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The best restaurants in New York City

The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Dagg Thai Restaurant4.9· 2.2kThai · Midtown South

    1. Dagg Thai Restaurant

    Bold Thai dishes, creative cocktails, lively cozy atmosphere — great for groups and events.
  2. The Newsroom4.9· 1.3kRestaurant · Queensbridge

    2. The Newsroom

    Vibrant fusion spot serving bold shareable plates and creative cocktails for groups.
  3. Essex4.8· 8.5kRestaurant · Lower East Side

    3. Essex

    Upscale Mediterranean steakhouse with shareable mezzes, expert cuts, and standout cocktails.
  4. Boucherie West Village4.8· 8.5kFrench · West Village

    4. Boucherie West Village

    Cozy French bistro serving classic dishes and an extensive wine list.
  5. Chang Lai4.9· 1.1kChinese · Chinatown

    5. Chang Lai

    Cozy Chinatown spot for hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and great tea.
  6. Panineria NYC4.8· 2.0kItalian · Greenwich Village

    6. Panineria NYC

    Casual East Village panini spot — fresh sandwiches, strong coffee, reliable catering.
  7. Jiang Nan NYC4.8· 1.6kChinese · Chinatown

    7. Jiang Nan NYC

    Cozy Jiangnan cuisine, delicate tea pairings and savory specialties worth exploring.
  8. Maison Close Restaurant4.8· 1.6kFrench · SoHo

    8. Maison Close Restaurant

    Cozy French bistro with pastries, tartines, curated wines—refined yet relaxed spot.
  9. Lucciola4.8· 1.5kItalian · Upper West Side

    9. Lucciola

    Upscale Italian restaurant with curated wines and refined seasonal dishes.
  10. Birria-Landia4.8· 1.3kTaco · Williamsburg

    10. Birria-Landia

    Brooklyn birria tacos and consomé spot with bold flavors and communal vibe.
  11. OLIO E PIÙ4.7· 9.6kRestaurant · Greenwich Village

    11. OLIO E PIÙ

    Cozy trattoria with house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and curated wines.
  12. The Dead Rabbit4.7· 8.1kRestaurant · Whitehall

    12. The Dead Rabbit

    Historic, cozy gastropub with award-winning cocktails and lively waterfront atmosphere.
  13. Soothr4.7· 5.0kThai · East Village

    13. Soothr

    Cozy East Village Thai noodle shop — comforting bowls, house broths, fragrant teas.
  14. Fish Cheeks4.7· 4.9kThai · NoHo

    14. Fish Cheeks

    Vibrant Thai seafood spot with punchy flavors and lively, tropical-inspired cocktails.
  15. LOULOU4.7· 4.1kFrench · Chelsea

    15. LOULOU

    Stylish Parisian bistro with classic French dishes, curated wines, and cozy outdoor seating.
  16. Lindens4.8· 865Restaurant · Hudson Square

    16. Lindens

    Cozy American comfort food, inventive cocktails, relaxed vibe and live music.
  17. Manhatta4.7· 3.4kNew American · Financial District

    17. Manhatta

    Refined New American fare with panoramic skyline views and an extensive wine list.
  18. Tony Dragon's Grille4.8· 829Greek · Midtown East

    18. Tony Dragon's Grille

    Lively Greek-American eatery serving gyros, burgers, cocktails and full-service catering.

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