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NYC Shortlist

NYC Shortlist

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Created by MrNYC NY • Updated On: September 4, 2016
Bar Pitti is one of NYC Shortlist.

1. Bar Pitti

8.1
268 Avenue of the Americas (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 203 tips and reviews
Lucali is one of NYC Shortlist.

2. Lucali

9.2
575 Henry St (btwn Carroll St & 1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 251 tips and reviews
Bubby's is one of NYC Shortlist.

3. Bubby's

8.8
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 528 tips and reviews
Paul's Cocktail Lounge is one of NYC Shortlist.

4. Paul's Cocktail Lounge

8.5
2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Night Club · Tribeca · 16 tips and reviews
Felix is one of NYC Shortlist.

5. Felix

8.0
340 W Broadway (at Grand St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 97 tips and reviews
NOMO SOHO is one of NYC Shortlist.

6. NOMO SOHO

8.2
9 Crosby St (btw Grand & Howard), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 39 tips and reviews
Ed's Lobster Bar is one of NYC Shortlist.

7. Ed's Lobster Bar

222 Lafayette St (btwn Spring & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 245 tips and reviews
The Crosby Bar is one of NYC Shortlist.

8. The Crosby Bar

8.3
79 Crosby St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · SoHo · 60 tips and reviews
Commerce is one of NYC Shortlist.

9. Commerce

50 Commerce St (at Barrow St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 153 tips and reviews
SoHo Park is one of NYC Shortlist.

10. SoHo Park

6.2
62 Prince St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · SoHo · 242 tips and reviews
Pegu Club is one of NYC Shortlist.

11. Pegu Club

77 W Houston St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 303 tips and reviews
The Little Owl is one of NYC Shortlist.

12. The Little Owl

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The meatball sliders are the best sliders in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Sushi Nakazawa is one of NYC Shortlist.

13. Sushi Nakazawa

9.3
23 Commerce St (btwn Bedford St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · West Village · 221 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The uni is the best sushi in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Carbone is one of NYC Shortlist.

14. Carbone

9.1
181 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 243 tips and reviews
Buvette is one of NYC Shortlist.

15. Buvette

9.2
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews
Russ & Daughters Café is one of NYC Shortlist.

16. Russ & Daughters Café

9.2
127 Orchard St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 301 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of NYC Shortlist.

17. The Spotted Pig

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The ricotta gnudi is the best gnudi in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Minetta Tavern is one of NYC Shortlist.

18. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews
Via Carota is one of NYC Shortlist.

19. Via Carota

9.2
51 Grove St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 173 tips and reviews
Barbuto is one of NYC Shortlist.

20. Barbuto

8.4
775 Washington St (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
Bubby's High Line is one of NYC Shortlist.

21. Bubby's High Line

73 Gansevoort St (at Washington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 154 tips and reviews
The Stanton Social is one of NYC Shortlist.

22. The Stanton Social

99 Stanton St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 388 tips and reviews
Dirty French is one of NYC Shortlist.

23. Dirty French

8.4
180 Ludlow St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 142 tips and reviews
Bowery Hotel Rooftop Bar is one of NYC Shortlist.

24. Bowery Hotel Rooftop Bar

335 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · East Village · 1 tip
Gemma is one of NYC Shortlist.

25. Gemma

8.4
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 191 tips and reviews
Bagatelle New York is one of NYC Shortlist.

26. Bagatelle New York

1 Little West 12th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 103 tips and reviews
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of NYC Shortlist.

27. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews
Del Posto is one of NYC Shortlist.

28. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 277 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The yesterday's 100 layer lasagne all piastra is the best lasagna in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

ABC Kitchen is one of NYC Shortlist.

29. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The crab toast is the best toast in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Upstairs is one of NYC Shortlist.

30. Upstairs

8.0
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 81 tips and reviews
Avra Estiatorio is one of NYC Shortlist.

31. Avra Estiatorio

9.0
141 E 48th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 104 tips and reviews
Beautique is one of NYC Shortlist.

32. Beautique

8 W 58th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 21 tips and reviews
Le Bilboquet is one of NYC Shortlist.

33. Le Bilboquet

8.4
20 E 60th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews
Central Park Boathouse is one of NYC Shortlist.

34. Central Park Boathouse

8.9
E 72nd St (Park Dr N), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 292 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The patio is the best outdoor seating in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Lavo is one of NYC Shortlist.

35. Lavo

39 E 58th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Midtown East · 297 tips and reviews
Tao is one of NYC Shortlist.

36. Tao

8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 390 tips and reviews
Avenue is one of NYC Shortlist.

