Highest-rated restaurants in New York City by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in New York City by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in New York City, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#28. Frisson Espresso
- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 West 44th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#27. General Green
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 650 Manhattan Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Salad, Acai Bowls, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#26. Kolachi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 130 1st Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Fast food
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#25. For U
- Rating: 4.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 3rd Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Szechuan, Asian Fusion
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#24. Baked by Luigi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 221 East 23rd St. New York, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#23. Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village
- Rating: 4.8/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 St. Marks Place New York, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
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#22. Dagg Thai
- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 10 East 39th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Thai
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#21. The Shell Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 635 Amsterdam Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars
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#20. Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles
- Rating: 4.8/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55B Bayard St. New York, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
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#19. Seoul BAP
- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 55 West 27th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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#18. Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles
- Rating: 4.8/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55B Bayard St. New York, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
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#17. Seoul BAP
- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 55 West 27th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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#16. Caffè Aronne
- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 112 Greenwich Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Wine Bars
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#15. LyLy Vietnam Cookhouse
- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 306 East 81st St. New York, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#14. Mala Town
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 929 Amsterdam Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Hot Pot, Szechuan, Seafood
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#13. Joa Kitchen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 46 West 36th St. Floor 1 New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#12. Nomad
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 30 Vandam St. New York, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
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#11. Best Sicily Bottega
- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 85 Beaver St. New York, New York
- Categories: Olive Oil, Sicilian
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#10. The SSam
- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 307 West 38th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Salad
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#9. Yezo Thai Isankaya
- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 301 East 49th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Thai, Izakaya
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#8. Addey Ababa
- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 736 West 181st St. New York, New York
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#7. Regular NYC
- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 19 Rector St. New York, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
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#6. PaPa Chicken
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 105-25 64th Road New York, New York
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#5. Farook Halal Food
- Rating: 4.9/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 East 14th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Halal, Street Vendors
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#4. Urban Juicery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 229 East 14th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Wraps
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#3. Lollo Ristorante Pizzeria & Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 27 Avenue B New York, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#2. Faso Taste
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3350 Broadway New York, New York
- Categories: French, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Supper Club by Le Petit Parisien
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 355 East 78th St. New York, New York
- Categories: French, Supper Clubs
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
