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Juliana's Pizza is one of NYC.

1. Juliana's Pizza

9.0
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 322 tips and reviews
A Salt & Battery is one of NYC.

2. A Salt & Battery

7.7
112 Greenwich Ave (btwn Jane St. & W 12th St.), New York, NY
Fish and Chips Shop · West Village · 105 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of NYC.

3. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews
Billy's Bakery is one of NYC.

4. Billy's Bakery

8.2
184 9th Ave (btw 21st & 22nd St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Chelsea · 208 tips and reviews
Di Fara Pizza is one of NYC.

5. Di Fara Pizza

8.5
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 351 tips and reviews
Da Marcella Taverna Cucina Buona is one of NYC.

6. Da Marcella Taverna Cucina Buona

142 W Houston St (at MacDougal St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 26 tips and reviews
Carnegie Deli is one of NYC.

7. Carnegie Deli

854 7th Ave (at West 55th St), New York, NY
Deli · Theater District · 289 tips and reviews
Skyline Sightseeing is one of NYC.

8. Skyline Sightseeing

235 W 42nd St, New York, NY
Travel Agency · Theater District · 4 tips and reviews
Serendipity 3 is one of NYC.

9. Serendipity 3

7.7
225 E 60th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 534 tips and reviews
Lightship Frying Pan is one of NYC.

10. Lightship Frying Pan

8.1
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 392 tips and reviews
High Line is one of NYC.

11. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
Chelsea Market is one of NYC.

12. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews
Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of NYC.

13. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 277 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge is one of NYC.

14. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of NYC.

15. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews
Little Italy is one of NYC.

16. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
Ferrara Bakery is one of NYC.

17. Ferrara Bakery

8.4
195 Grand St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bakery · Little Italy · 248 tips and reviews

18. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Some of the most famous works in history can be found at NYC’s MoMA, from Andy Warhol to Vincent Van Gogh to Salvador Dalí. Arrive early on weekends to avoid the crowds.

19. Becco

8.0
355 W 46th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 196 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: On a low carb diet? Then don't go for the all-you-can-eat pasta at this Italian spot. Great place to go after seeing a Broadway show, just make sure to make a reservation.

20. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2355 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The bright lights and crowds of people can be overwhelming at first to newcomers. Go at night to get the full experience of this extravagant area.

21. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Go to the Top of the Rock observation deck for magnificent views over Central Park. Also, get there early for the famous “lighting of the tree” in early December!

22. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1172 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The iconic New York skyscraper features breathtaking views of the entire city. Be sure to dress appropriately as it can get cold that high up!

23. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 701 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The iconic “Lady Liberty” stands over 300 feet tall from the ground. Make sure to get to Battery Park early as the lines for the ferry get very long very fast.

24. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: In the footsteps of the original Twin Towers lie two reflecting pools where visitors can pay their respects and see the bronze inscribed names of those who lost their lives.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of NYC.

25. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews
TKTS is one of NYC.

26. TKTS

7.6
Broadway (btwn W 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Theater District · 137 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of NYC.

27. Magnolia Bakery

8.7
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews
Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of NYC.

28. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 75 tips and reviews
Eataly Flatiron is one of NYC.

29. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews
Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of NYC.

30. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

1129 Broadway, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 239 tips and reviews
sweetgreen is one of NYC.

31. sweetgreen

9.0
1164 Broadway (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · NoMad · 325 tips and reviews
The City Bakery is one of NYC.

32. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews
Union Square Greenmarket is one of NYC.

33. Union Square Greenmarket

9.3
Union Sq W (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Union Square · 411 tips and reviews
Madison Square Park is one of NYC.

34. Madison Square Park

9.4
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 480 tips and reviews
The View Restaurant & Lounge is one of NYC.

35. The View Restaurant & Lounge

1535 Broadway (47th & 48th Fl), New York, NY
Restaurant · Theater District · 188 tips and reviews
Cookshop is one of NYC.

36. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews
Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano is one of NYC.

37. Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano

8.0
1524 Neptune Ave (W 15th & W 16th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Coney Island · 108 tips and reviews

38. Sal & Carmine's Pizza

7.9
2671 Broadway (between 101 & 102 Streets), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper West Side · 80 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ed Levine wrote that Sal served slices that were "more workmanlike and less idiosyncratic than Di Fara, but no less artful and satisfying." One of the best places for a slice on the Upper West Side. Read more.

39. Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery

7.4
22-40 31st St (btwn Ditmars & 23rd Ave.), Astoria, NY
Bakery · Astoria · 24 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Rose & Joe's serves a square slice that has a thick blanket of melted mozzarella atop a tangy layer of tomato sauce. Read more.

40. Co.

230 9th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 139 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Jim Lahey's pizzas have chewy crusts with blistered edges, and the toppings are fresh. The spinach-topped Popeye is the must-order dish here, but also consider the flambé pizza or the cauliflower pie. Read more.

41. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

8.2
321 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 567 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The signature Artichoke pizza is not for everyone, but the Sicilian slice, with its crispy edges and supple mozzarella crown, will appease the pizza purists. Read more.

42. Patsy's Pizzeria

8.7
2287 1st Ave (btwn E 117th & E 118th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Harlem · 143 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Opened in 1933, the original location of Patsy's is the only old school coal oven pizzeria in New York that offers pizza by the slice. The crust will make you feel as if you are in Naples. Read more.

43. Paulie Gee's

9.3
60 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Franklin & West St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 401 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Order the Feel Like Bacon Love, topped with a bold Amatriciana-style sauce and fresh mozzarella, or the sublime Anise and Anephew, which has braised fennel fronds, guanciale, and anisette creme. Read more.

Rizzo's Fine Pizza is one of NYC.

44. Rizzo's Fine Pizza

7.4
3013 Steinway St (btwn 30th & 31st Ave), Astoria, NY
Pizzeria · 43 tips and reviews
Piccolo Café is one of NYC.

45. Piccolo Café

313 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 74th & W 75th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 97 tips and reviews