973 Best Restaurants in New York, USA

This collaboration between prolific Philly–NYC restaurateur Stephen Starr and Il Buco chef Justin Smillie tastes as if California and Italy miraculously collided. Marrying organic and in-season ingredients with Italian recipes, Upland's standouts include a heavenly bucatini cacio e pepe that could pass muster with discriminating eaters in either the Eternal City or the City of Angels, as well as excellent pizza, steaks, and fish dishes.

The market-style food hall, one of four such options in Manhattan, is just north of Grand Central, making it a convenient place to readily satisfy multiple tastes at once. There's a rotating selection of around 20 or so artisanal food vendors, so you can get a full meal, snacks, desserts, drinks, and more, and then grab a seat at individual or communal tables. If you have to catch a train, takeout is another option. 

A tiny storefront with only a sprinkling of outdoor tables, Ursula has become known and beloved for its whimsical takes on New Mexican cuisine, including a substantial breakfast burrito (only available until noon), green chile chicken sandwiches, and sopaipillas, a fried dough encasing beans and rice or meat, and smothered in red chile. A selection of homemade pastries makes the most of south-of-the-border ingredients like tres leches and blue corn. It’s also become known as a community hub, hosting a series of pop-ups inviting different local chefs to take over, including a Queer Brunch.

The seasonal menu of regional American fare features meats, produce, and cheeses from artisanal area farms as well as from the restaurant's own kitchen garden. Ravioli are filled with Hudson Valley foie gras and scallops and served with wild-chervil-and-wine sauce; jumbo crab cakes are dressed with grainy mustard sauce and tea leaves; and organic pork gets an Asian barbecue glaze. There is also a raw bar. Sunday brunch is à la carte and includes omelets, crepes, smoked fish, and scones. Large windows frame swoon-inducing valley views.

Some of the best deals in the neighborhood can be found here, with sizzling pork-and-chive dumplings (four for $3) and plenty of vegetarian options. This is a casual, order-at-the counter spot with a few tables.

Potato pierogi and other Eastern European staples like borscht and stuffed cabbage are available from early to late at this East Village stalwart, which opened in 1954; the name means \"rainbow\" in Ukrainian. The authentic Ukrainian-diner food is the perfect stick-to-your-ribs ending to a night on the town—or beginning to a new day, since there's also a full array of breakfast staples. It's a neighborhood experience, with tables of families sharing space with the hipsters. The spacious, sunny interior, with giant wall paintings to please the eye, is great for people-watching.

Lush gardens surround the outdoor terrace at this regional Italian restaurant. Inside, the long bar that dominates a corner of the dining room is a favorite spot with locals. Traditional dishes figure prominently on the menu, which includes pork chops with vinegar and peppers, veal scaloppini with artichoke hearts, and shrimp and lobster served over cappellini.

The brainchild of chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, who run Buvette and I Sodi, respectively, both just a block away from here, Via Carota feels like the perfect West Village Italian eatery. Situated on charming Grove Street, it offers sidewalk tables (or a welcoming long bar at which to perch) and consistently serves up unpretentious and above-average Italian fare. Sip on a Negroni or a tapped wine, and nibble on luscious pork-stuffed fried olives, 'nduja arancini, or one of the many in-season veggie plates. Winning pasta delights include rib-sticking pappardelle with boar ragù, perfectly executed cacio e pepe, and lemon risotto. Or go gonzo, and opt for the grass-fed steak. The owners also run Bar Pisellino across the street—a nice place to sip a drink and wait for your table. 

A wall of windows provides stunning views of the Great South Bay at this restaurant known for its seasonal, seafood-focused menu and raw bar. Modern small-plate dishes such as Peking duck tacos join traditional favorites like filet mignon and Mantattan clam chowder, and the menus are designed to appeal to a variety of personal tastes and budgets. Sushi (available weekends) has made a splash, and The View has become a favorite Sunday brunch spot. In warm weather patio dining is available, and the happy hour and party crowds swell on weekends, with live bands to entertain them on Saturday. The restaurant is 3½ miles west of Sayville. To be sure of eating here on a weekend, reservations are advisable.

Nestled inside the Mirror Lake Inn, the View warms you instantly with its mahogany paneling and views of Mirror Lake and the mountains and a seasonal menu that leans contemporary and sounds elegant. For example, you might dine on venison loin encrusted with pepper and coffee and served with foie gras and a black-currant reduction.

Locals craving a Spanish omelet, baked ziti, and other comfort food head for this downtown diner just off Interstate 90. Everything is made from scratch, and seasonal decorations brighten the decor.

Proprietor Yvette Leeper-Bueno offers a thoughtful menu of Spanish- and Italian-influenced seasonal dishes, along with a welcoming atmosphere and sustainable design. The Mediterranean-focused wine list contains some unique finds and is accessibly priced but carefully curated, complimenting menu highlights including black spaghetti with octopus and scallops, grilled lamb chops with romesco, and spinach-stuffed branzino.

Husband-and-wife team Terry and Lisa Harwood create casual but sophisticated dishes, and their staff provides exceptional service. Diners can savor daily specials and staples such as steak frites, miso-glazed salmon, and Montauk black bass. Simple yet elegant, the interior features pale walls, exposed beams, white tablecloths, and light streaming in through the large windows. In warm weather you can dine alfresco under tiki lights.

