The 45 Best Restaurants in Manhattan Right Now
Where should you go out to eat in Manhattan?
Are you looking for the best restaurants in Manhattan? Then you’ve come to the right place – as a big foodie, I love Manhattan for its wide range of good restaurants. In the first section I’ll tell you my TOP 50 restaurants in Manhattan that I can recommend to you – further down I have even more restaurants: you’ll find Italian restaurants, French restaurants, burger restaurants, steakhouses, Spanish cuisine and much more.
And even further down sorted by proximity to attractions, for example the best restaurants in Times Square (ui, difficult!), Central Park etc.. Last but not least comes another favorite category of mine: Rooftop Restaurants in Manhattan, Fancy Restaurants, Romantic Restaurants and and and!
To help you quickly see which restaurant is near you, you can find all Manhattan restaurants on the map.
By the way: you’ll find many more New York City spots in our Loving New York travel guides!
The best restaurants in Manhattan
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Añejo
Mexican Restaurant in Hell's KitchenOur Highlight
Añejo is a classy yet fun and casual Mexican restaurant with modern small plates and innovative cocktails. This restaurant was created by the Top Chef season 7 contestant, Angelo Sosa. So, it’s no surprise Añejo is a culinary work of art and is even Michelin recommended for the best Mezcal bars in NYC. You must try the unique ‘Traviesa Montelobos’ with Mezcal, fresh grapefruit, lime, Fresno infused agave, Aperol, and spicy salt when visiting.
Each small plate is a flavorful culinary experience, but their top dishes include the tender and smoky ‘octopus plate’ and the ‘Drunken Lamb Barbacoa.’ These plates are modern but include elements of Mexican food that bring your taste buds for a ride.
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Balthazar
French Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
The stylish restaurant serves traditional French cuisine. Outside the menu you can also choose from the seafood bar and the delicacies from the Balthazar Bakery. The breakfast is legendary and the home-baked bread is especially convincing. By the way, you can get a lot more of it in the adjacent bakery.
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Brooklyn Diner
American Restaurant in Theatre DistrictOur Highlight
Even if the name doesn’t suggest it, the diner is really close to Times Square! The Brooklyn Diner is a diner like it is in a book: both from the outside and the inside. Try the pastrami or the French toast.
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Bubby's Tribeca
American Restaurant in TribecaOur Highlight
Credits to Bubby'sWhen it comes to the best brunch in Tribeca NYC, Bubby’s is a neighborhood diner that offers a unique experience. From 8 am to 4 pm daily, indulge in their mouthwatering, cooked-from-scratch dishes. Don’t miss their must-try Crab Cake Benedict: perfectly cooked crab cakes topped with rich béarnaise sauce, served with sautéed spinach and your choice of home fries or salad.
Feeling adventurous? Though it’s not one of your run-of-the-mill breakfast sandwiches, try the Crab Cake Sandwich for a delightful twist on brunch. Bubby’s restaurant has been delighting locals for over 30 years with their exceptional food. So, make sure to visit Bubby’s in Tribeca and experience their delicious brunch for yourself!
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Carroll Place
Italian Restaurant in Greenwich VillageOur Highlight
Carroll Place on Bleecker Street has an exciting concept, as it’s both a gastropub and wine bar where you can enjoy Italian-inspired food. It’s one of our favorite spots when we go for brunch in New York. The atmosphere is relaxed, the vibe is always good and the food is delicious!
Our favorites have been the pizza with truffles and the Pasta Vongole. The fact that the pizza oven is wood fired gives the pizzas a taste like a pizza should have! By the way, next time try the Carroll Place Burger with Gorgonzola. This one looked mega delicious too!
My tip: if you want to go for brunch, be sure to reserve a table in advance!
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Cathedrale
French Restaurant in East VillageOur HighlightThe imposing Cathedrale restaurant will be doing Thanksgiving their way this year (located in the MOXY East Village). Their menu will include favorites such as autumn squash with pomegranate vinaigrette, rotisserie heritage turkey, brussels sprouts, golden raisin chestnut stuffing, pumpkin pie, and much more.
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Dante NYC
Bar in Greenwich VillageOur Highlight
When it comes to the best Negroni in town, there is hardly a way around Dante NYC. They are an institution in New York and have been serving their Negroni since 1915 (it’s an Italian restaurant with a small bar). You find it at the corner of Greenwich Village, SoHo and Hudson Square – here we are super-often when we are on the road in New York.
