Make your reservations now for May 12th to celebrate mom! Below are my picks, by neighborhood...
CHELSEA
Bottino
246 10th Avenue (at 24th St)
Housed in Chelsea's Gallery district, Bottino will feature a prix fixe menu for $35... their offering of White Peach Bellinis got my attention! Fine Tuscan cooking in a lovely garden and patio setting.
The Park
118 10th Avenue (17th & 18th St)
American traditional cuisine with a vast dining room and an organic nature infusion offers a welcome oasis for your Sunday brunch.
EAST VILLAGE
Gemma
The Bowery Hotel - 335 Bowery (at E 3rd St)
Cozy Italian cuisine with sidewalk dining and prime people watching, adjacent to the chic Bowery Hotel.
L'Apicio
13 East 1st Street (Bowery & 2nd Ave)
It's an easy vibe at this sleek restaurant which opened last fall. The brunch menu features signature cocktails and pastries to celebrate the day.
FLATIRON/GRAMERCY
Alison Eighteen
15 West 18th Street (5th & 6th Ave)
They will be serving Mommy Mojitos, along with French-inspired American dishes.
Friend of a Farmer
77 Irving Place (18th & 19th St)
This neighborhood favorite always has a line... and for good reason... home style comfort dishes are on the menu that will remind you of Mom's cooking.
LOWER EAST SIDE
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex Street
The sharing menu here is perfect for a large family, set in a sophisticated atmosphere that will impress Mom.
Sauce
78 Rivington Street (at Allen St)
This red sauce trattoria salutes moms all day long with complimentary brunch and cocktails on Mother's Day.
MIDTOWN
557 Lexington Avenue (at 50th St)
The buzzworthy chef Geoffrey Zakarian's midtown spot offers classic bistro dining with staple brunch dishes on the menu.
Lambs Club
132 West 44th Street (6th & 7th Ave)
A lively jazz performance accompanies brunch, and a location by Times Square is perfect for pre-show dining.
SOHO
A jazz performance, fresh fish dishes, and an option for unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas will make Mother's Day a festive holiday.
99 Prince Street (at Mercer St)
As one of the first restaurants in Manhattan to feature communal tables, this sleek space offers an ideal setting for large families.
TRIBECA
The Harrison
A special $35 prix fixe menu for Mother's Day lunch features seasonally-inspired dishes.
The Odeon 145 West Broadway (at Thomas St)
Brasserie menu serving the best omelets and martinis... made to perfection.
UPPER EAST SIDE
Arlington Club
1032 Lexington Avenue (73rd & 74th St)
With one of the most diverse and comprehensive brunch menus I have come across featuring sushi and steak alongside traditional items, this grand steakhouse will have something for you and mom.
Crown
24 East 81st Street (at Madison Ave)
Signature cocktails such as the Breakfast Martini (need I say more?) and hearty dishes round out the menu at the restaurant the chef calls "comfort food for millionaires."
UPPER WEST SIDE
Cafe Luxembourg
200 West 70th Street (at Amsterdam Ave)
This neighborhood bistro is offering a special Mother's Day Brunch Menu featuring fruits de mer and freshly made pastries.
The Leopard at des Artistes
1 West 67th Street (5th & 6th Ave)
Celebrating "festa della mamma," this Southern Italian restaurant has a special Mother's Day menu.
WEST VILLAGE
Bobo
181 West 10th Street (at 7th Ave)
Featuring a decadent three course brunch for $45, Moms can choose either a charming dining room setting or rooftop terrace.
Commerce
50 Commerce Street (at Barrow St)
Contemporary American cuisine. Old world setting serving classic New York brunch entrees.
