NYC Guides: Soho/Tribeca/Financial District

Below, you will find restaurants/specialty shops that have been categorized by their respective cuisines.  I have only included venues where I have personally either dined-in or ordered-out.  

*For listings without links, please refer to Menupages or New York Magazine for further information.

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American 

• Bar 89  bar food / great nachos
• Bridge Cafe  A stone's throw from the Brooklyn Bridge~one of the best kept secrets in town~wonderful American food served in a charming and old fashioned (circa 1794!!) room
• Bubby's
• Hundred Acres  Brought to you by the same folks behind Five Points and Cookshop, Hundred Acres brings diners a similar eclectic menu served in a gorgeous space with a lovely enclosed back patio
  
• Jo's 
• Marc Forgione  Quite possibly, the best New American restaurant to grace Tribeca with her presence of late~Enjoy a-la-carte dining or communal tables holding twelve of very best friends~Great wine/cocktail list and fantastic food menu to boot
• Nolita House  This old school house-turned restaurant serves up some great stick-to-your-ribs American comfort food, with brunch particularly standing out~casual and fun atmosphere
• North End Grill
• PJ Clarke's on the Hudson  ridiculously delicious burgers
  
• Public
• The Crosby Bar & Terrace
• The Mercer Kitchen  Uber sleek design and chic setting chock full of fashionistas and scenesters~great cocktails and continental fare
• The Mulberry Project
• Wall & Water  at the Andaz Hotel
  

Bakery

• Baked by Melissa
• Balthazar Bakery
  
• Billy's Bakery  the famous Chelsea cupcakery opens shop in Tribeca
• Ceci-Cela Patisserie  best macarons in Manhattan
• Eat My Chocolate
  
• Fay Da Bakery  Chinese
• Georgetown Cupcake
• Little Cupcake Bakeshop
  
• W Kong Bakery Co  delicious scallion buns
  

Chinese

• Chinatown Brasserie  Fantastic haute Chinese cuisine & delicious dim sum served in a downtown-chic space
• Excellent Dumpling House
  
• Joe's Shanghai
• Red Egg
• Ten Ren's Tea
  
• Wo Hop
• Xi'an Famous Foods

French/bistro

• Balthazar  Yummy French bistro fare served in a charming atmosphere~fantastic homemade breads, pastries and desserts 
• Bouley  Got an anniversary/marriage proposal/special engagement approaching? Look no further than one of Manhattan's most famous French restaurants. You can't beat the decor, wine list or exquisite service.
• Cafe Gitane  Though I've only had a glass of wine, this just may be the most charming cafe in the city's best nabe~gorgeous, yet casual, French fare served in a most leisurely setting...Don't come here if you're in a hurry!
• L'Ecole
• Raoul's
  
• Tartinery
  
• The Odeon  French brasserie fare served in a retro/art-deco-chic atmosphere~stick-to-your-ribs grub served with a smile

Indian

• Baluchi's
• Hampton Chutney Co  For a quick bite...wonderful Indian-inspired sandwiches, dosas and uttapams

Italian

• Barolo
• Da Nico
• Emporio
• Il Cortile
  
• L'asso
  
• Locanda Verde
  
• Peasant
• Pellegrino's
  
• Rubirosa
• Salume  fabulous, authentic paninis made with the highest quality, unique ingredients
  

Jewish

• Kutsher's

Macanese

• Macao Trading Co.

Mediterranean

• Balaboosta

Mexican

• Cafe El Portal
• Dos Caminos Soho  Fun Mexican restaurant with great margaritas, enchiladas and guac in a trendy atmosphere
• La Esquina
• Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen
• Mad Dog & Beans
  
• Mary Ann's
  
• Mexican Radio
  
• Papatzul  A new front-runner for "Top 5 best Mexican restaurants in NYC." Transport yourself to Ciudad Juarez at this authentic eatery~great drinks, quality food and inexpensive prices make Papatzul a winner!
• Pelea Mexicana
• Tacombi   

Pizza

• Lombardi's  America's oldest pizza joint~great pies made in a warm and casual setting
• Rubirosa

Sandwiches

• Miro Cafe

Seafood

• Lure Fishbar  One of the best restaurant designs in the city~wonderful cocktails, Florida stone crab, oysters & more

Small plates / tapas

• Lizarran
• The Crosby Bar & Terrace

Thai

• Kittichai  Decent Thai food and unbelievably amazing muddled-berry mojito(s) 
• Peep  Legit Thai food served in a swanky chic atmosphere full of pretty young things~for such a haute nabe (actually, for anywhere in NYC), the prices are amazingly reasonable