Nice restaurants (for dinner) in New York
Of course you go, when in New York, dine at a number of classics that have been on your mind for a long time to do list to stand. From pizza (at Roberta's), to a snack (at Marlow and Sons) and extensive dining at (Freemans) or uncomplicated Italian (at Gemma). And... And... And... Oh well, take a look here too Barts Boekje x New York. Don't miss some new restaurants.
In this list, because it is possible, nice restaurants for dinner in New York on a row.
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A nice tent, where we liked (read: really liked) to stay. Where should we go then? Located right between Noho and Soho Wake and they have an oh-so-delicious menu with snacks to share. Especially the 'fried arroz negor with squid and romesco' is highly recommended.
It was a trade-off, because we put The Mercerie in the list for lunch in New York or we put this place in this list with dinners. Oh well, we just do it both. This stylish lunch tent in the middle of Soho (including a shop where you can buy the tableware) has the perfect location between all the shopping.
But also for dinner it is La Mercerie with the best (apologies, very best) tarte tatin.
And of course we're going to eat Mexican food when in New York. We hop from kitchen to kitchen (and that's okay after all that bouncing around). And of course we do that Mexican food at one Mexican concept in New York: La Esquina. Literally a hidden gem (no, you're not wrong). At the diner you have to enter and go downstairs through the back door, where the restaurant is hidden.
The food is delicious (and not ridiculously expensive) and all the margaritas are even better.
And we admit: a romantic restaurant is also nice when you're in the big city are. Even more fun if that romantic restaurant has a cozy bar and a nice fireplace. And even better if it also has an attractive atmosphere. The Waverly Inn ticks all the boxes. The lighting outside makes this place an attractive picture. If we can give you a tip: eat a good piece of meat here and order a bottle of Rioja. Thank us later.
Sushi, anyone? You also have to be in Brooklyn for that. In Williamsburg to be precise, and has been for a while. Although… Sushi… Japanese tapas is what they call it. Fried shrimps with a crispy dough layer, a kind of croquettes filled with pumpkin risotto and mozzarella and more of that - unconventional sushi. Light snacks that will last you a long evening; at the bar or on one of the Eames chairs. There are two floors and it is not the hottest new thing in town, so there is a good chance of getting a spot, which is also nice.
Between Chinatown and the Lower East Side, Dimes Square is the place to go for good restaurants. The same goes for Cervo's. Been open since 2017 (when you had fewer options for good food around this place) and still one of the best in the area. You have to come here for seafood and vegetables.
Also an oriental kitchen: Hanoi House. A cozy place where it looks warm and cozy; away with the industrial chill. You can eat Vietnamese food there, in case the name of the restaurant hasn't given that away yet. The Pho is especially delicious. Another reason: Hanoi House is located in the middle of the East Village, which in our opinion is one of the nicest parts of the city these days.
Korean dishes, but with a new twist. Anyone who longs for a Korean evening should join (and make a reservation) at or Atoboy of Atomix. Both absolutely worth it. Atoboy was the first restaurant and Atomix followed. Don't think about a quick bite, the dishes are a bit more luxurious (and expensive).
We're going to it again forever hip Williamsburg where Lilia is highly recommended. Italian on the menu, white on the walls and the perfect steak.
Fancy steak? This is where you need to be. Yes really. A award-winning New York steak restaurant and cocktail bar sounds like music to the ears. Located between Madison Square Park and Gramercy Park. The bar is also nice for drinks.
Because we still really want to go to Texas one day... But this must be close, we think. Deep in Brooklyn, in Red Hook where we usually don't go so quickly, is this (all-American barn-style) restaurant where you eat no-bullshit dishes from the BBQ. smokes brisket en baby back ribs, pork belly tacos en lamb belly banh mi. A bit of a detour, but a must for barbecue fanatics.
