Restaurants in Manhattan 2026: a guide to 10 worth knowing

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    Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.

    At a glance

    # Place Score Reviews Stands out for
    1 Katz's Delicatessen ⭐ 9.1 53 717 Editors' pick
    2 STK Steakhouse ⭐ 9.7 37 555 People's favorite
    3 Carmine's – Time Square ⭐ 9.1 19 147
    4 OLIO E PIÙ ⭐ 9.5 11 578
    5 Keens Steakhouse ⭐ 9.3 9 803
    6 Boucherie West Village ⭐ 9.7 9 687
    7 Essex ⭐ 9.7 8 901
    8 Tony's Di Napoli ⭐ 9.3 8 376
    9 Up Thai ⭐ 9.7 8 289
    10 La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park ⭐ 9.7 7 743

    Highlights

    Opening hours

    Every place in this selection stays open late.

    Open early, from 8am or sooner: Katz's Delicatessen, La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park.

    Check the hours before you set out — they shift on holidays and out of season.

    Full ranking

    1. Katz's Delicatessen · ⭐ 9.1

    (53717 reviews)


    Katz's Delicatessen — Restaurant
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    205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, United States

    New York's most famous deli (4.5 over 53,000+ reviews), open since 1888: mountains of hand-cut pastrami and a historic room known from films. Pastrami on rye, corned beef, matzo ball soup, hot dogs. A classic unchanged for decades. Anyone who wants a real taste of old New York.

    «The sandwiches are simply super. The meat melts in your mouth. The atmosphere is that clas…»

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    2. STK Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.7

    (37555 reviews)


    STK Steakhouse — Restaurant
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    1114 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036, United States

    Cuisine: Steak & grill

    A trendy steakhouse (4.8 over 37,000+ reviews): premium steaks paired with music, cocktails and a club atmosphere in Meatpacking. Steaks of various sizes, seafood, signature cocktails. Celebrations and anyone after a dinner with buzz.

    «The staff here are incredible, A BIG THANK YOU TO KARIN!!!! she was so warm and welcomin…»

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    3. Carmine's – Time Square · ⭐ 9.1

    (19147 reviews)


    Carmine's - Time Square — Restaurant
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    200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United States

    Cuisine: Italian

    A cult family spot (4.5 over 19,000+ reviews): Southern Italian dishes in giant shared portions, in the heart of the Theater District. Family-style pasta, veal parmigiana, seafood, Caesar.

    «A few years ago I ate at this restaurant on Times Square, and we had a wonderful experienc…»

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    4. OLIO E PIÙ · ⭐ 9.5

    (11578 reviews)


    OLIO E PIÙ — Restaurant
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    3 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014, United States

    Cuisine: Italian

    A popular Italian address (4.7 over 11,000+ reviews): Neapolitan pizza, pasta and a charming atmosphere in the heart of the West Village. Wood-fired pizza, house pasta, brunch, Italian wines.

    «This place had been on our list for a while, and after I finally tried it, I completely un…»

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    5. Keens Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.3

    (9803 reviews)


    Keens Steakhouse — Restaurant
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    72 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018, United States

    Cuisine: Steak & grill

    One of New York's oldest steakhouses (4.6) in Midtown: a legendary mutton chop, a ceiling collection of thousands of clay pipes and an old-city atmosphere. The signature mutton chop, dry-aged steaks, a large whisky list. Special dinners and lovers of history and meat.

    «From the very first minute you walk in, the atmosphere takes you back to a time when life…»

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    6. Boucherie West Village · ⭐ 9.7

    (9687 reviews)


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    99 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, United States

    Cuisine: French

    A striking French brasserie (4.8 over 9,600+ reviews): classic cooking, steak frites and a seafood plateau in a lavish historic room. Steak frites, a seafood plateau, foie gras, French desserts. A dinner with Parisian charm and special occasions.

    «A fantastic dining experience from start to finish! The service here is truly first-class.…»

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    7. Essex · ⭐ 9.7

    (8901 reviews)


    Essex — Restaurant
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    124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, United States

    Cuisine: American

    A lively Lower East Side spot (4.8 over 8,900+ reviews): modern American food, a legendary brunch and cocktails in a stylish space. Brunch classics, cocktails, modern American dishes. Brunch and a relaxed evening in the LES.

    «Came here spontaneously, but I'd come again for the service! Helena was wonderful in many…»

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    8. Tony's Di Napoli · ⭐ 9.3

    (8376 reviews)


    Tony's Di Napoli — Restaurant
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    147 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036, United States

    Cuisine: Italian

    A popular family spot (4.6 over 8,300+ reviews): Southern Italian dishes in big shared portions in a warm atmosphere. Family-style pasta, meatballs, veal, seafood.

    «Went to Tony’s Di Napoli for a group hangout and had such an amazing time. The atmosphere…»

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    9. Up Thai · ⭐ 9.7

    (8289 reviews)


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    1411 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021, United States

    Cuisine: Asian

    A beloved UES Thai spot (4.8 over 8,200+ reviews): modern Thai food, fresh spices and a stylish atmosphere. Pad thai, curries, tom yum, Thai salads, creative dishes. Thai-cuisine lovers and a relaxed dinner.

    «We recently decided to have lunch here and check out the lunch specials. The place is in t…»

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    10. La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park · ⭐ 9.7

    (7743 reviews)


    La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park — Restaurant
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    20 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States

    Cuisine: Italian

    A stylish Italian restaurant (4.8) focused on fresh house pasta and seasonal produce in a handy spot by Bryant Park. House pasta, cacio e pepe, seasonal vegetable dishes, Italian wines. Lunch in the centre and a relaxed quality dinner.

    «I had a really wonderful experience at La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park. We tried the meatball…»

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    Questions & answers

    Which place tops the ranking? Katz's Delicatessen — score 9.1/10 (Editors' pick).

    How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.

    What is the average rating in the top? 9.5/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.

    Which place has the most reviews? Katz's Delicatessen — 53717 visitor reviews.

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