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Double Chicken Please
Bar in Lower East SideOur Highlight
Double Chicken Please by Emmanuel RosarioThe Double Chicken Please is a cocktail bar & restaurant in the Lower East Side and definitely worth a visit. The cocktails are incredibly tasty, creative and you’ll love the atmosphere too. Their specialty is cocktails that are inspired by dishes – so there are cocktails like Cold Pizza, Key Lime Pie or Japanese Cold Noodle.
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Drift In
Sea Food Restaurant in West VillageOur Highlight
The Drift In is one of my latest new discoveries in New York: it’s located right on the Hudson River promenade in the West Village. They serve oysters and the best lobster roll in town – no wonder, the team behind the Drift In is the same as at my beloved PILOT Brooklyn and GRAND BANKs. Just great!
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Eataly
Other Restaurants in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
In 2010, Eataly was opened in New York by master chef Mario Batali. The pizza is very remeniscent of pizza and the wine selection is huge. You will also find a large selection of ecellent pasta, salads, and sandwiches. In terms of price, it has to be said in advance that a pizza starts at $15 and can cost $25. Nevertheless, this Italian food market is for me one of the most beautiful and best in the city!
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Empire Diner
American Restaurant in ChelseaOur Highlight
This American Diner in Chelsea is an icon of NYC – you can’t miss it, because a beautiful graffiti decorates the building. And it is only a few meters away from the High Line!
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Gayle's Broadway Rose
American Restaurant in Midtown ManhattanOur Highlight
Gayle’s Broadway Rose features singing waiters and waitresses that will sing classic and modern Broadway hits to you while you indulge yourself in a delicious and fancy-looking milkshake.
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Gelso & Grand
Italian Restaurant in Little ItalyOur Highlight
The Gelso & Grand is a successful mix of a restaurant (with excellent pizza), a bar and a small outdoor area. It is not only super stylishly furnished, but also has typically Italian good espresso. The audience is colourful: from families with children to couples and business espresso guests.
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Grand Banks
Sea Food Restaurant in TribecaOur Highlight
Water, a great view of Manhattan and a great atmosphere – the location is simply the best. You are sitting on a historic ship called F/V Sherman Zwicker on the Hudson River and can enjoy New York from the water when the weather is fine. The place also serves great drinks and seafood.
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Hudson Clearwater
Other Restaurants in West VillageOur Highlight
This beautiful little restaurant has everything I like: it is cozy, beautifully decorated, the food is delicious and in summer you can sit together romantically in a small courtyard!
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Industry Kitchen
American Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
The restaurant offers typical American cuisine with modern influences. Fresh ingredients form the basis for the dishes. Salads, pizza and freshly grilled meat combined with first-class wines make a visit to the Industry Kitchen highly recommended. Beer lovers and cocktail fans will get their money’s worth here, because the selection is great.
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Jun-Men Ramen Bar
Asian Restaurant in ChelseaOur Highlight
The Jun-Men is one of the best restaurants for ramen in the city. By the way, Jun-Men means “noodles, straight up”. The secret of a really good ramen dish is the broth, which is sometimes reduced for hours and in the end is really “concentrated” and delicious. Absolutely sensational and once you have tasted it, you will understand why we rave about it so much.
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La Mela
Italian Restaurant in Little ItalyOur Highlight
A good address if you want to go out for dinner in a relatively relaxed atmosphere. The food comes from the hands of a real Italian family. The mussels are highly recommended.
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La Pecora Bianca
Italian Restaurant in Midtown ManhattanOur Highlight
La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian is a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table dishes. Their ingredients are locally sourced letting them “shine”.
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La Pecora Bianca
Italian Restaurant in Flatiron DistrictOur Highlight
La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian is a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table dishes. Their ingredients are locally sourced letting them “shine”.
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Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
French Restaurant in NoHoOur Highlight
Never leave NoHo without stopping by Lafayette Grand Bakery. Great vibes, authentic French scenery, plus amazing food will amaze you for sure. Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant bringing the spirit of French dining to the NoHo neighborhood. They are open in the morning, noon and night, so you can join them either for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
My favorite dishes (it’s very hard to only mention one) are the lemon pancakes, the chicken salad, and the egg sandwich. Oh, and their fruit tarts are very delicious as well.
Other than Lafayette Grand Bakery there are many other smaller coffee shops and bakeries in the area. Just by simply exploring the neighborhood, you will come across a few. Walk-in, join the locals and take a break from sightseeing. NoHo is the perfect place to do so.
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Lakeside Restaurant am Loeb Boathouse
Café in Upper East SideOur Highlight
The Lakeside Restaurant of the Loeb Boathouse is located at the northeastern tip of Central Park Lake right on the waterfront and is one of the most idyllic restaurants in New York City.
