There are too many amazing restaurants in NYC to name just a few. NYC offers some of the most spectacular dining in the world so how do you pick? Along with our own favorites we got significant help on this list from our very dear friends who have lived in the city for the past 10 years (and who have impeccable dining taste).
Lower East Side
- The 10 Bells – natural wine bar and fantastic small plates
- Lil’ Frankies – Italian, cash-only
- Wildair – natural wine bar with great food
- Russ & Daughters Cafe – Jewish deli
- Manhatta – New American cuisine & city views
- The Fat Radish – farm to table modern British fare
- The Meatball Shop – casual meatball dishes, multiple locations throughout Manhattan
- Fuku – Counter-serve fried chicken
Greenwich Village
- Minetta Tavern – French
- Claudette – French/North African
- Blue Hill – farm to table
- Loring Place – farm to table
- Carbone – Italian
- Mamoun’s Falafel – Falafel and kabobs
Hell’s Kitchen
- Briciola – Italian
- Casellula – wine bar and small plates
- China Xiang – Chinese
- Danji – Korean
- Kungfu Kitchen – Chinese
- Toloache – Mexican
West Village
- Emily – pizza and Italian
- Spotted Pig – seasonal British & Italian
- Buvette – French
- I Sodi – Italian
- Waverly Inn – American comfort fare
- L’Artusi – Italian small plates
East Village
- Emily Squared – pizza and Italian
- Violet – grilled cuisine with focus on New England
- Supper Restaurant – Italian, cash-only
- Ivan Ramen – Ramen
Nolita
- Rubirosa – Italian/American
Little Italy
- Pasquale Jones – Italian
- Le coucou – French
Noho
- Vic’s – Italian
- il Buco – Mediterranean-Italian plates
- The Wren – upscale pub eats and craft cocktails
Soho
- Uncle Boons – michelin starred Thai food
Flatiron District
- Eleven Madison Park – American tasting menu, splurge
- Le Boucherie – French
- Upland – Californian
- Cote – Korean
- Cosme – Mexican
- Gramercy Tavern – contemporary American
- Maiolino – Roman-Italian soul food
Chelsea
- Del Posto – Italian
Midtown
- Le Bernardin – French, seafood
Tribeca
Chinatown
- Jing Fong – Dim Sum
- Mei Li Wah Bakery – Dim Sum
Brooklyn
- Roberta’s – Italian
- Lilia – Italian
- Peter Luger Steak House – steak