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Part of The New York Times's 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2026, Chambers is chef Jon Karis and sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier's seasonal American restaurant in Tribeca. The menu changes with what's available from their network of farmers, but veal sweetbreads and a Snowdance Farm chicken are signatures. The wine list—the beverage program has a James Beard nomination—is built around producers who farm with care and is just as worth exploring as anything on the plate. Warm, intimate, and quietly focused, the room lets the food and conversation do the work.

Noodles are the star at this Thai East Village gem that got raves from Eater and the New York Times after it opened in 2020. You'll find them in a host of regional dishes like the spicy ba mii pu (dry crab noodles) and chicken khao soi. Pair them with equally exciting cocktails like the tequila and tamarind syrup-based Pay-Thai in a neon-lit space that'll make you feel you're at one of Bangkok's famed street-food markets.

The sophomore restaurant from Don Angie's Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli points its focus at the sea, taking a spirited spin on traditional coastal Italian-American favorites. We’re talking crab-and-mortadella dip spiked with dill, pasta alle vongole given a shot of heat with aji amarillo, and shrimp parm with a sweet and sour arrabbiata. Although the menu leans playful, the sexy dining room and serious cocktails that don’t take themselves too seriously (think: a martini made with “garlic bread” vodka) make this a decidedly grown-up second effort.

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group brought chef Hillary Sterling to Manhattan West in 2021, and the result is one of the city's most energetic Italian tables. Sterling, a James Beard semifinalist, centers her menu on a wood-burning oven and an open fire. The caramelized onion torta layered with balsamic and pecorino toscana and cavatelli allo scoglio with crab, chilli, and vermouth are among the dishes that keep tables full from lunch through late night. An all-Italian wine list and the signature Ci Siamo martini made with two gins, blanc and dry vermouth, and orange bitters, round out the offer. Floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace, and the persistent smell of woodsmoke make for a room that feels instantly alive.

Danny Meyer's first restaurant, founded in 1985 and still one of the most enduring names in New York dining, Union Square Cafe holds five James Beard Awards and topped the Zagat Survey's Most Popular Restaurant list nine times. Executive chef Lena Ciardullo, a USHG lifer who came up through Maialino and Gramercy Tavern, helms a menu rooted in the Union Square Greenmarket with Italian influences woven throughout. The 19th Street yellowfin tuna burger, cooked to medium-rare with pickled ginger and a mustard-soy glaze, has been a signature for decades. Housed in a David Rockwell-designed room on East 19th Street, it remains the clearest expression of what Meyer built his reputation on: cooking that feels both considered and genuinely welcoming.

Nami Nori brought open-style temaki to the West Village and earned a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand and a spot on Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America for it. Chefs Jihan Lee and Takahiro Sakaeda built the menu around hand rolls made to order, and the Signature Set covers the full range: tuna poke, XO scallop, coconut shrimp, salmon serrano, and cucumber black sesame. A curated sake list and crisp mineral-driven whites are the natural companions. Light, airy, and modeled on the ease of a beach house, the room strips away any formality that usually comes with sushi this good.

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Opened by Danny Meyer in 1994 and still among New York's most decorated restaurants, Gramercy Tavern holds one MICHELIN Star and nine James Beard Awards. Executive chef Michael Anthony oversees a seasonal four-course menu in the elegant Flatiron dining room driven by deep relationships with local farms. You might find Elysian Fields lamb with celery root, beets, and pomegranate complemented by a sommelier-curated wine pairing. After three decades, this restaurant is the standard against which New York hospitality is measured.

George McNally grew up in his father Keith's restaurant booths; now he's opening his own. Faux occupies a two-floor duplex on Church Street in Tribeca, with a high-ceilinged dining room above and a vaulted late-night bar below. The menu is unpretentious French cooking built on classics rather than spectacle, led by chef Kristina Ramos, formerly of Eleven Madison Park and Oxalis. Custom millwork, salvaged furniture, and on-site murals set the room. Getting the burger here is non-negotiable.

The more casual counterpart to Gramercy Tavern's celebrated Dining Room, The Tavern occupies the front of the same historic Flatiron building. It serves an à la carte menu from an open wood-burning grill. Think braised pork shoulder with sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and pickled Fresno or beef meatball over polenta with mushrooms and fontina. These dishes capture the soulful, farm-rooted cooking from executive chef Michael Anthony that has defined the broader Union Square Hospitality Group restaurant since 1994.