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Little Prince
French Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
For the first time we noticed the French restaurant in summer: the windows can be opened completely and because it is so small, you have a window seat & table all to yourself, so to speak. Super-romantic and that’s why it immediately landed on our list of the most romantic restaurants in NYC.
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Lombardi's Pizza
Italian Restaurant in NolitaOur Highlight
Lombardi’s is a pizza restaurant in Nolita and prides itself in being the first pizzeria in the United States. Here you can eat really well and enjoy a welcoming Italian atmosphere. Also make sure to try the Meatballs!
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Los Tacos No. 1
Mexican Restaurant in Theatre DistrictOur Highlight
Los Tacos No. 1 in Times Square is rightly very popular: in the “standing snack bar” everything revolves around tacos & quesadillas. Wonderfully traditional, cheap and really delicious. What’s special about it? The handmade tacos taste like in Mexico, because instead of wheat flour (as it is unfortunately often done for cost reasons) real corn flour is used for production. My tip: Take the tacos with grilled cactus!
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Manhatta
French Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
The restaurant Manhatta is one of the best restaurants in town and is perfect if you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion. Not only is the food here at the highest level – so are you! Located on the 60th floor, it offers you a magnificent view of the city!
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Móle
Mexican Restaurant in West VillageOur Highlight
Looking for a large variety of tequilas to try? Móle is known for having over 125 different types of tequilas, all made with 100% blue agave. Although they serve many of the classics, the house special drinks include ‘El Diablo’ and ‘El Vampiro,’ two spicy cocktails with Don Reyes Tequila.
Móle is also, of course, famous for its móle, which is imported from Mexico. The móle is handmade by Doña Emelia for complete authenticity and then used to enhance the flavor of the dishes. The chicken ‘enchiladas de mole poblanos’ are absolutely amazing and the best item on the menu.
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Pastrami Queen
Other Restaurants in Upper East SideOur Highlight
Besides the Katz’s delicatessen, the Pastrami Queen is one of our favourite pastrami shops. The sandwiches are kosher, incredibly tasty and really thickly topped. The shop has remained unchanged for almost 30 years and stands for very good dishes.
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Red Rooster
American Restaurant in Harlem & Washington HeightsOur Highlight
The Red Rooster is an absolute institution and an integral part of the Harlem community. Located near the famous Apollo Theatre, the restaurant named after the legendary Harlem Speakeasy was located at 138th Street and 7th Avenue. This pleasant, colourful atmosphere was to be revived with the Red Rooster – and it really succeeded in creating a great atmosphere. The place does not only offer soul food but also cooking classes and live music.
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Rubirosa
Italian Restaurant in NolitaOur Highlight
Already from the outside the restaurant looks like a typical Italian restaurant. You will feel completely at home: there are great red wines, the atmosphere is pleasant and you are definitely among locals. The Rubirosa is one of the most popular Italian restaurants in town, because the food is fantastic. The pasta and also the starters (for example grilled calamari) remind you of Italy – not to mention the pizza.
If you are looking for a late afternoon glass of wine with some snacks or a quality evening meal this is definitely a good choice. There is also a pizza hour, where – you guessed it – they sell 2 pizzas for $16!
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Serafina Broadway
Italian Restaurant in Midtown ManhattanOur Highlight
I love the restaurants of Serafina! There are now more than 10 spots in New York where you can enjoy great Italian food. The pizza is legendary, each of the Serafina restaurants is beautifully styled and offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
The burrata and heart-shaped lobster ravioli are unbelievably delicious. I’ve had several pizzas, all of which were delicious. I highly recommend both the simple Margherita pizza and the Portofino pizza with pesto & pine nuts!
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Super Taste
Asian Restaurant in ChinatownOur Highlight
Here it can quickly get crowded, the shop is really super small. Super Taste is probably the best place to visit in Chinatown NYC if you are looking for some authentic and great quality noodles. The amazing food is reason alone to visit but with the amazing prices on offer, this is a no-brainer to get a quick and delicious bite to eat on your way through Chinatown.
Make sure to try the pork belly bao – one of our favorites!
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The Dutch Restaurant
American Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
Unlike the name The Dutch suggests, there are no Dutch specialties, but American cuisine. Besides salads and pasta, there is a large selection of meat and fish dishes. On weekends, there is also plenty of time for brunches – and there is a lot on the menu.
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The Mercer Kitchen
American Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
The Mercer Kitchen is a restaurant located in SoHo and can be found right next to The Mercer Hotel. We recommend coming here for breakfast and lunch while you’re visiting SoHo.