Hold your horses! We have a pearl – or as the Americans would say, hidden gem – found! The too-sweet spot hides at the end of an alley and serves American delicacies all day long. Starting with brunch, continuing through to lunch and, hey, dinner can also be added. You don't want to leave, such a sweet place. Freeman Alley
We can safely say that it was a hit on Instagram and TikTok Marea. The Michelin-starred restaurant is known for its pasta and decor. We're honest, it's not the nicest tent. You mainly need to take a thick wallet with you. By the way, it has a beautiful luxurious decor and is located next to Central Park.
First things first: reserve on time. The Commerce Inn is the ideal place for one date night. We could best describe this as the local pub but better. Start with cocktails at the bar and then move on to the restaurant. Top service.
Create a old school French restaurant in the Big Apple. At Le coucou a classic vision of French cuisine, in a charming way. Traditional influences from former France are the basis, but with a contemporary flavor. That's good to know Le <span style="font-weight: normal">young audiences</span> French dishes are prepared with extra passion (...) and therefore cost a little more in dollars. But it is tasty. Le <span style="font-weight: normal">young audiences</span> is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. 138 Lafayette St
It's the inside that counts, but at Tiny's and the bar upstairs The outside also counts a bit. That's Tiny's on the ground floor, a café like you see in the old days NYC movies does know. The facade of the entire second floor was painted piglet pink, because that is where the upstairs bar is located. Also very cozy inside, with a brick wall and pink curtains. And delicious no fuzz actually. In short: fav. In other words: favorite. Also for a while no fuzz (dinner) meal. 135W Broadway
The uncrowned king of the of for years farm-to-table kitchen of New York is the chef of Gramercy Tavern at Gramercy Park. Always busy with your legs out for dinner, but walk in for lunch and you can actually find a table in front of or in the open window at the front. 42 E 20th St
Restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef Chintan Pandya have taken the city by storm with their Indian restaurants. Their Michelin star restaurant Semma is a hit, but Dhamaka also has its own charm and is a bit more authentic. Pandya and his team delve deep into regional Indian cuisine and serve unique dishes such as the famous rabbit dish from Rajasthan, marinated in spiced yogurt. You must order this dish 48 hours in advance, so keep that in mind! Other highlights include the garlicky Goan crab with Amul butter and black pepper, and the garam masala-spiced Kashmiri lamb loin.
Very New York, or at least it feels that way, but you don't want to eat burgers and other heavy meals? And that´s it: the fish restaurant of lure is what you are looking for. Old school NYC atmosphere, simple but oh so tasty fish dishes or, also possible, roasted chicken. Perfect to grab before, during or after shopping. 142 Mercer St
Another Vietnamese restaurant the city. And this one is a household name, very trendy indeed. Indo-China has been open since 1984 and has everything on the menu you expect from a Vietnamese restaurant: meat, fish and a number of vegetarian options. Although the amounts for the dishes may not be what you expect (a bit on the expensive side even). It is not surprising that it is often packed, especially during Fashion Week.
Lay the ground and keep going! In between all that strolling there is a paste go to. Sant ambroeus is a fantastic Italian in several locations around the city. Nice and colorful, good food and nice locations. We demonstrate it. Also a great place for lunch.
Twice we stood in front of a closed door, but the third time we hit the small one wild air. Own fault of course, and hey, it was worth it. Small, original dishes on the menu that do not belong to a specific cuisine. A bit of southern America (ribs), a bit of French (octopus) and a bit of classic Latin (ceviche). Although we went for the spicy tuna: nom!
The restaurant has previously been named in New York the place to be for all your brunch needs. A basic brunch restaurant in mind? No way Jose! Anything but. To get to the restaurant, you first walk through the room of a typical 'pawn shop' and then you reach the restaurant. Please note: present yourself in a neat jacket, even in the toilets fancy and champagne is poured into your glass non-stop. This is such a beautiful place, with beautiful vintage treasures, quirky gadgets and a lot of other junk that together form a hodgepodge of beautiful things. Once in the dining room you end up in a kind of ballroom, which is a world of difference from the entrance. In any case, keep your eyes peeled here.
