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Food to try
Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of Food to try.

1. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 277 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the smoky pulled duroc pork sandwich. Smoky spiced-honey-glazed pork is crowned with julienned pickled carrots, fresh cilantro & sliced cucumber. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.

The Dutch is one of Food to try.

2. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 457 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the little oyster sandwiches. Sesame-speckled buns each cradle one fat, crispy mollusk, iceberg lettuce and a smear of pickled okra sauce. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

B&B Winepub is one of Food to try.

3. B&B Winepub

25 W Houston St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
Gastropub · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Bash Style burger, Chef Josh Capon’s NYC Food & Wine Festival award-winning creation—garnished with caramelized-onion-and-bacon jam, American cheese and shaved pickles. Read more.

The Brindle Room is one of Food to try.

4. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Beef is the star of the show in the steak house burger. The thick patty is seasoned liberally & pan-seared for a sturdy crust, gushing with funky flavor that pools up in the loosely packed interior. Read more.

Ace Hotel Lobby Bar is one of Food to try.

5. Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

8.7
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. Read more.

Brick Lane Curry House is one of Food to try.

6. Brick Lane Curry House

7.2
79 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th and E 5th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 112 tips and reviews
The Standard Grill is one of Food to try.

7. The Standard Grill

8.5
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 381 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Food to try.

8. Blue Bottle Coffee

160 Berry St (btwn N 4th & N 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 403 tips and reviews
db Bistro Moderne is one of Food to try.

9. db Bistro Moderne

7.5
55 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 93 tips and reviews
Lady M Cake Boutique is one of Food to try.

10. Lady M Cake Boutique

8.7
41 E 78th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 128 tips and reviews
Bill's Bar & Burger is one of Food to try.

11. Bill's Bar & Burger

22 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Meatpacking District · 234 tips and reviews
Fatty Crab is one of Food to try.

12. Fatty Crab

643 Hudson St (btwn Horatio & Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews
Macelleria is one of Food to try.

13. Macelleria

48 Gansevoort St (btwn Greenwich St. & Washington St.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 60 tips and reviews

14. Spasso

551 Hudson St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 70 tips and reviews

Katie H.Katie Harvey-Martinez: The polenta is AMAZING!

Despaña is one of Food to try.

15. Despaña

9.1
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 288 tips and reviews
Lucali is one of Food to try.

16. Lucali

9.2
575 Henry St (btwn Carroll St & 1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 251 tips and reviews
Five Leaves is one of Food to try.

17. Five Leaves

9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews
Vinegar Hill House is one of Food to try.

18. Vinegar Hill House

9.1
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 264 tips and reviews
Marlow & Sons is one of Food to try.

19. Marlow & Sons

8.8
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews
Roman’s is one of Food to try.

20. Roman’s

8.8
243 Dekalb Ave (at Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 118 tips and reviews
Diner is one of Food to try.

21. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews
St. Anselm is one of Food to try.

22. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 318 tips and reviews
Cake Man Raven is one of Food to try.

23. Cake Man Raven

708 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Fort Greene · 30 tips and reviews
Roberta's Pizza is one of Food to try.

24. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
Fatty 'Cue is one of Food to try.

25. Fatty 'Cue

91 S 6th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 114 tips and reviews

26. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The best burger in the city, and the best brunch in the neighborhood. There really isn't a menu, so just sit down and let them tell you what's in store that day.

27. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: FRIED CHICKEN! Get the box with a side of mac & cheese. It's the perfect plate of indulgent food.

28. The Brooklyn Star

593 Lorimer St (at Conselyea St), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: Some of the best southern food in the city. Order everything, but the chicken fried steak is special.

29. The Commodore

8.7
366 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 322 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The weirdest restaurant in the city, order a boat drink and some fried chicken from the bar. Find a place to sit and wait (for a while) and work on your sugar hangover.

30. Betto

138 N 8th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 29 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: Outstanding new restaurant with whole animals offered every night. Get the whole suckling pig.

31. Samurai Mama

8.9
205 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The communal table is awesome...order some sake, get some pork gyozas, a course of their signature sushi tacos (huh?) and a pork belly udon to finish.