A wide, redbrick accent wall helps give this long-running neighborhood café its cozy Brooklyn feel, which serves quick lattes, muffins, and scones at the front counter. However, if you've got a little more time on your hands, head to the back room, beyond all the images of pineapples, where they serve brunch fare: breakfast sandwiches, paninis, soups, and salads. Wine and cocktails are also available, which continue after 4 pm, when heartier dinner fare is served.

Named for the owner's mother, this affordable 60-seat American bistro is the ideal neighborhood restaurant. The steak-house-inspired menu isn't long but has a number of edible hits to warrant a return visit, including the much-raved-about burger topped with cheddar, onion marmalade, and bone marrow aioli; a hearty crab cake; and a perfectly executed steak frites. The French fries are a crispy bite of heaven. 

Located near MoMA and Central Park, Wagamama is a beloved London import that prizes simple, nourishing Japanese fare built on authentic flavors. Ramen, curries, stir-fried noodles, rice dishes, and an enticing selection of shareable appetizers are filling and reliably delicious. Fresh juices are tasty on their own, or as ingredients in zingy cocktails. The large dining room (with long bench tables or booths) is a welcome escape, as are the outdoor terrace and roomy bar serving excellent weekday happy hour deals on sake, wine, and small bites. 

The modern Austrian menu at Kurt Gutenbrunner's lovely, light-filled, neighborhood restaurant has a strong emphasis on Austrian tradition and urban New York attitude. It's hard to argue with such dishes as Wiener schnitzel with potato-cucumber salad and lingonberries or venison goulash with spaetzle and Brussels sprouts, and the fare is often lighter than you'd think Austrian food would be. Desserts do Vienna proud: apple-walnut strudel is served with apple sorbet. The atmosphere is casual but sophisticated—perfect for either a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

This buzzy bistro has a menu of upscale comfort food, a comely crowd, and diffused lighting that gives the space an aura of old fashioned glamour. Stop in for a cocktail after a day in Fort Greene Park, or come for a seasonal repast courtesy of Walter's raw bar, market-fresh veggies, and satisfying main dishes—including their signature dry-aged burger.

The stylish surroundings are a match for the hip, Asian-fusion cuisine served at this spot. The menu includes an innovative selection of sushi and rolls; tasty small plates such as black cod with miso; and such refined main courses as crispy salmon with pomegranate reduction. Reservations are essential on weekends.

The restaurant, which serves American fare with an emphasis on seafood, has a deck overlooking the lake. Dishes include broiled au gratin sea scallops, blackened wild Atlantic salmon, prime rib, veal cordon bleu, and vegetable lasagna. Some local wines and brews (12–18 on tap), as well as picks from around the world, accompany meals.

You can see fettuccine, lasagna, and other pastas squeezing out of the pasta machine in the front window of this main-street restaurant. Traditional Italian dishes share menu space with more creative fare. Smoked salmon, caviar, and scallions adorn angel-hair pasta in Alfredo sauce; the same sauce dresses breaded breast of chicken filled with asparagus mousse and served with tomato-tinted pasta. For a truly regional experience, try the handmade gnocchi—pasta made of potatoes and called "hats" in some parts. There are 24 wines by the glass.

Burgers made with locally produced beef are piled with bacon and blue cheese; vegetarian entrées (like soy-based "ribs" with barbecue sauce) are plentiful, wines and brews are local, and coffee is fair-trade and organic at this casual restaurant near the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park. Oak, brass, and stained glass accent the interior. Also available: jambalaya, soy-sauce-marinated sirloin over soba noodles, plus soups, salads, and pizzas.

At this historic B&B you can eat in one of the two tiny floral dining rooms, one with a fireplace, seating 16 each, or on the petite front patio. The chef, formerly of the Peek'n Peak Resort, is praised in particular for his seared Chilean sea bass with a citrus beurre blanc and for Stilton-encrusted beef tenderloin in merlot sauce. These favorites are always on the menu; other entrées, salads, and appetizers—such as the watermelon gazpacho—change seasonally.

Taiwan's fare shines at trendy Win Son. Popular dinner menu items include danzi mian (a noodle soup with pork and prawns), zhajiangmian (noodles with lamb and fermented bean sauce) and \"fly’s head,\" a mix of minced pork and chilies (also available vegetarian). The no-reservations policy for parties under six can translate to long wait times, so arrive before the 5:30 opening—or kill time waiting at Win Son Bakery across the street.

A sealed cigar room makes this one of the few restaurants in New York where you can still smoke. The lamb chops and the ahi tuna are two of the more popular items on the mostly American menu; small plates, with smaller prices, also are available. More than 40 wines are offered by the glass, but the bar pours other libations, too. Live musicians play on the weekends.

Reasonably-priced mouthwatering Italian food make this down-to-earth eatery a popular choice. Sure, you can get a pepperoni pie here, but you can also try the Magnum with roast pork, bacon, and pineapple or the Mr. Tang with Asian-style duck, cilantro, mozzarella, and goat cheese. Forget ordinary salads; here they have fire-roasted portobello mushroom salad and crispy artichokes with green goddess dressing. In addition to Italian favorites, entrees include tandoori grilled chicken with curried couscous. Sunday brunch is popular here, and they host lots of fun, special events all year long. Enjoy your pie at outdoor tables in summer. The service here is friendly and especially welcoming, but is not consistently attentive when it get busy.