When chef Ignacio Mattos debuted Estela in 2013, New York Times critic Pete Wells called it eccentric in a positive two-star review. That originality is what made the cozy downtown bistro an NYC icon with signature dishes like pillowy ricotta dumplings with thinly shaved raw mushroom and a simply perfect endive salad. Pair your meal with one of the creative cocktails or a pick from the extensive wine list—a meal here will immediately show you why Estela has held a MICHELIN Star for seven years running.

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A single induction burner is the focal point in this 16-seat Chinatown destination where chef Sunny Lee works her magic six nights a week. You’ll find the Eleven Madison Park alum preparing a host of banchan and turning out topnotch, everchanging dishes like tteokbokki topped with stracciatella and an oxtail terrine that sits alongside tahini-glazed mushrooms. Choose from soju, makgeolli, and ice cold Korean lagers to drink or go with one of the wine selections—Parcelle curated the list, so you know you’re in the best hands. The intimate space will immediately put you at ease; with Sunny behind the counter, it feels just like you’re in her living room.

The platters at Carmine's are built for sharing. This Theater District institution has been feeding Broadway crowds for over 35 years, sending out family-style rounds of chicken parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, and penne alla vodka to tables packed with tourists, regulars, and everyone in between. An Amaro Sunset with Montenegro, blood orange, and prosecco is the right order alongside or choose from one of the house reds. Named one of New York's best Italian restaurants by "Condé Nast Traveler," Carmine's is a legend for a reason.

Few places do Spanish food as well as this cozy Gramercy restaurant serving some of the city's best tapas since 2003. Star chef Andy Nusser makes the food he grew up eating in Spain, and dishes like garlicky razor clams, delicate bone marrow, and creamy scrambled eggs with uni have helped the restaurant score a MICHELIN star and a coveted three-star review from The New York Times.

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• MICHELIN 1 Star

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Joël Robuchon alum Mitsunobu Nagae melds his Japanese heritage with French cooking at this MICHELIN-starred Tribeca gem. That means you might find dishes like foie gras crème brûlée stuffed in citrus or miso-marinated Japanese butterfish with baby artichoke on the seasonal tasting menu—or choose from à la carte options at the bar. Either way, you'll be seated in a space that's definition: Tribeca; an elegant room with velvet chairs and booths and a marble accent wall.

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This NoHo outpost of the Los Angeles legend is firing on all cylinders again, and that means you can look forward to some exceptional vegetable-forward dishes that celebrate the best of California cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Think labneh on toast with grape jam and sea salt, pizzas topped with confit tomatoes and smoked mozzarella, and salads studded with burrata and honeynut squash. Enjoy it all with a classic cocktail or a glass of wine in the bright bi-level space done up in light woods.

When alums from the wildly creative Wildair open a restaurant, you take notice. That's true of this buzzy West Village spot that Eater called the most exciting new wine bar in Manhattan. The food here is as exciting as the wine, so you should definitely plan on staying for dinner so that you can pair your bottle with lobster au poivre, beef tongue tonnata, and more dishes that blend French, Spanish, and Italian influences.

This Jersey City pizzeria from JBF nominee Dan Richter has a cult following and glowing reviews, including three stars from “The New York Times.” Order the East Coast margherita, a pie layered with crushed tomatoes and local mozzarella from Pennsylvania. A crisp, citrus-forward local Pet Nat from nearby Pittstown pairs beautifully alongside it. Razza remains a tough reservation to score, so book early to sit in one of the two rustic yet modern dining rooms with a wood-fired oven in the back.

A Brooklyn institution from 1879 until 2004, Gage & Tollner was reopened by restaurant vets Sohui Kim, Ben Schneider, and St. John Frizell in 2021 to great acclaim—including a spot on The New York Times's top 100 restaurants list. With classic dishes like oysters Rockefeller and chicken liver paté, as well as a selection of grass-fed, dry-aged steaks, the menu pays homage to the restaurant’s long history. Served in an award-winning dining room anchored by arched mirrors and a spacious dark-wood bar, Gage & Tollner nods to the past while feeling entirely modern (note the teeny 'tinis offered at happy hour).

Momofuku's first new NYC restaurant in years is reason enough to get excited. Another is internationally celebrated chef Paul Carmichael, who runs the show here by showcasing his Barbadian heritage through a three-course menu with dishes like jerk duck sausage and braised goat with spicy scallop creole. Custom mosaics, the open kitchen with counter seating, and a welcome roti platter set the tone for a relaxed, Caribbean home-like experience.

