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Definitive Upper West Side

1. Jacob's Pickles

9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 674 tips and reviews

Devyn M.Devyn Mills: I could rave about absolutely everything on this menu. Definitely try the fried pickles and anything with biscuits. The honey julep is also amazing!

Piccolo Café is one of Definitive Upper West Side.

2. Piccolo Café

313 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 74th & W 75th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 97 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Small cozy spot serving fresh pasta. Great for a quick bite.

3. Good Enough to Eat

7.4
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 314 tips and reviews

BrandonBrandon: Banana pancakes and the pumpkin french toast will change your life. SO bangin'!

4. Barney Greengrass

8.9
541 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 86th & W 87th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 161 tips and reviews

First We FeastFirst We Feast: Sit down with a cup of coffee and an unbeatable bagel sandwich—smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato—and take in the throwback scene. Long live the "Sturgeon King"! Read more.

5. Celeste

8.3
502 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 124 tips and reviews

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Arguably one of the best, most authentic Italian spots in the city. Chat up the owner while you wait & learn about the solid wine selection. Tagliatelle followed by tiramisu is where it's at.

6. Grandaisy Bakery

176 W 72nd St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Lincoln Square · 44 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Pop into this amazing bakery before your picnic in Central Park and get a few slices of Pizza Bianca, or Cauliflower or Funghi or Potate…they’re all carbo-licious!

7. 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

Solly G.Solly Golbert: I like this place.... Great vibes, good pizza, outside searing, and nice wine selection. Dare I call it an upper west side gem?

8. Peacefood Cafe

8.2
460 Amsterdam Ave (82nd St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 218 tips and reviews

Lesley K.Lesley K: (Non dairy) smoothies are great. The fruit they use is great quality.

9. Spring Natural Kitchen

474 Columbus Ave (btwn W 82nd & W 83rd St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 108 tips and reviews

Katie M.Katie Mandel: Cozy place with healthy food for vegetarians and omnivores alike.

10. The Great Burrito

7.7
405 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 79th & 80th Sts), New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Upper West Side · 50 tips and reviews

Lindsay W.Lindsay W: Yummy enchiladas - try the mole!

11. Cafe Luxembourg

8.6
200 W 70th St (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews

Joe T.Joe Tuckman: Best burger in NYC.

12. The Muffins Café

7.6
222 Columbus Ave (at 70th St), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 27 tips and reviews

Ryan Scott T.Ryan Scott Tandy: Come for the muffins, stay for the bagels.

Simit+Smith is one of Definitive Upper West Side.

13. Simit+Smith

124 W 72nd St (btwn Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper West Side · 31 tips and reviews
El Mitote is one of Definitive Upper West Side.

14. El Mitote

8.2
208 Columbus Ave (btwn W 69th St & W 70th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 106 tips and reviews

Elliot W.Elliot Wehner: Authentic mexican, try the tortas but everything looked good. If you are a little hungover, nothing better than a michelada (the one here is great!)

Patsy's Pizzeria is one of Definitive Upper West Side.

15. Patsy's Pizzeria

8.2
61 W 74th St (at Columbus Ave.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper West Side · 65 tips and reviews

Ryan Scott T.Ryan Scott Tandy: Pepperoni, mushroom & olive 16" Stick to the basics. Hard to beat.

16. Birdbath Neighborhood Green Bakery

274 Columbus Ave (72nd St.), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper West Side · 11 tips and reviews

EdEd: Good coffee + they carry city bakery pastries!