- Midtown West
- Midtown East
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
- Flatiron
- Chelsea
- Union Square
- Lower East Side
- Greenwich Village/West Village
- East Village
- TriBeCa
- Meatpacking District
- Chinatown
Midtown West:
Asiate
Asian Fusion. High-end Asian with high (35th floor) views, great decor. ($$$$)
www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork/dining/asiate
80 Columbus Circle
212.805.8881
Bar Americain
American. One of Bobby Flay's restaurants, the hot potato chips with blue cheese are recommended. ($$$)
www.baramericain.com
152 West 52nd St.
212.265.9700
Le Bernardin
Seafood. Eric Ripert's seafood temple. ($$$$)
www.le-bernardin.com
155 W. 51st St.
212.554.1100
Burger Joint
American. A great way to enjoy a casual lunch tucked away inside the swank Parker Meridien hotel. ($$)
www.parkermeridien.com/eat4.php
118 West 57th Sreet
212.708.7414
Churrascaria Plataforma
Brazilian. High quality brazilian rodizio, come with an empty stomach and in the mood for meat. ($$$$)
www.churrascariaplataforma.com
316 West 49th St.;212.245.0505
Del Frisco’s
Steakhouse. Hip atmosphere with attentive service and great steaks, the crab cakes are also highly recommended. ($$$$)
www.delfriscos.com
1221 Avenue of the Americas
212.575.5129
Eatery
American. Trendy comfort food at a price you can’t beat. ($$)
www.eaterynyc.com
789 9th Ave.
212.765.7080
El Centro
Mexican. Good Mexican that won’t break the budget. ($$)
www.elcentro-nyc.com
824 9th Avenue
646.763.6585
Iguana
Mexican. Enjoy the Tex-Mex fare here and then work it off salsa dancing in their 2nd floor dance space. ($$)
www.iguananyc.com
240 West 54th St.
212.765.5454
Jean-Georges
French. The famous chef's signature venue; masterful if a bit stuffy. ($$$$)
www.jean-georges.com
1 Central Park West
212.299.3900
Junior's
Diner. The famous cheesecake. Forget the other food. ($$)
www.juniorscheesecake.com
1515 Broadway at 45th.
212.302.2000
Kyotofu
Desserts. Fun & tasty vegan Japanese desserts. ($$)
www.kyotofu-nyc.com
705 Ninth Avenue
212.974.6012
La Bonne Soupe
French. Cozy French bistro with a relaxed, casual pace, reminiscent of lunch in paris. ($$)
www.labonnesoupe.com
48 West 55th St.
212.586.7650
Marea
Italian. The newest highly-rated seafood place. ($$$$)
www.marea-nyc.com/home.html
240 Central Park South
212.582.5100
Masa
Sushi Bar. Amongst the finest Japanese dining in the country, by master chef Masa, formerly of LA. Only a few seats. Order the omakase menu (chef's choice). ($$$$)
www.masanyc.com
10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor
212.823.9800
Menchanko-Tei
Japanese. Ramen noodles highly recommended, prices very reasonable. ($$)
www.menchankotei.com
43 West 55th St.
212.247.1585
The Modern
American. Combine a trip to the Museum of Modern Art with a meal at their stunning restaurant. There are two dining options- The Bar Room which is casual and takes guests on a walk-in basis and The Dining Room which overlooks the sculpture garden and offers a prix-fixe menu to those with reservations. ($$$$)
www.themodernnyc.com
9 W. 53rd St
212.333.1220
Nobu 57
Japanese/Sushi Bar. Great service and food in a cool, sexy atmosphere, try the black cod miso. ($$$$)
40 West 57th St.
212.757.3000
The Original Soupman
Soup. The soup nazi of Seinfeld fame, delicious cup of soup to go (with bread and fruit on the side), lives up to its reputation. ($$)
www.originalsoupman.com
259A West 55th St.
212.757.7730
Per Se
French. Amongst the finest dining in the city, comparable to its parent restaurant in Napa, The French Laundry. Thomas Keller is a wizard here as well. ($$$$)
www.perseny.com
10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor
212.823.9335
Pinkberry
Frozen Yogurt. Many locations, all with lines out the door. ($)
www.pinkberry.com
596 Ninth Avenue
212.957.8440
Russian Samovar
Russian. Authentic food, caters to Russians, live music, infused vodka. ($$)
www.russiansamovar.com
256 West 52nd St.
212.757.0168
Ruth’s Chris
Steakhouse. Excellent steak, good service. ($$$$)
www.ruthschris.com
148 West 51st St.
212.245.9600
Szechuan Gourmet
Chinese. Reasonably priced, authentically bold Szechuan cooking. ($$)
242 West 56th St.
212.265.2226
Tang Pavillion
Chinese. Authentic Chinese, shangai cuisine, highly recommended. ($$)www.tangpavillionnyc.com
65 West 55th St.
212.956.6888
Uncle Nick’s
Greek. Wide selection of delicious greek dishes at bargain basement prices. ($$)
www.unclenicksgreekrestaurant.com
747 9th Ave.