Chef April Bloomfield and restaurateur Gabriel Stulman have captured lightning in a bottle with SAILOR, a Fort Greene hotspot that earned a rare three-star review from “The New York Times” soon after it opened in 2023. The maritime-inspired space balances timeless elegance with Bloomfield’s seasonal cooking. Order dishes like the beloved roasted half chicken with a glass of light, fruity Cru Beaujolais from the thoughtfully curated list of small producers. Save room for the profiteroles drizzled in warm caramel sauce.

It's chef Manabu Asanuma's vision at MICHELIN-Starred Muku, and the Tokyo- and Taiwan-trained award-winner is spotlighting goho cuisine here. The lesser-seen style of serving a meal with all five classical techniques of Japanese cooking—raw, grilled, simmered, steamed, and fried—means this will be a unique experience. "Seasonality, simplicity, and intention" are Asanuma's goals here, something he also picked up in the acclaimed kitchens of odo and Uchu.

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The original restaurant that brought celebrity chef David Chang to fame, Momofuku Noodle Bar is still going strong with locations in the East Village and Columbus Circle. Look for the sleek glass exterior and pull up a stool in the warm wood interior for ramen noodles, steamed buns, and soft serve. After more than 20 years, half a dozen James Beard wins and nominations, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand, it’s still a noodle icon.

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Chef Brian Kim originally opened Oiji in 2015 before leveling up with Oiji Mi in 2022 and leaning into modern and upscale Korean fare. The stunning dining room serves up lantern-style lamps and lattice-inspired walls, an elegant setting for the luxurious five-course prix-fixe menu. Don’t miss the namesake Oiji bowl arrayed with briny urchin and sweet prawn, lobster ramyun twirled with cool noodles, or soju cocktails in creative flavors, which all helped the restaurant earn a MICHELIN Star and a James Beard semifinalist nod for the chef.

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Step inside, and you'll find pressed-tin ceilings, antique glass fixtures, and the original 1890 lamps that once hung in Prime Meats—Billy Durney built this Red Hook spot in 2019 as a love letter to the old New York bars he remembers from growing up. The James Beard-nominated chef behind Hometown Bar-B-Que runs a serious natural wine program here, pulling from small European producers and his legendary dry-aged burger alone is reason enough to book a seat at the restaurant—it's the kind of tavern where you’ll want to settle in for the night.

Nestled inside the Museum of Modern Art and bearing two MICHELIN Stars and a Wine Spectator Grand Award, The Modern is one of Midtown's most formidable dining institutions. Executive chef Thomas Allan runs three distinct experiences under one roof. There’s a prix fixe dining room overlooking MoMA's sculpture garden, a lively à la carte Bar Room, and an intimate Kitchen Table tasting menu. Eggs on Eggs on Eggs, a composition of caviar, egg yolk, and toasted brioche, is the dish that defines Allan's register whilst the Bar Room's caviar hot dogs and tarte flambée signal a playfulness that keeps the whole operation from taking itself too seriously. A wine list drawing on both classic and emerging regions rounds out the offer. In a city of relentless competition, The Modern endures.

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The rolled lasagna at Don Angie launched a thousand Instagram posts when the West Village Italian-American restaurant from wife-and-husband team Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli opened in 2018. It was also named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants that same year, and the owners received James Beard Award nominations in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Ever since day one, the cozy, bustling dining room with classic black-and-white checkered floors and a curved bar has been one of the city’s most coveted reservations, with diners clamoring for said lasagna and other viral fare like hand-made, candy-striped buffalo milk caramelle and gussied-up chicken scarpariello.

James Beard semifinalist chef Brian Kim has a star hidden inside a star. His MICHELIN-Starred modern Korean restaurant Oiji Mi hides an omakase-style counter in the back, bōm, which has its own MICHELIN Star. Here, 18 seats pull up to a bold black-and-white marble slab for a Korean tasting-menu experience featuring custom grills. About a dozen or more courses include Wagyu, king crab, fatty tuna, and other luxuries rounded out with refined versions of the requisite banchan and soup.

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Fine dining is out and playful bar food is in at Bar Contra, a collaboration between Wildair’s Fabían von Hauske Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone and James Beard Award-winning bartender Dave Arnold. Go here for the centrifuge-spun cocktails and innovative, shareable snacks like sausage- and cheese-stuffed chicken wings. Grab a stool at the expanded front bar or nestle into a softly lit back corner for a dynamic, fun, and boundary-pushing Lower East Side night out.

