95 restaurants to explore
Michelin-starred Neapolitan pizzeria from Naples-based master Ciro Salvo, now in SoHo.
Granny's famous handmade potstickers and braised pork rice in East Williamsburg.
Legendary Trinidadian counter with fluffy doubles, rotis, and bakes for under $5.
Time Out's #1 restaurant in NYC—unapologetic Indian cuisine with fried goat brains and house-churned butter chicken.
Modern Greek on Broadway in Astoria — charcoal-grilled lamb chops, whole fish, saganaki with tomato jam, lively crowd.
Historic Little Italy pasta spot famous for tableside Parmesan cheese wheel pasta — touristy, theatrical, worth the hype.
Old-school Italian-American spot in West Village celebrating the Isidori family's 70-year legacy since 1954.
Two-Michelin-star Korean fine dining with 14-seat chef's counter serving modern interpretations of Korean cuisine.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta in a casual Hell's Kitchen wine bar.
Keith McNally's 1997 SoHo icon — high-backed red banquettes, tin ceiling, and steak frites that sell 200 portions daily.
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Vietnamese with crackle-crusted bánh mì and housemade everything.
NYC's original Sturgeon King since 1908, serving smoked fish and scrambled eggs on bagels.
Window-service Bolivian spot with thick salteñas, fried chicken sandwiches, and peanut soup.
Chef Vikas Khanna's elegant Indian restaurant with signature yogurt kebabs and eight-hour daal.
Legendary Upper West Side brasserie since 1983 — French-influenced American classics and a neighborhood institution.
Peruvian rotisserie spot with whole chickens, rib combos, and unlimited ají verde green sauce.
Glitzy Italian-American in Greenwich Village — tableside Caesar, rigatoni vodka, and a scene that feels like 1970s New York.
East Village carnitas specialist slinging every part of the pig in $5 tacos since summer 2024.
Whole-pie-only pizza shop with crispy crust and excellent pepperoni.
Jackson Heights Colombian restaurant and sports bar with hearty platters and traditional soups.
Enrique Olvera's Michelin-starred modern Mexican with innovative dishes and premium techniques.
Premium Korean beef grilled tableside on smokeless grills — Michelin-starred Flatiron destination.
Michelin-starred coastal French and Mediterranean seafood in West Village.
Chef Touria Lamtahaf's Astoria Moroccan restaurant with exceptional tagines and homemade bread.
A communal Nigerian tasting menu experience in a dinner-party setting.
Michelin-recognized Chinatown dim sum parlor with house-made dumplings and roast duck.
24-hour Cantonese dim sum spot in Chinatown with hand-made dumplings and live seafood tank.
Three Michelin stars for Daniel Humm's ever-changing plant-based fine dining with optional meat courses — reimagined every season.
Detroit-style pizza with crispy frico crust and excellent Le Big Matt burger in East Village location.
24-hour Hell's Kitchen counter spot with 40+ varieties of handmade Colombian empanadas.
James Beard Award-winning French bistro in Tribeca, famous for spit-roasted meats and daily-changing menu.
Michelin-starred New American restaurant with a celebrated burger and seasonal tasting menus.
Legendary oyster bar in Grand Central with 30 varieties and world-famous pan roasts since 1913.
Chinatown Cantonese spot known for handmade wontons, silky broth, and beef tripe noodle soup under $7.
Guangzhou-style roasted meats window with pork, duck, and chicken hanging in front.
Stylishly creative Italian restaurant from the Michelin-starred Four Horsemen team.
Iconic soup dumplings and Shanghainese noodles in a bright, bustling Chinatown spot.
Three Michelin stars for Chef Jung Sik Yim's New Korean cuisine — raw fish, gochujang crispy things, and precisely executed technique.
All-day Israeli cafe from the Laser Wolf team with exceptional lamb tartare and pistachio pastries.
Chef Paul Carmichael's Caribbean fine dining at $145 prix fixe with counter seating.
NYC's oldest deli since 1888 — hand-carved pastrami on rye and iconic Jewish deli classics.
Historic NYC steakhouse famous for its mutton chops—a 26-ounce cut of lamb that's been on the menu for 140 years.
Pakistani paratha rolls with house-spiced grilled meat and yogurt chutney, open until midnight.
Upscale Sichuan in Midtown with numbing heat and layered flavor technique.
Three Michelin stars for near-perfect seafood execution — scallops, lobster, and uni done with obsessive precision.
Authentic French bistrot in Murray Hill near Grand Central with escargots, moules, and steak frites.
Family-run Lebanese institution with kibbeh nayeh and grilled meats — over 65 years, live music Saturdays, best Lebanese in Bay Ridge.
Historic Upper East Side French bistro since 1937, reopened in 2024 by Frenchette's Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson.
