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Restaurants - Letter R in New York City

Updated July 3 2009 4:57 PM EST with 100 listings

Rachel's American Bistro

Traditional off Broadway restaurant serving wholesome American cuisine. Outdoor dining available during the summer months.
608   Ninth Ave.,ClintonNY10036Betw. 43rd & 44th Sts.,Tel212-957-9050
E-mail: ciriro777@aol.com; Website: rachelsrestaurantnyc.com

Rack & Soul

2818   Broadway,New YorkNY10025Tel212-222-4800

Radha Vegetarian Restaurant

Named for the Indian goddess of love. You'll find a range of American vegetarian & vegan food alongside Indian standards.
173   Ludlow St.,Lower East SideNY10002Bet. Houston & Stanton Sts.,Tel212-473-3374
Website: radharestaurant.com

Radio Perfecto - East Village

Perfect rotisserie chicken, quaint, whimsical dining room, colorful garden, great restaurant, affordable prices.
190   Avenue B,East VillageNY10009Bet. 11th & 12th Sts.,Tel212-477-3366

Radio Perfecto - Morningside Heights

1187   Amsterdam Ave.,Morningside HeightsNY10027at 118th St.,Tel212-932-8555

Rafaella Ristorante

Northern Italian cuisine, a romantic atmosphere and old village charm make this an exceptional dinning experience.
381   Bleeker St.,West VillageNY10014Betw. Charles & Perry Sts.,Tel212-229-9885

Raffaele

Great Southern Italian cuisine, wonderfully friendly atmosphere and charming dinning room.
1055   First Ave.,Sutton PlaceNY10022-2903Betw. 57th & 58th Sts.,Tel212-750-3232

Rafina Taverna

For a fresh taste in Mediterranean cuisine, this Greek taverna is a treat. Garden dining available.
1481   York Ave.,YorkvilleNY10021-8842Bet. 78th & 79th Sts.,Tel212-327-0950

Raga

Popular East Village Restaurant serving a fusion of inventive Indian cuisine in an elegant-funky dining room.
433   E. 6th St.,East VillageNY10009Bet. Ave. A & 1st Ave.,Tel212-388-0957
Website: raganyc.com

Rai Rai Ken

Small restaurant. Limited menu, but excellent affordable authentic Japanese dishes.
214   E. 10th St.,East VillageNY10003Bet. 1st & 2nd Aves,Tel212-477-7030

Rain

Stylish Asian restaurant. Sample a bento box, an assortment of excellent pan-Asian eats.
100   W. 82nd St.,Upper West SideNY10021-7602Bet. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.,Tel212-501-0776
Website: rainrestaurant.com

Rain Restaruant East

Great trendy dining room. Outstanding Pan-Asian menu. Great bar scene and attentive service.
1059   Third Ave.,Uptown EastNY10021Bet. 62nd & 63rd Sts.,Tel212-223-3669

Rainbow Falafel and Shawarma

Falafels and other Greek specialties.
26   E. 17th St.,Union SquareNY10003Bet. Broadway & 5th Aves.,Tel212-691-8641

Rainbow Room

Classic dishes such as Oysters Rockefeller Baked Alaska are served with an amazing NYC view. This is one of the classiest places to dance and mingle. A jacket and tie are required.
30   Rockefeller Plaza,Rockefeller CenterNY1011249th & 50th Sts.,Tel212-632-5000
Website: rainbowroom.com

Ranch 1

62   Pearl St.,Financial DistrictNY10004Tel212-514-8636

Rancho Jubilee

Re-create thte rural Dominican Republic in urban Inwood. Time Out New York 2002 Guide
1   Nagle Ave.,Fort GeorgeNYat 194th St.,Tel212-304-0100

Rancho Mexican Cafe

Come for a fiesta and enjoy exotic yet traditional Mexican cuisine, and Zagat rated "Best Margaritas in NYC."
570   Amsterdam Ave.,Upper West SideNY10024Bet. 82nd & 83rd Sts.,Tel212-362-1514
Website: ranchocafe.com

Rao's

Home-style Italian food in a very tiny restaurant which is frequented by the powers that be. Three month waiting list.
455   E. 115th St.,East HarlemNY10029At Pleasant Ave.,Tel212-722-6709

Raoul's

Wonderfully prepared French cuisine. Bistro style dining room, great friendly atmosphere.
180   Prince St.,SohoNY10012Bet. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.,Tel212-966-3518
Tel: 888-726-8569; E-mail: raoul@raouls.com
Website: raouls.com

