East Village & Lower East Side
A New York legend, Doughnut Plant whips up sweet decadence in inventive flavors (pistachio, tres leches, cashew and orange blossom) made from all-natural…
Must-see restaurants in New York City
Queens
Fu Run has a cult following for very good reason: its northeast Chinese cooking is extraordinary – rustic, sometimes subtle, always impeccably fried…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Can you really pass up a chance to eat where George Washington supped in 1762? (Yes, it's been documented; he ate here.) Choose classics like slow-roasted…
New York City
Family-run Roots specializes in marvelous coffee and coarse, cheesy grits – soupy cornmeal, made ever more nourishing by additions of avocado, vegan…
New York City
Kimchi dumplings, spicy ribs and tofu bibimbap (stone bowl of veggies and rice) are highlights at tucked-away Insa, though it's most fun to barbecue squid…
New York City
Classic Thai dishes are given flavorful expression at casual, brick-lined MISC, but the chefs also flirt with Chinese, Indian, Japanese and other flavors …
East Village & Lower East Side
There's more than meets the eye at this tiny blue-and-white ice-cream shop. The homemade flavors are delicious and come in wild combinations: balsamic…
Queens
The first restaurant in NYC to serve Thai food for Thai people, no punches pulled. In some ways it has been outpaced by newer, more single-minded…
East Village & Lower East Side
When the waitstaff asks if you'd care for rubber gloves and a bib, you know you're in for a dining adventure. Crustaceans, of course, are the reason you…
SoHo & Chinatown
Squeeze into this hole-in-the-wall for some of the fluffiest, tastiest bao (steamed buns) in Chinatown. Made on-site by bellowing Chinese cooks, fillings…
East Village & Lower East Side
Although it often gets overshadowed by the secret bar it houses – PDT, shhh – Crif Dogs is worth visiting in its own right if you're a hot-dog connoisseur…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Steaming bowls of pho (noodle soup), tangy banh mi (baguette) sandwiches and crunchy spring rolls await at this bustling wood-lined eatery just a few…
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…
Upper West Side & Central Park
A casual cafe along the Hudson River esplanade, Pier i Café is a perfect pit stop for hungry cyclists and runners, or anyone who wants to fuel up and…
Upper East Side
When comfort food is what Upper East Siders need, EJ's is where they come. Always full of chatter, this lovely retro diner has kept its head up over the…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
The Southern-inspired menu here seems designed to soak up booze: fried chicken and a mean mac ’n' cheese, pulled pork and slaw, plus marvelous doughnuts…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Tangy, creamy cheesecakes and spongy brioche doughnuts are on offer at this bakery opened by former financial advisor Umber Ahmad, who was discovered when…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Across the street from Lincoln Center, this spot has red-checked tablecloths, a buttoned-down crowd, friendly bartenders and a solid menu. If you’re in a…
Queens
The kitchen rarely strays beyond the familiar ground of French bistro cooking, but that's just what devoted regulars come here for. Brunch dishes such as…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Tucked away on a picturesque corner of the Village, this intimate, attractively designed eatery is a favorite on date night. It has a small menu of…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Skip the national Mexican-food chains in favor of this citywide favorite that promises high-quality meats and veg tucked safely in a sea of thick…
New York City
Granny's recipes have been passed down to these Brooklyn purveyors of plump pierogi (Polish dumplings), whose soft dough is stuffed with cheese and potato…
East Village & Lower East Side
This minichain run by two Italian guys from Staten Island is legendary among New Yorkers who like their pizza full of toppings. The signature pie is a…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
This old-school diner – an anomaly on this mostly upscale stretch of real estate – is a comfy, quiet spot for traditional Jewish-diner fare like chopped…
SoHo & Chinatown
One of the best places to chomp on Cantonese cuisine, bright, bustling Amazing 66 draws waves of local Chinese immigrants pining for a taste of home. Join…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
With seven NYC locations, Westville has earned many admirers for its reasonably priced market-fresh fare. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined stretch of 10th St…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Junior's offers a glimmer of 1950s New York, courtesy of its retro tunes. leatherette booths and diner staples like burgers, big omelettes and sandwiches…
SoHo & Chinatown
A fast-moving favorite that's famous for its roast pork and BBQ-style chicken, duck and ribs, Big Wong also does a mean rice crepe for breakfast. You'll…
Upper East Side
Inside a narrow brick building that once housed an ironworks, the Jones Wood Foundry is a British-inspired gastropub serving first-rate beer-battered fish…
SoHo & Chinatown
This unpretentious family-run restaurant serves some of the best sandwiches in the neighborhood, nay, the city. Try the smoked white-fish salad sandwich…
The Bronx
Squeeze your way to the rear of this scrumptious little deli and chances are you’ll find Sicilian expat Orazio Carciotto doing what he does best – making…
East Village & Lower East Side
The good folks from Ippudo have kicked things up a notch here – they’ve taken their mouthwatering ramen recipe (truly, it’s delicious) and spiced it up…
East Village & Lower East Side
Market-fresh veggies and mouthwatering mains are the name of the game at Westville, and it doesn’t hurt that the cottage-chic surrounds are undeniably…
SoHo & Chinatown
Here since 1882, just a half block from Mulberry, is the legendary Ferrara Cafe & Bakery, brimming with classic Italian pastries and old-school ambience…
East Village & Lower East Side
Grab yourself a tray and join hordes of barbecue lovers at this buzzing, very popular meat eatery. Tender brisket, smoky spare ribs, juicy piles of pulled…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
There are now half a dozen Patisserie outposts in the city (four in lower Manhattan) because nobody can get enough of the flaky, buttery croissants,…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Leave your diet at the door and treat yourself to some of the creamiest, dreamiest sweet treats this side of Central Park. Should you have a red-velvet…
East Village & Lower East Side
A staple for finicky, deep-pocketed diners, Hearth boasts a warm, brick-walled interior. The menu changes seasonally, but you can usually count on roasted…
Queens
Storied Queens pizzeria Sac's took over this secreted space inside the Kaufman Astoria Studios that previously held George's (named after studio founder…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
So much more than your usual Greek restaurant, Snack Taverna eschews gyros for a seasonal selection of scrumptious small plates to accompany the flavorful…
