The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017
Mission Chinese Food is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

1. Mission Chinese Food

171 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Ristorante cinese · Two Bridges · 402 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Chef/proprietor Danny Bowien and executive chef Angela Dimayuga have added a raw bar, two generous family-style set menus, and showstoppers like duck baked in clay. Leggi tutto.

Spicy Village is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

2. Spicy Village

8.7
68 Forsyth St Frnt B (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Ristorante cinese · Lower East Side · 184 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This postage stamp sized, low-fi, BYOB, cash-only restaurant punches far above its weight class offering some of the city’s best noodles. Don’t overlook the big tray chicken or the pork pancakes. Leggi tutto.

Wildair is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

3. Wildair

8.5
142 Orchard St (at Rivington St), New York, NY
Ristorante francese · Lower East Side · 74 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: A meal here might include Southern-style white shrimp, rich pork rillettes, crispy squid with green onions, bright scallop ceviche, and spicy chopped tuna on toast. Leggi tutto.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

4. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ristorante di ramen · East Village · 849 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: David Chang’s seminal, ground-breaking East Village noodle shop has arguably been the most influential restaurant to emerge from NYC this century. Leggi tutto.

Balthazar is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

5. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
Ristorante francese · SoHo · 1065 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Restaurateur Keith McNally's enduring Soho brasserie is the best every day restaurant in New York City. Period. Leggi tutto.

The Dutch is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

6. The Dutch

8.4
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Nuovo ristorante americano · SoHo · 458 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The Dutch is a great choice when you’re craving a steak, a burger, or oysters, and the menu always includes plentiful seafood options as well as pastas. It's an indelible part of the Soho landscape. Leggi tutto.

Lure Fishbar is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

7. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Ristorante di pesce · SoHo · 402 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Great for dates & business lunches alike, the subterranean Lure Fish Bar offers up a solid roster of sushi offerings as well as seafood, steak, & one of the best burgers in the city. [Eater 38 Member]

Katz's Delicatessen is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

8. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Paninoteca · Lower East Side · 1447 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: In 127 years, little has changed. Katz's remains one of New York's—and the country's—essential delis. Order at the counter, and don't forget to tip your slicer—your sandwich will be better for it. Leggi tutto.

Estela is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

9. Estela

8.6
47 E Houston St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Ristorante americano · NoLita · 251 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Ignacio Mattos serves rustic, market-driven dishes that don't easily fit into any one classification. Standouts include mussels escabeche, ricotta dumplings, and excellent beef tartare with sunchokes. Leggi tutto.

Oiji is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

10. Oiji

119 1st Ave, New York, NY
Ristorante coreano · East Village · 82 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The ideal meal at Oiji starts with the honey butter chips followed by the house-made soba noodles, braised beef, and mackerel smoked over pine needles. Leggi tutto.

Superiority Burger is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

11. Superiority Burger

430 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ristorante vegetariano e vegano · East Village · 146 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Headley and his crew turn seasonal vegetables into delectable salads and riffs on American comfort food favorites. The specials menu changes daily, and the rest of the menu is constantly evolving. Leggi tutto.

Hearth is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

12. Hearth

8.7
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante italiano · East Village · 208 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Marco Canora recently transformed the menu at his 13-year-old East Village Italian restaurant, to align it with his newfound vision of health, but the food is as rich and pleasing as ever. Leggi tutto.

Gramercy Tavern is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

13. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante americano · Flatiron District · 446 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Gramercy Tavern is the king of farm-to-table cuisine in New York City. The front room is one of the best places in New York for a leisurely lunch, or a romantic meal during the week. Leggi tutto.

Cosme is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

14. Cosme

8.5
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Ristorante messicano · Flatiron District · 278 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Enrique Olvera brings his vision of modern Mexican cuisine filtered through a global prism to NYC. The stark room and concise menu reveal unexpectedly bright, inventive, and often forceful flavors. Leggi tutto.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

15. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
Ristorante americano · NoMad · 392 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: A grand choice for a dinner date, business breakfast, or leisurely lunch. Dinner reservations are recommended for the main dining room, but The Nomad Bar is first-come, first-serve. Leggi tutto.

El Quinto Pino is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

16. El Quinto Pino

401 W 24th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Wine bar · Chelsea · 112 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This Chelsea tapas restaurant from chefs Alex Raij and Eder Montero is still going strong after nearly 10 years in business. Do not miss the uni panini or the fried garbanzo beans. Leggi tutto.

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

17. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Pub ristorante · NoMad · 688 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: From large format lamb feasts to full English breakfasts to the game-changing lamb burger to what is quite possibly NYC’s finest rib steak, The Breslin is firing on all cylinders. Leggi tutto.

New Wonjo is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

18. New Wonjo

7.5
23 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante coreano · Koreatown · 198 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The wood charcoal used to power the grill at every table makes all the difference, imbuing meat with a smoky flavor. Emerge from New Wonjo perfumed by the smoke and beef fat and leave fully satisfied. Leggi tutto.

Gazala's Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

19. Gazala's Restaurant

709 9th Ave (btwn W 48th & W 49th St), New York, NY
Ristorante con cucina mediterranea · Hell's Kitchen · 53 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Representing the esoteric cuisine of the Druze tribe of Israel whose religion is a mix of Islam and ancient Roman gnosticism, Gazala Place is named after chef / owner Gazala Habibi. Leggi tutto.

Sake Bar Hagi is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

20. Sake Bar Hagi

152 W 49th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante giapponese · Theater District · 181 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Open until 3 a.m. nightly, this subterranean izakaya has become a neighborhood staple offering interesting pub fare like Japanese barbecue and yakitori, rice balls, okonomiyaki, and noodles. Leggi tutto.

