Where to go for a bunch of youngsters on a night out in the city that never sleeps?

[xoxofab]

Hello. I live in Brooklyn but I love to go to the Manhattan for night out with the girls or just a bunch of friends celebrating a birthday. I have visited some of the places such as serendipity, and lips. My friend is having a 19th birthday on the 15th. And I want to go to some new fun place. Some place that is famously known or just fun to go to. My friends are around the age 18-20 so obviously we are in college so we don't need a very expensive place. But it would be nice to go to a place where other celebrities have gone.

[xoxofab]

Does anybody know that restaurant where they make you tall hats out of paper ? and give you a fun collective menu. its on my mind. i was passing it by. but i didn't look at the name of it.

[whitneybee]

I feel like I always say this when this kind of question comes up but my girlfriends and I have done several girls nights at Cafeteria in Chelsea, and it seems like it would fit the bill. Stanton Social could be fun too.

[xoxofab]

Ive been in cafeteria already. but thank youu for the helpp =].

[LeahBaila]

While I've not been, you may want to check out either Da Silvano or Bar Pitti. I walked by the restaurants (located next to eachother) about a week ago, and saw tons of pretty young things dining al fresco. Though I was a bit shocked that the crowd waiting for a table wasn't some mass waiting in line to buy concert tickets (yes, it was that packed), this just may be right up your alley.

www.thelunchbelle.com

[small h]

Da Silvano is expensive. And not that good.

[iFat]

Son Cubano in the meat packing district. Last time i went there there was a table of like 10 18-20 year old girls having the time of their life... A little expensive but definitely worth considering for the kind of night you're thinking about.

www.immaculateinfatuation.com

[KTinNYC]

Otto.

[stephaniec25]

Agree with both Stanton Social and Otto.

I'll add Pastis.

[xoxofab]

Otto the pizzeria ? It juts look like a plain pizzeria place or am i wrong ?

[jenhen2]

It's not just pizza. I mean their pizza is amazing, and they have lots of other little plates to try. But mostly, it's a fun place that's not too pricey. It gets really crowded and feels very festive, especially on a weekend night.

[princeofpork]

Go for Stanton Social. You can control your spending with the small plates and the atmosphere is jumping.

[mark r]

agree on stanton social

[notsochubbychubette]

How about Wildwood BBQ or 5 Napkin Burger.