Restaurants & Dining
SAPERAVI
4.9 out of 5Price level $$
Explore Saperavi, an authentic Georgian restaurant, for a delicious experience. Our fresh and delightful dishes bring the comforting vibes of our country, Georgia, to your table.
Refined. Keyed-in. Old soul.
Best Bars & Restaurants in Gramercy
A gated park, old-world townhouses, and cocktail bars with a members-only mystique.
- Elegant
- Exclusive
- Old-World
- Intimate
- Residential
Top places in Gramercy
Highly rated restaurants, bars, cafes, and things to do nearby.
Bars & Nightlife
Seven Sins Bar
4.9 out of 5Price level $$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.
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Diner 24 NYC
4.8 out of 5Price level $$Best 24-Hour Diner Restaurant in New York City
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Malii Gramercy
4.8 out of 5Price level $$Malii Gramercy is a restaurant in Gramercy described by visitors as food-focused, thai and indian, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
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Bangkok 2 Thai
4.8 out of 5Price level $$Bangkok 2 Thai is a restaurant in Gramercy described by visitors as food-focused, thai and indian, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
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Fortuna NYC
4.8 out of 5, 324 reviewsPrice level $$Some call it Mediterranean. Others say Middle Eastern. We just call it home. Kosher. Dairy-free. Always with purpose. Always with love.
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Baya Bar - Acai & Smoothie Shop
4.8 out of 5, 203 reviewsPrice level $$Baya Bar - Acai & Smoothie Shop is a restaurant in Gramercy described by visitors as known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
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BARBOUNIA
4.7 out of 5Price level $$$BARBOUNIA is a restaurant in Flatiron described by visitors as food-focused, mediterranean, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
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Isabelle's Osteria
4.7 out of 5Price level $$Isabelle's Osteria is a restaurant in Gramercy described by visitors as italian and seafood, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
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Malt & Mold-Gramercy
4.8 out of 5Price level $$A wine bar with a beer problem. We're more than just beer and wine — we offer delicious sandwiches, cheese plates, charcuterie, and so much more!
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Sandwell
4.9 out of 5, 72 reviewsPrice level $$We serve high-quality deliciously healthy ish toasted sandwiches in New York City. Sandwell only uses the freshest ingredients, made with our own semolina bread baked fresh in-house daily.
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Tutto Mia Pizza Restaurant
4.7 out of 5Price level $If you're looking to try delicious Pizza, Calzones, Salads, Wraps and much more, then look no further. We serve only the best in a casual and friendly atmosphere that will make you feel like your at home.
What to do in Gramercy
Every category, narrowed to this neighborhood.
- Drinks & Nightlife in GramercyBest bars, cocktail lounges, rooftop bars, dive bars, and late-night drinks in Gramercy. Happy hour deals, speakeasies, wine bars, and where the locals actually go after midnight.Cocktail bars · Rooftop bars · Speakeasies · Wine bars
- Food in GramercyBest restaurants and places to eat in Gramercy. From brunch spots and cheap eats to fine dining, pizza, sushi, and the holes-in-the-wall you won't find on TripAdvisor.Pizza · Sushi · Brunch · Steakhouses
- Casual & Social in GramercyBest coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, and chill hangout spots in Gramercy. Great for working remote, catching up with friends, or pretending to read while people-watching.Coffee shops · Tea houses · Bakeries · Study spots
- Live Entertainment in GramercyLive music, comedy shows, jazz clubs, karaoke bars, and performances in Gramercy. Open mics, ticketed events, and the kind of nights that become stories.Comedy · Live music · Jazz · Karaoke
- Activities & Experiences in GramercyFun things to do in Gramercy — escape rooms, bowling alleys, art classes, arcades, pop-ups, and interactive experiences that don't involve staring at a menu.Escape rooms · Bowling · Art classes · Arcades
- Outdoor & Fresh Air in GramercyBest outdoor spots, parks, rooftop bars, patios, waterfront walks, and gardens in Gramercy. Fresh air, skyline views, and places to actually sit outside without a reservation.Rooftops · Patios · Gardens · Waterfront
- Date Night in GramercyBest date night spots in Gramercy — romantic restaurants, intimate cocktail bars, cozy wine bars, and vibey spots that do the heavy lifting so you don't have to.Romantic dinners · Cocktail bars · Speakeasies · Rooftops
- Group Hangouts in GramercyBest places for groups in Gramercy — sports bars, beer gardens, karaoke rooms, bowling alleys, and spots that can actually fit your whole crew without a 2-hour wait.Sports bars · Beer gardens · Bowling · Karaoke
- Quick & Easy in GramercyQuick plans in Gramercy that require zero effort. Happy hours, grab-and-go coffee, fast casual spots, delis, and solid options for when you've got 30 minutes and no ideas.Coffee · Happy hour · Delis · Fast casual
- Tourist Friendly in GramercyBest things to do in Gramercy for first-time visitors. Iconic restaurants, famous bars, must-see landmarks, and spots worth the hype — no tourist traps, we promise.Famous pizza · Iconic bars · Broadway area · Landmarks
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.”
Neighborhoods near Gramercy
Every neighborhood has its own character. Here is what's close by.
- FlatironThe iconic building, Madison Square Park lunches, and some of Manhattan's best restaurants.
- Kips BayUnder-the-radar east side living—solid Indian food, hospital workers, and no tourist crowds.
- Stuyvesant TownA massive, tree-filled residential complex—post-war calm in the middle of the east side.
- Murray HillYoung professionals, bottomless brunch, and Lexington Avenue's endless restaurant row.
- Hell's KitchenTheater kids, global eats on 9th Avenue, and the gritty-turned-great west side neighborhood.
- Alphabet CityGritty authenticity meets creative energy on the eastern edge of the East Village.
- Battery Park CityWaterfront calm on the southern tip—Hudson River sunsets, family vibes, and the Esplanade.
- Carnegie HillOld-money elegance between Museum Mile and the reservoir—Manhattan's quietest flex.
- Central Park843 acres of green in the middle of the madness—NYC's backyard since 1858.
- ChelseaArt galleries, High Line views, and diverse nightlife from gay bars to rooftop lounges.
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 SAPERAVI (Georgian, 4.9 stars), Diner 24 NYC (American, 4.8 stars) and Malii Gramercy (Thai, 4.8 stars).
What are the best bars in Gramercy?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bars in Gramercy on Moodap are Seven Sins Bar (Dive bar, 4.9 stars), Malt & Mold-Gramercy (Beer bar, 4.8 stars) and Ampersand (Cocktail bar, 4.5 stars).
What are the best cafes in Gramercy?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top cafes in Gramercy on Moodap are Barnes & Noble (Coffee/Tea, 4.6 stars), Daily Provisions - Union Square (Bakery, 4.6 stars) and La Tazza D'Oro NYC (Bakery, 4.6 stars).
Where can I eat or drink cheap in Gramercy?
73 places in Gramercy are marked budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked are Tutto Mia Pizza Restaurant (Pizza, 4.7 stars), Barnes & Noble (Coffee/Tea, 4.6 stars) and Onigiri Tanakaya (Japanese, 4.7 stars).
What kind of food is Gramercy known for?
Of the 110 restaurants Moodap lists in Gramercy, the most common kinds are American (21), Deli (11), Mexican (11) and Thai (10).
How many places does Moodap list in Gramercy?
110 restaurants, 30 bars and 41 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?
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? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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