Must-see restaurants in New York City

  • Southside Coffee

    New York City

    It's a worthwhile stop for its high-quality espresso and satisfying sandwiches (grilled cheese, tuna melt), but Southside Coffee has limited seating space…

  • Hector's Café & Diner

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Time stands still at this old-school diner hunkered below the High Line – the last humble (and reasonably priced) eatery in the Meatpacking District. Join…

  • Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Grab a cone or a milkshake, picking from eight classic flavors like butter pecan, peaches and cream, and vanilla chocolate chunk, at the northernmost tip…

  • Da Nico

    SoHo & Chinatown

    If you're hell-bent on having a Little Italy dinner, Da Nico is a classic. It's family-run and traditional in feel and the extensive restaurant highlights…

  • Bonsignour

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Nestled on a quiet Village street, this shop offers dozens of delicious sandwich choices as well as salads, panini, empanadas and desserts. Get a roasted…

  • Sandro’s

    Upper East Side

    This intimate neighborhood trattoria serves fresh, regionally inspired dishes and housemade pastas by Roman chef Sandro Fioriti (ignore the Italian menu…

  • Tacos Morelos

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This famed food truck put down roots in a no-frills East Village storefront in 2013, quickly becoming one of downtown's favorite taco joints. Order yours…

  • Minca

    East Village & Lower East Side

    The epitome of an East Village hole-in-the-wall, Minca focuses all of its attention on the food: cauldron-esque bowls of steaming ramen served with a…

  • Peacefood

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Peacefood is a vegan and vegetarian diner's best friend with its tasty pizzas, roasted vegetable dishes, pan-seared dumplings and other delicacies. It…

  • Village Natural

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Vegetarians, vegans and those who dine with them have been flocking to this unpretentious West Village restaurant for ages. The menu is anchored by large…

  • Urban Vegan Kitchen

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This spot serves solid vegan cuisine in a moody, fun environment. Stop by for brunch and feast on chick-un and waffles with garlic kale and maple mustard…

  • Jerusalem Pita Hot

    Queens

    This small, family-owned restaurant makes you feel welcome the second you arrive. It specializes in warm pitas stuffed with spicy, grilled meat or crispy…

  • Bait & Hook

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This Manhattan bar-restaurant with nautical touches has happy-hour specials worth celebrating and theme days that can't be missed. There's a good time any…

  • Fairway

    New York City

    Well stocked with grocery essentials, this enormous supermarket also has an impressive spread of artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, olives, smoked meats and…

  • Joe's Pizza

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    No-frills pies are served up indiscriminately to students, tourists and celebrities alike – everyone’s stopped by for a bite, from Kirsten Dunst to Bill…

  • Amy's Bread

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Tasty loaves of bread and pastries serve as a fine tribute to the hundreds of ovens that once inhabited the Chelsea Market buildings.

  • 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.

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