"When The Ribbon opened, you could hear the people of the Upper West Side cheering all the way down in FiDi. That might have been in our heads, but The Ribbon is easily the most crowd-pleasing spot in a part of town that desperately needed it. The menu (like the restaurant itself) is giant, and they serve all the classics with enough of a twist to make the food stand out. Beyond that, it’s a good place to bring kids, or to watch football during the day at the bar, or to visit with a big group, or even to reserve a private room (with an excellent round table). But The Ribbon isn’t just useful - it’s also just a really fun place to hang out." - katherine lewin