Must-see restaurants in New York City

  • Le Pavillon

    New York City

    Located in the stunning One Vanderbilt skyscraper, this Michelin-starred restaurant from Chef Daniel Boulud blends French cuisine with locally sourced…

  • Sakagura

    New York City

    Tucked away in the basement of a nondescript office building in Midtown, this izakaya-style restaurant feels like a secret escape. The interior is cozy and…

  • Men walking through Chelsea Market, 9th Avenue.

    Chelsea Market

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    In a shining example of redevelopment and renaissance, Chelsea Market has taken a 19th-century Nabisco cookie factory and turned it into an 800ft-long…

  • Smorgasburg

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    The largest foodie event in Brooklyn (perhaps the US) brings together more than 100 vendors selling an incredible array of goodness. Seize stuffed…

  • Eleven Madison Park

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Eleven Madison Park consistently bags a spot on top restaurant lists. Frankly, we’re not surprised: this revamped poster child of modern, sustainable…

  • Maialino

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Fans reserve tables up to four weeks in advance at this Danny Meyer classic, but the best seats in the house are at the walk-in bar, with sociable,…

  • Finch

    New York City

    This quiet, residential brownstone block seems an unlikely setting for a Michelin-starred restaurant, but the Finch is the real deal, serving modern…

  • Wayan

    SoHo & Chinatown

    In his first solo venture, chef Cédric Vongerichten – son of restaurant royalty, Jean-Georges – wields the flavors of Bali with a French flair at Wayan,…

  • RedFarm

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Experience Chinese cooking as unique, delectable artistry in this small, buzzing space. Diced tuna and eggplant bruschetta, crispy-skin smoked chicken…

  • Ample Hills Creamery

    New York City

    Taking its name from Walt Whitman's 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,' Ample Hills makes superb ice cream from organic ingredients. Each Ample Hills outlet has…

  • Jeffrey's Grocery

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This West Village classic is a lively eating and drinking spot that hits all the right notes. Seafood is the focus: there's an oyster bar and beautifully…

  • Roberta's

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This hiply renovated warehouse restaurant in one of Brooklyn's booming food enclaves makes some of the best pizza in NYC. Service is relaxed, but the…

  • Foragers Table

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    The owners of this outstanding restaurant run a 28-acre Hudson Valley farm, from which much of the seasonal menu is sourced. It changes frequently, but…

  • Zenkichi

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Created by a homesick Tokyo chef, this hushed restaurant promises peace and pleasure in equal proportions. Sink into one of the secluded booths, order the…

  • Blue Hill

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    A place for Slow Food junkies with deep pockets, Blue Hill was an early crusader in the farm-to-table movement. Gifted chef-patron Dan Barber, who hails…

  • 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 –…

  • Miss Ada

    New York City

    Chef-owner Tomer Blechman presents dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavors and recipes from his native Israel: octopus with eggplant, za'atar-seasoned…

  • Buttermilk Channel

    New York City

    Taking comfort food to rare heights, Buttermilk Channel is a bustling, friendly place beloved of locals. Brunch is dominated by French toast and syrup…

  • Fette Sau

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    The atmosphere is unfussy, but the reverence for smoky meat is indubitable at the 'Fat Pig,' Brooklyn's best house of barbecue. The cement floor and…

  • Dough

    New York City

    Situated on the border of Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy, this tiny, out-of-the-way bakery takes the business of doughnuts seriously – making light, chewy …

  • FOB

    New York City

    Homestyle Filipino barbecue is lovingly prepared at FOB (meaning 'fresh off the boat'). Hospitable waitstaff conjure up beer-braised spare ribs, flounder…

  • Nom Wah Tea Parlor

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Hidden down a narrow lane, 1920s Nom Wah Tea Parlor might look like an American diner, but it's actually the oldest dim sum place in town. Grab a seat at…

  • Olmsted

    New York City

    Chef-owner Greg Baxtrom, alumnus of a string of hot kitchens, cooks such outstanding, seasonally inspired food that even Manhattanites cross the river to…

  • Modern Love

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Celebrated chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz's 'swanky vegan comfort food' has been received with open, watering mouths in Williamsburg. The restaurant is a…

  • Craft

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Humming, high-end Craft flies the flag for small, family-owned farms and food producers, their bounty transformed into pure, polished dishes. Whether…

  • Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Whether it's espresso at the front bar, cheese from the deli or long-and-lazy Italian feasting in the sunken dining room, Il Buco's trendier spin-off…

  • Four & Twenty Blackbirds

    New York City

    Inspired by their grandma, sisters Emily and Melissa Elsen use local fruit and organic ingredients to create NYC's best pies, hands down. Any time is just…

  • 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…

  • Clocktower

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Brits do it best at Jason Atherton’s clubby, new A-lister, hidden away inside the landmark Metropolitan Life Tower. This is the latest venture for the…

  • ABC Kitchen

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Looking part gallery, part rustic farmhouse, sustainable, produce-focused ABC Kitchen is the culinary avatar of the chichi home-goods department store ABC…

  • Two Hands

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Named after the crime-com film starring Heath Ledger, Two Hands encapsulates Australia's relaxed, sophisticated cafe culture. Dream of Byron Bay over…

  • Inside Olea.

    Olea

    New York City

    Though it looks humble, the crowds arriving at this Mediterranean restaurant promise greatness and the exceptional tapas-style dishes deliver. Olea's day…

  • A classic hot dog from Nathan's Famous

    Nathan’s Famous

    New York City

    The hot dog was invented in Coney Island in 1867, which means that eating a frankfurter is practically obligatory here. The top choice: Nathan’s Famous,…

  • Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    On the main drag in Greenpoint, Peter Pan doesn't go in for gimmicks or fancy presentation, just soft doughnuts made from long-perfected recipes, and…

  • Five Leaves

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    An anchor of the Greenpoint scene, Five Leaves draws a mix of neighborhood regulars to outdoor tables and the vintage-filled interior. Stop by in the…

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    Shake Shack

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    The flagship of chef Danny Meyer’s gourmet burger chain (this is where it all started – in a hot-dog cart), Shake Shack whips up hyper-fresh burgers, hand…

  • The exterior of Red Bamboo.

    Red Bamboo

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Cajun soy 'shrimp', jerk-marinated soy 'chicken', 'cheesecake' so rich you can barely finish? The soul- and Asian-food temptations Red Bamboo concocts…

  • Inside the Grey Dog.

    Grey Dog

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Whether you're looking to share a plate of cheese with your friends or indulge in a proper New York brunch, the Grey Dog won't disappoint. It does…

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