▷ The 50 Best Restaurants in New York Right Now [2024 UPDATE] (2024)

Are you looking for the best restaurants in New York? Then you’ve come to the right place! New York has a lot of really good restaurants and I, as a big foodie, am thrilled every time I’m on the road.

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In the first section I’ll tell you my TOP 50 restaurants in New York that I can recommend to you. Then you’ll find them sorted by category, so Italian restaurants, French restaurants, burger restaurants, steakhouses, tapas and sushi restaurants, etc.

And then there are really nice restaurants at New York landmarks, like the Brooklyn Bridge or Central Park etc. – I’ve listed those for you as well. Last but not least comes another favorite category of mine: Rooftop restaurants in New York and romantic restaurants.

To help you quickly see which restaurant is near you, you can find all the good (!) restaurants of New York on the map.

By the way:you’ll find many more New York City spots in ourLoving New York travel guides!

My Favorite Restaurants in NYC

These are my absolute favorite restaurants in New York, where I myself have been several times – either with friends or with my family. Wonderful!

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Añejo
Mexican Restaurant inHell's Kitchen
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Añejo is a classy yet fun and casual Mexican restaurant with modern small plates and innovative co*cktails. This restaurant was created by the Top Chef season 7 contestant, Angelo Sosa. So, it’s no surprise Añejo is a culinary work of art and is even Michelin recommended for the best Mezcal bars in NYC. You must try the unique ‘Traviesa Montelobos’ with Mezcal, fresh grapefruit, lime, Fresno infused agave, Aperol, and spicy salt when visiting.
Each small plate is a flavorful culinary experience, but their top dishes include the tender and smoky ‘octopus plate’ and the ‘Drunken Lamb Barbacoa.’ These plates are modern but include elements of Mexican food that bring your taste buds for a ride.
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Balthazar
French Restaurant inSoHo
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The stylish restaurant serves traditional French cuisine. Outside the menu you can also choose from the seafood bar and the delicacies from the Balthazar Bakery. The breakfast is legendary and the home-baked bread is especially convincing. By the way, you can get a lot more of it in the adjacent bakery.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
Japanese Restaurant inLower East Side
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Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya is a Japanese-style tavern and a traditional sushi bar with a fine dining experience. This spot is all about bonding together at a fun place to drink with delicious food selections. From small plate options to family-style platters, Blue Ribbon has got you covered. The location of this Lower East Side restaurant is also beautiful and convenient if you want to jump right into the East Village.
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Boqueria SoHo
Spanish Restaurant inSoHo
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One of our highlights is the Boqueria in SoHo. We have walked past it 100 times and have not noticed it at all. Then it was recommended to us during a conversation and what can we say: it is really really good! We had to wait almost 30 minutes until we had two of the coveted seats. Both Tino and I would describe ourselves as Spain connoisseurs, so we were all the more surprised at HOW good the tapas were here. Took us right back to our summer vacations!
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Brooklyn Crab
Sea Food Restaurant inRed Hook
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Brooklyn Crab is a real insider spot, which you can reach within 20 minutes from Manhattan on the IKEA Ferry. The seafood is sensational, you can sit indoors or outdoors and if you stay long enough you can enjoy the sunset over the Statue of Liberty.
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Brooklyn Diner
American Restaurant inTheatre District
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Even if the name doesn’t suggest it, the diner is really close to Times Square! The Brooklyn Diner is a diner like it is in a book: both from the outside and the inside. Try the pastrami or the French toast.
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Bubby's Tribeca
American Restaurant inTribeca
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When it comes to the best brunch in Tribeca NYC, Bubby’s is a neighborhood diner that offers a unique experience. From 8 am to 4 pm daily, indulge in their mouthwatering, cooked-from-scratch dishes. Don’t miss their must-try Crab Cake Benedict: perfectly cooked crab cakes topped with rich béarnaise sauce, served with sautéed spinach and your choice of home fries or salad.
Feeling adventurous? Though it’s not one of your run-of-the-mill breakfast sandwiches, try the Crab Cake Sandwich for a delightful twist on brunch. Bubby’s restaurant has been delighting locals for over 30 years with their exceptional food. So, make sure to visit Bubby’s in Tribeca and experience their delicious brunch for yourself!
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Carroll Place
Italian Restaurant inGreenwich Village
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Carroll Place on Bleecker Street has an exciting concept, as it’s both a gastropub and wine bar where you can enjoy Italian-inspired food. It’s one of our favorite spots when we go for brunch in New York. The atmosphere is relaxed, the vibe is always good and the food is delicious!
Our favorites have been the pizza with truffles and the Pasta Vongole. The fact that the pizza oven is wood fired gives the pizzas a taste like a pizza should have! By the way, next time try the Carroll Place Burger with Gorgonzola. This one looked mega delicious too!
My tip: if you want to go for brunch, be sure to reserve a table in advance!
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Cathedrale
French Restaurant inEast Village
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The imposing Cathedrale restaurant will be doing Thanksgiving their way this year (located in the MOXY East Village). Their menu will include favorites such as autumn squash with pomegranate vinaigrette, rotisserie heritage turkey, brussels sprouts, golden raisin chestnut stuffing, pumpkin pie, and much more.
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Cecconi’s Dumbo
Italian Restaurant inDumbo
