Rank 1Simon
Chelsea
5.0 out of 5, 23 Google reviewsPrice level $$$$
A high-end German restaurant in Chelsea. Reviewers call the space cozy, describe it as easy to miss, and mention friendly service.
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Best German Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best German restaurants across 5 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 7 rated German restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 5 neighborhoods. Simon in Chelsea leads the list with a 5.0-star rating from 23 reviews, and Upper East Side has the most to choose from (3).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, intimate. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 7 German Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2Heidelberg Restaurant
Upper East Side4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced German restaurant on the Upper East Side. Known for its hot cider.
Rank 3German Delights Inc.
Lincoln Square4.8 out of 5, 5 Google reviewsPrice level $A budget-friendly German restaurant in Lincoln Square. Insider tip: Visit during the holiday market season (November-December) as this is a seasonal pop-up vendor. Arrive early for popular items. Known for its Käse Krainer.
Rank 4Café Sabarsky
Upper East Side4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale German restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers mention settling in with a coffee, suggest it for an afternoon, and mention brunch here.
Rank 5Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar
Upper East Side4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced German restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers come for the food and describe a high-energy crowd. Insider tip: Order the pretzel bun with a German sausage.
Rank 6Berlin Currywurst
Meatpacking District4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 7Rolf's
Gramercy3.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale German restaurant in Gramercy. Reviewers mention friendly service, single out the food, and describe a high-energy crowd, though some mention slow or uneven service. Known for its Chicken Schnitzel.
Upper East Side
3 spots
Rank 1Heidelberg Restaurant
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Café Sabarsky
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
- Intimate
Rank 3Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1Simon
Indoor5.0 out of 5, 23 Google reviewsPrice level $$$$- Cozy
- Social
Lincoln Square
1 spots
Rank 1German Delights Inc.
Indoor4.8 out of 5, 5 Google reviewsPrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1Berlin Currywurst
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1Rolf's
Indoor/Outdoor3.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best German restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top German restaurants on Moodap are Simon in Chelsea (5.0 stars), Heidelberg Restaurant in Upper East Side (4.5 stars) and German Delights Inc. in Lincoln Square (4.8 stars). The full top 7 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most German restaurants?
Upper East Side has the most, with 3, followed by Gramercy (1) and Lincoln Square (1).
Where can I find affordable German restaurants in Manhattan?
2 of the 7 German restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are German Delights Inc. in Lincoln Square and Berlin Currywurst in Meatpacking District.
How does Moodap rank German restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.