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Must-visit Food in New York
Il Buco is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

1. Il Buco

9.1
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 150 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Described as “last meal”-worthy, it’s the perfect place to take your confessor to show your appreciation for his dexterity with a cheese cutter. Quoted from Zagat.

Balthazar is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

2. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews
Crif Dogs is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

3. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is the place to experiment with your Dog toppings! We’re fans of the jon-jon (cream cheese, scallions & everything bagel seeds) and the spicy red neck (bacon, chili, cole slaw & jalapenos).

Gramercy Tavern is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

4. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: The restaurant’s no-reservations front room is that rare space that’s sexy enough for a date but comfortable enough for your grandparents, and the menu is so thoughtful it’s like an act of generosity.

5. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I love the setting in here with the lighting and massive space. Sit up above, have a cookie and contemplate your life while people watching. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Paradou is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

6. Paradou

8 Little West 12th St (btwm 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 82 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Go here on weekends for the tastiest brunch bargain in the Meatpacking District. Entrée & unlimited champagne for $29. Order Ouefs Paradou. Read more.

Cafe Mogador is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

7. Cafe Mogador

9.2
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 400 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is the place to go for Morraccan food. The tagines are so flavorful. I can't have a meal without the merquen sausage. Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

8. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.9
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Along with Daisy May's, Dinosaur tops the category of Best BBQ in New York. Waits are epic, as are the ribs. Be aware that outside tables are first-come first-served. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Spotted Pig is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

9. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Rue 57 is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

10. Rue 57

8.0
60 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 240 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Miss USA Rima Fakih loves to eat outdoors here on Sunday nights, according to her NY Diet. Calamari to start, shared seafood pasta, and a bite of chocolate cake for dessert. Read more.

Sel Et Gras is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

11. Sel Et Gras

131 7th Ave. (at W 10th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 13 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Why? New. French. Bold and flavorful dishes Like Pieds De Cochon(crispy pigs foot, violette mustard, cress) and omelette d'oeufs de candard (duck-egg omelets, smoked sable fish, pickeld ramps) Read more.

Bagatelle New York is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

12. Bagatelle New York

1 Little West 12th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 103 tips and reviews

Daniela C.Daniela Cuevas: "Things will get rowdy when you stand up on your chair and say that it’s time to get rowdy." -UrbanDaddy on Brunch

Sotto Sopra is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

13. Sotto Sopra

7.0
231 Main St, Amagansett, NY
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Jane B.Jane Bressler: So far, the focaccia is very fresh, gazpacho is delicious, fresh and spicy.

Salt is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

14. Salt

7.8
63 South Menantic Road, Shelter Island, NY
New American Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: “I’m on a boat!” say the bartenders on the Shipwreck Bar, captaining your journey to meet all your alcoholic needs. Read more.

Moby Dicks is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

15. Moby Dicks

435 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Feels like one of those places for the in-the-know. Come for drinks, music, view and snacks, but not dinner (very limited menu).

Prandial is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

16. Prandial

31 W 21st St (btwn 5th & 6th), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 3 tips and reviews

Tory B.Tory Brooks: Cockles & chorizo = yum. This place has a cozy interior, excellent service, a great menu, and well executed food.

Ginny's Supper Club is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

17. Ginny's Supper Club

8.2
310 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 38 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Introducing Ginny's, a Harlem music and literary scene beneath Red Rooster that serves deft cocktails and five-spice duck breast alongside Afro-Brazilian jams... Read more.

Principessa Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

18. Principessa Restaurant

199 Prince St (Sullivan), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 4 tips and reviews

PedroPedro: Get the truffle pizza, orecchietti pasta or linguine a la vongole the scallops and sit at the bar, you will love it...

Silk Rd Tavern is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

19. Silk Rd Tavern

46 W 22nd St (btwn 5th & 6th), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 12 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: The contemporary Asian joint, order two silk root lemonades and a plate of the rolls en route to the table. Then it’s on to the big eye tuna tartare, braised short ribs with kimchi brussels sprouts Read more.

Rosemary’s is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

20. Rosemary’s

9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 384 tips and reviews

BernerBerner: $40 flat rate bottles, great small apps (try the homemade mozzarella) but the vibe is why you come. Don't forget to check out the roof garden

Brooklyn Crab is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

21. Brooklyn Crab

8.4
24 Reed St (btwn Van Brunt & Conover St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 272 tips and reviews

Sean B.Sean Bartnik: Great view from the deck. Seared scallops w/ bacon & kale were great, as was mac n cheese w/ lobster. Still working some kinks out with the service. A little pricey, but good food & good times.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

22. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: It’s a reservation-only scenario, which you’ll need to make on the restaurant’s website at 11 a.m. the day you intend to dine on the five-course prix fixe menu. Read more.