Rare Bar and Grill

Pleasant spot to dine when accompanied by your most entertaining friends. TimeOut New York.
303   Lexington Ave.,Murray HillNY10016Bet. 37th & 38th Sts. at the Shelburne Murray Hill Hotel,Tel212-689-5200
Website: affinia.com

Raymond's Cafe

Friendly neighborhood Chelsea luncheonette, serving exceptional Continental cuisine.
88   Seventh Ave.,ChelseaNY10011-6646Bet. 15th & 16th Sts.,Tel212-929-1778

Re Sette

Gothic inspired dining experience serving rustic Southern Italian cuisine.
7   W. 45th St.,MidtownNY10036Bet. 5th & 6th Aves.,Tel212-221-7530
Website: resette.com

Rectangles

MEAT- Small East Village restaurant serving Yemennite & Israeli cuisine. Outdoor seating available during the summer months.
159   Second Ave.,Lower East SideNY10021Bet. 74th & 75th Sts.,Tel212-744-7470
Website: rectanglesrestaurant.com

Red

Mexican food in a Southwestern atmosphere. Known for it's blood-orange margaritas. (Time Out New York.) Website
19   Fulton St.,FultonNY10038Bet. Front and Water Sts. in the South Street Seaport,Tel212-571-5900
Fax: 212-571-5905

Red Bamboo

Eclectic menu, some good choices for vegetarians.
140   W. 4th St.,Greenwich VillageNY10012Bet. 6th Ave & MacDougal St.,Tel212-260-7049

Red Bamboo Vegetarian Soul Cafe

Vegetarian restaurant delving into the cusines of Japan, Indian, the Caribbean, Thialand, Italy, and the U.S. Deep South. - TONY Cheap Eats
W. 4th St.,Greenwich VillageNY10012Bet. MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave.,Tel212-260-7049

Red Blazer Jazz

Located in the former townhouse of John Barrymore, this restaurant features live jazz nightly, as well as a Sunday Brunch complete with live jazz and swing music, and swing dancing. The menu includes seafood, pasta, and meat dishes. A prix fixe menu is available for lunch at $15.95. Call to find out if they are open Sunday nights - sometimes they are, sometimes they are not.
32   W. 37th St.,Fashion DistrictNY100185th/6th Ave,Tel212-947-8940
Fax: 212-629-5952

Red Cat

Refreshing, creative Mediterranean cuisine, served in a cozy, friendly environment.
227   Tenth Ave.,ChelseaNY10011Bet. 23rd & 24th Sts.,Tel212-242-1122
Website: theredcat.com

Red Garlic

Wonderfully seasoned fresh food, a garlic lovers delight.
916   Eighth Ave.,MidtownNY10019Bet. 54th & 55th Sts.,Tel212-489-5237

Red Rooster Bistro

Offering an eclectic menu made with fresh local produce, open for lunch and dinner, takeout available
4805   Depot Lane,CutchogueNYTel631-734-8267

Redeye Grill

Bi-level, bi-coastal eye-catching restaurant with great dramatic dining room. Exceptional, original American cuisine.
890   Seventh Ave.,MidtownNY10019-3203at 56th St.,Tel212-541-9000
Website: redeyegrill.com

Regency

First class American cuisine. Great choice for lunch or pre-theater dinner. Full bar. Ideal for quiet conversation.
540   Park Ave.,Lenox HillNY10021-7385at 61st.,Tel212-339-4050
Website: loewshotels.com

Regional Thai Sa-Woy

Excellent Thai food with delightful unusual dishes.
1479   First Ave.,YorkvilleNY10021At 77th St.,Tel212-744-6374

Regional Thai Taste

Excellently prepared Thai cuisine. Great funky dinning room.
208   Seventh Ave.,ChelseaNY10011At 22nd St.,Tel212-807-9872

Relish

This restaurant has the diner feel with its 50's decor and chrome but offers much more creative dishes, Although there are classic diner burgers, mac & cheese and steak & eggs there is also smoked salmon, mussels, Fettuccine Taormina and Papadam Crusted St Pierre among other things
225   Wythe Ave.,between Metropolitan Ave. and N 3rd St,Tel718-963-4546
Website: relish.com

Remedy Bar & Grill

972   Second Ave.,Sutton PlaceNY10022Bet 52st & 52nd Sts.,Tel212-754-0277
Website: remedybar.com

Remi

Delicious Venetian food served in beautiful, two-story dining room complete with wall murals.
145   W. 53rd St.,MidtownNY10019Bet. 6th & 7th Aves.,Tel212-581-4242
Fax: 212-581-7182