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Trinity Place Bar and Restaurant
American Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
A very unique restaurant in New York’s Financial District is Trinity Place. Why? You eat in the vault of a converted bank! You can eat really good Irish-American food in a great ambience at Trinity Place.
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Villa Mosconi
Italian Restaurant in Greenwich VillageOur Highlight
If you’re looking for an Italian restaurant with real vintage charm, you have to go to Villa Mosconi! This restaurant has been around for over 40 years and is still run by the same family.
Villa Mosconi restaurant offers authentic Italian food in a lovely ambiance and it’s family friendly and welcoming. No matter what (homemade) pasta you order, it’s guaranteed to be delicious. Another highlight for us was the Veal Milanese. And the best part? The prices are really reasonable!
For me, Villa Mosconi is one of the best Italian restaurants in New York, because we were not disappointed during any of our visits!
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& Son
Steak Restaurant in West Village
The & Son Restaurant is a steak speakeasy ( “steakeasy” for short) located in an old townhouse in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Their menu features steak dinners that consist of several courses. With each course, you can choose between at least two options. In addition to delicious, top-quality steaks, there are also vegetarian options on the menu.
On Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm you can stop by for brunch. How about a Lobster Benedict, for example? The lobster meat and boiled eggs taste just sensational with the hollandaise sauce! You’d rather have something sweet? Then try the French toast with berries and whipped cream! Add a few mimosas and the brunch is perfect!
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1803 NYC
Other Restaurants in Tribeca
Are you yearning for a New Orleans adventure but stuck in the Big Apple? No worries! Swing by 1803 in Tribeca and treat yourself to a taste of Cajun-Creole cuisine. While it’s not a bottomless brunch spot, it’s one of the best boozy brunch destinations in NYC.
Feast on their Crawfish Cake Benedict or Norwegian Eggs, and you’ll feel like you’ve hit the French Quarter jackpot. Add in a live band on occasion and free flowing brunch cocktails and you’ve got an unforgettable brunch experience.
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A Taste of Magic
American Restaurant in Hell's KitchenWhen it’s the Halloween season, there’s no shortage of witches, wizards, and warlocks wandering about. That’s why A Taste of Magic is one of our favorite ways to celebrate Halloween in NYC.
This traveling experience takes place at restaurants around New York, bringing the thrills and intrigue of close-up magic to some of the city’s finest dining. Plus, it’s a family-friendly, all-ages way to get into the season. Each ticket includes the magic acts, the dinner, and the entertainment, and the two seating times (5pm and 8pm) fit perfectly for those packed New York schedules.
Their current shows take place at Docks, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and Gossip. You can find out more about A Taste of Magic and make reservations for yourself at the official page.
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A10 Kitchen
American Restaurant in East VillageLooking for a budget-friendly brunch spot in the East Village? A10 Kitchen, located right by Tompkins Square Park is where it’s at! I cannot stress enough that the prices are unbeatable for this part of town. In fact, all of their dishes are under $20 and the crafty cocktails won’t set you back more than $15.
And hey, if you’re planning a boozy brunch with pals, you can all chip in for a pitcher of their scrumptious brunch cocktails, talk about a steal! As for food, you can’t go wrong with their classic offerings. My personal favorite? The B.E.C Sammie. This delicious breakfast sandwich is served on brioche bread with crispy bacon, perfectly fried eggs, and Irish cheddar cheese.
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ABC Kitchen
American Restaurant in Gramercy
The ABC Kitchen serves Slow Food – the opposite of fast food and a declaration of love for our planet. Only the freshest ingredients, supplied by local farmers, are put on the plate. The dishes change seasonally and are free of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones and genetic engineering. The prices are more than reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and the service.
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ABCV
Vegetarian Restaurant in Gramercy
ABCV is a plant-based restaurant that features many vegan dishes, in addition to being fully vegetarian. The spot is decorated elegantly but with a modern twist. There are golden chandeliers, among other handing lights, that provide lighting from above. And the space features many light, pastel colors.
Although ABCV serves everything from ice cream to tomato soup, they’re often praised for their dips. Their green hummus, in particular, seems to be a fan favorite and it is served with whole-grain pita.
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Amelie UWS
Other Restaurants in Upper West SideAmelie, or as locals fondly call it, “La Petite Amélie,” offers a charming, intimate brunch experience from 12 pm to 2:45 pm, Friday through Sunday. Boasting a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating, this French-inspired haven on Amsterdam Avenue is worth a special trip. Just be warned that deciding between the classics, like the poached Eggs Norwegian and their innovative creations might pose a challenge.
