Must-see restaurants in Upper West Side & Central Park

  • Absolute Bagels

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    A bagel shop run by Thai immigrants might be puzzling to connoisseurs, but one thing's for sure: many folks – most of whom wait in a line down the block –…

  • Burke & Wills

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    About as far as you could get from an outback watering hole, this sophisticated bistro and bar brings modern Australian cuisine to the Upper West Side…

  • Épicerie Boulud

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    A deli from star chef Daniel Boulud is no ordinary deli. Forget ham on rye – here you can order suckling pig confit, jambon de Paris and Gruyère on…

  • Cafe Luxembourg

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This quintessential French bistro is generally crowded with locals – and it’s no mystery why: the setting is understatedly elegant, the staff genuinely…

  • Cafe Lalo

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The vintage French posters and marble-topped tables make this longtime Upper West Side date spot feel like a Parisian cafe. But really – you're here for…

  • Jin Ramen

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This buzzing little joint off Amsterdam Ave serves delectable bowls of piping hot ramen. Tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen is a favorite, though vegetarians…

  • Jacob's Pickles

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Jacob's elevates the humble pickle to exalted status at this dark, loud and boisterous good-time eatery. Aside from briny cukes and other preserves, you…

  • Kefi

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Run by chef Michael Psilakis, homey, contemporary Kefi channels a sleek taverna vibe while dispensing excellent rustic Greek dishes. Expect favorites such…

  • Boulud Sud

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Pear-wood paneling and a yellow-gray palette lend a 1960s Mad Men feel to Daniel Boulud's restaurant championing cuisines from the Mediterranean and North…

  • Lakeside Restaurant at Loeb Boathouse

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Perched on the northeastern tip of the Central Park Lake with views of the midtown skyline in the distance, the Loeb Boathouse provides one of New York’s…

  • Awadh

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This dark-toned, upscale North Indian gem harkens back to the culinary heritage of Lucknow and the cuisine of aristocratic Nawabs. Chef Gaurav Anand will…

  • Silver Moon Bakery

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    A small patisserie and boulangerie that brings a bit of Left Bank love to Morningside Heights. Folks line up in droves for the baked good and sweet treats…

  • Barney Greengrass

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The self-proclaimed ‘King of Sturgeon,’ Barney Greengrass serves the same heaping dishes of eggs and salty lox, luxuriant caviar and melt-in-your-mouth…

  • Land

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    It's no secret that good Thai food is hard to find in Manhattan (Queens is where the real-deal eateries reside). Although Land serves Americanized…

  • Five Napkin Burger

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This inviting spot always draws a crowd. Juicy burgers are served in a vaguely upmarket brasserie setting with comfy leather booths, big glass windows and…

  • Blossom on Columbus

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The elegantly modern surrounds at this upscale vegan restaurant elevate the plant-based menu to a higher realm. Opt for something veggie-forward like the…

  • West 79th Street Boat Basin Café

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    New owners and an award-winning Culinary Institute of America chef revitalized this perennially popular waterside spot a few years back. The Robert Moses…

  • Le Pain Quotidien

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This outpost of the gourmet European cafe chain dishes out fresh salads and tartines (open-faced sandwiches) in the middle of Central Park. Beautiful…

  • Milk Bar

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Conceived by a Momofuku dessert chef with a soft spot for junk food, the big draw at Milk Bar is the delicious, chewy cookies. A popular teeth-rotter is…

  • Salumeria Rosi

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    At this intimate little meat-loving nook, you can dip into tasting plates that feature cheeses, salami, slow-roasted pork loin, sausages, cured hams and…

  • Hummus Place

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Israeli-owned Hummus Place is cuter than its no-frills facade suggests; its eight tables tucked below street level front a cramped, open kitchen and pack…

  • Smith

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    On a restaurant-lined strip across from Lincoln Center, this always-buzzing bistro serves high-end comfort food with seasonal accents: grilled shrimp with…

  • Peacefood Cafe

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This bright and airy vegan haven dishes up a popular fried seitan panini (served on homemade focaccia and topped with cashew cheese, arugula, tomatoes and…

  • Pier i Café

    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…

  • PJ Clarke's

    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…

  • Gray's Papaya

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    It doesn’t get more New York than bellying up to this classic stand-up joint – founded by a former partner of crosstown rival Papaya King – in the wake of…