Fredrik Berselius's legendary Scandinavian restaurant has nearly every accolade imaginable—two MICHELIN Stars, a three-star New York Times review, and four stars from Eater. Far from resting on its laurels, the Williamsburg tasting-menu destination continues to showcase the best, hyper-seasonal local ingredients through a boundary-pushing Nordic lens.

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Few places can top the New York-style pizzas turned out by talented pizzaiolo Scarr Pimentel at this Lower East Side trailblazer. Lines down the block form daily for slices of the exceptional pizza dough that's made with flour Pimentel mills himself—but those with reservations can slide right in. Get your pies with toppings like cremini mushrooms, cured anchovies, and hot honey for a meal that has captured the praise of The New Yorker, Eater, The New York Times, and more.

This Lower East Side award-winner from pioneering pizzaiolo Anthony Mangieri was named the number-one pizzeria in the world by 50 Top Pizza in 2022 and 2024. Unsurprisingly, the pies—simple and classic on naturally leavened dough—are the stars at the bustling, elbow-to-elbow space. But don't miss the house-made gelato and fresh-fruit sorbetti, nor the standout wines from Campania.

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• MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

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When the Franks—Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo of Frankies 457 Spuntino—expanded their Carroll Gardens slice shop into a proper sit-down restaurant, the pies stayed but the menu grew considerably around them. The guanciale and leek pizza is built on a six-year-old sourdough that sits somewhere between Neapolitan and Brooklyn slice, and the kitchen changes what goes on top based on whatever looks good at the market that week. Chicken scarpariello and a big green salad with radicchio, baby gem, and herb-shallot vinaigrette round out a menu that follows the seasons. Pair it with the olive oil-washed martini and stay a while in this place that already feels like a neighborhood staple.

The original restaurant that brought celebrity chef David Chang to fame, Momofuku Noodle Bar is still going strong with locations in the East Village and Columbus Circle. Look for the sleek glass exterior and pull up a stool in the warm wood interior for ramen noodles, steamed buns, and soft serve. After more than 20 years, half a dozen James Beard wins and nominations, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand, it’s still a noodle icon.

This East Williamsburg gem is definition neighborhood restaurant. Nearly a decade after its opening, it's still doing some of the most audacious and exciting Taiwanese American in the city. Dishes like minced pork and rice lou rou fan and the shrimp and mortadella Nutritious Sandwich are non-negotiable, but after that, the playful menu is your oyster.

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• MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

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Fabián von Hauske-Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone brought Paris's neo-bistro phenomenon to the Lower East Side at this trendsetting New American spot. Inventive but always tasty snacks, like sausage-stuffed fried olives with mornay sauce, showstopping desserts, and one of the city's best steaks are accompanied by rare natural wines that will leave you swooning.

Step into a piece of living history at the Grand Central Oyster Bar, a legendary New York institution operating inside Grand Central Terminal for over a century. The breathtaking space boasts majestic tiled arches and historic marble countertops, creating an unforgettable backdrop for one of the city's most reliable raw bars. Gather under the vaults to explore a rotating lineup of fresh East and West Coast oysters, classic chowders, and pristine pan roasts that continue to draw generations of seafood lovers.

Le Bernardin and Per Se alum Sungchul Shim dazzles diners with a nine-course Korean tasting menu of grilled skewers you should eat with your hands. You can expect tons of imaginative dishes like croquettes in beet soup, all while seated in the elegant marble and wood-clad interiors of the MICHELIN-Starred Hell's Kitchen restaurant.

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For when you want to feel transported to a warm Japanese home complete with a sloping wooden roof and paper screens for windows, look no further than this MICHELIN-Starred Midtown gem. You'll be treated to a dazzling tasting menu where tempura is the star. Expect plates of lightly battered shrimp interspersed with pristine sashimi and an epic sake selection. Make sure to grab a seat at the kitchen counter for a memorable evening up close to the action.

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Famed chef Angie Mar goes big on nostalgic ’80s and ’90s French-influenced dishes like oysters mornay and crêpes suzette at this sleek West Village restaurant. Expect the energy of The Beatrice Inn and the finesse of Les Trois Chevaux—a match you cannot beat.

The MICHELIN-Starred Kochi team's handroll destination is one of the most thrilling omakases you can experience in the city. Bites of grilled trout, king crab, and duck breast are so good that this Midtown restaurant, too, has its own MICHELIN Star.