32. Cariño Restaurant and Cantina

82 S 4th St (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 77 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: A total neighborhood spot, but amazing gringo mexican food. It's the old Bonita staff and menu and it always hits the spot. Chicken empenadas are the best.

33. Cadaqués Tapas Bar

188 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 59 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: We were shocked at how good this place was. Grab a sangria and order more than you think you need in small plates. Imberico ham croquettes!

34. El Almacén

557 Driggs Ave (btwn N 6th & N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 223 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: Meat meat meat meat and meat. Order meat, then some more meat, and drink some malbec. Done.

The Smile is one of Food to try.

35. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: roast beef sandwiches. do it.

36. Porchetta

110 E 7th St (btwn Ave A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: possibly my FAVORITE porchetta sandwich in the world

The Spotted Pig is one of Food to try.

37. The Spotted Pig

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

TristanTristan: Get the cubano sandwich Read more.

38. Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 140 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: By day, great sandwiches like chicken parm and the best turkey sandwich in town, by night a $50 four-course menu that changes every night, and will bowl you over by the chefs' skill and creativity Read more.

Perilla is one of Food to try.

39. Perilla

9 Jones St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
Taïm is one of Food to try.

40. Taïm

9.2
222 Waverly Pl (btwn Perry & W 11th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews
Rubirosa Ristorante is one of Food to try.

41. Rubirosa Ristorante

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews
Russ & Daughters is one of Food to try.

42. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews
Keens Steakhouse is one of Food to try.

43. Keens Steakhouse

9.1
72 W 36th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Koreatown · 484 tips and reviews
Motorino is one of Food to try.

44. Motorino

8.5
349 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 317 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of Food to try.

45. Burger Joint

8.4
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews
Victory Garden is one of Food to try.

46. Victory Garden

31 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 120 tips and reviews
Korzo Haus is one of Food to try.

47. Korzo Haus

178 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Alphabet City · 62 tips and reviews

48. Macchiato Espresso Bar

7.1
666 Fifth Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 58 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Simon: Who needs Starbucks...this is the best coffee in town!

Cookshop is one of Food to try.

49. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 521 tips and reviews
Friend of a Farmer is one of Food to try.

50. Friend of a Farmer

8.1
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 347 tips and reviews
MONO+MONO is one of Food to try.

51. MONO+MONO

8.5
116 E 4th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Wings Joint · East Village · 115 tips and reviews
Luzzo's is one of Food to try.

52. Luzzo's

8.2
211 1st Ave (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 114 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: There are only five pizzas worth eating in New York & Luzzo’s is amongst them. Nothing beats their standard gooey margarita pie. - Soraya

Rubirosa Ristorante is one of Food to try.

53. Rubirosa Ristorante

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

Vipul P.Vipul Patel: Pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce or the lasagna for two. Either provide requisite greasy goodness.

La Esquina is one of Food to try.

54. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews
One if by Land, Two if by Sea is one of Food to try.

55. One if by Land, Two if by Sea

7.7
17 Barrow St (btwn W 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 108 tips and reviews
Peels is one of Food to try.

56. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
Hyo Dong Gak is one of Food to try.

57. Hyo Dong Gak

6.2
51 W 35th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Koreatown · 36 tips and reviews

58. Di Fara Pizza

8.5
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 351 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam Kuban: You're probably already here, so my tip to GO BEFORE OPENING is probably wasted on you. So I'll just say, GET A WHOLE PIE. Round or square. Both great. It's not worth the wait for only a slice or two. Read more.

Kuma Inn is one of Food to try.

59. Kuma Inn

113 Ludlow St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 101 tips and reviews
Red Rooster is one of Food to try.

60. Red Rooster

8.5
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 552 tips and reviews
Coppelia is one of Food to try.

61. Coppelia

9.0
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews
Parm is one of Food to try.

62. Parm

8.5
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews
Lombardi's Pizza is one of Food to try.

63. Lombardi's Pizza

8.2
32 Spring St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 535 tips and reviews
Caffe Falai is one of Food to try.

64. Caffe Falai

265 Lafayette St (at Prince St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 45 tips and reviews
Masala Times is one of Food to try.