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An Italian restaurant located in DUMBO, Brooklyn with views of the Manhattan Skyline and both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge.
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Dante NYC
Bar inGreenwich Village
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When it comes to the best Negroni in town, there is hardly a way around Dante NYC. They are an institution in New York and have been serving their Negroni since 1915 (it’s an Italian restaurant with a small bar). You find it at the corner of Greenwich Village, SoHo and Hudson Square – here we are super-often when we are on the road in New York.
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Double Chicken Please
Bar inLower East Side
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The Double Chicken Please is a co*cktail bar & restaurant in the Lower East Side and definitely worth a visit. The co*cktails are incredibly tasty, creative and you’ll love the atmosphere too. Their specialty is co*cktails that are inspired by dishes – so there are co*cktails like Cold Pizza, Key Lime Pie or Japanese Cold Noodle.
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Drift In
Sea Food Restaurant inWest Village
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The Drift In is one of my latest new discoveries in New York: it’s located right on the Hudson River promenade in the West Village. They serve oysters and the best lobster roll in town – no wonder, the team behind the Drift In is the same as at my beloved PILOT Brooklyn and GRAND BANKs. Just great!
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Eataly
Other Restaurants inFinancial District
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In 2010, Eataly was opened in New York by master chef Mario Batali. The pizza is very remeniscent of pizza and the wine selection is huge. You will also find a large selection of ecellent pasta, salads, and sandwiches. In terms of price, it has to be said in advance that a pizza starts at $15 and can cost $25. Nevertheless, this Italian food market is for me one of the most beautiful and best in the city!
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Empire Diner
American Restaurant inChelsea
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This American Diner in Chelsea is an icon of NYC – you can’t miss it, because a beautiful graffiti decorates the building. And it is only a few meters away from the High Line!
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Fette Sau
BBQ inWilliamsburg
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If you are looking for some of the best BBQ in NYC, look no further than Fette Sau in Williamsburg. With a wide array of different meats and cuts you can choose from, as well as delicious sides, this is definitely not a place to miss if you’re a meat-lover. The concept differs from many restaurants. You place an order at the counter and pay according to the weight of your plate. This gives Fette Sau a very relaxed vibe. What’s better than BBQ and a nice tall glass of beer?
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Gayle's Broadway Rose
American Restaurant inMidtown Manhattan
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Gayle’s Broadway Rose features singing waiters and waitresses that will sing classic and modern Broadway hits to you while you indulge yourself in a delicious and fancy-looking milkshake.
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Gelso & Grand
Italian Restaurant inLittle Italy
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The Gelso & Grand is a successful mix of a restaurant (with excellent pizza), a bar and a small outdoor area. It is not only super stylishly furnished, but also has typically Italian good espresso. The audience is colourful: from families with children to couples and business espresso guests.
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Grand Banks
Sea Food Restaurant inTribeca
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Water, a great view of Manhattan and a great atmosphere – the location is simply the best. You are sitting on a historic ship called F/V Sherman Zwicker on the Hudson River and can enjoy New York from the water when the weather is fine. The place also serves great drinks and seafood.
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Haab Taqueria
Mexican Restaurant inPark Slope
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Haab Taqueria emphasizes on the quality of ingredients compared to many other Mexican restaurants in New York. Everything is freshly prepared and the sauces are made in-house. With plant-based diets on the rise, Haab Taqueria has a vegan-friendly menu to accommodate non-meat eaters. You have choices between 12 different tacos: there is everything from fish to duck.Our personal favorites are the classic grilled chicken tacos!
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Hotel Chantelle
Rooftop Restaurant inLower East Side
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Hotel Chantelle is a 3-level bar where the music is surely to make you move. In the basem*nt you’ll typically find a crowded and dimly lit dance floor where everyone is there to have fun. The second floor is another dance floor filled with people and private tables for those with big groups of people. The third floor is a little calmer. Here you’ll find another bar that’s filled with couches to lounge on.
We recommend getting to the Hotel Chantelle before 11pm to avoid long lines.
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Hudson Clearwater
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This beautiful little restaurant has everything I like: it is cozy, beautifully decorated, the food is delicious and in summer you can sit together romantically in a small courtyard!
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Industry Kitchen
American Restaurant inFinancial District
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The restaurant offers typical American cuisine with modern influences. Fresh ingredients form the basis for the dishes. Salads, pizza and freshly grilled meat combined with first-class wines make a visit to the Industry Kitchen highly recommended. Beer lovers and co*cktail fans will get their money’s worth here, because the selection is great.
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Juliana's Pizza
Italian Restaurant inDumbo
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Red awnings, rustic furnishings and white and red checked fabric napkins – the Italian ambience is unmistakable. The pizzas come fresh from the stone oven and taste incredibly delicious. If you’re travelling in larger groups, you should definitely plan on waiting – there are even barrier tapes in front of Juliana’s for those waiting.
