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NEW YORK CITY By The MICHELIN Guide

7 Iconic New York Dishes + Where to Get Them
The MICHELIN Guide's Take on Food Trends in New York City
Eric Ripert on His Midtown Manhattan
Best Restaurants for a First Date
The Best Hotels for Design Lovers
Penny Is the Seafood Restaurant New Yorkers Have Always Wanted

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The Best MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand Spots For Under $50 in Uptown New York City

Uptown Manhattan has been immortalized in song and on screen, synonymous with a well-heeled (and deep-pocketed) crowd but that doesn't mean you can't find a slew of spots that cater to all budgets. Below, check out a few of our favorites on both the east and west sides of Uptown that won't break the bank.

Best Restaurants for a First Date

Finding the ideal setting for a first date is sort of like trying to solve the Goldilocks conundrum. You want something nice but not too fancy—because sitting through a three-hour tasting menu could be a deal breaker. You also don’t want to go too casual (read: cheap). A lively, buzzy spot will help ease the first date jitters, but it can’t be too loud that you can’t hear each other wax on about your idyllic childhoods. The food should be innovative but not so challenging that you both are stumped on what to order. Fortunately, there are certain restaurants in the city that can set the right tone. King, the bright and cheerful restaurant located in a West Village townhouse, started by chef friends Clare de Boer and Jess Shadbolt, features a simple menu with just a handful of dishes every night. This makes ordering seamless so you can focus on the date instead of deciphering complicated ingredients. The room is airy with only a handful of tables that are decorated with bud vases and cellars of salt and pepper. Start off with their signature panisse, fried chickpea fritters with sage, followed by a chicory salad with warm lentils and a soft egg and then monkfish roasted with parsley butter. There is also an excellent selection of wines by the glass. You’ll feel like you are having a leisurely meal in Italy or France—and it doesn’t get more romantic than that. At Altro Paradiso, the stylish SoHo restaurant offers several private corner booths and soft, amber lighting that casts a flattering glow on the always fashionable crowd. Chef and owner Ignacio Mattos serves simple, flavorful fare like roasted chicken with chicory, grilled octopus and fennel salad, which will please even the fussiest diner. In Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood, Saint Julivert Fisherie offers up a warm, inviting ambience and plenty of small, shareable plates. Wash down spicy peanuts and stuffed olives with a glass of sherry as you break the ice, and if it’s going well, you can continue with dishes like grilled shrimp and shiso tacos with scallops. You might get to see husband and wife owners Alex Raj and Eder Montero in action and be inspired by their successful relationship, so save room for dessert—like the cherry marsala zabaglione. Keep reading for more spots ideal for first (or second) dates.

Best Restaurants to Take the Kids

This may sound counterintuitive but one of the most pleasant experiences you can have as a parent is dining out with your children—if you pick the right spot. We’re not talking about restaurants that serve coloring books with their chicken fingers or places where they offer nine varieties of grilled cheese. These are restaurants where the children can expand their palates (but remain within their comfort zone) while the parents can indulge in grown-up conversations and a glass of wine. Located in a former garage parts building in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood, Speedy Romeo serves kid-friendly fare like pizza, burgers, and chicken parmesan, but prepared with foodie parents in mind. For chef and owner Justin Bazdarich, who worked for chef Jean-Georges for over a decade, that means wood-fired pies like the Truffle Shuffle, a soppressata and pepperoni pizza topped with truffle sauce, and The Dangerfield, a rich combination of pork meatballs, béchamel sauce, and ricotta. The food is ambitious, but the casual atmosphere makes it fun for the entire clan. Ivan Ramen, the brainchild of Ivan Orkin, Long Island-born Japanophile who opened his first noodle shops in Tokyo, hits all the right notes when it comes to family dining. Kids will love to slurp down a bowl of noodles swimming in the signature tangy, salty broth. It’s a great opportunity for children to learn to operate chopsticks while parents will appreciate all the big flavor found in dishes like triple pork garlic mazemen and spicy red chile ramen. Mile End, a Jewish deli from Montreal, offers the usual crowd-pleasers like doughy bagels, matzo ball soup, and a high-quality hot dog on a challah roll. But for more adventurous young eaters, there’s poutine, the Québécois dish of French fries, cheese curd, and gravy. Stepping into Al Badawi, a festive Palestinian restaurant on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill is like stepping into another land. There are long communal tables filled with Middle Eastern families lingering over large platters of mezze (baba ghanoush, labneh, tabbouleh) and pouring water from large terra-cotta jugs. From the pizza oven there is a steady procession of khubz (flatbreads) which can be eaten plain or topped with various spices, meats, and cheeses like a Middle Eastern pizza. For the grown-ups, there’s lamb shanks with cooked with yogurt and cabbage leaves filled with rice and meat. See the other spots that made the list below.

