Get away from the gallery crowd at this unpretentious Chinese restaurant known for their soup dumplings and extensive menu of both authentic Sichuan and Americanized chinese dishes. Read more.
Starving artists won't say no to Jim Lahey's amazing pizza. The wood-burning oven, imported from Italy, churns out Roman style pizza with toppings that range from the iconic to the creative. Read more.
While Ovest serves a full menu of Naples-style cuisine, including homemade pasta, the real reason to go to this tucked away eatery is the aperitivo italiano Read more.
Bottino was a much-needed addition to the barren Chelsea dining landscape in 1996 when it opened in partnership with Barbara Gladstone, Matthew Marks, and Metro Pictures galleries. Read more.
This Chelsea stalwart opened in 1999, when New York’s gallery scene was still transitioning to Chelsea. Now, the cozy restaurant is an art world dining institution. Read more.
A spot at the bottom of the London Terrace Building, just steps from the High Line, is the perfect place for wining and dining art world elite. Read more.
Executive chef Marc Meyer’s cozy Greenmarket restaurant is a popular place for Chelsea dealers to have power lunches, as well as a popular brunch spot for non-art folk. Read more.
Tia Pol serves up traditional spanish tapas and an all-spanish wine list in a simple, narrow restaurant where the dark wood tabletops will be crowded with a variety of small dishes that pack a punch. Read more.
This Swiss Brasserie makes upscale dining affordable and casual, just down the street from Bottino. Read more.
One of the few japanese options in the neighborhood, the restaurant’s close proximity to Chelsea galleries makes it a popular stop. Read more.