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Jun-Men Ramen Bar
Asian Restaurant inChelsea
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The Jun-Men is one of the best restaurants for ramen in the city. By the way, Jun-Men means “noodles, straight up”. The secret of a really good ramen dish is the broth, which is sometimes reduced for hours and in the end is really “concentrated” and delicious. Absolutely sensational and once you have tasted it, you will understand why we rave about it so much.
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La Mela
Italian Restaurant inLittle Italy
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A good address if you want to go out for dinner in a relatively relaxed atmosphere. The food comes from the hands of a real Italian family. The mussels are highly recommended.
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La Pecora Bianca
Italian Restaurant inFlatiron District
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La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian is a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table dishes. Their ingredients are locally sourced letting them “shine”.
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La Pecora Bianca
Italian Restaurant inMidtown Manhattan
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La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian is a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table dishes. Their ingredients are locally sourced letting them “shine”.
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Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
French Restaurant inNoHo
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Never leave NoHo without stopping by Lafayette Grand Bakery. Great vibes, authentic French scenery, plus amazing food will amaze you for sure. Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant bringing the spirit of French dining to the NoHo neighborhood. They are open in the morning, noon and night, so you can join them either for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
My favorite dishes (it’s very hard to only mention one) are the lemon pancakes, the chicken salad, and the egg sandwich. Oh, and their fruit tarts are very delicious as well.
Other than Lafayette Grand Bakery there are many other smaller coffee shops and bakeries in the area. Just by simply exploring the neighborhood, you will come across a few. Walk-in, join the locals and take a break from sightseeing. NoHo is the perfect place to do so.
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Lakeside Restaurant am Loeb Boathouse
Café inUpper West Side
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The Lakeside Restaurant of the Loeb Boathouse is located at the northeastern tip of Central Park Lake right on the waterfront and is one of the most idyllic restaurants in New York City.
Unfortunately it will be closed from October 2022 on.
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Little Prince
French Restaurant inSoHo
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For the first time we noticed the French restaurant in summer: the windows can be opened completely and because it is so small, you have a window seat & table all to yourself, so to speak. Super-romantic and that’s why it immediately landed on our list of the most romantic restaurants in NYC.
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Lombardi's Pizza
Italian Restaurant inNolita
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Lombardi’s is a pizza restaurant in Nolita and prides itself in being the first pizzeria in the United States. Here you can eat really well and enjoy a welcoming Italian atmosphere. Also make sure to try the Meatballs!
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Los Tacos No. 1
Mexican Restaurant inTheatre District
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Los Tacos No. 1 in Times Square is rightly very popular: in the “standing snack bar” everything revolves around tacos & quesadillas. Wonderfully traditional, cheap and really delicious. What’s special about it? The handmade tacos taste like in Mexico, because instead of wheat flour (as it is unfortunately often done for cost reasons) real corn flour is used for production. My tip: Take the tacos with grilled cactus!
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Manhatta
French Restaurant inFinancial District
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The restaurant Manhatta is one of the best restaurants in town and is perfect if you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion. Not only is the food here at the highest level – so are you! Located on the 60th floor, it offers you a magnificent view of the city!
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Milk and Roses
American Restaurant inGreenpoint
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Milk and Roses is quite inconspicuous from the outside, but from the inside it is a real unique specimen: it feels like a restaurant has been crossed with a rustic bookstore. Very stylish and above all very tasty!
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Móle
Mexican Restaurant inWest Village
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Looking for a large variety of tequilas to try? Móle is known for having over 125 different types of tequilas, all made with 100% blue agave. Although they serve many of the classics, the house special drinks include ‘El Diablo’ and ‘El Vampiro,’ two spicy co*cktails with Don Reyes Tequila.
Móle is also, of course, famous for its móle, which is imported from Mexico. The móle is handmade by Doña Emelia for complete authenticity and then used to enhance the flavor of the dishes. The chicken ‘enchiladas de mole poblanos’ are absolutely amazing and the best item on the menu.
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Noods N' Chill
Asian Restaurant inWilliamsburg
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Noods N’ Chill is a small Thai noodle shop right in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It’s becoming if not already a popular spot in the neighborhood, As more and more people flock to this stunning shop, the seats are limited but people don’t have a problem waiting for one to open up because it is that good. Also, the food comes out quickly.
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Osprey in Brooklyn
American Restaurant inDumbo
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American cuisine in a great ambience with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River.