Rene Pujol

Great value prix-fixe lunch and dinner.Traditional French cuisine.
321   W. 51st St.,ClintonNY10019Bet. 8th & 9th Aves.,Tel212-246-3023
Fax: 212-245-5206; Website: renepujol.com

Republic - Union Square

Sit down to tasty noodles and Pan-Asian cuisine. This establishment is popular for being an affordable and chic restaurant and bar. v
37   Union Sq. W.,Union SquareNY10003-3217Bet. 16th & 17th Sts.,Tel212-627-7172
Website: thinknoodles.com

Republic - Union Square

A Pan-Asian hotspot,good service and fresh food at affordable prices
37   Union Sq. W.,Union SquareNYbetween 16th and 17th Sts,Tel212-627-7168

Restaurant 222

Very popular Upper West Side Restaurant. Housed in an ornate townhouse.Elaborate continental cuisine. Perfect place for a celebration.
222   W. 79th St.,Upper West SideNY10024Bet. Broadway & Amsterdam Aves.,Tel212-799-0400
Fax: 212-799-2080; E-mail: rest.222@compuserve.com

Resto

French influenced Belgian dishes and a wide range of beers and wine
111   E. 29th St.,Midtown SouthNYbetween Park and Lexington Aves,Tel212-685-5585
Website: restonyc.com

Resto Leon

Resto Leon is the sort of place you could eat at every night. - TimeOut New York.
351   E. 12th St.,East VillageNYBet. First & Second Aves.,Tel212-375-8483
Website: felixnyc.com

Revolution

Relaxed yet upbeat. Contemporary American cuisine. Popular neigborhood place.
611   Ninth Ave.,ClintonNY10036Tel212-489-8451

Rhone

Beautifully decorated bar and restaurant. Great French cuisine prepared by former Gramercy Tavern chief. Extensive wine list.
63   Gansevoort St.,Meatpacking DistrictNY10014Btw Greenwich and Washington Sts.,Tel212-367-8440
Website: rhonenyc.com

Rialto

Trendy restaurant offering a hip young crowd a diverse menu. Great atmosphere. Lovely garden
265   Elizabeth St.,NoLitaNY10012-3530Betw. Houston & Prince Sts.,Tel212-334-7900

Riazor

Neighborhood restaurant serving great Spanish cuisine in a friendly atmosphere.
245   W. 16th St.,ChelseaNY10011Bet. 7th & 8th Ave,Tel212-727-2132

Rice 'n' Beans

No frills storefront restaurant but delicious homestyle Brazilian cooking. Very reasonably priced.
744   Ninth Ave.,ClintonNY10019Bet. 50 & 51st Sts.,Tel212-265-4444
Fax: 212-307-9117; Website: ricenbeansrestaurant.com

Rice Box

Wonderful Asian cuisine served in a pleasing blend of aromatic spices. Relaxed friendly atmoshere.
78   E. 1st St.,East VillageNY10009Tel212-777-2552

Rice Take Out Restaurant

227   Mott St.,NoLitaNY10012Bet. Prince & Spring Sts.,Tel212-226-5775

Rickshaw Dumpling Bar

61   W. 23rd St.,New YorkNY10010Tel212-924-9220

Rincon de Espana

Friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine. Perfect place for fun.
226   Thompson St.,Greenwich VillageNY11012Bet. Bleeker & 4th St.,Tel212-420-7878

Rinconcito Mexicano

Casual Mexican food and fun atmosphere in Hell's Kitchen area
307   W. 39th St.,Hell's KitchenNY10018Bet. 8th and 9th Ave.,Tel212-268-1704

Risotteria

Forty-five made-to-order risottos, all equally delicious. Large gluten-free menu including pizza, cookies & beer.
270   Bleeker St.,Greenwich VillageNY10014Bet. 6th & 7th Aves.,Tel212-924-6664

River

...faux-tropical atmosphere provides a serve background for the famililar assortment of Vietnamese and Thai dishes. - New York Magazine
345   Amsterdam Ave.,Upper West SideNY10024At. 76th St.,Tel212-579-1888
Website: river.citysearch.com

River Cafe

One of NYC's most romantic restaurants. Waterside seating and spectacular views of downtown Manhattan. Live piano music. Excellent and innovative food.
BrooklynNY112011 Water Street, DUMBO,Tel718-522-5200
Fax: 718-857-0037; Website: rivercafe.com

Riverdale Garden

"Upscale" dining, sophisicated, seasonal cuisine, gorgeous garden.
4576 Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx,Tel718-884-5232
E-mail: info@riverdalegarden.com; Website: riverdalegarden.com