Porter House is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

21. Porter House

7.6
10 Columbus Cir Ste 4 (at W 60th St), New York, NY
Bisteccheria · Hell's Kitchen · 96 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: In addition to some of the best dry-aged beef in town, Porter House Bar and Grill offers plentiful seafood options, seasonal specials, a terrific wine list, and great service to boot. Leggi tutto.

Indian Accent is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

22. Indian Accent

8.8
123 W 56th St, New York, NY
Ristorante indiano del nord · Theater District · 70 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: New Delhi import Indian Accent brings high-minded, upscale Indian cuisine to Midtown in an opulent, modern dining room accented with imported “Calcutta gold” white marble. Leggi tutto.

Bar Boulud is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

23. Bar Boulud

7.6
1900 Broadway (btwn 63rd & 64th St), New York, NY
Ristorante francese · Lincoln Square · 187 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Bar Boulud is a destination for wine-lovers, charcuterie fanatics, and anyone that loves good French food. Leggi tutto.

Tanoshi Sushi is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

24. Tanoshi Sushi

9.1
1372 York Ave (at 73rd St), New York, NY
Ristorante sushi · Upper East Side · 113 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: An omakase will set you back around $80—a bargain for New York City. Guests can also supplement their omakase meals with a small selection of a la carte sushi. Tanoshi has three seatings per night. Leggi tutto.

Dovetail is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

25. Dovetail

103 W 77th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Nuovo ristorante americano · Upper West Side · 130 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Dovetail was revamped last summer but the effect is the same: it’s a serene, highly civilized space to enjoy Fraser’s thoughtful cooking. The restaurant offers a variety of dining options. Leggi tutto.

Patsy's Pizza - East Harlem is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

26. Patsy's Pizza - East Harlem

8.7
2287 1st Ave (btwn E 117th & E 118th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Harlem · 143 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Patsy’s serves the quintessential example of the New York Neapolitan style of pizza — cooked in a grandfathered coal oven. Few, if any, places provide a more lucid touchstone to old New York. Leggi tutto.

SriPraPhai is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

27. SriPraPhai

8.8
64-13 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Ristorante thai · 357 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The menu is a sprawling pan-regional affair, but the attention to detail is exacting, the spice level bombastic, yet it is tempered by a particularly gentle price point. Leggi tutto.

Mu Ramen is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

28. Mu Ramen

1209 Jackson Ave (btwn 47th Rd & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
Ristorante di ramen · Hunters Point · 160 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Joshua Smookler’s two-year-old ramen shop serves one of the best tonkotsu broths around. Beyond ramen, Mu also offers some high minded plates, like dry-aged Japanese Wagyu beef specials. Leggi tutto.

Casa Enrique is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

29. Casa Enrique

9.0
5-48 49th Ave (at Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Ristorante messicano · Hunters Point · 235 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Head to New York's only Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant for beef tongue tacos, chicken smothered in a heady mole sauce, and a monster crab tostada. Leggi tutto.

Lilia is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

30. Lilia

9.1
567 Union Ave (at Frost St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante italiano · Williamsburg · 189 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Chef Missy Robbins serves an inventive and highly-personal style of Italian cuisine. Standouts include the veal steak, the cacio e pepe fritters, and the mafaldine pasta with pink peppercorns. Leggi tutto.

St. Anselm is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

31. St. Anselm

9.2
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante americano · Williamsburg · 318 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The tender, butter-drenched Butcher's Steak is the best $20 slab of meat in New York City, no question, but the pricier cuts at Joe Carroll's Williamsburg steakhouse are even better. Leggi tutto.

Roberta's Pizza is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

32. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Roberta's is the epicenter of the modern Brooklyn food scene. The pizzas are fantastic, but the restaurant really flexes its muscles with the vegetable dishes. Leggi tutto.

Peter Luger Steak House is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

33. Peter Luger Steak House

8.7
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bisteccheria · Williamsburg · 693 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: It was founded in 1887 when Williamsburg was a city onto itself, and some say Luger is the greatest steakhouse in the world. Even if we can’t go quite that far, the steaks are damn good. Leggi tutto.

Marlow & Sons is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

34. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante americano · Williamsburg · 254 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: You can always find oysters, cured meats, and the famous brick chicken on the dinner menu, as well as rustic, market-driven specials. Leggi tutto.

Prime Meats is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

35. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Nuovo ristorante americano · Carroll Gardens · 236 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The Amish chicken and pork schnitzel are highlights from the dinner menu. If you’re dining in a large group, make sure to get a few of the housemade sausages for the table. Leggi tutto.

Olmsted is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

36. Olmsted

8.8
659 Vanderbilt Ave (Park Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Nuovo ristorante americano · Prospect Heights · 110 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The quirky, comforting, and delicious menu is both whimsical and earnest. It is constantly evolving but standout items have included a novel twist on crab rangoon and the carrot crepe. Leggi tutto.

Hometown Bar-B-Que is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

37. Hometown Bar-B-Que

9.3
454 Van Brunt St (at Reed St), Brooklyn, NY
Locale per barbecue · Red Hook · 348 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Straightforward classics like smoked brisket and baby back ribs are always a strong choice, but there are also options like pork belly tacos and a lamb belly banh mi. Leggi tutto.

Bamboo Garden Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017.

38. Bamboo Garden Restaurant

6.2
6409 8th Ave (at 64th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante cinese · Sunset Park · 30 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Bamboo Garden offers old favorites as well as such cutting edge specialties as sweet potato dumplings stuffed with black beans, braised chicken with black mushrooms, and humongous soup dumplings. Leggi tutto.