• Downtown Manhattan offers a number of restaurants.restaurant image by Francis Lemp??ri?¡§re from Fotolia.com
  
  Downtown New York City spans from Chambers Street southward and from the Hudson River to the East River. With over 400 years of history tucked in these streets, you will never be at a loss for things to do. Enjoy the old, narrow streets, vintage storefronts, parks, waterfronts, and of course, the restaurants. Whether you're looking for breakfast or dinner, casual or elegant, there are dining options to suit everybody in Downtown Manhattan.
  
  

Cipriani Downtown

• Cipriani has several locations throughout the city. The family-owned restaurants are known for their excellent service, and Cipriani Downtown is no exception. The interior of the restaurant features an open, loft-like space, and a heated patio allows for outdoor dining and people-watching. The menu features traditional Italian pasta and meat dishes, and for the health conscious, a section of the menu called "Special Diet to Gain Weight Safely." If you're not watching your figure, be sure to try the sweet crepes and custard, served in a pool of Grand Marnier. Be sure to make reservations.
  
  Cipriani Downtown
  
  376 W. Broadway
  
  New York, NY 10012
  
  212-343-0999
  
  cipriani.com
  
  

Izzy and Nat's

• If you're looking for a classic New York City delicatessen, then Izzy and Nat's is the place for you. It is located just a block away from the Hudson River, and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stop by for the hand-rolled bagels, or try one of New York's classic sandwiches: pastrami or corned beef. If you're staying in a hotel in Downtown Manhattan, Izzy and Nat's will even deliver.
  
  Izzy and Nat's
  
  311 S. End Ave.
  
  New York, NY 10280
  
  212-619-5100
  
  izzyandnats.com
  
  

bread and olive

• Bread and olive was opened in 2004 by Elias Ghafary, the Lebanese owner of New York's popular Al Bustan Restaurant. Unlike its uptown sibling, bread and olive is a casual, laid-back restaurant. The interior is sparsely decorated, and Middle Eastern music complements the items on the menu. Try the vegetable dips, kebabs, and hummus. Bread and olive is open for lunch and dinner, and reservations are not required.
  
  bread and olive
  
  20 John St.
  
  New York, NY 10038
  
  212-385-2144