Guidebook to Eating in NYC
Best of Food
Veselka
144 2nd AveBest Pierogis
Gray's Papaya
2090 BroadwayGreat Hotdogs
In my opinion this is the best bagel store in NYC and I’ve tried most on the best bagels lists.
44 locals recommend
H&H Bagels
1551 2nd AveIn my opinion this is the best bagel store in NYC and I’ve tried most on the best bagels lists.
#2 on my list of bagel places in NYC. The everything bagel w/ scallion cream cheese is so delicious. Don’t forget to try the Thai iced tea!
145 locals recommend
Absolute Bagels
2788 Broadway#2 on my list of bagel places in NYC. The everything bagel w/ scallion cream cheese is so delicious. Don’t forget to try the Thai iced tea!
Not top 3 bagel places, but consistently great! Downtown by the World Trade Center
22 locals recommend
Leo's Bagels
3 Hanover SquareNot top 3 bagel places, but consistently great! Downtown by the World Trade Center
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayGreat bagel spot in Chelsea and Astoria.
The lox here is SO GOOD. I’ve also heard the white fish is top rated.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StThe lox here is SO GOOD. I’ve also heard the white fish is top rated.
Great little diner for anything really. The bacon egg and cheese sandwiches are fabulous.
6 locals recommend
Murray Hill Diner
222 Lexington AveGreat little diner for anything really. The bacon egg and cheese sandwiches are fabulous.
Daily Provisions
103 E 19th StGreat Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwiches
2nd Ave Deli
162 E 33rd StVery good Kosher Deli
NYC staple. Kosher deli. Cash only. Pastrami on rye is a must try!
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StNYC staple. Kosher deli. Cash only. Pastrami on rye is a must try!
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam AveGreat breakfast. Amazing Lox.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StGreat NYC Pizza. Multiple locations.
Cool NYC spot. Can sit outside on the cobblestone street on picnic tables with a few other restaurants. Street is closed to cars.
44 locals recommend
Adrienne's Pizzabar
54 Stone StCool NYC spot. Can sit outside on the cobblestone street on picnic tables with a few other restaurants. Street is closed to cars.
NY Pizza Suprema
413 8th AvePizza. All slices are good!
Awesome Italian food with an old school vibe. Will need a reservation at all times. I believe this has been featured in the sopranos and when you look around inside- it just makes sense!
44 locals recommend
Bamonte's
32 Withers StAwesome Italian food with an old school vibe. Will need a reservation at all times. I believe this has been featured in the sopranos and when you look around inside- it just makes sense!
Touristy but good. Family Style Italian. The baked clams are a must.
75 locals recommend
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square
200 West 44th StreetTouristy but good. Family Style Italian. The baked clams are a must.
Paul's Da Burger Joint
131 2nd AveGreat hole-in-the-wall burger!
Hillstone
378 Park Ave SChain restaurant but their burgers are very good!
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StTry the black label burger!
NYC staple. Steakhouse. Cash only. Peanuts on floor. More than worth it!
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayNYC staple. Steakhouse. Cash only. Peanuts on floor. More than worth it!
Great steakhouse! Multiple locations but I think this location is the best one.
35 locals recommend
Wolfgang's
4 Park AveGreat steakhouse! Multiple locations but I think this location is the best one.
Steakhouse. Known for their mutton chops. But everything is very good.
61 locals recommend
Keens Steakhouse
72 W 36th StSteakhouse. Known for their mutton chops. But everything is very good.
Tacuba
35-01 36th StAgeha Sushi
767 9th AveLots of sushi options. Very fresh!
Empanada Mama
765 9th Ave