Rivoli Pizza

Located in the West Village, it's in an easy location to grab a bite between stops at all your favorite night spots down here.
176   Seventh Ave. So.,West VillageNY10014at 11th St.,Tel212-691-2704

Roadhouse

984   Amsterdam Ave.,Upper West SideNY10025Tel212-666-2337

Robert Emmett's

Exquisite food featuring steak, seafood & pasta. Extensive wine list. Featuring a pre-theatre & after theatre menu.
694   Eighth Ave.,Theater DistrictNY10036at 44th St.,Tel212-302-9999
Fax: 212-575-9611; E-mail: robertemmetts@aol.com
Website: robertemmetts.com

Robin Des Bois Sherwood Cafe

Basic French bistro serving rustic French fare, pleasant brunch spot with pation bar in Brooklyn
195   Smith St.,BrooklynNY11201near Baltic St. at Boerum Hill,Tel718-596-1609
Fax: 718-596-1608; Website: sherwoodcafe.com

Roc

Great tasting traditional Northern Italian cuisine. Interesting dining room, lined with odd statuettes and funny trinkets.
190 --A   Duane St.,TribecaNY10013at Greenwich St,Tel212-625-3333
Fax: 212-625-3550; Website: rocrestaurant.com

Rocco Ristorante

Traditional Italian gem in the heart of Greenwich Village, serving home-style food.
181   Thompson St.,Greenwich VillageNY10012Bet. Houston & Bleecker Sts.,Tel212-677-0590
Fax: 212-937-6865

Rock CenterCafe

Located in front of the Prometheus Foutain inside Rockefeller Center with a view of the ice skating rink. Menu is a globe spanning selection that fits the setting.
20   W. 50th St.,Rockefeller CenterNY10001at Rockefeller Plaza,Tel212-332-7620

Rocking Horse Cafe Mexicano

Contempory Mexican cuisine with a delightful American twist. Highly recommended.
182   Eighth Ave.,ChelseaNY10011Bet. 19th & 20th Streets.,Tel212-463-9551
Fax: 212-243-3245; Website: rockinghorse.citysearch.com

Rockwel's Restaurant

105   Broad St.,Financial DistrictNY10004Tel212-363-3030

Rocky's

Inexpensive Italian food.
45   Spring St.,NoLitaNY10012Bet. Mulberry & Mott Sts.,Tel212-274-9756

Rodeo Bar

Tex-Mex specialties complimented by fine tequilas, bourbons and microbrewed beers. Features live blues and rockabilly. Reservations are recommended. Take-out service is available.
375   Third Ave.,Kips BayNY10016at 27th St.,Tel212-683-6500
Website: rodeobar.com

Rolf's

Traditional German restaurant/bar serving large portions of German cuisine. A wonderful place to celerbrate Christmas with its lavishly festive decor. Great selection of German beers.
281   Third Ave.,Gramercy ParkNY10010at 22nd St,Tel212-473-8718
Fax: 212-505-2064

Roma Salumeria

47   New St.,Financial DistrictNY10004Tel212-425-4022

Romeli Cafe

183   East Houston St.,Greenwich VillageNY10002Tel212-529-4060

Room 18

A laid back restaurant/lounge, offering an array of drinks and meals that mix asian and spanish influences for generally affordable prices
18   Spring St.,NoLitaNYbetween Elizabeth and Mott Sts,Tel212-219-2592
Website: room18nyc.com

Room for Dessert

17   Cleveland Pl.,New YorkNY10012Tel212-941-5405

Roppongi

Fine, quality Japanese food at reasonable prices. Reservations recommended.
434   Amsterdam Ave.,Upper West SideNY10024Cor. of 81st St,Tel212-362-8182

Rosa Mexicano - Lincoln Center

51   Columbus Ave.,Lincoln CenterNY10023at 62nd St.,Tel212-977-7700
Website: rosamexicano.com

Rosa Mexicano - Sutton Place

Great restaurant serving delicious authentic Mexican cuisine for over twelve years. Reservations recommended.
1063   First Ave.,Sutton PlaceNY10022at 58th St,Tel212-753-7407
Fax: 212-724-2750; Website: rosamexicano.com

Rosen's Delicatessen

23   E. 51st St.,MidtownNY10022Tel212-541-8320

Rosie O'Grady's

149   W. 46th St.,Theater DistrictNY10036Tel212-869-0600
Fax: 212-869-8411

Rossini's

Northern Italian cuisine served in an elegant split-level dining room. Featuring a variety of seafood dishes.
108   E. 38th St.,Murray HillNY10016Tel212-683-0135
Fax: 212-686-0987

