TOP 10 restaurants in Manhattan 2026 — must-visit

Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.

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

A 4.5 over 53,000+ reviews — an absolute New York must-visit. Hand-cut pastrami, a historic room and film fame.

«This is out of this world! The pastrami is tender and delicious! The Reuben sandwich is in…»

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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 4.8 over 37,000+ reviews — a must-visit for steak with nightlife energy. Premium steaks, a DJ atmosphere and cocktails.

«This was our first time at this location and I have to say the vibes, the energy, the serv…»

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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 4.5 over 19,000+ reviews — a must-visit for generous portions before Broadway. Family-style portions, Times Square and Italian-American classics.

«A must-visit restaurant when you're in Midtown. Huge family-style portions, quick and frie…»

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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 4.7 over 11,000+ reviews — a must-visit for pizza and atmosphere. Neapolitan pizza, a romantic mood and brunch.

«We definitely needed Italian food on the tenth day of our stay in New York. We tried our l…»

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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

A 4.6 and a legendary mutton chop — a must-visit for history and meat. The mutton chop, a pipe collection and a whisky list.

«The legendary Keens consistently offers an incredibly tender, flavourful and perfectly coo…»

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6. Boucherie West Village · ⭐ 9.7

(9687 reviews)


Boucherie West Village — Restaurant
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99 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, United States

Cuisine: French

A 4.8 over 9,600+ reviews — a must-visit for French classics and atmosphere. A lavish room, steak frites and seafood.

«This was our first time at Boucherie, and definitely not the last. We ordered the French o…»

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7. Essex · ⭐ 9.7

(8901 reviews)


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124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, United States

Cuisine: American

A 4.8 over 8,900+ reviews — a must-visit for brunch and cocktails. Modern food, a legendary brunch and a stylish room.

«Oh my, what a meal!

My favourites were the chimichurri steak and the calamari.

The honey…»

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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 4.6 over 8,300+ reviews — a good choice for generous Italian portions. Family-style, Southern Italian classics and a warm atmosphere.

«A very pleasant New York Italian atmosphere! There was wonderful singing! The staff did ev…»

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9. Up Thai · ⭐ 9.7

(8289 reviews)


Up Thai — Restaurant
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1411 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021, United States

Cuisine: Asian

One of the highest ratings — a must-try for modern Thai food. Fresh spices, a stylish room and a creative menu.

«I read the reviews and saw the photos, but actually eating there was completely different…»

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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 4.8 and a modern approach — a must-visit for home Italian. House pasta, seasonality and a handy location.

«This was my fourth visit to La Pecora Bianca in Bryant Park, and it's always been a wonder…»

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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 —

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.

See also:
Steak & grill

Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: manhattan-trend.com and editorial picks based on reviews.

Редакція manhattan-trend.com відібрала найцікавіше за рейтингами й відгуками Google, вивчивши офіційні сторінки, соцмережі закладів та інші відкриті джерела. Станом на серпень 2026.

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