37. Avenue

116 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 67 tips and reviews
Marquee is one of NYC Shortlist.

38. Marquee

7.8
289 10th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 138 tips and reviews
1 OAK is one of NYC Shortlist.

39. 1 OAK

453 W 17th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 65 tips and reviews
PH-D at Dream Downtown is one of NYC Shortlist.

40. PH-D at Dream Downtown

8.1
355 W 16th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews
Provocateur is one of NYC Shortlist.

41. Provocateur

18 9th Ave (btwn Gansevoort & W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 52 tips and reviews
Le Bain is one of NYC Shortlist.

42. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews
ilili Restaurant is one of NYC Shortlist.

43. ilili Restaurant

8.8
236 5th Ave (btwn E 27th & E 28th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · NoMad · 476 tips and reviews
Beauty & Essex is one of NYC Shortlist.

44. Beauty & Essex

8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews
Acme is one of NYC Shortlist.

45. Acme

7.8
9 Great Jones St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 147 tips and reviews
Mercer Kitchen is one of NYC Shortlist.

46. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews
il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of NYC Shortlist.

47. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

9.0
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 247 tips and reviews
Parm is one of NYC Shortlist.

48. Parm

8.5
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews
Locanda Verde is one of NYC Shortlist.

49. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 508 tips and reviews
Charlie Bird is one of NYC Shortlist.

50. Charlie Bird

8.8
5 King St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 187 tips and reviews
Santina is one of NYC Shortlist.

51. Santina

820 Washington St (btwn Gansevoort & Little W 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 160 tips and reviews
Bar Primi is one of NYC Shortlist.

52. Bar Primi

8.6
325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 203 tips and reviews
The Rose Bar is one of NYC Shortlist.

53. The Rose Bar

New York (Lexington Ave Between 21st and 22nd St), New York, NY
Night Club · Gramercy Park · 127 tips and reviews
Maialino is one of NYC Shortlist.

54. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews
Cosme is one of NYC Shortlist.

55. Cosme

8.6
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews
ABC Cocina is one of NYC Shortlist.

56. ABC Cocina

8.6
38 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews
Tacombi Café El Presidente is one of NYC Shortlist.

57. Tacombi Café El Presidente

8.8
30 W 24th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews
Baccarat Hotel is one of NYC Shortlist.

58. Baccarat Hotel

9.2
28 W 53rd St, New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 34 tips and reviews
Shuko is one of NYC Shortlist.

59. Shuko

8.9
47 E 12th St (btwn University Pl and Broadway), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Kesté Pizza & Vino is one of NYC Shortlist.

60. Kesté Pizza & Vino

271 Bleecker St (at Morton St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 275 tips and reviews
Don Antonio by Starita is one of NYC Shortlist.

61. Don Antonio by Starita

8.8
309 W 50th St (at 8th Avenue), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Hell's Kitchen · 376 tips and reviews
Osteria Cotta is one of NYC Shortlist.

62. Osteria Cotta

8.1
513 Columbus Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 174 tips and reviews
Di Fara Pizza is one of NYC Shortlist.

63. Di Fara Pizza

8.5
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 351 tips and reviews
Aureole is one of NYC Shortlist.

64. Aureole

135 W 42nd St (One Bryant Park), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 88 tips and reviews
Stella 34 Trattoria is one of NYC Shortlist.

65. Stella 34 Trattoria

7.6
151 West 34th Street (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 110 tips and reviews
The Wren is one of NYC Shortlist.

66. The Wren

8.5
344 Bowery (at Great Jones St), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoHo · 218 tips and reviews
The Butcher's Daughter is one of NYC Shortlist.

67. The Butcher's Daughter

8.1
19 Kenmare St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoLita · 325 tips and reviews
The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of NYC Shortlist.

68. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews
Tacombi is one of NYC Shortlist.

69. Tacombi

8.8
255 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 90 tips and reviews
Il Buco is one of NYC Shortlist.

70. Il Buco

9.1
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 150 tips and reviews
Bar Boulud is one of NYC Shortlist.

71. Bar Boulud

7.3
1900 Broadway (btwn 63rd & 64th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 186 tips and reviews
Momofuku Nishi is one of NYC Shortlist.

72. Momofuku Nishi

232 8th Ave (btwn W 21st & W 22nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 126 tips and reviews
Momofuku Ssäm Bar is one of NYC Shortlist.

73. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews
Lady M Cake Boutique is one of NYC Shortlist.

74. Lady M Cake Boutique

8.6
1178 Broadway (W28th), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoMad · 15 tips and reviews
Top of The Standard is one of NYC Shortlist.

75. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews