"Bottarga is effortless, it’s chic, it’s cool, and some of the Greek dishes (cc: the lamb belly) need to be studied for their crisp factor. Order correctly (tzatziki, lamb belly, chocolate burnt cheesecake) and you’ll be pleased. The energy is sexy and fun, with the room full of dates and loud inner-circle catch-ups. If you’re after a last-minute dinner, it’s much easier to get a seat at the bar, where you can watch chefs in the busy open kitchen. For a same-week booking, call and ask for a table at the bar or the outside terrace. FYI, the terrace is covered, heated, and actually quite charming. Also, be open to a Monday dinner." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna