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The 49 Best New York City Restaurants You Must Try In 2022

By: Amy Rosner By: Amy Rosner | December 6, 2021 | Food & Drink,

New York City is home to some of the most amazing food in the world.

From mouth-watering pizza, to awe-inspiring sushi, the Big Apple boasts phenomenal cuisines sure to delight any palette.

Admittedly, the diverse food selection can be very overwhelming.

To make things easier for you, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants in New York City that you must try in 2022.

4 Charles Prime Rib

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4 Charles St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Steakhouse

Atmosphere: Upscale supper club

Why You Need To Dine Here: Perfect for a special occasion

Pro Tip: Put your notifications on Resy. Super hard to get in, but usually, there are cancellations

ABC Kitchen

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35 E 18th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Contemporary American

Atmosphere: Super chic

Why You Need To Dine Here: Everything is locally-sourced and farm-to-table

Adda Indian Canteen

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31-31 Thomson Ave, Queens/Website

Cuisine: Indian

Atmosphere: Lowkey

Why You Need To Dine Here: Argued to be the most authentic Indian food in New York

Alidoro

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Multiple Locations/Website

Cuisine: Italian Deli

Atmosphere: Mom & Pop Shop

Why You Need To Dine Here: Tastes exactly like a sandwich from Italy

Pro Tip: Need to order the IL Sole or the Gothamist

Avra Madison Estiatorio

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14 E 60th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Greek

Atmosphere: Grecian Villa

Why You Need To Dine Here: Perfect for a business or birthday dinner

Pro Tip: Get a few orders of the Fried Zucchini for the table

B&H Dairy

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127 2nd Ave, Manhattan

Cuisine: Kosher Deli

Atmosphere: Vintage diner

Why You Need To Dine Here: One of NYC’s last Kosher dairy counters

Pro Tip: The Challah french toast is a must-order

Buvette

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42 Grove St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Lively but quaint

Why You Need To Dine Here: Brings an aura of Paris to New York

Pro Tip: Go at an off time. The lines are crazy for brunch

Carbone

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181 Thompson St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Retro-glam

Why You Need To Dine Here: Purely to eat the Veal Parmesan cold in the morning

Pro Tip: Order the off-the-menu meatballs and eat them with your Spicy Rigatoni

Casa Enrique

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5-48 49th Ave, Long Island City/Website

Cuisine: Mexican

Atmosphere: Casual

Why You Need To Dine Here: It has a Michelin Star, but is no-frills and cost-effective

COTE Korean Steakhouse

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16 W 22nd St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Korean Barbeque

Atmosphere: Clubby

Why You Need To Dine Here: It’s New York’s first Korean Steakhouse

Pro Tip: Dip your meat into the Savory Egg Soufflé

Dhamaka

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119 Delancey St, New York/Website

Cuisine: Indian

Atmosphere: Bright and cheery

Why You Need To Dine Here: Serves authentic Indian food, but also has a lot of innovative spins on the classics

Don Angie

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103 Greenwich Ave, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Trendy wine bar

Why You Need To Dine Here: It’s major clout if you can get in

Pro Tip: Order the Peperoni Fried Rice with Calamari on top

Dr. Clark

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104 Bayard St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Hokkaido-Inspired

Atmosphere: Trendy lounge

Why You Need To Dine Here: The Uni Pasta is one of the best pasta dishes in NYC

Pro Tip: Order the Wasabi Margarita

Ed’s Lobster Bar

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155 Grand St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Seafood

Atmosphere: New England lobster shack

Why You Need To Dine Here: Perfect for a casual grab and go

Pro Tip: Get the Lobster Ramen

Emilio’s Ballato

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55 E Houston St, Manhattan

Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Old-school

Why You Need To Dine Here: You’re guaranteed to run into a celebrity

Faicco’s

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260 Bleecker St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian deli

Atmosphere: Bustling market

Why You Need To Dine Here: Would make a great stop on an NYC sandwich tour

Pro Tip: Add Vodka Sauce to every sandwich

Gramercy Tavern

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42 E 20th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: New American

Atmosphere: Hip tavern

Why You Need To Dine Here: Has been consistently good for almost two decades

Grimaldi’s

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Multiple Locations/Website

Cuisine: Italian fast-casual

Atmosphere: Pizza joint

Why You Need To Dine Here: Barstool rated it an 8

Pro Tip: Eat your pizza folded

Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

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53 Great Jones St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Mediterranean-Italian

Atmosphere: Cozy wine bar

Why You Need To Dine Here: Amazing first date spot

Il Mulino

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Multiple Locations/Website

Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Sleek and bustling

Why You Need To Dine Here: The pasta sampler

Pro Tip: Ask for Claudio

Jean-Georges

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1 Central Park West, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: White-table cloth

Why You Need To Dine Here: Incredibly romantic for a big anniversary or birthday

Joe’s Shangai

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46 Bowery, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Shanghainese

Atmosphere: Authentic eatery

Why You Need To Dine Here: The cold Peanut Noodles

Pro Tip: Pay the maitre d' 10 dollars to cut the 2-hour line

John's of Bleecker St

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278 Bleecker St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian fast-casual

Atmosphere: Pizza joint

Why You Need To Dine Here: It’s in a perfectly convenient location after a night out

Katz's Deli

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205 E Houston St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Jewish Deli

Atmosphere: Unpretentious and fast-moving

Why You Need To Dine Here: Perfect for tourists and locals alike

Pro Tip: Make your own Reuben with Pastrami, Coleslaw, and Russian Dressing

Kazunori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

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15 W 28th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Japanese

Atmosphere: Minimalist counter

Why You Need To Dine Here: They serve the handrolls one by one at a communal table