Chef Missy Robbins' hand-made pasta shrine in Williamsburg — housemade agnolotti, grilled clams, and an obsessive Italian focus.
Michelin-recognized Shanghainese in Murray Hill with soup dumplings and crispy eel.
New American with Filipino and Southern influences in NoMad by Chef Suzanne Cupps, celebrating seasonal produce and local sourcing.
America's first pizzeria since 1905, serving authentic coal-fired Neapolitan pizza in Nolita.
Bushwick pizza from award-winning chef Nino Coniglio, fired in America's oldest coal oven since 1890.
Chef Gregory Gourdet's fine dining French restaurant celebrating the French diaspora.
Dominican spot famous for juicy rotisserie chicken since 1987 — large portions, loud parties, always full.
107-year-old Neapolitan institution in the Bronx's Little Italy, still run by the family that built it.
Creamy Hakata tonkotsu ramen with customizable spice and melt-in-mouth pork—closed October 2025.
Michelin-starred French steakhouse hidden in Greenwich Village since 1937, famous for its Black Label burger.
Michelin-starred kaiseki in a 10-seat Tribeca counter celebrating five classical Japanese techniques.
1920 dim sum institution in Chinatown — historic retro diner feel, long lines, authentic if not mind-blowing.
Vegetable-forward New American with a backyard garden — seasonally inventive, quiet gem, some of NYC's best produce-driven cooking.
Michelin-starred Greenpoint Mexican with Josper-fired meats and innovative tacos.
Wood-fired pizza in Greenpoint with hot honey and creative names — thin crust, neighborhood vibe, some say NYC's best pie.
East Village raw bar and wine counter with exceptional seafood sourcing.
Thomas Keller's three-Michelin-star interpretation of The French Laundry — oysters, caviar, and dramatic views of Central Park from 4th-floor windows.
Brooklyn institution since 1887 — hand-selected, dry-aged beef cooked under a broiler and served with Luger sauce, a spicy, horseradish-tinged condiment.
Millennial Cantonese-American in Chinatown with wok hei and scallion biscuits.
Iconic slice shop famous for thick Sicilian squares and cupped pepperoni, open until 3am–5am.
Chinese coffee chain with viral aerofoam drinks and buttery Kaya toast near Bryant Park.
24-hour East Harlem quesadilla spot with handmade corn tortillas and authentic Mexican street food.
Cash-only East Village udon specialist with handmade noodles and signature dashi broth.
Michelin-starred Emilia-Romagna pasta in a narrow Flatiron brick box.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria with a secret backyard garden in Bed-Stuy.
$3 plates of handmade Fujianese dumplings in Chinatown—cash only, no frills, absurdly good.
Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja's seasonal Levantine restaurant in Chelsea with wood-fired breads and charcoal-grilled meats.
Italian dough pizza and sandwich shop with 48-hour fermented crust and creative toppings.
Michelin-starred New England seafood restaurant in subterranean East Village with a tight, daily-changing menu.
Family-recipe Thai noodles and curries in a Michelin-recommended East Village noodle bar.
Neighborhood steakhouse in Williamsburg with meats grilled over open flame — no reservations, bar seating first-come, constantly rated NYC's best casual steak.
Casual New American in Park Slope with legendary weekend brunch — constantly packed, creative food, best breakfast for miles around.
Three-Michelin-star omakase in a 10-seat Hinoki wood counter near Bryant Park.
Palestinian and Levantine home cooking in Bay Ridge — family-style appetizers, legendary knafeh, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.
Massive, meatier-than-life tacos and Mexican street food in Jackson Heights.
Michelin-starred Greek seafood staple where grilled whole fish and crispy saganaki dominate the menu.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai spot where everything is flawless — expect a line.
24-hour Oaxacan street cart with hubcap-sized tlayudas and hand-pressed masa quesadillas.
Tokyo tonkotsu ramen with silky homemade noodles and smoky Michelin-recognized broth.
Grand, ambitious Italian dining in a vaulted Puck Building room.
José Andrés' Basque steakhouse at Hudson Yards with charcoal-grilled beef and Spanish pintxos.
World's best pizzeria (50 Top Pizza 2022-2025) for naturally-leavened, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
Legendary Flushing hole-in-the-wall for spicy wontons in chili oil and hand-pulled noodles, cash-only.
Chinatown takeout gem serving handmade rice rolls and congee from a stone mill ground fresh daily.
24-hour Chinatown spot for Yunnan crossbridge noodle soups with 12 toppings for under $15.
24-hour Yunnan rice noodle spot with crossbridge soup, unlimited noodle refills.
Tiny Flushing stall where pan-fried dumplings cost $4 for eight and everything is under $15.