But trust me, after a couple of mimosas, you’ll find it easier to give into temptation, be it a sumptuous charcuterie board or letting brunch transition effortlessly into lunch or dinner. If you want my recommendation – start your meal with the warm, pistachio-crusted goat cheese ball. For mains, either the fluffy brioche French toast or the juicy Amelie burger will hit the spot. And for the perfect finale, treat yourself to their heavenly vanilla crème brûlée. Bon appétit indeed!
My Favorite Restaurants in Manhattan – sorted by category
The 5 best Italian restaurants in Manhattan
From pizzerias to pasta spots, everything we love about Italian is here: it’s warm, you feel welcome, and afterwards you can take a relaxed stroll through Manhattan.
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01 Carroll Place
Carroll Place on Bleecker Street has an exciting concept, as it’s both a gastropub and wine bar where you can enjoy Italian-inspired food. It’s one…
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02 Dante NYC
When it comes to the best Negroni in town, there is hardly a way around Dante NYC. They are an institution in New York and…
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03 Gelso & Grand
The Gelso & Grand is a successful mix of a restaurant (with excellent pizza), a bar and a small outdoor area. It is not only…
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04 La Mela
A good address if you want to go out for dinner in a relatively relaxed atmosphere. The food comes from the hands of a real…
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05 La Pecora Bianca
La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian is a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table dishes. Their ingredients are locally sourced letting…
The 5 best Japanese restaurants in Manhattan
I love sushi – and was unfortunately disappointed a few times in New York because it wasn’t as good as I expected. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, here are my personal recommendations for good Japanese restaurants in Manhattan.
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01 Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya is a Japanese-style tavern and a traditional sushi bar with a fine dining experience. This spot is all about bonding together…
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02 Suram Sushi and Ramen
Suram Sushi & Ramen is a Japanese restaurant located near Hudson Yards. On the menu there are various sushi creations as well as ramen. The…
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03 Azuki
If you fancy sushi, then come to Azuki, a first-class sushi restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Not far from Times Square, you can get really good…
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04 BONDST
BONDST is a very exceptional Japanese restaurant that is one of the best in all of New York City. Here, fine dining meets high-class and…
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05 Davelle
Brunch at Davelle, located between Suffolk Street and Clinton Street, is like finding a hidden treasure in the vibrant cityscape. Open for brunch from 8…
The 5 best French restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Balthazar
The stylish restaurant serves traditional French cuisine. Outside the menu you can also choose from the seafood bar and the delicacies from the Balthazar Bakery.…
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02 Cathedrale
The imposing Cathedrale restaurant will be doing Thanksgiving their way this year (located in the MOXY East Village). Their menu will include favorites such as…
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03 Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
Never leave NoHo without stopping by Lafayette Grand Bakery. Great vibes, authentic French scenery, plus amazing food will amaze you for sure. Lafayette is an…
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04 Little Prince
For the first time we noticed the French restaurant in summer: the windows can be opened completely and because it is so small, you have…
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05 Manhatta
The restaurant Manhatta is one of the best restaurants in town and is perfect if you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion.…
The 5 Best Seafood Restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Drift In
The Drift In is one of my latest new discoveries in New York: it’s located right on the Hudson River promenade in the West Village.…
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02 Grand Banks
Water, a great view of Manhattan and a great atmosphere – the location is simply the best. You are sitting on a historic ship called…
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03 Aqua Boil
Aqua Boil is a Hell’s Kitchen restaurant that you will want to plan on dining at AFTER your Broadway experience. This casual Cajun-inspired place is…
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04 Barney Greengrass
A legendary deli on the Upper West Side. The portions are huge and the classic American cuisine is convincing all along the line.
The 5 best Mexican restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Añejo
Añejo is a classy yet fun and casual Mexican restaurant with modern small plates and innovative cocktails. This restaurant was created by the Top Chef…
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02 Los Tacos No. 1
Los Tacos No. 1 in Times Square is rightly very popular: in the “standing snack bar” everything revolves around tacos & quesadillas. Wonderfully traditional, cheap…
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03 Móle
Looking for a large variety of tequilas to try? Móle is known for having over 125 different types of tequilas, all made with 100% blue…
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04 Añejo Tribeca
Up next is one of my favorite boozy bottomless brunch spots in NYC. Imagine a tequila bar that offers a bottomless brunch in NYC! Sounds…
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05 Casa Bond NoHo
Casa Bond, a Mexican restaurant in NYC, offers an escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Owned by Mike Khuu and led by Executive Chef-Owner…
The 5 best vegan restaurants in Manhattan
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01 ABCV
ABCV is a plant-based restaurant that features many vegan dishes, in addition to being fully vegetarian. The spot is decorated elegantly but with a modern…
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02 Angelica Kitchen
Fresh, vegan food has been served here since 1976. Many of the ingredients are organically grown and Fairtrade certified.
