Manhattan’s dining rooms are stage sets first, and this ten walks through the island’s eras. Keens Steakhouse opened in 1885 beside the theaters of Herald Square, the last survivor of that district’s generation, its ceilings hung with some ninety thousand clay pipes once smoked by Babe Ruth and Albert Einstein. Katz’s Delicatessen followed in 1888, when the Lower East Side was the most crowded immigrant quarter on earth. Boucherie West Village inherited the building of the Circle Repertory Theater; Essex took over a century-old winery at Essex Crossing after two decades in the old covered market.
Authorship separates the rest. Artie Cutler built Carmine’s – Time Square on the idea that dinner should feel like an Italian-American wedding feast; the Wetansons, a third generation in, carried the Queens shared-table tradition into Tony’s Di Napoli. STK Steakhouse argues the opposite, trading dark wood and hush for a resident DJ and theatrical lighting. Choose the era you want to spend the evening in — immigrant Manhattan, the Broadway machine, or the candlelit Village of OLIO E PIÙ.
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Katz's Delicatessen -
People's favorite:
STK Steakhouse
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)
+9 photos
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…»
2. STK Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.7
(37555 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
3. Carmine's – Time Square · ⭐ 9.1
(19147 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
4. OLIO E PIÙ · ⭐ 9.5
(11578 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
5. Keens Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.3
(9803 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
6. Boucherie West Village · ⭐ 9.7
(9687 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
7. Essex · ⭐ 9.7
(8901 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
8. Tony's Di Napoli · ⭐ 9.3
(8376 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
9. Up Thai · ⭐ 9.7
(8289 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
10. La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park · ⭐ 9.7
(7743 reviews)
+9 photos
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…»
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.
Big tables belong to the family-style halls: Carmine’s – Time Square and Tony’s Di Napoli are built for groups and visiting families racing a curtain. For a program, STK Steakhouse keeps a resident DJ most nights, and Essex turns weekends into a festival with private and semi-private rooms. In warm months the terraces decide — the sidewalk café at Boucherie West Village, the leafy perch of OLIO E PIÙ, the heated decks at Essex. All ten serve into the late evening and work on Sunday; Katz’s Delicatessen and La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park also open early.
The limits, plainly. Four of the ten are Italian and two are steakhouses, so the map tilts toward the shared platter and the chophouse; a French brasserie, a Jewish deli, Up Thai and one contemporary American room balance it. Midtown, the Theater District, the Lower East Side and the Village dominate — Harlem, Chinatown, the Financial District and the Upper West Side are absent, as is tasting-menu fine dining.
See also:
Steak & grill
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