Chelsea is a neighborhood in the Manhattan/West Side district of New York City. Chelsea is home to some of the city's most vibrant dining culture. From rustic Italian dishes to spicy Pan-Asian cuisine to aromatic Indian dishes to just a plain old burger, Chelsea is home to a myriad of restaurants bound to please any palate. These Chelsea restaurants were recognized as "Critic's Choice" by "New York" magazine.
Chelsea's Il Bastardo specializes in Italian cuisine and steaks. Choose from such starters as Gorgonzola-filled mushroom caps and bread crumbs or Tagliere Misto, an assorted plate of cured meats, cheeses and olives. Several homemade pasta entrees are also available, including potato gnocchi, rigatoni with eggplant, and bolognese. Steak dishes include their salsa-marinated skirt steak and rosemary crusted sirloin.
Il Bastardo
191 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-675-5980
ilbastardonyc.com
The Grand Sichuan International is located in the heart of Chelsea and offers a huge menu of Chinese dishes. Choose from traditional "American" Chinese food, such as Hunan chicken, shrimp with lobster sauce, mixed vegetables and Yang Chow fried rice. The Sichuan also serves up ornate Cantonese and Mandarin-style Chinese food, including such specialties as pork with cabbage, double-cooked pork with sweet bean sauce, Aui Zhou spicy beef, and squid with Kung Bao sauce. Diet-conscious diners can choose from lighter fare like the gourmet garden salad with bean sprouts and snow peas.
Grand Sichuan International
229 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
212-620-5200
thegrandsichuan.com
Bombay Talkie serves a contemporary fusion of Indian "street food" with the culinary traditions of Southern India. Choose from starters like assorted wheat chips and rice puffs with green mango chutney or Pau Bhaji, which is grilled bread served with mixed vegetables and fresh ginger. Entrees range from its signature dish, ginger-marinated tandoori grilled lamb chops with cilantro and mint sauce, to their vegetarian Malai Kofta, which features dumplings stuffed with cheese, coconut, raisins and yogurt sauce.
Bombay Talkie
189 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
212-242-1900
bombaytalkie.com