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Oxomoco
Mexican Restaurant inGreenpoint
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Oxomoco is a Michelin-1-star restaurant in NYC that serves some of the city’s best mezcal and tequila co*cktails. Each drink has entirely unique ingredients such as the ‘que te pasa, calabaza’, which has mezcal, pumpkin, and apple brandy.
The dishes are also inspired by traditional Mexican ingredients, such as the beef tartare tostada with grasshopper mayo, avocado, arbol peanuts, and quelites. Oxomoco is one of the most interesting and classy restaurants in the city, so whether you make a reservation for brunch, dinner, or drinks, you won’t regret it.
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Pastrami Queen
Other Restaurants inUpper East Side
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Besides the Katz’s delicatessen, the Pastrami Queen is one of our favourite pastrami shops. The sandwiches are kosher, incredibly tasty and really thickly topped. The shop has remained unchanged for almost 30 years and stands for very good dishes.
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Pier A Harbor House
Sea Food Restaurant inThe Battery
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The Pier A Harbor House extends over two levels and also offers a large outdoor area. The restaurant area has been completely restored and shines in new splendor. On the second floor you will also find the co*cktail bar. Here you will find seafood dishes, sandwiches and tacos on the menu. Prices range from about $15 to $25 and co*cktails cost about $12 to $15. Happy Hour is from Monday to Friday from 15.00 to 19.00.
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Pilot Brooklyn
Sea Food Restaurant inDumbo
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As you know, we love the two-master “Grand Banks” at Piers 25 in Manhattan. The same operators now have a counterpart, the Pilot Brooklyn, at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Enjoy a sensational view of Manhattan with a drink in hand – or enjoy smaller (but delicious) seafood dishes!
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Red Rooster
American Restaurant inHarlem & Washington Heights
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The Red Rooster is an absolute institution and an integral part of the Harlem community. Located near the famous Apollo Theatre, the restaurant named after the legendary Harlem Speakeasy was located at 138th Street and 7th Avenue. This pleasant, colourful atmosphere was to be revived with the Red Rooster – and it really succeeded in creating a great atmosphere. The place does not only offer soul food but also cooking classes and live music.
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Rubirosa
Italian Restaurant inNolita
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Already from the outside the restaurant looks like a typical Italian restaurant. You will feel completely at home: there are great red wines, the atmosphere is pleasant and you are definitely among locals. The Rubirosa is one of the most popular Italian restaurants in town, because the food is fantastic. The pasta and also the starters (for example grilled calamari) remind you of Italy – not to mention the pizza.
If you are looking for a late afternoon glass of wine with some snacks or a quality evening meal this is definitely a good choice. There is also a pizza hour, where – you guessed it – they sell 2 pizzas for $16!
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Serafina Broadway
Italian Restaurant inMidtown Manhattan
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I love the restaurants of Serafina! There are now more than 10 spots in New York where you can enjoy great Italian food. The pizza is legendary, each of the Serafina restaurants is beautifully styled and offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
The burrata and heart-shaped lobster ravioli are unbelievably delicious. I’ve had several pizzas, all of which were delicious. I highly recommend both the simple Margherita pizza and the Portofino pizza with pesto & pine nuts!
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Super Taste
Asian Restaurant inChinatown
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Here it can quickly get crowded, the shop is really super small. Super Taste isprobably the best place to visit in Chinatown NYC if you are looking for some authentic and great quality noodles.The amazing food is reason alone to visit but with the amazing prices on offer, this is a no-brainer to get a quick and delicious bite to eat on your way through Chinatown.
Make sure to try the pork belly bao – one of our favorites!
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The Brooklyn Barge
Bar inGreenpoint
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The Brooklyn Barge is a really great place – it is located on the East River in Greenpoint / Brooklyn and offers stunning views.
Why do I like the Brooklyn Barge so much? Greenpoint is off the beaten path, and the menu is small but really delicious! The dishes have Mexican and American influences, are perfect for sharing, and you can enjoy them in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
By subway, take the green line G to “Nassau Avenue Station” or even better: take the NYC Ferry to the “Greenpoint” stop!
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The Dutch Restaurant
American Restaurant inSoHo
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Unlike the name The Dutch suggests, there are no Dutch specialties, but American cuisine. Besides salads and pasta, there is a large selection of meat and fish dishes. On weekends, there is also plenty of time for brunches – and there is a lot on the menu.
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The Mercer Kitchen
American Restaurant inSoHo
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The Mercer Kitchen is a restaurant located in SoHo and can be found right next to The Mercer Hotel. We recommend coming here for breakfast and lunch while you’re visiting SoHo.
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Trinity Place Bar and Restaurant
American Restaurant inFinancial District
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A very unique restaurant in New York’s Financial District is Trinity Place. Why? You eat in the vault of a converted bank! You can eat really good Irish-American food in a great ambience at Trinity Place.
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The Best Restaurants in New York – sorted by category