One of the restaurants we visited during our first visits to NYC and still a great favorite (where we joined many more times afterwards). By the way, a stone's throw from Water Street and that is where you take the iconic shot of the Brooklyn Bridge with the brownstones on both sides. You know that again? 72 Hudson Ave
For hot dogs, sausages and a good beer (in short; all good American stuff) is St. Anselm in Williamsburg, Brooklyn your place. Cheap, check. Plus, not to forget, they have a cozy garden with patio. The dark taproom (with all kinds of tools and portraits of New York dandies on the walls) is very popular on nice days. the place to be in Brooklyn, 355 Metropolitan Avenue
A brewery without beer? That's right, that's only possible in creative Bushwick – the Brooklyn neighborhood that transformed itself from hot crime to hotter pizza at Roberta's in just a few years. It's it street art paradise from the creative cult drawn to warehouse raves, polygamy, and anyone who simply can't afford the rent in Williamsburg anymore. Although the roughest edge has already disappeared, there are still daring and wild entrepreneurs. Because it is wild Honey's! This is where Enlightenment Wines brews (in the back) and serves (in the front). Wait a minute, what? Yep, the wine here is made from honey instead of grapes. So medieval and therefore so avant-garde that we had no idea either.
The founders are the offspring of DIY artist herbalist parents (Arley Marks previously ran the bar program at Mission Chinese). And that is why the honey is only from NY's bees, the herbs are hyper-local and often picked upstate. Sounds witchy. Isn't it (we mean... if gin is a herbal drink?). The room itself is industrial chic with lots of openwork concrete with nice wooden seats. Playful, experimental; a Bushwick experience! Where you can also just drink a glass of wine. Follow the neon light – along a track somewhere, between the forklifts and warehouses. It'll be fine.
We have a instant love affair with New York through series such as SATC, Gossip Girl and Friends. You can't blame us. And that's why we want, no we have to, hop from one bar (you know, from such and such a scene) to another. The Four Horsemen evokes that urban-just-as-in-the-movie feeling, especially among viewers of the Netflix series Master of None. And for LCD sound system fans (because this place is partly owned by James Murphy), and forward: the entire natural wine clique. In short: this is our guess for all Barts Boekje readers.
Arrive early The Four Horsemen in Brooklyn, New York because this little hotspot in Williamsburg has been on the radar for some time wine and dinner lovers. The space itself is reminiscent of Japan. And that one trip to the far north with light wood everywhere. At the front of the store is a small U-shaped bar, nice and inviting. Whatever you choose here, which bottle, which glass or which small dishes: everything is equally stylish and refined.
Playful, experimental: a Bushwick experience! Where you can also just drink a glass of wine. Follow the neon light – along a track somewhere, between the forklifts and warehouses. It'll be fine.
Champagne, champagne, champagne – what is it with wine and air in flutes? If it were up to us, we would drink it like water. From sunrise to sunset, from breakfast to dinner. Champagne bar Air's in New York understands that like no other: the bar that lives on the edge Soho and Greenwich Village is completely dedicated to bubbles, bubbles and fine popping sounds. Without aristocratic fuss and yet very special. This is where you'll start or end the evening on a high note, I promise. And we hardly dare to say it, but we like it even more sake and listening bar Tokyo Record, which you accidentally find when you walk down the narrow stairs of Air's (most likely looking for the toilet). In Tokyo, the listening bar has been an institution since the 50s: a bar where you come specifically to listen to music that the bartender has carefully selected. Of course on vinyl. Sort of slow DJ set. On the table are cards with “please keep your conversations below the music”. Perfect for when your lips need a break after a long day in New York. By the way, the food is matched to the music. Make sure you reserve in advance via Resy – the room is Japanese-sized hole in the wall.
Fan of Fried chicken? No, not the way they do it at KFC (nothing wrong with that, but not preferred when in New York). We prefer to really enjoy it, and at it Blue Ribbon Brasserie you eat the best in town. Not just chicken, but also great oysters and... seafood you can go here. And also nice: easy on the wallet.
