Not your average slice shop. No salads or pasta here, just pizza - though on Wednesdays, L'Industrie cooks a particular sandwich. Check their Instagram for specialties of the day, and get in line when they open at noon.
Intimate Brooklyn-based dinner spot where the natural wines take center stage. Visit for locally-sourced small plates and to sample from their extensive list of bottles. The outdoor patio is the ideal setting for date night.
Relaxed, contemporary Telavivian cuisine with a penchant for experimentation. Open seven-days-a-week, morning till late. Come for dinner, stay for drinks.
Laidback French brasserie located at the Wythe Hotel. The protocol here is weekday dinners and weekend brunches. The roast chicken is a menu standout, but it's hard to choose wrong. Make sure to visit with space for three courses.
Mediterranean-influenced menu in an industrial colorful space. There's a large bar downstairs and a six-seat mezcal bar on the mezzanine. DJs start spinning at 8 pm so you can dance after dinner.
A bright and warm Brooklyn spot specializing in Georgian fare. Their namesake dish, the Cheeseboat, should not be missed - a boat-shaped bread served with different toppings. Dine inside or out, weather permitting.
Upscale Korean inspired restaurant that holds two Michelin stars ⭐️⭐️. Everything from food to atmosphere is a work of art. More of an experience than just a restaurant. All five senses are treated here.
An ode to America's culinary classics, with added takes on Continental cuisine. Designed as a vision of old-world European clubs. Weekends here are a scene - dine during the day, and socialize over drinks come the evening.
Sichuan noodles, dim sum, and other Chinese plates in Williamsburg. A new venture from Yiming and Xian - of New York's Café China success. Make a reservation. Outdoor dining and delivery are available.
Tiny Japanese restaurant specializing in udon. The menu includes other dishes such as donburi, sushi, and fried gyozas. An ideal spot for date night or lunch with a friend. Reserve at either NYC location to avoid waiting.
French restaurant meets steakhouse. A vibe reminiscent of that in Paris. Has become one of the most popular, and well respected, French restaurants in New York. Has a handful of new locations throughout the city.
Fine dining restaurant with two Michelin stars. Serves a 20-40 course dinner that can take over 5 hours to complete. A superlative dining experience. Remember: shorts are not permitted.
Elevated take on the American-Irish pub concept. Hudson Hound is an inviting spot for hearty meals, lively celebrations, and even just casual conversation over beer. Eat well, drink well, and socialize.
The menu here goes by less is more, offering a few powerful main dishes and sides. Grab a drink and try to scope out a seat at the bar. No reservations but the tables flip quickly.
Taking after its sister venue in Chicago, Au Cheval offers up some of the best burgers in New York City. The menu is filled with quality American meals. Pair any of the with a root beer float - it's a trusted pairing.
All-you-can-eat hot pot and Chinese barbecue. An ideal place for a large groups to hang when they're not ready for the party to be over. Open late night. Has four locations throughout the New York area.
Classic Tuscan food in a rustic-industrial style space. A restaurant with great respect for seasonality, and with over 150 wines on its menu. Their calamari is a popular dish to start.
Wood-fired Italian restaurant specializing in seasonal ingredients. All pasta is made by hand on-site, and each pizza features Barano's own in-house Mozzarella. Though best for dinner, the Williamsburg venue also serves brunch.
Farm-to-table Venezuelan fare served in an elegant and modern setting. Think nostalgic, comfort food. They also offer "Cocktail Fountains", which come in a large crystal vase and hold 10-12 drinks - enough for the table to share.
Nami Nori is a casual temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. The menu features signature temaki, crunchy varieties, classics, and a special vegan section. Locations in West Village and Williamsburg.
Creative comfort food by celebrity chef, Marcus Samuelsson. Celebrating the roots of American food in the heart of Harlem - in a space that reflects the same inclusivity as the community that surrounds it.
Small low-key space serving creative Japanese Jewish fusion. It's small and unpretentious but the details are exquisite. On the pricier side but service and food are well worth it. Try the matzoh ball ramen and wagyu pastrami sandwich.
New American cuisine in a open-air setting. Good for big groups, weekend brunch, and happy hour - the bar stays open until late. Strangeways take natural wines seriously too, so it's a worthy spot for those with a penchant for vino.
Nestled between warehouses in Greenpoint and serving creative Japanese comfort fare in a chic setting. Food perfect for sharing. Good for big group meals and they even have independent bungalows for a more intimate setting.
Upscale Flatiron District Korean steakhouse featuring tables with grills, excellent cuts of every sort, plus an extensive bar and wine list.
