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Top Restaurants in SoHo / NoLita
The SoHo neighborhood is found in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City. Its name comes from the fact that it is South of Houston Street (pronounced "How-Stun," and not like the city in Texas), hence SoHo. NoLita is found to the east of SoHo and is named as such as it is North of Little Italy. This area was once part of Little Italy but has since become less tied to Italian-American culture. Both areas have many boutiques, restaurants and bars.
Here are some of the best restaurants in SoHo / NoLita
Kittichai
Kittichai offers excellent Thai food in SoHo. The restaurant is found within the 60 Thompson Hotel located at 60 Thompson Street. Enjoy Banana Spring Rolls, Thai-Spice Chocolate Ribs and Fried Rock Shrimp. The best night to go is on Monday when Kittichai serves an all-you-can-eat Fondue for $45. Enjoy shrimp, salmon, beef, pork and squid cooked in a spiced broth. Main dishes are typically priced between $20-$30.
Balthazar
Balthazar is restaurateur Keith McNally's New York City version of a Paris brasserie. Crowds gather for breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner. Among the must-have dinner dishes: Short Ribs, Shepherd's Pie made with duck and Grilled Dorade ringed by roasted eggplant and peppers. For those that are visiting New York City for the first time, this is a restaurant that is worth the wait. Reservations are recommended for dinner and lunch.
Imperial No. Nine
This new seafood restaurant off the lobby of the Mondrian Soho hotel comes from chef Sam Talbot. It has two dining rooms - the lounge-y main dining room and the greenhouse-like garden room, both of which are available for reservations. The seafood-centric menu includes delights like Fat-Fried Oysters with sweet chow-chow relish and shreds of crackly Black Forest ham), and Shrimp and Heirloom Blue-Corn Grits. Entrees range from $23 - $30.
Peasant
Peasant is found at 6 Spring Street in NoLita. This is a highly recommended restaurant that features Italian dishes. Some favorite dishes include the Brick Oven-Baked Rabbit, Pizza Bianca, Osso Bucco and Bistecca alla Fiorentina. The wine list is impressive, and main dishes range from $20-$35. Peasant is frequently crowded, so reservations are recommended. Peasant is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner.
Cafe Gitane
A popular hang out for beautiful people in NoLita, Cafe Gitane can have long lines, but they are worth it for the Baked Feta and Crusty Bread, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and Moroccan delicacies. Prices range from $10-$15, a perfect point for those looking for inexpensive, but flavorful, foods. Cafe Gitane is located near the Broadway-Lafayette subway stops.
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