Where to Eat in Lower East Side

Anthony Mangieri's naturally leavened Neapolitan pies are a study in restraint — a short menu, perfect char, and dough that's been refined over three decades of obsession. Book ahead — the room seats barely fifty and sells out most nights.

Quick InfoMap175 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

Scarr Pimentel mills his own flour in the basement, and you can taste it. A retro-styled slice joint with a natural-wine list and a permanent crowd. Go classic with a plain slice, and don't skip the caesar salad.

Quick InfoMap35 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

No menu, no sign — just tell the bartender what you like. The Eldridge Street den that carried the Milk & Honey torch remains the city's benchmark for bespoke cocktails. Ring the buzzer at the unmarked door; seats go quickest before 8pm.

Quick InfoMap134 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002

Cocktails engineered like dishes — the Cold Pizza really does taste like one. The back room books out; the front room's chicken sandwich is its own destination. The front room is walk-in only, so come early even if the back is booked.

Quick InfoMap115 Allen St, New York, NY 10002

The no-reservations taverna at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge that made Greek food cool downtown. Come early, order the saganaki and the lamb. No reservations, so arrive early or plan on a glass of wine down the block.

Quick InfoMap130 Division St, New York, NY 10002