Nicoletta is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

23. Nicoletta

160 2nd Ave (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 88 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Pizza is what you'll find at Michaels White's latest spot in the East Village. Palermitana-style crust stacked with combos like the maialona.There’s also a house lasagna and a rotating daily special, Read more.

TOY New York is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

24. TOY New York

18 9th Ave (at W 13th St.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 16 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Why? A modern Chinese restaurant. In addition to lobster dumplings, mahogany chicken and long-bone short ribs with Sichuan black pepper sauce, there’s also a DJ booth and an outdoor terrace Read more.

STK Rooftop is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

25. STK Rooftop

7.6
26 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Avenue and Washington Street), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 59 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Have al fresco brunch here on Sundays with great views of the High line and the Standard. We enjoyed the Mac & Cheese Bites, STK and Eggs and Brioche French Toast.

Crave Fishbar is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

26. Crave Fishbar

8.2
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 104 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: After getting wrecked in a freak crane accident, Crave is back in the same ‘hood. Killer decor isn't the only new addition to this old favorite, though, the menu features a variety of new dishes. Read more.

Château Cherbuliez is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

27. Château Cherbuliez

47 W 20th St (20th Street & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Flatiron District · 13 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: New. French. The ground floor has a wine bar with small plates and casual Gallic dishes like salads, cold lobster and steak frites. A spacious Provençal garden area offers the same menu and a raw bar Read more.

Murray's Cheese Bar is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

28. Murray's Cheese Bar

264 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · West Village · 119 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Get the cheese monger's plate. First, how could you not support someone with a job title as awesome as cheese monger? Second, it's 5 daily cheeses with sides like kimchi and fig jam for just $18.

Swine is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

29. Swine

531 Hudson Street (at Charles St), New York, NY
Bar · West Village · 109 tips and reviews

Kristin F.Kristin Flip Polidoro: Bone marrow/brisket burger might go down as one of my top 3 burgers of all time. Wow. Potato chip nachos w/ pork belly are also banging.

Bugs is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

30. Bugs

504 E 12th St, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Alphabet City · 25 tips and reviews

Vonatron L.Vonatron L: Opted out of the omakase and tried everything else: fried noodles, grilled snapper, pork belly, grilled chicken, scallops with peppers, and the sushi+roll combo. All fantastic!!

Salumè is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

31. Salumè

330 W Broadway (at Grand St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · 27 tips and reviews
Ducks Eatery is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

32. Ducks Eatery

351 E 12th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · East Village · 148 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: French-Creole. Spicy beef jerky juiced with fish sauce, North Fork cherrystone clams served with a kaffir-ham granita, the aforementioned pig ear wraps with hot sauce and pickled cabbage Read more.

Dassara is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

33. Dassara

271 Smith St (btwn Degraw and Sackett St), Brooklyn, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 116 tips and reviews

Nation's Restaurant NewsNation's Restaurant News: Chef Marc Giroux draws on the current trendiness of Japanese ramen in the Northeastern U.S. and the local popularity of linguine with clams for his White Clam Ramen. Read more.

Prohibition Bakery is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

34. Prohibition Bakery

9 Clinton St (Houston St & Stanton), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 28 tips and reviews
Swallow East Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

35. Swallow East Restaurant

7.9
474 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Tuna sandwich, calamari, coconut mussels

Montauk SuperBurger presented by @amstellight is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

36. Montauk SuperBurger presented by @amstellight

32 Star Island Rd, Montauk, NY
Burger Joint · No tips or reviews
Croissanteria is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

37. Croissanteria

68 Avenue A (btwn 4th & 5th), New York, NY
Bakery · Alphabet City · 72 tips and reviews

Anoop R.Anoop Ranganath: The mini croissants are the perfect size and baked fresh all day long. For $1.25, you get all the deliciousness without the "omg i just ate a whole croissant must nap now" feeling.

La Maison du Macaron is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

38. La Maison du Macaron

132 W 23rd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Chelsea · 135 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the delicate cassis macaron, two almond-based meringues encasing a luscious cream filling that’s brightened with tart cassis. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

La Maison du Croque Monsieur is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

39. La Maison du Croque Monsieur

17 E 13th St (btwn University Pl & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 83 tips and reviews

Bettina B.Bettina Banayan: Mr Henry with gruyere. Delicious and classic.