Lively Cuban restaurant opening directly onto the cobblestones of pedestrian-only Stone Street. Trays of frozen margaritas and pressed Cubano sandwiches land on packed outdoor tables over a steady soundtrack of Latin music.
Energetic ramen shop serving authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu in the heart of the Theater District. Service is famously fast, with bowls of rich broth and pork buns hitting tables just minutes after ordering.
Wood-lined Midtown soba shop serving fresh buckwheat noodles made on-site daily. Solo counter seats fill up for hot or cold bowls paired with katsu, with 100, 200, or 300-gram portions all costing the exact same.
Second-floor Midtown izakaya with the tight dimensions and smoke of a Tokyo tavern. Chefs grill chicken skin, heart, and thigh over open charcoal.
Unassuming Upper West Side storefront turning out consistent nigiri, creative rolls, and hot katsu. The green-walled dining room stays quiet and casual, handling a steady dinner service with open sushi bar seating and quick meals.
Bustling Upper East Side trattoria serving wood-fired pizzas and house-made pastas since 1984. The small, clamorous dining room packs marble-topped tables tightly together for a loud, busy neighborhood dinner service.
Old-school Upper East Side clubhouse serving rustic Italian classics in a loud, tight room. Tables sit elbow-to-elbow for massive veal chops and house-made pastas.
Sleek Upper East Side dining room serving coastal South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking. Tables fill with crisp, bowl-shaped hoppers, mango fish curries, and weekend feasts laid out on banana leaves.
Subterranean Italian dining room where white-jacketed waiters recite a marathon list of daily specials. The grotto-like space packs in tight tables, truffle pasta, and loud conversation.
Time-capsule French bistro with its original dark wood paneling, mirrors, and red banquettes. The set menu sticks to reverent classics – steak au poivre, escargots, and a perfect île flottante for dessert.
Swanky, loud Midtown steakhouse leaning hard into Italian-American indulgence. Waiters hustle massive chicken parm pizzas and prime steaks through a packed, two-story dining room.
Blue and white taverna draped in pink bougainvillea, serving pork souvlaki and imported Greek wine. The small Midtown dining room stays loud and crowded through dinner, filling up with plates of grilled meats and spicy feta.
Compact sushi counter near Central Park turning out quick, made-to-order hand rolls. The small shop runs on strict efficiency, handing over crisp-wrapped temaki for a fast meal at the sidewalk tables or takeout to the park.
Wood-paneled Midtown dining room serving classic American steaks and burgers under low table lamps. Drinks at the upstairs bar lead down to a dressy main room wrapped in saddle leather and equestrian art.
Historic Midtown dining room with deep red banquettes and monkey lamps glowing above the bar. A wraparound mural of Jazz Age icons lines the main room – look for Sinatra, Ellington, and Dorothy Parker.
Upscale Midtown Greek restaurant built around a massive ice display of fresh seafood. Whole fish are picked straight from the ice and charcoal-grilled for long, unhurried dinners in a dim, whitewashed room.
Glamorous, burlesque-themed steakhouse defined by siren-red walls and vintage portraits of 1930s showgirls. The menu is pure classics – charred New York strips, shareable sides, and a towering 24-layer chocolate cake for dessert.
Seafood-focused Italian spot on a West Village corner, with a menu of playful dishes like shrimp parm. The buttery yellow room has a buzzy energy and a pewter bar pouring martinis made with garlic-bread-infused vodka.
East Village counter serving Pakistani riffs on bodega classics like the Chapli Kabob chopped cheese. Ten stools line the window, but the massive, spicy portions usually end up as takeout.
No-frills East Village counter slinging authentic Philly cheesesteaks on fresh-baked sesame rolls. The narrow space is standing-room-only – most people take their sandwiches across the street to Tompkins Square Park.
East Village pizzeria serving blistered Tokyo-Neapolitan pies from a custom high-heat oven. Counter seats face the kitchen, where Japanese cedar shavings hit the fire just before baking to give the crust a subtle smoke.
Serene Midtown dining room serving large, shareable plates of elevated Thai food. Dark stone, heavy teakwood chairs, and moon-inspired lighting surround busy tables splitting brisket curry and river prawn pad thai.
Sophisticated dining room modeled on a post-colonial Indian social club, serving elevated regional dishes like Alleppey shrimp curry. Reservations are among the city's toughest to secure; try for a walk-in spot at the bar.
Busy Nolita takeout window slinging gluten-free Thai fried chicken and street snacks. Paper trays of crispy tenders, curry puff mozzarella sticks, and taro tapioca donuts go straight to the sidewalk or a few covered tables.
