Thanks to East Village Local Experts—the 4SQ users who pay it forward with tips and likes—we identified some of the truly local places in this happening 'hood. Tips? All from the experts themselves.
Pizzeria · East Village · 317 consigli e recensioni
Red Fabbri: The best pizza in the neighborhood, and maybe even the city. Eat-in: get the octopus and any of the pizzas. Take-out: the margarita pie and brussels sprout/pancetta white pie, no sides.
DoubleDeuce: If you run South on the path, there's a great moment, you suddenly notice Lady Liberty at the end of the island. You're in New York City and she's right here with you. Terrible turf fields though.
Ristorante messicano · Alphabet City · 175 consigli e recensioni
AmateurConcierge: Some of the better Mexican cuisine in lower Manhattan. Ask them to spice up the pineapple margarita, get some guac and whatever entree strikes your fancy
Ristorante di ramen · Alphabet City · 302 consigli e recensioni
RC: I have to lower many other ramen reviews I've made now. This place is on a different level. So much flavor! Rich broth and the noodles, a good chew. The Char Siu was fall-apart tender. So good!
Ristorante sushi · East Village · 146 consigli e recensioni
Omer Zach: From 5 to 7 every day $21.50 gets you miso soup, a salad, 4 appetizers, 4 skewers, a sushi roll, 3 nigiri pieces, a scoop of ice cream, and hot tea. One of the best deals in the East Village.
Nuovo ristorante americano · Alphabet City · 315 consigli e recensioni
Red Fabbri: Our favorite restaurant in the 'hood. Amazing local American food. Kale Salad, heritage pork, and a must-have rotating dessert. Everything on the menu is good and seasonal.
Luogo per concerti · Greenwich Village · 315 consigli e recensioni
Kathryn Yu: Go to Webster Hall to see a band. If you have a paper ticket, the line is usually further down the block. Don't get stuck in the will-call line.
Locale Jazz e Blues · Alphabet City · 77 consigli e recensioni
DoubleDeuce: Mostly I come here for the Happy Hour prices but it's got a unique energy for being a mostly red-light lit cocktail bar. And it's small-group themed, so it's lots of small, quirky, fun conversations.
J Crowley: One of my favorite bars in the east village. Buck hunter, skee ball, darts, and pool tables. Play all four games in a World Series with your friends.
Taverna · Alphabet City · 105 consigli e recensioni
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Lots of tv's, great bloody marys and buck hunter/pinball. Friendly staff, chill vibe and all around great neighborhood dive. You can even order food in, no problem.