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Best Bars & Restaurants in Gramercy

A gated park, old-world townhouses, and cocktail bars with a members-only mystique.

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  1. Number 1PizzazzRestaurants & DiningRated 5.0 out of 5
  2. Number 2smashy burger | new yorkRestaurants & DiningRated 4.9 out of 5
  3. Number 3SAPERAVIRestaurants & DiningRated 4.9 out of 5

More top places in Gramercy

Restaurants, bars and cafes, ranked by rating and how many reviews back it, after the three above.

  • Rank 4
    4.9 out of 5

    Is the second location of our Argentinian bistro in New York City. Built on the same foundation as our first home in Hell's Kitchen, this space continues our mission: to offer honest Argentinian food, exceptional service, and a hospitality experience rooted in tradition.

  • Rank 5

    Coffee & Casual

    Ioannis Coffee Chef

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Ioannis Coffee Chef is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Gramercy, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

  • Rank 6

    Restaurants & Dining

    Go Chin Khao Man Gai

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Welcome to Go Chin, where we bring the flavors of authentic Thai street food to New York City. Our menu offers a variety of delicious and comforting dishes that are popular among the Thai community.

  • Rank 7

    Bars & Nightlife

    Barlume Downstairs

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$$

    Barlume Downstairs is a popular cocktail bar in Gramercy, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

  • Rank 8

    Bars & Nightlife

    Seven Sins Bar

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    An alluring destination for dinner or brunch, serving delicious fare, daily chef's specials, craft beers & libations. Experience boosting delicious menus, comfortable seating, a large modern bar, and HD TVs to watch all sports games.

  • Rank 9

    Restaurants & Dining

    Diner 24 NYC

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Best 24-Hour Diner Restaurant in New York City

  • Rank 10

    Restaurants & Dining

    Malii Gramercy

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Malii Gramercy is a restaurant in Gramercy described by visitors as food-focused, thai and indian, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Rank 11

    Restaurants & Dining

    Bangkok 2 Thai

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Bangkok 2 Thai is a restaurant in Gramercy described by visitors as food-focused, thai and indian, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Rank 12

    Restaurants & Dining

    Kati Thai Cuisine

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Kati Thai Cuisine is a well-known thai restaurant in Gramercy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

What to do in Gramercy

Every category, narrowed to this neighborhood.

What makes Gramercy one of the best neighborhoods in NYC

That one neighborhood where people actually have a key to the park

Gramercy is the most quietly confident neighborhood in Manhattan. It has a private park that only residents with keys can enter, which tells you everything about the energy here. It's refined without being snobby, old New York without being dusty. The bar and restaurant scene is small but curated — every spot feels like it belongs.

Gramercy is Manhattan's version of a private club—literally. Gramercy Park is the only private park in the city; you need a key, and only surrounding residents get one. That exclusivity sets the tone for the whole neighborhood: elegant, understated, quietly expensive. Irving Place is the main artery, lined with bistros, wine bars, and Pete's Tavern (one of NYC's oldest bars, where O. Henry allegedly wrote). The National Arts Club and the Players Club add old-world gravitas. Dining is excellent—neighborhood gems that don't need Instagram hype to stay packed. It's calm, classy, and a little mysterious.

Best for

An elegant evening that starts with wine, moves to a candlelit Italian dinner, and ends with a nightcap at a bar that's been open since the 1800s

Insider tip

Irving Plaza for shows, Pete's Tavern for history, and the park you can't get into. That's Gramercy.

Gramercy is known for

  • Gramercy Park (private)
  • Pete's Tavern
  • Irving Place
  • National Arts Club
  • Pre-war townhouses

Local lingo: “Gramercy is what happens when the Village grows up and gets a doorman.”

Frequently asked questions about Gramercy

What are the best restaurants in Gramercy?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top restaurants in Gramercy on Moodap are Pizzazz (Pizza, 5.0 stars), smashy burger | new york (American, 4.9 stars) and SAPERAVI (Georgian, 4.9 stars).
What are the best bars in Gramercy?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bars in Gramercy on Moodap are Barlume Downstairs (Cocktail bar, 4.9 stars), Seven Sins Bar (Dive bar, 4.9 stars) and Malt & Mold-Gramercy (Beer bar, 4.8 stars).
What are the best cafes in Gramercy?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top cafes in Gramercy on Moodap are Ioannis Coffee Chef (Coffee/Tea, 5.0 stars), Minuto Bauli - New York (Bakery, 4.8 stars) and Barnes & Noble (Coffee/Tea, 4.6 stars).
Where can I eat or drink cheap in Gramercy?
61 places in Gramercy are marked budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked are Pizzazz (Pizza, 5.0 stars), Ioannis Coffee Chef (Coffee/Tea, 5.0 stars) and Minuto Bauli - New York (Bakery, 4.8 stars).
What kind of food is Gramercy known for?
Of the 101 restaurants Moodap lists in Gramercy, the most common kinds are American (18), Italian (9), Mexican (9) and Thai (9).
How many places does Moodap list in Gramercy?
101 restaurants, 30 bars and 37 cafes, each with its own page. The best-ranked are at the top of this page.
What neighborhoods are near Gramercy?
Flatiron, Kips Bay, Stuyvesant Town and Murray Hill are next door. Each has its own guide on Moodap, linked on this page.
How does Moodap rank places in Gramercy?
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