212.245.7992
Victor’s Cafe
Cuban. Classic Cuban restaurant and décor, try the ropa vieja. ($$$)
www.victorscafe.com
236 West 52nd St.
212.586.7714
Wondee Siam
Thai. A small hidden joint where you can enjoy delicious Thai food. ($$)
792 9th Avenue
212.459.9057
Woorijip
Korean. The place to go if you'd like to try tasty Korean food at an inexpensive hidden place. ($)
12 West 32nd Street
212.244.1115
53rd and 6th Halal Cart
Middle Eastern. A food cart right outside the Hilton with a line of people waiting for the "chicken and rice" no matter what time of day or night it is. ($)
www.53rdand6th.com
Corner of 53rd Street and 6th Avenue
no phone
Midtown East:
Artisanal
French. Cheese & fondue masters, glorious Italians by the glass. Noisy, crowded, fun. ($$$)
www.artisanalbistro.com
2 Park Avenue
212.725.8585
Buttercup Bake Shop
Bakery. One of the top contenders fulfilling manhattan's cupcake obsession, the red velvet cupcake is absolutely delicious. ($)
www.buttercupbakeshop.com
973 2nd Avenue
212.350.4144
Grand Central Oyster Bar
Seafood. Excellent oyster selection and good New England clam chowder. ($$$)
www.oysterbarny.com
Grand Central Station
212.490.6650
Hangawi
Vegetarian. Very special; gorgeous; inventive, and traditional Korean foods. ($$$)
www.hangawirestaurant.com
12 E. 32nd Street
212.213.0077
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
French. The famous chef shows his stuff in NY. Located inside the Four Seasons hotel. ($$$$)
www.fourseasons.com/newyorkfs/dining/
57 E. 57th Street
212.829.3844
Penelope
American. Great breakfast/brunch spot, try the nutella French toast. ($$)
www.penelopenyc.com
159 Lexington Avenue
212.481.3800
Sofrito
Latin American. Upscale Puerto Rican cuisine with live salsa music, good sangria. ($$$)
www.sofritony.com
400 East 57th St.
212.754.5999
Tao
Asian Fusion. Fun place with a huge Buddha overlooking the room. ($$$)
www.taorestaurant.com
42 East 58th Street
212.888.2288
Vatan
Indian. Moderate. Tabla-style, no choice, loads of excellent North Indian food. ($$)
www.vatanny.com
409 Third Avenue
212.689.5666
Vezzo
Pizza. Great thin crust pizza. ($$)
www.vezzothincrust.com
178 Lexington Avenuue
212.839.8300
Upper East Side:
Cafe Sabarsky
German Desserts. Yummy Viennese treats, in the wonderful NeueGalarie. ($$)
www.kg-ny.com
86th at 5th Avenue
212.288.0665
Candle 79
Vegetarian. The highest-end vegetarian place in NYC, superb. ($$$)
www.candle79.com
154 E. 79th Street
212.537.7179
Daniel
French. Exquisite, has a huge vegetarian menu as well. ($$$$)
www.danielnyc.com
60 E. 65th St
212.288.0033
Serendipity 3
Desserts. The mother of Manhattan's desserteries - splendid frozen hot chocolate and much more. Andy Warhols' fav hangout. ($$)
www.serendipity3.com
225 E. 60th Street
212.838.3531
Upper West Side:
Rosa Mexicano
Mexican. Tables always packed with people craving their tableside preparation of fresh guacamole. ($$$)
www.rosamexicano.com
61 Columbus Avenue
212.977.7700
Flatiron:
Eleven Madison Park
American. Rave reviews, great location. ($$$$)
www.elevenmadisonpark.com
11 Madison Avenue
212.889.0905
Mesa Grill
American. Bobby Flay's signature place for Southwest cuisine. ($$$)
www.mesagrill.com
102 Fifth Avenue
212.807.7400
Pongal
Indian. One of the better Curry Hill South Indian places. ($$)
www.pongalnyc.com
110 Lexington Avenue
212.696.9458
Pure Food & Wine
Vegetarian. All raw, innovative foods. Wonderful garden. ($$$)
www.purefoodandwine.com
54 Irving Place
212.477.1010
Shake Shack
Burgers. Famous burger joint in Madison square park, may want to check the live web-cam to see how long the line is before heading there. ($)
www.shakeshacknyc.com
East 23rd Street & Madison Avenue
212.889.6600
Tabla
Indian. Inspired Indian with a French influence. ($$$$)
www.tablany.com
11 Madison Avenue
212.889.0667
Chelsea:
Blossom
Vegan. Excellent cuisine. Avoid the upper East & West side branches. ($$$)
www.blossomnyc.com
