ITO New York City

Ito is at 75 Barclay St. It is a five-minute walk from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Ito serves Japanese sushi, and the room runs smart and elegant. The downtown area moves at the frantic pace of the surrounding financial district, but this restaurant operates on a slower, more deliberate cadence. It avoids the turnover of the nearby restaurants serving the One World Trade Center crowds, making it a better choice for those who prefer their sushi without the accompanying rush of tourists. If you want a quiet seat near the Oculus, the ten-minute walk here pays off in the seclusion of the dining room.