Chef Abdhul Cisse's brew of French, Caribbean & African dishes sends savory aromas into room lined with African window art

Romantically lit restaurant serves up Italian dishes such as potato-crusted salmon & pork osso buco alongside fine wines & martinis

Jazz fills rustic dining hall as brunchers eat smoked-salmon benedict, pizza with fig & goat cheese & buttermilk pancakes with Vermont syrup

Tandoors bake skewers of chicken & shrimp while curries add spice to authentic dishes

Organic produce, homemade pasta, pizzas with handcrafted mozzarella, and a huge wine selection in a classy, Zagat-rated setting

House-made potato gnocchi, traditional or gluten-free pastas & italian pastries mingle in low-lit setting accented by vine-lined walls

Passionate chef architects dishes of ribeye steak, swordfish tartare & eggplant parmigiana inspired by his native Italy

Margaritas & mojitos wash down authentic Mexican dishes amid exposed-brick walls, flat-screen TVs & music from occasional DJs

Chefs draw on recipes from Morocco, France, and Spain, garnering praise from Time Out New York for their menu's authenticity

Carne-asada tacos escorted by queso fresco & pickled cucumbers, oyster tacos topped with honey-habanero aioli & guac made fresh to order