Best Restaurants for Solo Diners

Perhaps the best secret about dining alone is that often you don’t need a reservation—that is if you eat at the bar. At certain New York spots, the bar serves as the beating heart of the restaurant. There’s the all-knowing bartender, the lingering waitstaff, the regular customer who comes in for a quick burger or an expertly mixed martini. New York is a friendly town so it’s easy to strike up a conversation with your neighbor. Of course, you can always read a book but there is such a singular pleasure in just soaking up the atmosphere, the flavors, the textures and the chatter that surrounds you. (Yes, dining alone gives you a free pass to do some innocent eavesdropping.) The always packed Cervos restaurant—an homage to Iberian seafood on the Lower East Side— might appear intimidating at first but it’s worth checking in with the friendly staff to see if there is an empty seat at the bar or the front window counter. Once you’ve scored a spot you’ll find the room’s vibrant energy infectious. There’s nothing strange about asking your neighbors what they’re eating—yes,the Louisiana white prawns are succulent and sweet, and don’t sleep on the manila clams cooked in vinho verde. The bartender will happily let you sample a selection of orange wines as he guides you through the menu. In no time, you will feel at home, breaking bread with your neighbor and sopping up all the delectable, briny flavors coming out of the kitchen. Gramercy Tavern’s front room, with artist Robert Kushner’s colorful cornucopia mural hanging above the handsome wood paneled bar, is one of the city’s most inviting spots. The staff here are seasoned and know exactly what wine to pair with the grilled pork shoulder with parsnips. They also instinctively know when to strike up a conversation, offer another cocktail or just leave you alone. Thai Diner is an all-day restaurant in Nolita started by the owners of the beloved Uncle Boons which shuttered during the pandemic. The wait time for parties of two and more can last hours long but for the single diner, there’s often a space at the counter inside, which looks like a mashup of a tiki bar and a retro dining car. The vibe is casual and friendly, the crowd is an eclectic mix of hipster and construction crews, and the food is pure comfort: think crab fried rice, chicken legs in a creamy curry sauce, Thai disco fries and banana rum pudding. The bonus to a solo outing at Thai Diner? You ‘ll have plenty of leftovers.

Best Restaurants to Get Engaged

While TikTok wedding proposals seem to be all the rage, there’s something nice about asking someone to marry you in a more traditional manner. With its dramatic floral displays, flickering candles at the table, and chefs walking around in tall white toques, Le Coucou is the closest you’ll get to Parisian fine dining in New York. With all this romantic pageantry and traditional French cuisine (foie gras, Dover sole, grilled rabbit), it wouldn’t seem out of the ordinary for a guest to get down on bended knee. If the River Cafe’s walls could talk, how many milestones—from birthdays to anniversaries—have been celebrated at this waterfront restaurant in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge? Dining at one of the window seats with mesmerizing views of Manhattan is magical; the pianist playing ballads makes the moment even more memorable; and the meal? More than forty years later the food is just as special. Over the years the restaurant’s young chefs have gone on to become some of the most important culinary figures in America (including Larry Forgione and Charlie Palmer.) Current chef Brad Steelman prepares classic American fare—Caspian golden osetra caviar, Colorado rack of lamb, and poached lobster— you’d like to indulge in on a special occasion. For someone who wants to avoid the pomp and circumstance, there is Clover Hill, a charming restaurant in the leafy neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. This cozy restaurant, located in a historic townhouse and decorated with oil paintings and flea market finds, feels like a throwback. From the tiny kitchen, Chef Charlie Mitchell (who honed his skills at Eleven Madison Park) presents a multicourse tasting menu featuring bounty from the best purveyors from upstate farmers to Maine fishermen. The presentation is beautiful, making it the perfect backdrop to pop the question. For those who might not have the patience to sit through a longer meal, reserve one of the velvet banquettes upstairs at Caviar Russe for a caviar and champagne extravaganza. (A shot of vodka might be in order to steel yourself for the big moment, too.) See the other spots that made the list below.

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Welcome to New York, the city that never sleeps, which we invite you to discover in all its glory with NYC by The MICHELIN Guide! Showcasing the 'best of the best' among New York’s restaurants and hotels, this Guide includes daily recommendations from our experts. From all the central neighborhoods to the outer boroughs, our selection is constantly updated with the latest news. 


Discover the openings that everyone is talking about: New York’s buzziest boîtes and bistros, Michelin-Starred restaurants that are among the cheapest in New York and Bib Gourmands offering amazing value for money. And that's not all: day after day, we also recommend here the best brunch spots, cocktail bars, spas and more – allowing you to experience Manhattan like a real New Yorker.

Our specialist hotel experts also compile the best hotels in New York. From luxury hotels to affordable hotels, including the best located hotels in New York and those with the most beautiful views, we have everything you need to plan a magical trip to New York, and to make the most of summer in the city! 


Where to go out in New York? With us, you can explore all the areas of the city one by one, discovering major historical and cultural highlights as you go: the hustle and bustle of midtown Manhattan flanked by Rockefeller Center and Central Park; which spots will welcome you and your four-legged friend; and the places to visit just outside the city. 


Our Inspectors search New York with a fine-tooth comb, to exclusively unearth the city's best restaurants and hotels, as well as its best-kept secrets – from the city’s most iconic dishes to the best places to visit if it’s your first time. Across the Inspector's many recommendations, our New York Travel Guide provides you with the perfect opportunity to taste local specialities against a backdrop of iconic landmarks. 


As we're sure you know by now, this Guide is specially designed to help you have a perfect stay in New York, to optimize your trip and to guarantee you a trouble-free experience. Whether for a quick summer getaway, a full-on holiday or just a long weekend, The MICHELIN Guide will help you (re)discover the best places in New York.

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