting white fish is served on a bed of greens drizzled with soy sauce and accompanied by a pyramid of sticky, flavored white rice which gives this delicate and flaky, buttery and mild fish an Asian twist. The crab cake is a must have and will melt in your mouth.

Address: 31 Union Square West

New York, NY 10003

New YorkDining Cruise

If you are game to spend enough money on a fine dining experience then New York Dining Cruise provides one of the more unique ways to both dine and see New York City. The menu is diverse, with palate pleasers for all. Visit the place in the evening and will be awestruck by watching the large expansive Manhattan skyline.

Address: World Yacht Marina at Pier 81

West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036

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