Rothmann's Steakhouse & Grill

...sophisticated steakhouse with something for everyone... -New York Magazine
3   E. 54th St.,MidtownNY10022Tel212-319-5500
Fax: 212-319-5540; E-mail: rothmanns54@aol.com
Website: rothmannssteakhouse.com

Roti Roll Restaurant

994   Amsterdam Ave.,Upper West SideNY10025Tel212-666-1500

Rouge

...a bargain bistro masquerading as a big-ticket restaurant. - New York Magazine Bargain Gourmet.
135   E. 62nd St.,Lenox HillNY11010Tel212-207-4601

Roy's New York

Hawaiian fusion cuisine.
130   Washington St.,Financial DistrictNY10006At Albany St.,Tel212-266-6262

Royal Jerk Grille

It won't be long before the cabbies start pulling up to the curb to refuel at this spacious steamtable Caribbean joint... - New York Magazine
250   East Houston St.,East VillageNY10002Tel212-353-8913

Royal Siam

Classic Thai cuisine. Pad Thai and curried dishes.
240   Eighth Ave.,ChelseaNY10011Tel212-741-1732

Rub BBQ

208   W. 23rd St.,ChelseaNY10011Tel212-524-4300

Rubens Empandadas Incorporated

15   Bridge St.,Financial DistrictNYTel212-509-3825

Ruby Foo's Times Square

The menu is a fusion of Eastern cuisines. The atmosphere is cavernous. The noise level is high.
1626   Broadway,MidtownNYTimes Square at 49th St.,Tel212-489-5600

Ruby Foo's Uptown

"An Oriental fantasy for every Occidental princess." Website
2182   Broadway,Upper West SideNY10024Times Square at 49th St.,Tel212-724-6700

Rubyfruit Bar & Grill

Run by women for women who like women. They even serve lesbian wine (from the California vinyard -Bonverre).
531   Hudson St.,West VillageNY10014Between Charles and 10th Sts.,Tel212-929-3343

Rue 57

French restaurant known for its oyster dish. Casual atmosphere.
60   W. 57th St.,MidtownNY10019At 6th Ave.,Tel212-307-5656
Fax: 212-307-9056

Rue B

The subdued, pastel-and-metal room lures with pleasant replicas of French and Italian street fare. Serving the lighter side of French cuisine.
188   Avenue B,East VillageNY10009Bet. 11th & 12 th Sts.,Tel212-358-1700

Rue Des Crepes

Crepes are the specialty at this Parisian sidewalk cafe.
104   Eighth Ave.,ChelseaNY10011Bet. 15th and 16th Sts.,Tel212-242-9900

Rughetta Ristorante

$$. Two tiny, romantic, candlelit settings showcase the Lattanzi family's hearty (and kosher) Roman specialties.
347   E. 85th St.,YorkvilleNY10028Bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.,Tel212-517-3118

Russ and Daughters

Bagels and bialys, cream cheese and lox-these are the specialties of the house. There is an array of smoked salmon available as well. They also make a smooth & pleasant chopped liver -Citysearch
179   East Houston St.,Greenwich VillageNY10002Bet. Orchard & Allen,Tel212-475-4880
Website: russanddaughters.com

Russian Samovar

World class food, wide selection of Russian flavored vodkas. Delicious and beautifully presented. A wonderful relaxing dining experience.
256   W. 52nd St.,MidtownNY10019Bet. Broadway & Eigth Ave,Tel212-757-0168
Fax: 212-765-2133; Website: russiansamovar.com

Russo Mozzarella & Pasta

Homemade pastas and sauces, fantastic fresh mozzarella, there is also a fine line of prepared foods including breads and deserts, from its own kitchen.
BrooklynNY11215bet 10th & 11th Street,Tel718-369-2874

Russo's

Quaint friendly French bistro offering mouth-watering choice cuts steaks and other traditional French favorites. Website .
790   Seventh Ave.,MidtownNY10019At 51st St. in the Sheraton Manhattan Hotel,Tel212-621-8537

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Known for superb steaks but many other excellent menu choices to please every kind of palate.
148   W. 51st St.,MidtownNY10019Bet. 6th & 7th Aves.,Tel212-245-9600
Fax: 212-245-0460; Toll-Free: 800-544-0808
Website: ruthschris.com

Ryan's Irish Pub

Typical Irish bar offering Harp and Guinness. Good place to quench your thirst. Outdoor tables available during the summer, great for people watching.
151   Second Ave.,Lower East SideNY10003Bet. 9th & 10th Sts.,Tel212-979-9511
E-mail: ryans@ryansnyc.com; Website: ryansnyc.com