The 5 best Italian restaurants in New York

From pizzerias to pasta spots, everything we love about Italian is here: it’s warm, you feel welcome, and afterward you can take a relaxed stroll through Manhattan.

01 Carroll Place
Carroll Place on Bleecker Street has an exciting concept, as it’s both a gastropub and wine bar where you can enjoy Italian-inspired food. It’s one…
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02 Cecconi’s Dumbo
An Italian restaurant located in DUMBO, Brooklyn with views of the Manhattan Skyline and both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge.
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03 Dante NYC
When it comes to the best Negroni in town, there is hardly a way around Dante NYC. They are an institution in New York and…
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04 Gelso & Grand
The Gelso & Grand is a successful mix of a restaurant (with excellent pizza), a bar and a small outdoor area. It is not only…
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05 Juliana's Pizza
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The 5 best Japanese restaurants in New York

I love sushi – and was unfortunately disappointed a few times in New York because it wasn’t as good as I expected. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, here are my personal recommendations for good Japanese restaurants in Manhattan.

01 Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya is a Japanese-style tavern and a traditional sushi bar with a fine dining experience. This spot is all about bonding together…
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02 Azuki
If you fancy sushi, then come to Azuki, a first-class sushi restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Not far from Times Square, you can get really good…
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03 BONDST
BONDST is a very exceptional Japanese restaurant that is one of the best in all of New York City. Here, fine dining meets high-class and…
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04 Davelle
Brunch at Davelle, located between Suffolk Street and Clinton Street, is like finding a hidden treasure in the vibrant cityscape. Open for brunch from 8…
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05 Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Take the bull by the horns and indulge in Japanese barbecue meat with that special charcoal char on the exterior. Gyu-Kaku means exactly that –…
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The 5 best French restaurants in New York

