15 Best Restaurants in Upper West Side, New York
The top 15 restaurants in Upper West Side — sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals.
Who this guide is for
This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants in Upper West Side, New York. Whether you're a local or visiting the neighbourhood for the first time, these picks give you a reliable starting point sorted by quality and review depth.
Quick picks
On this page
- 1. Bar Manje
- 2. Florentin
- 3. Dagon
- 4. Pig and Khao
- 5. Halal Chicks and Platters
- 6. Westville Upper West Side
- 7. The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar
- 8. French Roast
- 9. Canto Upper West Side
- 10. Tasca NYC
- 11. The Mermaid Inn Upper West Side
- 12. The Grand Feast
- 13. Patrick's on the Hill
- 14. The Wolfe
- 15. Jacob's Pickles
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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