Downtown Dinners From Oysters to Coal-Fired Pizza

4.7 (1,024)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1)

97 Sullivan Street

Blue Ribbon Brasserie is open daily from 5 PM to 2 AM on Sullivan Street. The menu spans raw oysters, fried chicken, and marrow with marmalade. BBQ pork spare ribs arrive with a tabletop flame so diners can crisp them at the table.

4.5 (539)

Mon – Wed, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1)

45 Mercer St

At Odd Sister on cobblestoned Mercer Street, bar staff help guests navigate a menu of fresh-juice cocktails. The kitchen serves familiar American dishes, including pizza and burgers. Brick walls and a skylit backroom give this SoHo restaurant a warm setting for dinner.

4.5 (950)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00

281 West Broadway

Pepolino Ristorante serves traditional Tuscan cooking on West Broadway in TriBeCa. Fresh pasta comes with rich boar ragù. The kitchen also prepares branzino. Jazz plays in the background of the rustic dining room. For dessert, consider the light, vanilla-scented homemade ricotta cheesecake.

4.2 (9,057)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)

32 Spring Street

Lombardi's was founded by Gennaro Lombardi in 1905. Coal-fired pies have distinctly crispy crusts. The menu includes Margherita and pesto pizzas, meatballs, calzones and traditional pasta dishes. Historic mementos decorate this Nolita pizzeria. Payment is cash only, with an ATM inside.