Must-see restaurants in Midtown

  • Le Bernardin

    Midtown

    The interiors may have been subtly sexed-up for a 'younger clientele' (the stunning storm-themed triptych is by Brooklyn artist Ran Ortner), but triple…

  • O Ya

    Midtown

    With the cheapest nigiri pairs at close to $15, this is not a spot you'll come to every day. But if you're looking for a special night out and sushi's in…

  • Totto Ramen

    Midtown

    There might be two other Midtown branches but purists know that neither beats the tiny 20-seat original. Write your name and party size on the clipboard…

  • Modern

    Midtown

    Shining two (Michelin) stars bright, the Modern delivers rich, confident creations like foie-gras tart and 'ants on a log' peanut-butter cake. Service is…

  • NoMad

    Midtown

    Sharing the same name as the 'it kid' hotel it inhabits, and run by the perfectionist restaurateurs behind Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park, NoMad has…

  • A view of the main dining area of Pio Pio.

    Pio Pio

    Midtown

    This Peruvian restaurant is a favorite among New Yorkers for its delectable food, frothy pisco sours (try the Passionfruit!) and breathtaking ambience…

  • Great Northern Food Hall

    Midtown

    Ensconced in the beautiful beaux-arts Vanderbilt Hall, this airy food hall has upped the ante for food in New York's grandest station terminal. Pull up a…

  • Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant

    Midtown

    This buzzing bar and restaurant within Grand Central is hugely atmospheric, with a vaulted tiled ceiling by Catalan-born engineer Rafael Guastavino…

  • Burger Joint

    Midtown

    With only a small neon burger as your clue, this speakeasy-style burger hut lurks behind the lobby curtain in the Parker New York hotel. Though it might…

  • Fournos Theophilos

    Midtown

    Named in honor of a poor Greek painter who was paid for his art in food, Fournos Theophilos is a scrumptious archive of Greek food heritage in an area of…

  • Agern

    Midtown

    Showing off the sleek design principles and seasonal, creative flair you'd expect from an architect of Denmark's New Nordic food revolution, Claus Meyer's…

  • El Parador Cafe

    Midtown

    The oldest Mexican restaurant in New York City, this east-side stalwart has been serving up old-school charm since 1959, from the rustic metal lanterns…

  • Sparks

    Midtown

    Get an honest-to-goodness New York steakhouse experience at this classic joint, a former mob hangout that’s been around for nearly 50 years and still…

  • Dhaba

    Midtown

    Murray Hill (aka 'Curry Hill') has no shortage of subcontinental bites, but funky Dhaba packs one serious flavor punch. Mouthwatering standouts include…

  • Turnstyle Underground Market

    Midtown

    Genius idea: take a neglected subway passage and turn it into an underground food hall and shopping avenue where commuters can grab a morning coffee or…

  • Mercado Little Spain

    Midtown

    Celebrity chef José Andrés has put his own spin on Euro food halls like Eataly and Le District with Hudson Yards' buzzing new Mercado Little Spain…

  • Sons of Thunder

    Midtown

    New York has clearly embraced the poke trend, but some places do it better than others. Sons of Thunder’s version of the Hawaiian dish can be tailored to…

  • Smith

    Midtown

    This bustling brasserie has an industrial-chic interior, sociable bar and well-executed grub. Much of the food is made from scratch, the seasonal menus a…

  • Ess-a-Bagel

    Midtown

    Fresh, toothsome bagels have made this kosher deli a veritable institution. Pick your style of bagel and choose from a sprawling display of cream cheeses…

  • Taboon

    Midtown

    Taboon is Arabic for stone oven, and it's the first thing you'll see when stepping through the curtain into this warm, casually chic hot spot. Join urbane…

  • Don Antonio

    Midtown

    A top spot for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, this hopping eatery is the offspring of Naples' historic pizzeria Starita. While New York concessions…

  • Danji

    Midtown

    Young gun Hooni Kim woos palates with his Korean creations, served in a snug, whitewashed space. Lunch focuses on bibimbap (a traditional Korean rice dish…

  • PS Kitchen

    Midtown

    Whitewashed brick and distressed mirrors set the scene for a dining experience that lets you do good while eating well – all of PS Kitchen's profits go to…

  • Breslin

    Midtown

    It might be hard to hear yourself think, but what matters here is the meat-heavy, mod-Brit menu by celebrated chef April Bloomfield. Sink into a…

  • Margon

    Midtown

    It's still 1973 at this ever-packed Cuban lunch counter, where orange Laminex and greasy goodness never went out of style. Go for gold with its legendary…

  • Inside the main dining area of Souvlaki GR.

    Souvlaki GR

    Midtown

    Step out of Manhattan and into the Mediterranean – Souvlaki GR is a Greek restaurant in Midtown that offers a truly immersive dining experience. The…

  • A plate of food at Bengal Tiger.

    Bengal Tiger

    Midtown

    While it lacks the pomp and circumstance of other Indian restaurants in New York City, the food at Bengal Tiger doesn't need bells and whistles to excite…

  • ViceVersa

    Midtown

    ViceVersa's Italian menu features refined, cross-regional dishes like arancini with black truffle and fontina cheese. For a celebrated classic, order the…

  • Hangawi

    Midtown

    Meat-free Korean is the draw at high-achieving Hangawi. Leave your shoes at the entrance and slip into a soothing, Zen-like space of meditative music,…

  • Bryant Park Grill

    Midtown

    At the southeast corner of beautiful Bryant Park, this lovely restaurant and bar is the site of many a wedding come springtime. The broad, crowd-pleasing…

  • Pennsy Food Hall

    Midtown

    A great addition to the much-maligned Penn Station is The Pennsy, an upmarket, streetside food hall offering slow-roasted pork-shoulder sandwiches from…

  • Virgil's Real Barbecue

    Midtown

    Rather than specializing in one specific style of American BBQ, Virgil's celebrates them all. Indeed, the menu covers the entire BBQ map, from Memphis…

  • Terrace Café

    Midtown

    Chic meets cafeteria at this full-service eatery at the Museum of Modern Art, which features seasonal American small plates and some cocktails, wine and…

  • Cafe 2

    Midtown

    Museum-going hordes line up for a seat at one of this canteen's long wooden tables to catch their second wind while chowing down on Italian-inspired…

  • 99 Cent Pizza

    Midtown

    Bare-bones 99 Cent Pizza does a brisk business – always a sign that you've found a good bargain. The pie ain't gourmet and doesn't claim to be, but if you…

  • Whole Foods

    Midtown

    Load up on freshly baked bread, cheeses, sushi, rotisserie chicken or items off the sprawling, self-serve hot-buffet and cold-salad counters, then stroll…

  • Curry in a Hurry

    Midtown

    It's far from fancy or the best Indian nosh in town, but Curry in a Hurry remains a good bet for a quick, cheap Indian feed.