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03 Beatnic West Village
Ok, the name can be a bit misleading, because the Beatnic West Village is actually located in Greenwich Village (the discussion about the neighborhoods and…
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04 Blossom
The Blossom is a vegan restaurant chain. It was founded with the aim of bringing vegan food to a creative, new and delicious level.
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05 Dirt Candy
Dirt Candy is a vegetarian restaurant that actually has a Michelin Star to recommend it! Making it one of two NYC vegetarian restaurants to have…
Here you can find all the good vegan restaurants in Manhattan.
The 5 best Asian restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Jun-Men Ramen Bar
The Jun-Men is one of the best restaurants for ramen in the city. By the way, Jun-Men means “noodles, straight up”. The secret of a…
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02 Super Taste
Here it can quickly get crowded, the shop is really super small. Super Taste is probably the best place to visit in Chinatown NYC if you…
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03 At Nine Restaurant & Bar
If you’re craving some good Thai food, Nine Restaurant & Bar has got you covered. They offer a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere where you can…
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04 Decoy
Here you get the best Peking duck in town. The restaurant is well known beyond the city limits.
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05 Glur
Glur is a vegan-friendly restaurant with a cozy exterior, interior, and menu! And they serve Thai food, another type of cuisine that hasn’t been mentioned…
The 5 best Spanish restaurants in Manhattan
Spanish cuisine is always a vacation for me: I really like the tapas idea of sharing food among friends or family. Find out my favorite tapas restaurants in Manhattan here!
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01 Boqueria SoHo
One of our highlights is the Boqueria in SoHo. We have walked past it 100 times and have not noticed it at all. Then it…
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02 Boqueria NYC
If you are looking for Spanish cuisine, the Boqueria in New York is a great option. With four branches in New York City (in Midtown,…
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03 Socarrat
Do something different for Thanksgiving in NYC this year and put a Spanish twist on your meal. Socarrat Paella Bar will be open from 1…
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04 Tia Pol
The Tia Pol is totally inconspicuous from the outside, but it has it all! We became aware of it by chance, because we had some…
The 5 Best American Restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Brooklyn Diner
Even if the name doesn’t suggest it, the diner is really close to Times Square! The Brooklyn Diner is a diner like it is in…
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Credits to Bubby's
02 Bubby's Tribeca
When it comes to the best brunch in Tribeca NYC, Bubby’s is a neighborhood diner that offers a unique experience. From 8 am to 4…
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Double Chicken Please by Emmanuel Rosario
03 Double Chicken Please
The Double Chicken Please is a cocktail bar & restaurant in the Lower East Side and definitely worth a visit. The cocktails are incredibly tasty,…
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04 Empire Diner
This American Diner in Chelsea is an icon of NYC – you can’t miss it, because a beautiful graffiti decorates the building. And it is…
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05 Gayle's Broadway Rose
Gayle’s Broadway Rose features singing waiters and waitresses that will sing classic and modern Broadway hits to you while you indulge yourself in a delicious…
The Best Restaurants in Manhattan – sorted by location
The best restaurants in Midtown
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Añejo
Mexican Restaurant in Hell's KitchenOur Highlight
Añejo is a classy yet fun and casual Mexican restaurant with modern small plates and innovative cocktails. This restaurant was created by the Top Chef season 7 contestant, Angelo Sosa. So, it’s no surprise Añejo is a culinary work of art and is even Michelin recommended for the best Mezcal bars in NYC. You must try the unique ‘Traviesa Montelobos’ with Mezcal, fresh grapefruit, lime, Fresno infused agave, Aperol, and spicy salt when visiting.
Each small plate is a flavorful culinary experience, but their top dishes include the tender and smoky ‘octopus plate’ and the ‘Drunken Lamb Barbacoa.’ These plates are modern but include elements of Mexican food that bring your taste buds for a ride.
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Brooklyn Diner
American Restaurant in Theatre DistrictOur Highlight
Even if the name doesn’t suggest it, the diner is really close to Times Square! The Brooklyn Diner is a diner like it is in a book: both from the outside and the inside. Try the pastrami or the French toast.