01 Balthazar
The stylish restaurant serves traditional French cuisine. Outside the menu you can also choose from the seafood bar and the delicacies from the Balthazar Bakery.…
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02 Cathedrale
The imposing Cathedrale restaurant will be doing Thanksgiving their way this year (located in the MOXY East Village). Their menu will include favorites such as…
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03 Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
Never leave NoHo without stopping by Lafayette Grand Bakery. Great vibes, authentic French scenery, plus amazing food will amaze you for sure. Lafayette is an…
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04 Little Prince
For the first time we noticed the French restaurant in summer: the windows can be opened completely and because it is so small, you have…
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05 Manhatta
The restaurant Manhatta is one of the best restaurants in town and is perfect if you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion.…
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The 5 Best Seafood Restaurants in New York

01 Brooklyn Crab
Brooklyn Crab is a real insider spot, which you can reach within 20 minutes from Manhattan on the IKEA Ferry. The seafood is sensational, you…
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02 Drift In
The Drift In is one of my latest new discoveries in New York: it’s located right on the Hudson River promenade in the West Village.…
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03 Grand Banks
Water, a great view of Manhattan and a great atmosphere – the location is simply the best. You are sitting on a historic ship called…
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04 Pier A Harbor House
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05 Pilot Brooklyn
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The 5 best Mexican restaurants in New York

Here you can find all the good Mexican restaurants in New York

The 5 best vegan restaurants in New York

01 ABCV
ABCV is a plant-based restaurant that features many vegan dishes, in addition to being fully vegetarian. The spot is decorated elegantly but with a modern…
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02 Amy's Vegetarian
Amy’s Vegetarian, as the name suggests, is a vegetarian restaurant in Brooklyn. And many of their dishes are actually Mediterranean! Among their many categories are…
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03 Angelica Kitchen
Fresh, vegan food has been served here since 1976. Many of the ingredients are organically grown and Fairtrade certified.
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04 Beatnic West Village
Ok, the name can be a bit misleading, because the Beatnic West Village is actually located in Greenwich Village (the discussion about the neighborhoods and…
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05 Blossom
The Blossom is a vegan restaurant chain. It was founded with the aim of bringing vegan food to a creative, new and delicious level.
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The 5 best Chinese restaurants in New York

01 Jun-Men Ramen Bar
The Jun-Men is one of the best restaurants for ramen in the city. By the way, Jun-Men means “noodles, straight up”. The secret of a…
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02 Noods N' Chill
Noods N’ Chill is a small Thai noodle shop right in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It’s becoming if not already a popular spot in the neighborhood, As…
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03 Super Taste
Here it can quickly get crowded, the shop is really super small. Super Taste isprobably the best place to visit in Chinatown NYC if you…
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04 39 Kings Cafe
39 Kings Cafe (formerly known as Sunway Restaurant), is a restaurant in Flushing, Queens. It’s a great food spot to check out while walking in…
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05 At Nine Restaurant & Bar
If you’re craving some good Thai food, Nine Restaurant & Bar has got you covered. They offer a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere where you can…
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The 5 best Spanish restaurants in New York

Spanish cuisine is always a vacation for me: I really like the tapas idea of sharing food among friends or family. Find out my favorite tapas restaurants in New York here!

01 Boqueria SoHo
One of our highlights is the Boqueria in SoHo. We have walked past it 100 times and have not noticed it at all. Then it…
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02 Boqueria NYC
If you are looking for Spanish cuisine, the Boqueria in New York is a great option. With four branches in New York City (in Midtown,…
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03 Socarrat
Do something different for Thanksgiving in NYC this year and put a Spanish twist on your meal. Socarrat Paella Bar will be open from 1…
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04 Tia Pol
The Tia Pol is totally inconspicuous from the outside, but it has it all! We became aware of it by chance, because we had some…
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The 5 Best American Restaurants in New York

01 Brooklyn Diner
Even if the name doesn’t suggest it, the diner is really close to Times Square! The Brooklyn Diner is a diner like it is in…
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02 Bubby's Tribeca
When it comes to the best brunch in Tribeca NYC, Bubby’s is a neighborhood diner that offers a unique experience. From 8 am to 4…
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03 Double Chicken Please
The Double Chicken Please is a co*cktail bar & restaurant in the Lower East Side and definitely worth a visit. The co*cktails are incredibly tasty,…
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04 Empire Diner
This American Diner in Chelsea is an icon of NYC – you can’t miss it, because a beautiful graffiti decorates the building. And it is…
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05 Gayle's Broadway Rose
Gayle’s Broadway Rose features singing waiters and waitresses that will sing classic and modern Broadway hits to you while you indulge yourself in a delicious…
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The Best Restaurants in New York – sorted by location

