1. Helen. I think its the best place in the city, but you do pay for it. The menu rotates regularly and there have been some sides that we didn't love but overall it is fantastic food.
2. Automatic. If you like oysters, go here. Try the fish collar appetizer. Excellent seafood. Cocktails are probably a little better than Helen's. Atmosphere feels less fancy than Helen.
3. Bottega. Excellent Italian food and top notch service.

From your list, I haven't tried Amore but have heard only good thinigs. Bocca is not my favorite. It is good but not up to par with the others. Galley and Garden has the best wine list but I don't think the food and atmosphere compares to the others listed.

Chez FonFon is a great choice but more casual. No reservations and it can be hard to get a table if you go on a weekend. Blueprint is more formal than FonFon but not as formal as the others. It has great food.

Bettola is one of my favorite spots in town but I prefer to go for lunch when they serve their sandwiches.