Established in 1854 (or early 1860s) and operated continuously since, it is the oldest NYC Irish tavern. Lincoln, T. Roosevelt, & JFK have reportedly drank here. Women weren't allowed until 1970.
Established 1894. Continuously family owned and operated. Mostly original decor, extra room added in 1984 and the oven changed to gas. Famous for traditional Italian confections. Appears in TV shows.
Established 1904 as Caffe Pugliese, continuously family owned and operated. The storefront has been remodeled somewhat.
Established 1905 and operated until 1984. In 1994, a friend of the family reopened a block away. The original sold tomato pies wrapped in paper, tied with a string and claims to have invented NY style
Established 1920, moved down street 1968. Neighborhood staple for steamed buns, dim sum and tea. Most famous for homemade lotus paste and red bean filling for moon cake during the autumn festival.
Built 1857. Saloon since 1867. Fanelli Cafe Established 1922 and continuously operated. Old-fashioned pub fare, such as meatloaf sandwiches, paired with beer and liquor.
Established 1910 by immigrant rabbi who sold from a cart. Continuously family owned. Handmade knishes cooked in the basement brick oven; a dumbwaiter connecting to the shabbily-nostalgic dining room.
Established 1908 as Mare Chiaro. Decor is largely intact - wooden back bar with mirrors, tile floor, and pressed tin along the ceiling and walls - but polluted with flat screens and other updates.
Established 1873 (?) in ground floor of a hotel. Old hammered-tin ceiling, and the dark-wood bar, but flat screen TVs and other updates added.
Established 1927 by former Russian Imperial Ballet members. Crossed the street 1929 to brownstone from 1875. Building remodeled in 2006, retaining restaurant as original. Frequented by celebrities.
Try the Elvis, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. Peanut butter, bacon, banana, and honey on white toast - fit for the King. Read more.
Casual Japanese spot in the East Village, we love the pork buns but you can't go wrong with the ramen either.
After a night of drinking, burning the roof of your mouth on these amazing Belgian fries is the least of your worries. Overwhelmed by the choices for sauce? Don't be - ask to try them all.
It seems like the city's best pizza is all centered in the West Village. Joe's is just another amazing spot for a slice. If you love thin crust, you'll get one of the city's best here.