TOP Restaurants in New York – sorted by type

Rooftop-Restaurants in New York

01 Hotel Chantelle
Hotel Chantelle is a 3-level bar where the music is surely to make you move. In the basem*nt you’ll typically find a crowded and dimly…
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02 Westlight NYC
The Westlight in Brooklyn is considered one of the most beautiful rooftop bars in New York – and rightly so! It belongs to The William…
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03 Ampia Restaurant & Rooftop
A trip to New York is an awe-inspiring experience, especially as you find yourself surrounded by buildings that stretch toward the sky in a way…
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04 Saga
Saga is one of the most exclusive and best restaurants with a view in New York. If you’re lucky enough to get a table, you’ll…
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05 Sushi Lab Rooftop Restaurant
Ready for a fusion of Japanese sushi with one of NYC’s best rooftop views? Sushi Lab is an outdoor rooftop terrace overlooking Midtown. With a…
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The 5 best steak restaurants in New York

01 Little Prince
For the first time we noticed the French restaurant in summer: the windows can be opened completely and because it is so small, you have…
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02 & Son
The & Son Restaurant is a steak speakeasy ( “steakeasy” for short) located in an old townhouse in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Their menu features steak…
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03 Bacall's Family Steakhouse
Bacall’s Family Steakhouse is one of the most highly regarded restaurants in NYC, known for its delicious steaks and romantic ambiance. Located in the heart…
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04 Benjamin Steakhouse
Located in the heart of Midtown East, Benjamin Prime is a sleek and modern steakhouse that is an excellent choice for a romantic Valentine’s Day…
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05 Bowery Meat Company
As the name of the restaurant suggests, you will find plenty of meat on the menu. The Bowery offers you a festive five-course menu on…
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The 5 best BBQ restaurants in New York

01 Fette Sau
If you are looking for some of the best BBQ in NYC, look no further than Fette Sau in Williamsburg. With a wide array of…
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02 Butcher Bar Astoria
Butcher Bar Astoria is BBQ restaurant located in Astoria, Queens. Known for their high-quality cuts and meats.
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03 Delaney Barbecue
The guys from Delaney have their BBQ spot called “Briskettown” in the middle of Williamsburg – a really sensational (small) place where you can get…
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04 Mighty Quinn's
What can we say: the shop in the East Village was packed (and that in the evening 10 p.m.) and the BBQ is really delicious.…
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05 Tatiana Restaurant & Grill
Located directly on Brighton Beach, you can enjoy delicious burgers, salads and grilled fish in addition to the beautiful view.
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TOP Restaurants in New York on the Map

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Boqueria SoHo

Brooklyn Crab

Brooklyn Diner

Bubby's Tribeca

Carroll Place

Cathedrale

Cecconi’s Dumbo

Dante NYC

Double Chicken Please

Drift In

Eataly

Empire Diner

Fette Sau

Gayle's Broadway Rose

Gelso & Grand

Grand Banks

Haab Taqueria

Hotel Chantelle

Hudson Clearwater

Industry Kitchen

Juliana's Pizza

Jun-Men Ramen Bar

La Mela

La Pecora Bianca

La Pecora Bianca

Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

Lakeside Restaurant am Loeb Boathouse

Little Prince

Lombardi's Pizza

Los Tacos No. 1

Manhatta

Milk and Roses

Móle

Noods N' Chill

Osprey in Brooklyn

Oxomoco

Pastrami Queen

Pier A Harbor House

Pilot Brooklyn

Red Rooster

Rubirosa

Serafina Broadway

Super Taste

The Brooklyn Barge

The Dutch Restaurant

The Mercer Kitchen

Trinity Place Bar and Restaurant

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01 Carroll Place

02 Cecconi’s Dumbo

03 Dante NYC

04 Gelso & Grand

05 Juliana's Pizza

The 5 best Japanese restaurants in New York

01 Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

02 Azuki

03 BONDST

04 Davelle

05 Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

The 5 best French restaurants in New York

01 Balthazar

02 Cathedrale

03 Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

04 Little Prince

05 Manhatta

The 5 Best Seafood Restaurants in New York

01 Brooklyn Crab

02 Drift In

03 Grand Banks

04 Pier A Harbor House

05 Pilot Brooklyn

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