70 x 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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70 x Best Local Restaurants in New York

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

Dec 11, 2025

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

Dec 11, 2025

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

Dec 8, 2025

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

Dec 6, 2025

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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Paula

Ryszkiewicz

Dec 4, 2025

Vite Vinosteria

My special occasion spot

"Vite Vinosteria" in New York is the Italian restaurant where, ever since I moved to Astoria, I've celebreated nearly every birthday & anniversary...

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Paula

Ryszkiewicz

Dec 4, 2025

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