New York Restaurants

Tips from our local restaurant spotters in New York!

Our local guides help you to make a choice. They know the best non-touristy restaurants, from authentically Italian to trendy vegetarian or even traditional NY cuisine. For foodies, the options in New York are limitless.

Spotted by Locals
74st Café New York

74st Café – American overlooking Beacon Theater

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Taco Mix New York

Taco Mix – Gorditas, Cemitas, Burrito Bowls

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
La Casa Bella New York

La Casa Bella – Bay Ridge Italian

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Fotografiska New York

Fotografiska – Museum of Photography

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
S&P Lunch New York

S&P Lunch – 1928 Lunch Counter

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Sea & Sea New York

Sea & Sea – Fried fish takeout

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Pikine New York

Pikine – Senegalese restaurant

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Saraghina New York

Saraghina – Come hungry, leave satisfied

By: Milena Brown
Pastrami Queen New York

Pastrami Queen – Traditional kosher Jewish deli

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Anthony & Son New York

Anthony & Son – Old-school sandwich shop

By: Nick Papa
Scarr's Pizza New York

Scarr’s Pizza – Retro-style pizza joint

By: Nick Papa
Lobster Joint New York

Lobster Joint – Summer all year long

By: Nick Papa
Katz's Deli New York

Katz’s Deli – Legendary Jewish deli

By: Nick Papa
Saiguette New York

Saiguette – Vietnamese counter/takeout

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Iguana New York

Iguana – Mexican dance house Times²

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron New York

Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron – Crackled pork

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Coppelia New York

Coppelia – Diner with a Cuban twist

By: Craig Nelson
Vite Vinosteria New York

Vite Vinosteria – My special occasion spot

By: Paula Ryszkiewicz

Our Local Spotters in New York

Our handpicked locals live & love in New York and speak the local language.

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    Paula

    New York City is a world capital - and my hometown! I've found everything I love right here...
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    Christian

    I'm a freelance writer & travel blogger. I live in Queens, one of the most diverse places on Earth.
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    Geoffrey

    Knowing and loving New York is having lived through many of its manifestations...
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    Victoria

    Big lover of restaurants. In New York, anything is truly possible, as long as you are open to it!
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    Milena

    I love that I can leave my house in NYC without a destination and walk endlessly...
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    Craig

    Writing and editing about food and travel. NYC is an endless source of inspiration for me.
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    Nick

    Whether it's Manhattan or Queens, Brooklyn or Staten Island, every corner of NYC feels like home.
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