28 Of The Best Restaurants In New York City, According To Food-Lovers
In a city full of amazing food, here's where to chow down.
There are so many incredible restaurants in New York City. Even if you ate out for every meal, you could never even scratch the surface.
So we asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about their absolute favorite eats in the Big Apple. Here are some of their best responses.
1. Emily (Clinton Hill & West Village)
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"Split the dry-aged burger and a pizza. The burger is so rich and delicious, and the pizzas are topped with lots of interesting flavors." — kuhmenzie
2. Smorgasburg (Williamsburg)
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"It's not technically a restaurant, but a giant food market located in Williamsburg every Saturday. The ramen burger, especially, is to die for." — kassiap3
3. Via Carota (Greenwich Village)
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"I love this Village spot for its fantastic Italian food." — beckyh48a745887
4. Grimaldi's (DUMBO)
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"Located right by the Brooklyn Bridge, Grimaldi's makes the best pizza I’ve ever had." — alisonc477fcd75d
5. Wo Hop (Chinatown)
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"It’s a little place in Chinatown that stays open after all the bars close. To get the real experience, you have to eat in the basement after a night out." — josephinebonnabeauxh
6. Hagi Sake Bar (Midtown)
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"This restaurant offers a huge selection of Japanese tapas, and everything is surprisingly affordable. They don’t take reservations so you should be prepared, but the food is so worth it." — julier493927c13
7. Xochimilco Family Restaurant (South Bronx)
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"Xochimilco is a great neighborhood spot in the South Bronx. I love the atmosphere and the authentic and delicious Mexican food." — j4e877adc4
8. Pastrami Queen (Multiple Locations)
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"I've had MANY pastrami sandwiches, but this place makes the absolute best. There's also an incredible beef brisket sandwich." — emmal41a1a9e43
9. Momofuku Noodle Bar (East Village & Midtown West)
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"It's home to THE best ramen in the entire world." — ximenacazareso
10. Joe's Pizza (Greenwich Village)
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"If you're looking for a pizza-by-the-slice experience, Joe's is an absolute must." —
11. The Meatball Shop (multiple locations)
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"The food is delicious, and I especially love their ice cream sandwiches, which are huge. I always make it a point to stop here when I'm in NYC." — jenniferw4a8fa5bc0
12. Zero Otto Nove (Multiple Locations)
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"Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is NYC's true little Italy, and the Zero Otto Nove there is the best of the best," — catherinemariel
13. Mamoun's Falafel (Multiple Locations)
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"You can't go wrong with a falafel sandwich topped with Mamoun's awesome hot sauce and a mango juice." — purplesc
14. Roberta's (Bushwick)
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"Not only the best pizza in NYC, but also the best bread and butter in the world." — moonriver62
15. International Wings Factory (Upper East Side)
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"These are the best wings ever. There's so much variety, and the garlic mashed potatoes are amazing too." — lakhmil
16. Alice's Tea Cup (Upper East Side)
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"This is such a cute brunch or lunch spot. The space is decorated with mismatched china and antique furniture, and the restaurant serves over a hundred different kinds of tea, delicious sandwiches, and the most perfect scones I've ever had. If you go for brunch, they have a bread pudding french toast that is insanely delicious. The place isn't a secret, but it's truly worth the wait on weekends." — hollyskittlesb
17. Levain Bakery (Upper West Side)
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"I didn't think a chocolate chip cookie could actually be life-changing, but thanks to Levain, I was wrong." — rachelw417f01a50
18. Xi’an Famous Foods (Multiple Locations)
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"This place specializes in Western Chinese food and have the best hand-made noodles I’ve ever tasted. The spicy tingly beef noodles are my personal fave. Luckily they have a bunch of locations around the city." — clarak49794a419
19. Artichoke Basille's Pizza (Multiple Locations)
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"I literally find myself day dreaming about their artichoke slice. The vodka pie is close second." — jm1234523
20. Essa-a-Bagel (Gramercy and Midtown)
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"Hands-down best (and biggest bagels) with unreal appetizing. Try the smoked whitefish salad." — jocemberg
21. Queens Comfort (Astoria)
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"It's BYOB, cozy, and the food is out of this world. I had the best brunch of my life here. (P.S.: Order the doughnuts)." — catherineg467955ee2
22. Blanca (Bushwick)
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"Blanca, which boasts two Michelin stars, is an experience and a half. The restaurant is a small tasting room that seats about 16 people. Each course is more exquisite than the last. This is definitely an expensive place, but worth the splurge for a special occasion." — ActorAnon
23. Dirt Candy (Lower East Side)
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"Owned by an incredible female chef, this place is 100% vegetarian. I'm a huge meat-lover so I was skeptical, but it was some of the best food I have ever eaten." — stephanieo11
24. MáLà Project (East Village and Midtown)
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"Go here to try delicious Chinese dry hotpot, but be warned, it's spicy." — enac2
25. Blue Smoke (Flatiron)
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"The Alabama white wings are amazing. We love this place so much we had our wedding reception there." — c40a17fb3a
26. Coppelia (Chelsea)
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This 24-hour diner serves awesome food from all over Latin America like ropa vieja, bolitas de queso, and flautas." — andyg40ade681e
27. Sweet Chick (Williamsburg and Lower East Side)
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"It's the best fried chicken and waffles I have ever had. The General Tso's chicken and broccoli rice waffle is incredible, too." — l44172b2d2
28. Nom Wah Tea Parlor (Chinatown)
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"A prerequisite for any dim sum lover. The crystal shrimp dumplings are so amazing, but honestly anything on their menu is great. Pro tip: Order hot tea with your food." — micahs4e696c39f