Rank 1Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Hudson Yards
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced restaurant in Hudson Yards. Known for its Chili Lime Caesar.
116 rated restaurants
Best Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best restaurants across 32 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 116 rated restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 32 neighborhoods. Chopt Creative Salad Co. in Hudson Yards leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Financial District has the most to choose from (14).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, upscale. 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 10 Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2Shaver Hall
Alphabet City5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Mei Lai Xuan
Chinatown5.0 out of 5 on GoogleA mid-priced restaurant in Chinatown. Insider tip: Don't expect the chocolate dumplings to be served in the restaurant. They are takeout only.
Rank 4Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Stuyvesant Town4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Dos Toros Taqueria
Financial District4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6Dos Toros Taqueria
Lenox Hill4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly restaurant in Lenox Hill. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for an afternoon, and come for the food. Known for its mission-style burrito.
Rank 7Flyfish Club
Lower East Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale restaurant on the Lower East Side, open until 1 AM most nights. Reviewers suggest it for an evening out, talk about the seafood, and describe a loud, buzzing room. Insider tip: Order the caviar nuggies.
Rank 8Family Coffee Truck
Harlem5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly restaurant in Harlem, open from 3 AM. Reviewers suggest it for an afternoon, describe a laid-back café feel, and come for the food. Insider tip: Arrive early before 10:00 AM to avoid peak hour wait times. Cash, Zelle, and Cash-App accepted - no cards. Known for its Carnitas Tacos.
Rank 9Moe Eats NYC
Tribeca5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced restaurant in Tribeca. Known for its bagels.
Rank 10Pinks Cantina Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Financial District
6 spots
Rank 1Dos Toros Taqueria
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Liberty Halal Food Cart
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Smorgasburg WTC
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4John's Corner Food Truck
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5The Schnitzi Truck
Indoor5.0 out of 5, 3 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6Little Biggs - Fidi
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Lenox Hill
4 spots
Rank 1Dos Toros Taqueria
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Aquarius (JIH Market Inc)
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Just Salad
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Talung Thai Kitchen Food Truck
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
3 spots
Rank 1Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Just Salad
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Bubble tea store
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
3 spots
Rank 1Flyfish Club
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Nimbus Lower East Side
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Essex Market
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Carnegie Hill
3 spots
Rank 1Kaia South African Farmhouse Restaurant
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Buona Journata Food Truck
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Arepa Factory Latin Kitchen
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Midtown
3 spots
Rank 1Tamer Halal Food Truck
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Springbone Kitchen
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Super Franc NYC
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1Latino Bites Washington Heights
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2el camioncito del sabor
Indoor5.0 out of 5, 9 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Quisqueya Plaza
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1Shaver Hall
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Cee Cee’s Food Cart
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1Family Coffee Truck
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Everytable
Indoor4.6 out of 5, 19 Google reviewsPrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Roosevelt Island
2 spots
Rank 1Pinks Cantina Roosevelt Island
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Granny Annie's Bar & Kitchen
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1Uptown Gaming Bar and Lounge
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2El Presi's
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1OfCorsica
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
- Upscale
Rank 2Garden Market
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1Carversteak
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5, 264 Google reviewsPrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2the Press Lounge
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Koreatown
2 spots
Rank 1Theaborrajao
Indoor4.9 out of 5, 18 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Taste - Kitchen & Cocktails
Indoor4.8 out of 5, 5 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Morningside Heights
2 spots
Rank 1JJ's Place
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Columbia The Fac Shack
Indoor5.0 out of 5, 4 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1Mei Lai Xuan
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Stuyvesant Town
1 spots
Rank 1Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1Moe Eats NYC
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
East Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1Peacock Gourmet
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1HALAL & CO.
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1Mermaid Mexicana
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
NoMad
1 spots
Rank 1Yemkem Catering Services
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1Manhatten In N.Y.C
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1Astor Halal Cart
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top restaurants on Moodap are Chopt Creative Salad Co. in Hudson Yards (4.9 stars), Shaver Hall in Alphabet City (5.0 stars) and Mei Lai Xuan in Chinatown (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most restaurants?
Financial District has the most, with 14, followed by Midtown (10) and Carnegie Hill (7).
Where can I find affordable restaurants in Manhattan?
7 of the 50 restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Dos Toros Taqueria in Lenox Hill, Family Coffee Truck in Harlem and Bubble tea store in Hudson Yards.
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