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NYC Eats
The Fat Radish is one of NYC Eats.

1. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews

2. Lily O'Brien's Chocolate Cafe

36 W 40th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: On a cold day in the winter, you can’t beat a hot chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries from here. Yum! - Kita, The T.O. Show

3. Quick Stop Kosher

New York, NY
Food Truck · Chelsea · 1 tip

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The waffles are sumptuous. The "plain waffle" ($5.50) comes with hot fudge and whipped cream. For $1 more, the truck adds ice cream and fruit. Read more.

4. Scalini Fedeli

8.5
165 Duane St (at Hudson), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 29 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Different level of cooking from anything that I have experienced before. -Teresa Giudice, Real Housewives of NJ

5. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Try the incredible lamb burger and get the triple-fried fries on the side.

The Meatball Shop is one of NYC Eats.

6. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews
Goat Town is one of NYC Eats.

7. Goat Town

511 E 5th St (btwn Ave. A & B), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 99 tips and reviews

8. The Lambs Club

8.2
132 W 44th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 105 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Zakarian’s latest is a standout for its elegant take on bull market classics like steak Delmonico and foie gras with bruleed figs. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

9. Minetta Tavern

8.8
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Weekend brunch might be your best bet here, for old-world breakfast treats like shirred eggs with black truffles, and a rich black-pudding clafoutis. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

City Grit Culinary Salon is one of NYC Eats.

10. City Grit Culinary Salon

38 Prince St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 15 tips and reviews

11. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 277 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Get the $125 tasting menu here for bites like tableside antipasti and Mark Ladner’s legendary 100-layer lasagna. One of our fav Italians from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Mexican Radio is one of NYC Eats.

12. Mexican Radio

19 Cleveland Pl (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 127 tips and reviews

13. Gradisca

126 W 13th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 41 tips and reviews

Monica M.Monica M: Great tiramisu

Culture Espresso is one of NYC Eats.

14. Culture Espresso

9.0
72 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 531 tips and reviews
Maialino is one of NYC Eats.

15. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews
Primehouse New York is one of NYC Eats.

16. Primehouse New York

381 Park Ave S (at E 27th St.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Rose Hill · 51 tips and reviews

17. Primehouse New York

381 Park Ave S (at E 27th St.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Rose Hill · 51 tips and reviews

Gary V.Gary Vaynerchuk: Try the drew Pinot noir

18. Barolo Ristorante

398 W Broadway (btwn Spring and Broome), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 29 tips and reviews

Gary V.Gary Vaynerchuk: The 1988 Barolo from prunotto is epic

Northern Spy Food Co. is one of NYC Eats.

19. Northern Spy Food Co.

511 E 12th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 315 tips and reviews
Back Forty is one of NYC Eats.

20. Back Forty

190 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 150 tips and reviews
Pie Face is one of NYC Eats.

21. Pie Face

1691 Broadway (at W 53rd St), New York, NY
Pie Shop · Theater District · 51 tips and reviews
The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of NYC Eats.

22. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews

23. Barbuto

8.4
113 Horatio St (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 334 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: This colorful, slicked-up car park turned fashionista hangout offers a prime view of the West Village people-watching scene and Italian cucina. Eating seasonal food in a garage was never so much fun.

Amber is one of NYC Eats.

24. Amber

7.9
103 W 70th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 74 tips and reviews

25. The Flame Restaurant

7.2
893 9th Ave (at 58th St), New York, NY
Diner · Hell's Kitchen · 71 tips and reviews

Em I.Em Ily: Oreo pancakes with ice cream... Say no more.

26. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

9.1
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews

Nao M.Nao Miz: Talk to Whitney, the assistant manager! She'll give you the whole history of LV and how to get high off of cinnamon ice-cream!

Perla Cafe is one of NYC Eats.

27. Perla Cafe

234 W 4th St (West 10th st), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 154 tips and reviews

Leigh F.Leigh Ferreira: do not miss the gnocchi! order anything gabe suggests. luv it here almost as much as joseph leonard. :-)

The Spotted Pig is one of NYC Eats.

28. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

29. La Carbonara

202 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 52 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Great, cozy, friendly Italian place for dinner. Awesome staff, well priced wine. Great spot for a date or a small dinner with friends. Try the signature Carbonara Spaghetti and finish off with a class

The Halal Guys is one of NYC Eats.

30. The Halal Guys

8.6
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 890 tips and reviews
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of NYC Eats.

31. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews
Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square is one of NYC Eats.

32. Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square

8.5
Herald Square, New York, NY
Food Truck · Garment District · 316 tips and reviews
Puddin' by Clio is one of NYC Eats.

33. Puddin' by Clio

102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 66 tips and reviews
Empellón Cocina is one of NYC Eats.

34. Empellón Cocina

105 1st Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 152 tips and reviews

35. Jean-Georges

8.5
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 285 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Ed Koch may no longer be mayor of New York, but if he used Foursquare, he'd probably be the mayor of this restaurant. Once a month, Koch invites members of his administration to an elegant lunch here. Read more.

Tipsy Parson is one of NYC Eats.

36. Tipsy Parson

156 9th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 213 tips and reviews
Sushi Damo is one of NYC Eats.

37. Sushi Damo

7.6
330 W 58th St (8th & 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 83 tips and reviews

38. The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · NoMad · 62 tips and reviews

Linnea C.Linnea Covington: Try the Salty Pimp, it helped put me in my game!

39. Dough

305 Franklin Ave (at Lafayette Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 376 tips and reviews

Linnea C.Linnea Covington: If they have the blood orange doughnuts, go for it, no questions asked. I wish I could say the same for the Earl Gray one, not at all what I wanted it to be.

40. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 399 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: A definite HuffPost favorite, make sure to order the yellowtail jalapeno roll and ask for the Bash Burger (it's delicious). For dessert, ice cream sandwiches. Read more.

41. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 399 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Order the Classic Lobster Roll here. It's a classic blend of lobster and bacon, what could be better? They also have some of the freshest oysters we’ve had in the city.

42. Parm

8.3
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews

Kate M.Kate Maxwell: GET THE SARATOGA CLUB SANDWICH, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Oh and you have to sit to order it, not on the take out menu. Very worth your time.

Asellina is one of NYC Eats.

43. Asellina

420 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 77 tips and reviews
Sacco Pizza is one of NYC Eats.

44. Sacco Pizza

7.7
819 9th Ave (btwn 54th & 55th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Hell's Kitchen · 61 tips and reviews
Bill's Bar & Burger is one of NYC Eats.

45. Bill's Bar & Burger

22 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Meatpacking District · 233 tips and reviews

46. Bar Six

7.6
502 Avenue of the Americas (13th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 61 tips and reviews

Max P.Max Powers: chicken tagine rawks, AND it was featured in Julie&Julia. if you sit in the right place you can look just like meryl streep!

Plein Sud at Smyth Tribeca Hotel is one of NYC Eats.

47. Plein Sud at Smyth Tribeca Hotel

85 W Broadway (Chambers), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 44 tips and reviews
The Odeon is one of NYC Eats.

48. The Odeon

8.8
145 W Broadway (at Thomas St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 219 tips and reviews
Esca is one of NYC Eats.

49. Esca

402 W 43rd St (at Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 106 tips and reviews
Peels is one of NYC Eats.

50. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
Schnipper's is one of NYC Eats.

51. Schnipper's

7.7
620 8th Ave (at W 41st St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Theater District · 313 tips and reviews

52. Plein Sud at Smyth Tribeca Hotel

85 W Broadway (Chambers), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 44 tips and reviews

Stephen P.Stephen Pile: Of course everyone knows about their disgusting drippy good stuffed cheeseburger...

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is one of NYC Eats.

53. Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

28 E 23rd St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoMad · 81 tips and reviews
PUBLIC is one of NYC Eats.

54. PUBLIC

210 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 211 tips and reviews
Emporio is one of NYC Eats.

55. Emporio

8.8
231 Mott St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 220 tips and reviews
The Dutch is one of NYC Eats.

56. The Dutch

8.4
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 457 tips and reviews
Kittichai is one of NYC Eats.

57. Kittichai

60 Thompson St (btwn Spring & Broome St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · SoHo · 99 tips and reviews
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls is one of NYC Eats.

58. Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls

55 Gansevoort St (btwn Greenwich and Washington), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Meatpacking District · 26 tips and reviews
Esposito's Pork Shop is one of NYC Eats.

59. Esposito's Pork Shop

8.6
500 9th Ave (at W 38th St.), New York, NY
Butcher · Garment District · 21 tips and reviews
79th Street Greenmarket is one of NYC Eats.

60. 79th Street Greenmarket

8.6
Columbus Ave (btw W 77th & W 80th Sts), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Upper West Side · 26 tips and reviews
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck - West is one of NYC Eats.

61. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck - West

West Dr. (at W 67th St.), New York, NY
Food Truck · Lincoln Square · 4 tips and reviews
Chirping Chicken is one of NYC Eats.

62. Chirping Chicken

7.1
355 Amsterdam Ave (at W 77th St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 85 tips and reviews
Telepan is one of NYC Eats.

63. Telepan

72 W 69th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 86 tips and reviews
Popover Cafe is one of NYC Eats.

64. Popover Cafe

551 Amsterdam Ave (btw W 86th & W 87th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 44 tips and reviews
Old John's Diner is one of NYC Eats.

65. Old John's Diner

7.6
148 W 67th St (Btwn Broadway & Amsterdam), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 32 tips and reviews
Bistro Cassis Restaurant is one of NYC Eats.

66. Bistro Cassis Restaurant

7.4
225 Columbus Ave (70th & 71st), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 33 tips and reviews
Má Pêche is one of NYC Eats.

67. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews

68. Burger Joint

8.6
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Le Parker Meridien Hotel is a white marble minimalist palace. So it's surprising that it stinks like burgers. Hidden just off the lobby is the best burger in mid-town. - IFC Staff

Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar is one of NYC Eats.

69. Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar

132 W 58th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Theater District · 43 tips and reviews
Barbone is one of NYC Eats.

70. Barbone

186 Avenue B (btwn E 11th & 12th), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 33 tips and reviews
Nicoletta is one of NYC Eats.

71. Nicoletta

160 2nd Ave (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 88 tips and reviews
Estiatorio Milos is one of NYC Eats.

72. Estiatorio Milos

8.8
125 W 55th St (btwn 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Theater District · 173 tips and reviews
Mas (farmhouse) is one of NYC Eats.

73. Mas (farmhouse)

39 Downing St (Bedford St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews
Energy Kitchen is one of NYC Eats.

74. Energy Kitchen

142 W 72nd St (btw Columbus & Broadway), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Lincoln Square · 26 tips and reviews
Riposo 72 is one of NYC Eats.

75. Riposo 72

50 W 72nd St (btwn Columbus Ave. & Central Park West), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Upper West Side · 33 tips and reviews
Cafe Luxembourg is one of NYC Eats.

76. Cafe Luxembourg

8.7
200 W 70th St (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews
Birch Coffee is one of NYC Eats.

77. Birch Coffee

21 E 27th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 486 tips and reviews
Rigoletto Pizza is one of NYC Eats.

78. Rigoletto Pizza

141 W 72nd St (btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Lincoln Square · 26 tips and reviews

79. Pie Face

1691 Broadway (at W 53rd St), New York, NY
Pie Shop · Theater District · 51 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The sweet pies, such as pear ricotta or chocolate, are just a few bites, so customers can enjoy them with minimal guilt or, perhaps more fun, sample a few. Read more.

80. Landmarc

10 Columbus Circle (at W 60th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 254 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: If it’s Tuesday, you’re in luck! Tuesday is spaghetti carbonara day. Plus, the bite-size $4 desserts are a good way to end on a sweet note. Get chocolate mousse & ask for extra whipped cream. - Amy

Jacob's Pickles is one of NYC Eats.

81. Jacob's Pickles

9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 674 tips and reviews
Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina is one of NYC Eats.

82. Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina

75 9th Ave, Chelsea Market (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 231 tips and reviews
Saxon + Parole is one of NYC Eats.

83. Saxon + Parole

316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews
Barchetta is one of NYC Eats.

84. Barchetta

461 W 23rd St (10th Avenue), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews