If you want to eat delicious almond croissants and cookies on the UES, head to Orwasher's.

If you’re looking to have a fun group dinner by 96th Street on the UWS, Moonrise Izakaya is the best choice.

Daily Provisions on the Upper West Side is an excellent all-day cafe that’s one of the best places in the neighborhood for a quick meal.

Nobody Told Me is a casual cocktail bar on the Upper West Side that’s perfect for when you need to catch up with a friend and drink something great.

Leyla is a Turkish restaurant on the UWS that works well for a date or a nice-but-not-formal dinner near Central Park.

Miznon North is a full-service Israeli restaurant on the UWS with other locations in Tel Aviv, Paris, and a counter in Chelsea Market.

The Tang is a great spot on the Upper West Side to sit down and grab a casual bowl of noodles.

Made In New York is one of our favorite slice spots on the Upper West Side. Get a square slice with pepperoni, and grab a handful of napkins.

Angaar is a two-floor Indian restaurant on the UWS that’s great for vegetarians.

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club is a jazz spot with great cocktails on the Upper West Side.

A great spot in Central Park to sunbathe, play frisbee, or meet someone new.

Cafe Du Soleil is a casual French restaurant near Columbia on the UWS with classic bistro food and some nice outdoor seating.

Momofuku Noodle Bar 2.0 (in the Time Warner Center) still has a downtown feel, and the food is really good.

Mama’s Too is a tiny pizza place on the Upper West Side, and it’s where you’ll find some of the best slices in the area. Get the square pepperoni one.

Momofuku Bāng Bar is a fast-casual counter spot in the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle that makes really good flatbread wraps.

Elea is a big Greek restaurant on the Upper West Side that’s perfect for when you want to eat some lamb chops and feel like you’re downtown.