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Empire Diner
American Restaurant in ChelseaOur Highlight
This American Diner in Chelsea is an icon of NYC – you can’t miss it, because a beautiful graffiti decorates the building. And it is only a few meters away from the High Line!
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Gayle's Broadway Rose
American Restaurant in Midtown ManhattanOur Highlight
Gayle’s Broadway Rose features singing waiters and waitresses that will sing classic and modern Broadway hits to you while you indulge yourself in a delicious and fancy-looking milkshake.
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La Pecora Bianca
Italian Restaurant in Flatiron DistrictOur Highlight
La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian is a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table dishes. Their ingredients are locally sourced letting them “shine”.
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La Pecora Bianca
Italian Restaurant in Midtown ManhattanOur Highlight
La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian is a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table dishes. Their ingredients are locally sourced letting them “shine”.
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Los Tacos No. 1
Mexican Restaurant in Theatre DistrictOur Highlight
Los Tacos No. 1 in Times Square is rightly very popular: in the “standing snack bar” everything revolves around tacos & quesadillas. Wonderfully traditional, cheap and really delicious. What’s special about it? The handmade tacos taste like in Mexico, because instead of wheat flour (as it is unfortunately often done for cost reasons) real corn flour is used for production. My tip: Take the tacos with grilled cactus!
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Serafina Broadway
Italian Restaurant in Midtown ManhattanOur Highlight
I love the restaurants of Serafina! There are now more than 10 spots in New York where you can enjoy great Italian food. The pizza is legendary, each of the Serafina restaurants is beautifully styled and offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
The burrata and heart-shaped lobster ravioli are unbelievably delicious. I’ve had several pizzas, all of which were delicious. I highly recommend both the simple Margherita pizza and the Portofino pizza with pesto & pine nuts!
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A Taste of Magic
American Restaurant in Hell's KitchenWhen it’s the Halloween season, there’s no shortage of witches, wizards, and warlocks wandering about. That’s why A Taste of Magic is one of our favorite ways to celebrate Halloween in NYC.
This traveling experience takes place at restaurants around New York, bringing the thrills and intrigue of close-up magic to some of the city’s finest dining. Plus, it’s a family-friendly, all-ages way to get into the season. Each ticket includes the magic acts, the dinner, and the entertainment, and the two seating times (5pm and 8pm) fit perfectly for those packed New York schedules.
Their current shows take place at Docks, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and Gossip. You can find out more about A Taste of Magic and make reservations for yourself at the official page.
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ABC Kitchen
American Restaurant in Gramercy
The ABC Kitchen serves Slow Food – the opposite of fast food and a declaration of love for our planet. Only the freshest ingredients, supplied by local farmers, are put on the plate. The dishes change seasonally and are free of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones and genetic engineering. The prices are more than reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and the service.
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ABCV
Vegetarian Restaurant in Gramercy
ABCV is a plant-based restaurant that features many vegan dishes, in addition to being fully vegetarian. The spot is decorated elegantly but with a modern twist. There are golden chandeliers, among other handing lights, that provide lighting from above. And the space features many light, pastel colors.
Although ABCV serves everything from ice cream to tomato soup, they’re often praised for their dips. Their green hummus, in particular, seems to be a fan favorite and it is served with whole-grain pita.
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ANA Bar & Eatery
Other Restaurants in Hudson YardsANA’s at Hudson Yards offers something for everyone. You can have a delicious breakfast including fresh coffee and pastries or enjoy a nice lunch meal with farm-to-table foods or pizza.
At 4:00 PM the place turns into a perfect happy hour spot for everyone who likes signature cocktails, wine, craft beers on tap and pizza.
This year ANA Bar & Eatery hosts a Super Bowl watch party where you can treat yourself at the unique market buffet of buffalo wings, Mac & cheese bites and other tasty food.
The best restaurants in Lower Manhattan
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Drift In
Sea Food Restaurant in West VillageOur Highlight
The Drift In is one of my latest new discoveries in New York: it’s located right on the Hudson River promenade in the West Village. They serve oysters and the best lobster roll in town – no wonder, the team behind the Drift In is the same as at my beloved PILOT Brooklyn and GRAND BANKs. Just great!
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Eataly
Other Restaurants in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
In 2010, Eataly was opened in New York by master chef Mario Batali. The pizza is very remeniscent of pizza and the wine selection is huge. You will also find a large selection of ecellent pasta, salads, and sandwiches. In terms of price, it has to be said in advance that a pizza starts at $15 and can cost $25. Nevertheless, this Italian food market is for me one of the most beautiful and best in the city!
