Recently opened restaurants in the New York City area
Recently opened restaurants in the New York City area
Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.
While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."
US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average person dines out about 4.6 times per month, up significantly from three times in 2023. Diners are going out to eat for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).
As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.
Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in New York City in 2025 using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
Locanda Verde
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 50 Hudson Yards New York, New York
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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Gaia Restaurant
- Rating: 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 42 West 35th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean
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Docks Off 5th
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 25 West 51st St. Ste 6939 New York, New York
- Categories: Seafood, American, Cocktail Bars
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Boongs cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 327 East 12th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Waffles, Bubble Tea, Desserts
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Paris Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 120 West 57th St. New York, New York
- Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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Kiko
- Rating: 4.1/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 307 Spring St. New York, New York
- Categories: New American, Japanese, Lounges
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Miss Nellie's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 325 West 44th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Wine Bars, American, Beer Bar
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Moody Tongue Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 123 St. Marks Place New York, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Sushi Bars
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Authentic Xian Flavor
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 98 Mott St. New York, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Burgers, Soup
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Crane Club Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 85 10th Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses
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Ramen Ishida Chelsea
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 104 8th Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
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La Tête d'Or by Daniel
- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 318 Park Ave. South New York, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Seafood
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House of Pasta NYC
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 511 East 12th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
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Edith's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 64 Charles St. New York, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
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Toka Chef Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 205 Allen St. New York, New York
- Categories: Japanese
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Oncheon
- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 312 5th Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean
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Lume West Village
- Rating: 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 259 West 4th St. Ground floor New York, New York
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
Zimmi's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 72 Bedford St. New York, New York
- Categories: American
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Leonetta
- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 181 Lexington Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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Blue Blossom
- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 108 West 39th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Noodles
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LyLy Vietnam Cookhouse
- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 306 East 81st St. New York, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Sinsa
- Rating: 4.8/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 95 2nd Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, American, Cocktail Bars
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Le Café Louis Vuitton
- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 6 East 57th St. Floor 4 New York, New York
- Categories: Cafes, French
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Mary O's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 93 1/2 East 7th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Irish
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Le Basque
- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 15 Union Square West New York, New York
- Categories: French, Spanish, Cocktail Bars
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Aqua
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 902 Broadway New York, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Italian, Bars
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Là Lá Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 73 2nd Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
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Hani's Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 67 Cooper Square New York, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Desserts
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Dagg Thai
- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 10 East 39th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Thai
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Maxi's Noodle
- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 68 Mott St. New York, New York
- Categories: Cantonese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 68 metros.
