On the pretty leafy corner of Sullivan Street and Prince, in the heart of SoHo, The Dutch has been a hit since it opened in in 2011.

The chef, Andrew Carmellini, is one of New York’s stars of French and Italian cuisine – the original chef de cuisine at Café Boulud, and the founding chef at A Voce, he then started Locanda Verde. At The Dutch, he’s come up with an American menu, influenced by the South – with golden cornbread served to all, fried chicken, Cajun quail, pork ribs – but with subtle Asian flavours too, such as Korean-style steak with kimchi rice. There’s also an oyster bar, with five US varieties. Make sure to leave room for dessert – the house-made fruit pies, served with a scoop of ice cream - are well worth it.

The central bar serves a strong selection of American spirits, and the wine list is extensive, including large numbers of French bottles, some Austrian and Spanish wines as well as a good home-grown US selection, There’s a list of ‘interesting’ wines too, and a decent selection of craft beers.

Ideal For

Romantic dates, small groups

Favourite Table

In the front of the restaurant, the large windows – open to Prince Street on fine days – allow for a pavement café feel and wonderful people-watching, but there’s more privacy in the back half of the restaurant, along the side of Sullivan Street.

Signature Dishes

Hot fried chicken, honey butter biscuits and slaw; double cheddar burger with secret sauces; Maine lobster bake with clams and bacon.