Jeepney Filipino Gastropub is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

40. Jeepney Filipino Gastropub

201 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · East Village · 168 tips and reviews

..: Loved the Jeprox Salad, Bicol Express & the Pancit Malabok Negra. For dessert, try the Cascaron. The service was top notch. Our server, Natalie, was always attentive. Definitely coming back!

Sirio Ristorante is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

41. Sirio Ristorante

795 5th Ave (60th & 61st Street), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 40 tips and reviews

LindsayLindsay: Handsome and rich, yet surprisingly relaxed, interior space. Ample bar area, to boot.

Pig and Khao is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

42. Pig and Khao

9.0
68 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · Lower East Side · 306 tips and reviews

Karima R.Karima Rasul: Order the khao soi and the grilled sirloin- the flavors are amazing! With a side of coconut rice, of course.

Maysville is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

43. Maysville

17 W 26th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 247 tips and reviews

Ashley M.Ashley Ma: Amazing bourbon selection, great southern-inflected menu, eat anything involving duck. Or marrow. Or pig. Great addition to the neighborhood!

TBar is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

44. TBar

1278 3rd Ave (Grand Street), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 9 tips and reviews

VernaVerna: Get the straciatella, grilled octopus and tripe for apps and pork chops and tagliatelle as entrees. Top it off with the olive cake. Such an amazing meal!

Le Philosophe is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

45. Le Philosophe

55 Bond St (Bowery and Lafayette), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoHo · 51 tips and reviews

B R.B R: This little hideout has a sexy cavernous atmosphere. Our table shared a bunch of dishes and they were all great! The orange duck is a must have!

Arlington Club is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

46. Arlington Club

1032 Lexington Ave (btwn 73rd & 74th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper East Side · 48 tips and reviews

Rob L.Rob Longert: Pop overs and bone in ribeye are amazing! Really nice ambiance and cool space.

Harding's is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

47. Harding's

7.2
32 E 21st St (Btwn Park and Broadway), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 81 tips and reviews

Christianna G.Christianna Giordano: Food is amazing - make sure to try the octopus salad and goat cheese toasts. Bartenders are friendly and management is fantastic. Great for post work drinks or dinner.

Chez Sardine is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

48. Chez Sardine

183 W 10th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Gabe Stulman's latest west village spot, which he described as "an inauthentic version of a Japanese izakaya". Dishes like crispy chicken and kimchi, and foie gras smoked cheddar grilled cheese.

Louro is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

49. Louro

142 W 10th St (btwn Waverly Pl & Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 60 tips and reviews

DrucillaDrucilla: The most delicious. By far. And warm wonderful atmosphere-- the waitstaff is food friendly and just fucking mellow, chill - but it's the duck fat on tap, that keeps you coming back.

Cherry is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

50. Cherry

355 W 16th St (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Chelsea · 41 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: New. Japanese restaurant. They offer modern Japanese fare with French influences like foie gras dumplings, crunchy red snapper, etc accompanied by "a rare selection" of sake and Japanese whiskey Read more.

The General is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

51. The General

199 Bowery (at Spring St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 94 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Their take on the classic Beef & Broccoli dish is a braised short rib served alongside Chinese broccoli and thick udon noodles. Get at it. Read more.

Mighty Quinn's BBQ is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

52. Mighty Quinn's BBQ

103 2nd Ave (at E 6th St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · East Village · 519 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: We’ve reviewed all sorts of Barbeque, but none that can so elequently combine the grit of Texas Brisket and Sweet Tang of Carolina pulled pork. Enjoy, and hold onto your napkins.

Hanjan is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

53. Hanjan

36 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · NoMad · 127 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This Korean joomak delivers exactly what NYC's nocturnal gastronauts crave most: a new & exciting way to drink & eat at the same time. Order a fiery communal bowl of the late-night-only Korean ramen. Read more.

Pepela New York is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

54. Pepela New York

7.3
104 E 30th St, New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Rose Hill · 15 tips and reviews

Möish S.Möish Solöway: Excellent & authentic Georgian food

Cole's Greenwich Village is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

55. Cole's Greenwich Village

118 Greenwich Ave (W 13th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 14 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: At brunch, try the breakfast of champions cocktail, with whiskey, tequila, orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and bacon bitters. Sip slowly or you might not remember your meal. Read more.

Pasquale Jones is one of Must-visit Food in New York.

56. Pasquale Jones

8.8
187 Mulberry St (btwn Broome & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 108 tips and reviews