New York City Restaurants 2025

NYC RESTAURANTS TO TRY IN 2025

A new year is here, so we are trying 50 of the best restaurants in New York City and sharing them with you.

If you need more dining options, here is my restaurant list from last year.

Listed here are some of the most popular restaurants in the city, with incredible food, cocktails, and ambiance to enjoy with family or friends.

If you want NYC rooftop recommendations, check out this post, which has a list of NYC restaurants with spectacular views of the city.

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1. Up Thai

With over 6,000 positive reviews, Up Thai is a wonderful option if you are looking for upscale Thai street food in NYC. We usually get Thai iced tea, Papaya Salad, crispy spring rolls, Tom Kha Soup, Pad Thai, and Pad Se-Ew. For dessert, we like Kao Niew Phurk with coconut ice cream.

Neighborhood: Upper East Side

Location: 1411 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021

2. Quality Italian

This steakhouse is known for its chops and Italian fare. The black truffle cacio e pepe and the fusilli al Manzo were fantastic.

Neighborhood: Midtown

Location: 57 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019

3. La Pecora Bianca

This is one of the most popular family-friendly spots in NYC, with six locations in Manhattan. I tried the Brussels Salad, one of their pasta dishes, and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. I can’t wait to return for more pancakes.

Neighborhood: SoHo

Location: 54 Prince St, New York, NY 10012

4. Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole has been serving some of the best burgers in the country since 1972. We ordered the affogato milkshake, the Truffle Smash Burger, and the Goat Burger with sweet potato fries.

Neighborhood: Upper East Side

Location: 232 East 64th Street