10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC
Tea & Sympathy is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

1. Tea & Sympathy

7.7
108 Greenwich Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St), New York, NY
Sala da tè · West Village · 136 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Tea & Sympathy offers a full English breakfast with endless tea and scones so delicious that even a New Yorker will have trouble finding fault with it. Leggi tutto.

I Sodi is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

2. I Sodi

105 Christopher St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Ristorante italiano · West Village · 98 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: I Sodi is our top pick. It offers completely authentic Tuscan cuisine, with items like cacio e pepe (spaghetti with black pepper and pecorino), rather than penne alla vodka and $1 pizza slices. Leggi tutto.

Karczma is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

3. Karczma

8.9
136 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante polacco · Greenpoint · 152 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Whether you order kielbasa, karkowa (grilled pork shoulder), or a plate of Polish specialties, Karczma consistently delivers large portions at a great price. Leggi tutto.

Boqueria is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

4. Boqueria

9.1
53 W 19th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante con specialità tapas · Flatiron District · 298 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: While many “Spanish” restaurants often combine Spanish food with Mexican and Latin-American foods, Boqueria sticks to authentic European Spanish cooking. Leggi tutto.

Aquavit is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

5. Aquavit

8.5
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante scandinavo · Midtown East · 106 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Aquavit (actually a type of wine native to Scandinavia) offers an extensive menu including dishes like Shrimp Skagen, Scandinavian Bouillabaisse, and Smoked Trout. Leggi tutto.

Pylos is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

6. Pylos

8.4
128 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Ristorante greco · East Village · 160 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: This restaurant does it all: everything from the simple pita and tzatziki, to more complex Greek dishes like moussaka, dolmathes, and pastitsio. Leggi tutto.

Kafana is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

7. Kafana

8.7
116 Avenue C (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Ristorante est‑europeo · Alphabet City · 80 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Kafana, a rustic bistro located on Avenue C, is home to New York’s most authentic and genuine Serbian cuisine. It offers a variety of Serbian wines, cheeses, and of course: meat, meat, meat. Leggi tutto.

Molly's Shebeen is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

8. Molly's Shebeen

7.9
287 3rd Ave (btwn E 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Pub irlandese · Gramercy Park · 128 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Often named New York’s most authentic Irish pub, Molly’s offers a variety of traditional Irish dishes, like chicken potpie, pub sausage and mashed potatoes, and corned beef and cabbage. Leggi tutto.

La Grenouille is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

9. La Grenouille

8.1
3 E 52nd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante francese · Midtown East · 72 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: No other restaurant in New York captures the glamorous aura of France like La Grenouille. The menu includes rare delicacies like pan seared foie gras and frog legs sautéed in garlic and butter. Leggi tutto.

Heidelberg Restaurant is one of 10 Best Authentic European Restaurants in NYC.

10. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.6
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
Ristorante tedesco · Yorkville · 106 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Heidelberg Restaurant is one of the oldest and most authentic German restaurants in the country. You can choose from a vast collection of authentic German eats: from Bratwurst to Wiener Schnitzel. Leggi tutto.