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8+ rated german restaurants

Best German Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC

Top-rated german restaurants across 6 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Manhattan is home to 8+ rated german restaurants spanning 6 neighborhoods. Simon in Chelsea leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating and 23 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Chelsea to Upper West Side and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$$, so there’s something for every budget. Popular vibes across these spots include cozy, social, intimate. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best german restaurants in New York City, ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe data.

Upper East Side

3 spots

Upper East Side guide
  1. Rank 2

    Indoor/Outdoor

    Café Sabarsky

    4.3 out of 5, 1,230 Google reviewsPrice level $$$
    • Cozy
    • Social
    • Intimate

Chelsea

1 spots

Chelsea guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor

    Simon

    5.0 out of 5, 23 Google reviewsPrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Upper West Side

1 spots

Upper West Side guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor

    Rella's Spielhaus

    5.0 out of 5, 22 Google reviewsPrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Lincoln Square

1 spots

Lincoln Square guide

Meatpacking District

1 spots

Meatpacking District guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor/Outdoor

    Berlin Currywurst

    4.1 out of 5, 289 Google reviewsPrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Social

Gramercy

1 spots

Gramercy guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor/Outdoor

    Rolf's

    3.1 out of 5, 1,530 Google reviewsPrice level $$$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Frequently asked questions

What are the best german restaurants in NYC?
Moodap ranks the best german restaurants across 6 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Simon in Chelsea (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.
How many german restaurants are in Manhattan?
Moodap has 8+ rated german restaurants across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Upper East Side, Chelsea, Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Meatpacking District, and more.
Which neighborhood has the best german restaurants?
Upper East Side has the highest concentration of german restaurants with 3+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.
Best german restaurants for a date night in NYC?
Many german restaurants in Manhattan are perfect for date night, with popular vibes like cozy, social, intimate. Take Moodap’s Mood Match quiz to find a spot that matches your exact vibe and budget.
Affordable german restaurants in Manhattan?
Manhattan has german restaurants at every price point, from $ to $$$. Browse the full list above sorted by rating, or take the Mood Match quiz to filter by budget.

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