"Soho isn’t really known for its dining. Balthazar and Pinch are both solid options, and you can always eat a burger and eavesdrop on some venture capitalists at Lure Fishbar—but for something more exciting, try Principe. In a bi-level space with concrete floors and an abundance of chandeliers, this place serves inventive, Italian-inspired dishes like rock shrimp mafaldine and scallop crudo with pistachio and sorrel. Is the food pricey? Yes, of course. You’re in Soho, where $30 tortellini is not unusual. But you’ll get some free bread with your meal, and that free bread is delicious." - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, willa moore, will hartman