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Gelso & Grand
Italian Restaurant in Little ItalyOur Highlight
The Gelso & Grand is a successful mix of a restaurant (with excellent pizza), a bar and a small outdoor area. It is not only super stylishly furnished, but also has typically Italian good espresso. The audience is colourful: from families with children to couples and business espresso guests.
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Grand Banks
Sea Food Restaurant in TribecaOur Highlight
Water, a great view of Manhattan and a great atmosphere – the location is simply the best. You are sitting on a historic ship called F/V Sherman Zwicker on the Hudson River and can enjoy New York from the water when the weather is fine. The place also serves great drinks and seafood.
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Industry Kitchen
American Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
The restaurant offers typical American cuisine with modern influences. Fresh ingredients form the basis for the dishes. Salads, pizza and freshly grilled meat combined with first-class wines make a visit to the Industry Kitchen highly recommended. Beer lovers and cocktail fans will get their money’s worth here, because the selection is great.
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Manhatta
French Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
The restaurant Manhatta is one of the best restaurants in town and is perfect if you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion. Not only is the food here at the highest level – so are you! Located on the 60th floor, it offers you a magnificent view of the city!
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Super Taste
Asian Restaurant in ChinatownOur Highlight
Here it can quickly get crowded, the shop is really super small. Super Taste is probably the best place to visit in Chinatown NYC if you are looking for some authentic and great quality noodles. The amazing food is reason alone to visit but with the amazing prices on offer, this is a no-brainer to get a quick and delicious bite to eat on your way through Chinatown.
Make sure to try the pork belly bao – one of our favorites!
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The Dutch Restaurant
American Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
Unlike the name The Dutch suggests, there are no Dutch specialties, but American cuisine. Besides salads and pasta, there is a large selection of meat and fish dishes. On weekends, there is also plenty of time for brunches – and there is a lot on the menu.
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Trinity Place Bar and Restaurant
American Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
A very unique restaurant in New York’s Financial District is Trinity Place. Why? You eat in the vault of a converted bank! You can eat really good Irish-American food in a great ambience at Trinity Place.
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Angelica Kitchen
Vegetarian Restaurant in East Village
Fresh, vegan food has been served here since 1976. Many of the ingredients are organically grown and Fairtrade certified.
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Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
American Restaurant in Alphabet City
Bobwhite counters are known for their fried chicken, which is particularly juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The Coleslaw is sensational and the chicken is served with a homemade spicy BBQ sauce and honey. The menu is small and manageable, but if you’re hungry for good Southern fried chicken, there’s no way around it.
TOP Restaurants in Manhattan – sorted by type
Rooftop-Restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Hotel Chantelle
Hotel Chantelle is a 3-level bar where the music is surely to make you move. In the basement you’ll typically find a crowded and dimly…
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02 Ampia Restaurant & Rooftop
A trip to New York is an awe-inspiring experience, especially as you find yourself surrounded by buildings that stretch toward the sky in a way…
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03 Saga
Saga is one of the most exclusive and best restaurants with a view in New York. If you’re lucky enough to get a table, you’ll…
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04 The Greens On The Rooftop At Pier 17
What The Greens On The Rooftop lacks in height, it makes up for in beautiful skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and East River views. Set apart from…
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05 The Water Club
Located on the East River, the restaurant scores with its prime location, relaxed rooftop bar and first class food. You can come here for brunch,…
The best steak restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Little Prince
For the first time we noticed the French restaurant in summer: the windows can be opened completely and because it is so small, you have…
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02 & Son
The & Son Restaurant is a steak speakeasy ( “steakeasy” for short) located in an old townhouse in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Their menu features steak…
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03 Bacall's Family Steakhouse
Bacall’s Family Steakhouse is one of the most highly regarded restaurants in NYC, known for its delicious steaks and romantic ambiance. Located in the heart…
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04 Benjamin Steakhouse
Located in the heart of Midtown East, Benjamin Prime is a sleek and modern steakhouse that is an excellent choice for a romantic Valentine’s Day…
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05 Bowery Meat Company
As the name of the restaurant suggests, you will find plenty of meat on the menu. The Bowery offers you a festive five-course menu on…
The best BBQ restaurants in Manhattan
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01 Mighty Quinn's
What can we say: the shop in the East Village was packed (and that in the evening 10 p.m.) and the BBQ is really delicious.…
The Best Restaurants in Manhattan on the map
A map with all restaurants in Manhattan can be found here – just click on “FULL MAP” if you want to see more. You can click on each restaurant on the map to find out everything you need to know.
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