The Best Local Restaurants in New York
Explore the best local restaurants in New York, where every neighborhood offers a culinary adventure. Whether you're craving classic New York pizza, crispy fried chicken or international cuisine, our Spotters have handpicked the perfect places to eat like a true New Yorker. Try retro-style pizza at Scarr's Pizza, enjoy the best skyline views at Anable Basin Bar & Grill or savor crispy chicken at Charles' Pan Fried Chicken. Check out these and many more local gems for a perfect dinner in New York.
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Fotografiska – Museum of Photography
Fotografiska’s self-described raison d'être is to "… showcase the greatest photographers, whether they’re emerging artists or already established internationally.
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Geoffrey
Dunbar
Utopia – Old-fashioned breakfast
"Utopia" is my neighborhood go-to breakfast joint. It's a real old-school kind of place; I go with my newspaper and am always served well and fast.
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Geoffrey
Dunbar
Malachy's Donegal Inn – Pint-sized Irish bar, UWS
"Malachy's Donegal Inn" is an Irish bar in New York city that's a survivor. There's an ingrained (or ingrown) sense of comfort, 'cares abandoned'...
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Geoffrey
Dunbar
Silvana – Live music, café, boutique
"Silvana" is a large cafe, boutique, shawarma and falafel bar in NYC that also offers live music performances on their downstairs stage. Great acts!
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Geoffrey
Dunbar
Anthony & Son – Old-school sandwich shop
After, "Anthony & Son" Panini Shoppe's Italian-style super-sandwiches, no regular New York sandwich will ever taste as good again...
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Nick
Papa
Bund on Broadway – Soup dumplings
"Bund on Broadway" is one of the most popular restaurants on Astoria's restaurant row in New York. I always go straight fo the famous pork soup dumplings.
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