Highest-rated restaurants in New York City by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in New York City by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in New York City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#28. Frisson Espresso
- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 West 44th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#27. General Green
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 650 Manhattan Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Salad, Acai Bowls, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Kolachi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 130 1st Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#25. For U
- Rating: 4.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 3rd Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Szechuan, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Baked by Luigi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 221 East 23rd St. New York, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village
- Rating: 4.8/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 St. Marks Place New York, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Dagg Thai
- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 10 East 39th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Shell Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 635 Amsterdam Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles
- Rating: 4.8/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55B Bayard St. New York, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Seoul BAP
- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 55 West 27th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles
- Rating: 4.8/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55B Bayard St. New York, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Seoul BAP
- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 55 West 27th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Caffè Aronne
- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 112 Greenwich Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. LyLy Vietnam Cookhouse
- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 306 East 81st St. New York, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mala Town
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 929 Amsterdam Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Hot Pot, Szechuan, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Joa Kitchen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 46 West 36th St. Floor 1 New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Nomad
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 30 Vandam St. New York, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Best Sicily Bottega
- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 85 Beaver St. New York, New York
- Categories: Olive Oil, Sicilian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The SSam
- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 307 West 38th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Yezo Thai Isankaya
- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 301 East 49th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Thai, Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Addey Ababa
- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 736 West 181st St. New York, New York
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Regular NYC
- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 19 Rector St. New York, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#6. PaPa Chicken
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 105-25 64th Road New York, New York
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Farook Halal Food
- Rating: 4.9/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 East 14th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Halal, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Urban Juicery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 229 East 14th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Lollo Ristorante Pizzeria & Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 27 Avenue B New York, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Faso Taste
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3350 Broadway New York, New York
- Categories: French, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Supper Club by Le Petit Parisien
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 355 East 78th St. New York, New York
- Categories: French, Supper Clubs
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