187 Ninth Avenue
212.627.1144
Cafeteria
American. If you're in the mood for mac and cheese head for this upscale diner, open all night. ($$)
www.cafeteriagroup.com
119 7th Avenue
212.414.1717
Union Square:
abc kitchen
American. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's newest, local & natural foods. In ABC Carpet & Home store. ($$$)
www.abchome.com
35 East 18th Steet
212.475.5829
Lower East Side:
'Inoteca
Italian. Great wine bar, open late. ($$)
www.inotecanyc.com
98 Rivington Street
212.614.0473
wd-50
American. Wylie Dufresne's crazily inventive cookery. ($$$$)
www.wd-50.com
50 Clinton Street
212.477.2900
Greenwich Village/ West Village:
Alta
Greek. Fun tapas restaurant, try the fried goat cheese. ($$$)
www.altarestaurant.com
64 West 10th Street
212.505.7777
BabboRistorante e Enoteca
Italian. Mario Bartali is the celeb chef here. ($$$$)
www.babbonyc.com
110 Waverly Place
212.777.0303
Cones
Ice Cream. Wonderful ice creams & sorbets, tantalizing natural flavors. ($$)
272 Bleecker Street
212.414.1795
Gobo
Vegan. Trendy Asian-inspired, try the scallion pancakes. ($$)
401 Sixth Avnue
212.255.3242
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery. Another one of the top contenders for the best cupcake in manhattan. ($)
www.magnoliabakery.com
401 Bleecker Street
212.462.2572
Mamoun's Falafel
Middle Eastern. Hole in the wall place with lines out the door for sought after falafel. ($)
www.mamounsfalafel.com
119 MacDougal Street
212.674.8685
Perilla
American. Get the spicy duck meatballs at Chef Harold Dieterie's (of Top Chef fame) restaurant. ($$$)
www.perillanyc.com
9 Jones St.
212.929.6868
The Kati Roll Company
Indian. Another hole in the wall, Indian street food wraps, yummy. ($)
www.thekatirollcompany.com
99 MacDougal Street
212.420.6497
East Village:
ChikaLicious
Desserts. Three-course superb desserts. Watch the master dessert chef Chika make them before your eyes. Excellent dessert wine pairings. Almost always a wait late. ($$)
www.chikalicious.com
203 E. 10th Street
212.995.9511
Momofuku Milk Bar
Bakery; Cereal milk ice cream (indeed!), crack cookies, and more. Serious fun, yum. ($$)
www.momofuku.com/milkbar/default.asp
207 Second Avenue at 13th
212.475.7899
Momofuku Noodle Bar
Asian Fusion. The rave Korean spot, a must do if you like pork buns. ($$)
www.momofuku.com/noodle/default/asp
171 First Avenue
212.475.7899
Pukk
Vegan Thai. The duck salad is recommended. ($$)
www.pukknyc.com
71 First Avenue
212.253.2742
TriBeCa:
Corton
French. Very innovative and superb cuisine. ($$$$)
www.cortonnyc.com
239 W. Broadway
212.219.2777
Locanda Verde
Italian. Of-the-moment. Local foods, done with grandeur. ($$$)
www.locandaverdenyc.com
379 Greenwich Street
212.925.3797
Nobu
Sushi Bar. The great sushi chef's first NYC outpost of his many worldwide. ($$$$)
www.noburestaurants.com/newyork/index.html
105 Hudson Street
212.757.3000
Tribeca Grill
Robert DeNiro's restaurant, great place to go for a large group. ($$$)
www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com/tribecagrill/index.html
375 Greenwich Street
212.941.3900
Meatpacking District:
Buddakan
Asian Fusion. Fun, scene-y restaurant, on a grand scale, good for late night, you may recognize it from Sex and the City. ($$$)
www.buddakannyc.com
75 Ninth Aveue
212.989.6699
Del Posto
Italian. Mario Bartali is the celeb chef here too; more traditional Italian, famous for 1000-layer lasagna. ($$$$)
www.delposto.com/home.htm
85 10th Avenue
212.497.8090
Pastis
French. Cute bistro where celebs often dine, good for brunch or dinner. ($$$)
www.pastisnyc.com
9 Ninth Avnuee
212.929.4844
Spice Market
Asian Fusion. Gourmet versions of Asian street market food, another hit by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. ($$$)
www.spicemarketnewyork.com
403 W. 13th St
212.675.2322
Chinatown:
Buddha Bodai
Vegetarian. Excellent vegetarian Chinese food. ($)
www.chinatownvegetarian.com
5 Mott Street
212.566.8388