Pro Tip: Don’t dip anything in the sauce

Keens Steakhouse

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72 W 36th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Steakhouse

Atmosphere: Clubby

Why You Need To Dine Here: The Mutton Chop is worth every penny

L’artusi

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228 W 10th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Trendy and packed

Why You Need To Dine Here: The roasted mushrooms

Pro Tip: Reservations release on a rolling two-week basis, each day at 9 am on Resy

La Nacional

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239 W 14th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Spanish

Atmosphere: Laid-back

Why You Need To Dine Here: The most authentic Spanish tapas in NYC

Le Bernadin

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155 W 51st St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Luxurious

Why You Need To Dine Here: Perfect for an engagement

Le Coucou

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138 Lafayette St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Refined

Why You Should Eat Here: Chef Daniel Rose is one of the masterful chefs in NYC

Le Crocodile

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80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Casual

Why You Should Eat Here: You get the quality of amazing French food in a more laidback setting

La Grenouille

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3 E 52nd St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Grandiose

Why You Should Eat Here: The entire space is filled with flowers which makes for a beautiful dining experience

Lilia

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567 Union Ave, Brooklyn/Website

Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Trendy but approachable

Why You Should Eat Here: Missy Robbins is a culinary genius

Pro Tip: Order the Italian Job Soft Serve and Apple Cobbler for dessert

Lobster Club

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98 E 53rd St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Japanese

Atmosphere: Loungey

Why You Should Eat Here: It’s owned by Major Food Group, so naturally, it’s amazing

Pro Tip: Order the Truffle Wagyu Sando

Marks Off Madison

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41 Madison Avenue, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian/Jewish Deli hybrid

Atmosphere: Upscale

Why You Should Dine Here: Most addicting french fries in NYC

Minetta Tavern

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113 MacDougal St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Lavish vintage

Why You Should Eat Here: The Black Label Burger

Pro Tip: An extra dirty Gin Martini, the Black Label Burger, and fries are the perfect trifecta

Momofuku Ko

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8 Extra Pl, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Asian-American

Atmosphere: Intimate

Why You Should Eat Here: The tasting menu will actually keep you full

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

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13 Doyers St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Dim Sum

Atmosphere: Vintage parlor

Why You Should Eat Here: The colorful streets surrounding the restaurant transport you to another world

Pro Tip: Order the Pork Bao Buns

Pastis

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52 Gansevoort St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Chic bistro

Why You Should Eat Here: It’s fun to compare if the Pastis or Minetta Burger is better

Pro Tip: Split the Steak Sandwich and Burger

Per Se

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10 Columbus Circle, Manahttan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Ultra-lux

Why You Should Eat Here: Perfect for an anniversary

Peter Luger Steakhouse

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178 Broadway, Brooklyn/Website

Cuisine: Steakhouse

Atmosphere: Rustic

Why You Should Eat Here: The steak is some of the best in New York

Pro Tip: Bring cash! It’s cash-only

The Polo Bar

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1 E 55th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: American

Atmosphere: Red-booth classic

Why You Should Eat Here: The Burger

Prince Street Pizza

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27 Prince St A, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian Fast-Casual

Atmosphere: Old-school pizzeria

Why You Should Dine Here: The Sicilian Vodka Slice is out of this world

Restaurant Daniel

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60 E 65th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: French

Atmosphere: Elegant

Why You Need To Dine Here: Award-winning French cuisine that is worth the hype

Rezdôra

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27 E 20th St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Northern Italian

Atmosphere: Rustic but refined

Why You Need To Dine Here: The most unique pasta dishes in all of NYC

Pro Tip: Order the Gnocco Frito

Sadelles

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463 W Broadway, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Brunch

Atmosphere: Buzzy

Why You Need To Dine Here: Only restaurant where the salad is better than the bagels

Pro Tip: Order the Challah French Toast and Mini Hot Dogs

Scarpetta

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Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Upscale

Why You Need To Dine Here: The famous Spaghetti with tomato and basil is not at all boring

Studio 151/ICHI Go ICHI

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151 Loisaida Ave, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Japanese

Atmosphere: Vinyl lounge

Why You Need To Dine Here: You can dance, listen to amazing music, and eat spectacular sushi all at the same time

Pro Tip: Go to the club downstairs after!

Sushi Nakazawa

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23 Commerce St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Japanese

Atmosphere: Minimalistic

Why You Need To Dine Here: The Omakase is 20 courses!

Sushi Yasuda

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204 E 43rd St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Japanese

Atmosphere: Traditional

Why You Need To Dine Here: Freshest fish in NYC

Tokyo Record Bar

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127 MacDougal St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Japanese

Atmosphere: Izakaya style

Why You Need To Dine Here: They serve pizza at the end of the Prix Fixe menu

Pro Tip: Make sure to ring the doorbell to get in

Ugly Baby

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407 Smith St, Brooklyn/Website

Cuisine: Thai

Atmosphere: Laidback

Why You Need To Dine Here: The food will push you out of your comfort zone

Ume

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237 Kent Ave, Brooklyn/Website

Cuisine: Japanese

Atmosphere: Zen

Why You Need To Dine Here: You sit on the floor and it really feels like you’re in Japan

Pro Tip: Order the Everything Don Bowl

Vestry

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246 Spring St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Seafood

Atmosphere: Sophisticated fine dining

Why You Need To Dine Here: Chef Shaun Hergatt is a master of his craft

Via Carota

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51 Grove St, Manhattan/Website

Cuisine: Italian

Atmosphere: Rustic and cozy

Why You Need To Dine Here: The best Cacio e Pepe in NYC

Pro Tip: Put your name down at 4:00 PM for dinner



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