The 25 Best New York Restaurants for Summer 2014

The establishments below are presented in alphabetical order.   Roberta’s – Brooklyn Pizza-centric and seasonal fare in a gritty Brooklyn neighborhood. Recommended dish: The ever-changing pizza of the day. Review and rating of Roberta’s restaurant in Brooklyn.       Sushi Nakazawa – West Village Even if you didn’t see the hit documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” you’ll still want to eat at this West Village sushi spot. Recommended dish: Prix fixe omakase. Review and rating of Sushi Nakazawa restaurant in the West Village.       Takashi – West Village West Village meat mecca where yakiniku rules the room. Recommended dish: Yakiniku-grilled short rib. Review and rating of Takashi restaurant in the West Village.       The Elm – Brooklyn Former Corton chef Paul Liebrandt helms the kitchen at this Williamsburg restaurant. Restaurant tip: Reserve one of the eight counter seats referred to as Little Elm for an eight-course tasting menu and a true front row view (only available Thursday-Sunday). Review and rating of The Elm restaurant in Brooklyn.       The NoMad – NoMad Humm and Guidara team up again — this time to oversee the dining experience at The NoMad Hotel. Recommended dish: Roast chicken for two, laden with black truffles and foie gras. Review and rating of The NoMad restaurant in NoMad.     MORE ON GAYOT.com: Top 10 Pizza Restaurants in New York Top 10 Sushi Restaurants in New York New York restaurant ratings