65. Masala Times

7.5
194 Bleecker St (btwn 6th Ave & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 94 tips and reviews
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of Food to try.

66. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 592 tips and reviews
Cafe Edison is one of Food to try.

67. Cafe Edison

228 W 47th St (btw Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Diner · Theater District · 39 tips and reviews
Daisy May's BBQ is one of Food to try.

68. Daisy May's BBQ

623 11th Ave (at 46th St.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 119 tips and reviews
Daisy May's BBQ Cart is one of Food to try.

69. Daisy May's BBQ Cart

50th St & 6th Ave, New York, NY
Food Truck · Theater District · 6 tips and reviews
Great N.Y. Noodletown is one of Food to try.

70. Great N.Y. Noodletown

8.1
28 Bowery (btwn Pell & Bayard St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 288 tips and reviews
Lam Zhou Handmade Noodle is one of Food to try.

71. Lam Zhou Handmade Noodle

144 E Broadway (btwn Pike St & East Broadway), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Chinatown · 256 tips and reviews
Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles 清味蘭州拉麵 is one of Food to try.

72. Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles 清味蘭州拉麵

8.2
1 Doyers St (btwn Bowery & Pell St), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Chinatown · 170 tips and reviews
Prosperity Dumpling is one of Food to try.

73. Prosperity Dumpling

46 Eldridge St (btwn Canal & Hester St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chinatown · 260 tips and reviews
C&C Prosperity Dumplings is one of Food to try.

74. C&C Prosperity Dumplings

69 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Lower East Side · 56 tips and reviews
Great Taste Dumpling is one of Food to try.

75. Great Taste Dumpling

7.5
4317 8th Ave (btwn 43rd and 44th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Sunset Park · 22 tips and reviews
Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春 is one of Food to try.

76. Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春

9 Pell St (btwn Doyers St & Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 565 tips and reviews
Todd English Food Hall is one of Food to try.

77. Todd English Food Hall

1 W 59th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Food Court · Midtown East · 154 tips and reviews
Eataly Flatiron is one of Food to try.

78. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews
John's of Bleecker Street is one of Food to try.

79. John's of Bleecker Street

8.9
278 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 229 tips and reviews
John's Pizzeria is one of Food to try.

80. John's Pizzeria

8.3
260 W 44th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Theater District · 349 tips and reviews
Murray's Bagels is one of Food to try.

81. Murray's Bagels

7.8
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 298 tips and reviews
Birreria is one of Food to try.

82. Birreria

7.8
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews
Subway Inn is one of Food to try.

83. Subway Inn

6.1
1140 2nd Ave (at E 60th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Upper East Side · 51 tips and reviews
Crif Dogs is one of Food to try.

84. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews
Takashi is one of Food to try.

85. Takashi

456 Hudson St (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 208 tips and reviews
Ess-a-Bagel is one of Food to try.

86. Ess-a-Bagel

359 1st Ave (at E 21st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Gramercy Park · 145 tips and reviews
Xi'an Famous Foods is one of Food to try.

87. Xi'an Famous Foods

81 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 314 tips and reviews
Marea is one of Food to try.

88. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews
Big Wong King 大旺 is one of Food to try.

89. Big Wong King 大旺

7.7
67 Mott St (btwn Canal St & Bayard St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 185 tips and reviews
Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of Food to try.

90. Pure Thai Cookhouse

8.6
766 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 397 tips and reviews
Northeast Kingdom is one of Food to try.

91. Northeast Kingdom

18 Wyckoff Ave (at Troutman St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Bushwick · 135 tips and reviews
Bohemian is one of Food to try.

92. Bohemian

57 Great Jones St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 181 tips and reviews
Basta Pasta is one of Food to try.

93. Basta Pasta

7.8
37 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Union Square · 151 tips and reviews
Bún-Ker is one of Food to try.

94. Bún-Ker

99 Scott Ave (btwn Randolph and Meserole St), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 146 tips and reviews
Max is one of Food to try.

95. Max

7.8
134 W Broadway (at Duane St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 92 tips and reviews
Noma is one of Food to try.

96. Noma

Strandgade 93, København, Region Hovedstaden
Scandinavian Restaurant · Christianshavn · 125 tips and reviews