20 Best Restaurants in New York
The 20 best restaurants in New York worth planning around — sorted by rating, curated by TastyPals.
Who this guide is for
This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants in New York across all cuisines and neighborhoods. The depth of the dining scene means the shortlist is the skill — almost any cuisine done well exists somewhere, which is exactly why curation matters. Use it as a starting point, then filter by cuisine or occasion when you have a specific mood in mind. Picks span Murray Hill, New York and Flatiron.
Quick picks
On this page
- 1. The Consulate - Murray Hill
- 2. Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar NYC
- 3. Rosa – Agave & Wine Lounge
- 4. Cafe Massawa
- 5. Brick Wine Bar
- 6. O2 Hot Stone BBQ House - Koreatown NYC
- 7. Bar Manje
- 8. Mitr Thai Restaurant
- 9. Soothr LIC
- 10. Glin Thai Bistro
- 11. Mira Mediterranean & Hookah Lounge
- 12. Vintage Green Rooftop
- 13. Dagg Thai Restaurant
- 14. Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant
- 15. Mama Mezze
- 16. Malii Gramercy
- 17. Isla & Co - Williamsburg
- 18. Cloves Indian Cuisine
- 19. Langan's
- 20. RUA Thai - Thai Restaurant Brooklyn
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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