SoHo & Chinatown
Named in honor of two 19th-century racing horses, this buzzing bistro leads the charge with competent twists on comfort surf and turf. Request a table in…
Must-see restaurants in New York City
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…
Queens
Carnivores with a taste for decadence will appreciate Quebecois chef Hugue Dufour's satisfying take on steak. Try the showstopping New York strip, with…
New York City
Weathered sofas and creeper plants draped across whitewashed walls…Green Grape Annex follows an understated hipster aesthetic to the letter, and the…
New York City
A modern Italian joint named for the co-owner's champion racehorse, Speedy Romeo's biggest draw is its wood-fired, neo-Neapolitan pizzas, which range from…
SoHo & Chinatown
This no-frills storefront doles out some of the best banh mi in town – crisp, toasted baguettes generously stuffed with hot peppers, pickled carrots,…
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…
SoHo & Chinatown
Famed for its version of the Brooklyn blackout cake, regularly called the best chocolate cake in the USA, this prim little bakeshop has plenty of other…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Brooklyn's largest food hall arrays more than 40 street-food vendors and gourmet grab-and-go options within the City Point retail center's basement…
SoHo & Chinatown
It's hard to resist this Italian charmer, nostalgically cluttered with copper pots, kerosene lamps and antique furniture. Sink your teeth into seasonal,…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A whisk-me-away-to-Paris feel, a romantic bistro ambience, pleasing wine list and capable European dishes give Sauvage its ooh-la-la. Menu highlights are…
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…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Inside a brick building in the heart of the Meatpacking District is this buzzing food emporium. A raw, industrial space lit by skylights, it features a…
New York City
The story of Korzo begins with love forged in the ski resorts of former Czechoslovakia, and finds its happy ending in the husband-and-wife owners' mutual…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Another success story from restaurateur Mario Batali and chef Andy Nusser, Casa Mono features a great, long bar where you can sit and watch your Michelin…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
An Italo-Tribeca hybrid where pressed tin and recycled wood meet retro Vespa, Da Mikele channels la dolce vita (the sweet life) with its weeknight…
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…
New York City
Operating since 1965 in the Midwood section of Brooklyn (south of Ditmas Park), this old-school slice joint has inspired adulation from countless food…
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…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Mexican gets haute at this slinky, charcoal-hued restaurant, with innovative takes on south-of-the-border flavors from co-chefs Enrique Olvera and Daniela…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This tiny, ultramodern ramen joint whips up delectably flavored noodle bowls in variants of pork shoulder, spicy miso or uni mushroom (with sea urchin)…
New York City
Light, farm-to-table meals plus plenty of baked sweet treats are served in Stonefruit's earthy-organic space. Amplifying its back-to-nature charms is the…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
A holy union between Spanish-style tapas and market-fresh fare, Boqueria woos the after-work crowd with a brilliant lineup of small plates and larger…
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…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
With classic ramen continuing to rampage across the world's tables, perhaps it's time to explore its variations – such as the Korean ramyun served at this…
Midtown
A top spot for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, this hopping eatery is the offspring of Naples' historic pizzeria Starita. While New York concessions…
New York City
Snug and adorable, this Thai cafe serves incendiary noodle soups (num tok, enriched with pork blood, is a specialty), tangy som tum (spicy papaya salad)…
SoHo & Chinatown
The Mexican dishes on ATLA's menu – enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, chilaquiles – might sound like standard fare, but here they've been elevated to fine…
New York City
Frankies is a neighborhood magnet, attracting local couples, families and plenty of Manhattanites with hearty pasta dishes like cavatelli with hot sausage…
Queens
Considered among Greeks in the know to be NYC's best Hellenic bakery, Artopolis – the City of Breads – drops the Aegean sweetness on Astoria. Greek…
SoHo & Chinatown
One of NYC's best and most well-known patisseries has more to offer than just cronuts (its world-famous doughnut-croissant hybrid), including buttery…
Staten Island
A 1950s-style diner with present-day panache, J's is a pleasing package: there are brunches with a twist, like oatmeal French toast and chorizo…
SoHo & Chinatown
A shamelessly flamboyant combo of pink, palm prints and Dolly and Barbra portraits, New York's campest diner keeps things fabulous with its hand-rolled,…
SoHo & Chinatown
Food fiends flock to Lan Larb for cheap, flavor-packed Thai. It specializes in larb, a spicy, minced-meat salad from Thailand's northeast Isan region (try…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Run by a mother-and-son team, the Seasoned Vegan has earned a loyal following for its delicious twist on soul food. Everything here is organic, kosher and…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Nestled in Fort Tryon Park, a short walk from the Cloisters, this 1930s stone building feels like a country tavern. Settle in for market-fresh ingredients…
East Village & Lower East Side
Upstate keeps it simple: it serves outstanding seafood dishes and craft beers. The small, always-changing menu features the likes of beer-steamed mussels,…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
There's no better way to soak up Greenpoint's Polish flavors than at this tavern-style restaurant. Slip into a booth, admire the rustic decor, and order…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Founded by Sylvia Woods in 1962, this Harlem icon has been dazzling Harlemites and visitors (including a few presidents) with its lip-smackingly good down…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Marc Forgione's gorgeous modern American food finds an apt setting in this convivial, wide-open, brick-lined dining room. Utmost attention is given to…
