Top 10 Best Places to Eat in New York

Daniel Humm's legendary three-Michelin-star restaurant offers a fully plant-based tasting menu that redefined fine dining. Set in a stunning Art Deco space overlooking Madison Square Park, EMP delivers theatrical presentations and impeccable service.

Eric Ripert's seafood sanctuary has held three Michelin stars for over two decades. The pristine fish preparations and elegant French technique make this Midtown institution the pinnacle of seafood dining in America.

Junghyun and Ellia Park's intimate Korean tasting menu restaurant earned two Michelin stars for its innovative approach to Korean cuisine. The counter-only format creates an immersive experience with dishes inspired by Korean history and culture.

Since 1888, this Lower East Side institution has served New York's most iconic pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. The old-school cafeteria setup, neon signs, and hand-carved meats make this a quintessential NYC experience.

Brooklyn's legendary steakhouse has been dry-aging and serving porterhouse steaks since 1887. The no-frills German beer hall atmosphere, cash-only policy, and famously gruff waiters are all part of the experience.

Major Food Group's theatrical tribute to Italian-American red sauce restaurants serves elevated classics in a retro-glamorous Greenwich Village setting. The spicy rigatoni vodka and veal parmesan are legendary.

Jody Williams and Rita Sodi's beloved West Village trattoria serves rustic Italian cooking with ingredients from their upstate farm. The carciofi fritti and seasonal pastas draw devoted crowds willing to wait for walk-in tables.

The quintessential New York slice since 1975. This Greenwich Village institution serves perfectly foldable, thin-crust pizza that exemplifies the city's pizza tradition. Simple, no-frills, and perfect.

This Chelsea Market taqueria serves some of the city's best tacos with handmade tortillas, perfectly grilled meats, and fresh salsas. The adobada and carne asada tacos rival anything you'd find in Mexico City.

Danny Meyer's landmark restaurant has defined upscale American dining since 1994. The seasonal New American menu, warm hospitality, and stunning floral arrangements make this a perennial favorite for celebrations.

Perched atop 70 Pine Street, James Kent's Art Deco fine dining room offers stunning skyline views alongside an inventive tasting menu. The 2026 menu showcases seasonal ingredients with French technique.

This Indian restaurant in Essex Market showcases bold regional Indian cuisine rarely found outside the subcontinent. The rabbit seekh kebab and goat brain pav have made waves in 2026.

Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Lincoln Center restaurant celebrates Afro-Caribbean cuisine with elegance. The jerk-spiced duck and egusi soup showcase his heritage in a stunning cultural venue.

Warm up with hand-pulled noodles and spicy cumin lamb at this beloved chain. The liang pi cold noodles and lamb face salad are perfect antidotes to NYC's cold winters.

The sit-down extension of the legendary appetizing store serves warming matzo ball soup, perfect latkes, and their famous smoked fish on bagels - ideal winter comfort food.

This Red Hook smokehouse serves Texas-style barbecue that warms you from the inside. The brisket, burnt ends, and seasonal specials are worth the trek to Brooklyn.

Dan Barber's farm-to-table destination showcases the spring harvest from their Westchester farm. The multi-course tasting menu is a celebration of seasonal vegetables at their peak.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's farm-to-table restaurant celebrates spring with ramp dishes, pea shoots, and light seasonal fare in a bright, airy space.

Start the new year with warming congee at this Bowery institution. The extensive menu of rice porridge variations is perfect for January's cold days.

This 24-hour Ukrainian institution serves hearty pierogi, borscht, and stuffed cabbage - the ultimate January comfort food in the East Village.