Most people agree that New York City offers more fine dining restaurants than almost anywhere else in the world. Most of them you will find in the downtown New York City area. Greenwich Village, SoHo and Tribeca offer you more options than most people know what to do with. In this article, I will give your guide to getting the most out of New York City fine dining.

Let's start with the Tribeca area. One of the most favorite restaurants here is the Capsouto Frères. It offers both high quality service and a beautiful environment, in addition to food. Best known for its entrées, the Capsouto Frères is a charming little restaurant that is sure to warm your heart.

In the Greenwich Village, a restaurant you must visit is the II Cantinori. It's a very charming Italian restaurant, resembling a farmhouse with a variety of different meal preparations. Especially tasty or the pasta specialties and imported mullusk in risotto. Most people have reported very satisfactory and attentive service at the Il Cantinori.

For southwestern meals, consider the Mesa Grill. This is the restaurant of the famous chef Bobby Flay. Bold and distinctive sauces are the highlight of the meals, especially for the spice rubbed New York strip steak with a homemade Mesa steak sauce. The desserts are also highly recommended to try. And if you love tequila, you have an option of 20 different flavors.

The Periyali is another wonderful Greenwich Village option, also opened by the same people that started the II Cantinori. The Periyali specializes in classical Greek foods, making for excellent New York City fine dining. If you're going to eat here, it is recommended you try either the fava or pan seared calf's liver as an entrée. Both are excellent choices.

And for American cuisine, check out the Gotham Bar and Grill. The high ceiling dining room, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a very energetic atmosphere offers a beautiful environment, but also provides intimacy as well, because of the design. In addition to the new American cuisine offered here, it is a must that you try the wines as well.

In conclusion, I have given you some different options for New York City fine dining, based on a variety of different restaurants. Each offers its own special cuisines and environments. Put them on your list, and make it your goal to check them all out at least once during your lifetime.