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Head chef Masatomo Soma leads the counter at Kosaka, execution-focused Edomae omakase in Greenwich Village. Delicate sashimi and layered uni specials anchor the seasonal progression, where minimally embellished nigiri is the star of the show. Sips of rare Niizawa Reikyo "Absolute Zero" Junmai Daiginjo elevate any meal here. The intimate 12-seat counter offers a calm, minimalist sanctuary from the city streets. A MICHELIN Star since 2019 proves this subtle precision endures.

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Michael's of Brooklyn has held its corner of Nostrand and Avenue R since 1964, now run by third generation owner Michael Cacace. The rigatoni vodka baked ‘n’ burnt arrives bubbling and charred and is best paired with The Marine Park, a house cocktail built for red sauce nights. Or go for the veal chop Parmigiana called the smash job, which comes pounded thin and fried. White tablecloths and a live piano set the tone, the kind of old-school formality The Infatuation calls “classy.”

Chef Efi Naon built his reputation at NYC's acclaimed Taboon before bringing that wood-fired approach to Fairfield alongside partner Noam Langlieb. The signature Nazareth lamb kebab pot pie is a must order. Pair it with a glass of Shoresh Red Blend from Judean Hills Winery. The dining room makes as much of a statement as the food. There’s charred wood walls, double-height ceilings, massive gold chandeliers, and an open kitchen that makes every meal here feel electric.

Balance Hospitality's MŌLI brings a high-energy modern Chinese dining room to Greenwich Avenue with elaborate murals, silk furnishings, and a lively bar program that keeps the room buzzing well past dinner. Owners K. Dong and Steven Chen have assembled a menu that ranges from whole Peking duck and spice-forward kung pao chicken to drunken beef noodle soup and black pepper filet mignon. The wine list earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and the house cocktail Mōlì Mōlì is what you'll want to order before the food arrives.

Stamford’s waterfront takes center stage at The Wheel, where sleek contemporary design meets a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Run by Market Hospitality Group, the kitchen centers on organic, locally sourced ingredients like in the seared sea scallops or the 48-hour braised short rib. The bar leans into bright flavors with signature cocktails like the smoky Charred Citrus with mezcal and yuzu. Warm lighting and striking harbor views make the sophisticated space an ideal destination for both date nights and hangouts with friends.

Rooted in the ancient Occitan tradition of welcoming guests like family, chef Jared Sippel’s Restaurant L’Ostal brings the soulful, sun-drenched flavors of Southern France and its Mediterranean boundaries to Darien. The refined menu eschews standard bistro fare to showcase regional showstoppers, from pillowy gnocchi and decadent oeufs mayonnaise to impeccably crisped duck leg confit, paired with an expertly curated European wine list.

Owner Massimo Tullio holds AVPN certification, the gold standard in Neapolitan pizza-making, and brought that credential to Westport when he opened Massi Co. Chef Zack Hinman handles the pasta program, turning out shapes daily by hand. The radiatore tossed in spicy vodka sauce with ‘nduja and whipped ricotta went viral on social media and still draws crowds. The Donna Marie, a cocktail built on vodka, elderflower, and strawberry-rhubard pairs well with pizzas, the pasta, and other heartier mains. Records spin in the dining room and the energy runs loud most nights.

Spearheaded by acclaimed chef Bill Taibe, Kawa Ni brings a playful, masterfully executed take on the traditional Japanese izakaya to Bridge Square. The cozy Saugatuck River gem—anchored by vintage posters and warm woodwork—has an inventive menu focusing on rich noodle bowls, Szechuan dumplings, and unique pub snacks. A stellar selection of sake and rare Japanese whiskeys rounds out an elite, high-energy dining experience.

Centered around an action-packed robata grill, Oko flips the script on traditional Japanese dining in Westport. Chef Brian Lewis, a three-time James Beard nominee, channels his elite pedigree into a lively, high-energy space where the food is as sharp as the technique. The kitchen turns out a pristine ten-piece sushi selection and creative Makimono box sets, matched by a vibrant Gingered Ninja cocktail or a curated sake carafe. It is a charming experience and one of the best sushi meals you’ll have in Connecticut.

The Whelk sits on the Saugatuck River in Westport, a coastal kitchen where owner Massimo Tullio and chef Zack Hinman turn local and sustainable seafood into a menu of must-order dishes. Start with the deviled eggs topped with fried oysters, green goddess, and pickled red onion, and wash them down with the Frogger, a cocktail built on cucumber vodka, lime, and ginger. Communal seating and a bar fill the space up with a buzzing energy.