Best Restaurants & Dining in SoHo, Manhattan

SoHo's sit-down dining runs from cozy, mostly casual rooms to a handful of polished, special-occasion spots. The picks span quiet omakase counters, Roman pastas, live-fire Mediterranean cooking, a luncheonette with a soda fountain and formal French dining rooms.

1. 

   Rank 1SHOSHIN 68

   Japanese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$$

   A seasonal Japanese omakase led by Chef Yee, whose resume runs through Shuko and Sushi of Gari; diners mention a friendly chef and a good stop after shopping.

2. 

   Rank 2Mori

   Japanese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$$$

   Reviewers praise very fresh fish, playful dishes and warm hosting from Johan and chef Andrew in a calm, cozy Japanese room.

3. 

   Rank 3Salmon Noodle 3.0

   Japanese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$

   French technique meets ramen here: a whole-salmon broth with seared salmon, truffle and caviar, finished by adding rice for a risotto-style end.

4. 

   Rank 4Lindens

   American

   4.8 out of 54.8

   Seasonal American plates at the Arlo SoHo, from oysters and lamb ragu to tempura squash blossoms, with an unhurried staff and an outdoor patio that welcomes dogs.

5. 

   Rank 5Sushi Ouji

   Japanese

   4.8 out of 54.8Price level $

   Chef Ben's unpretentious omakase draws repeat visits for buttery fish from Japan, a smoky mackerel course and staff who remember names.

6. 

   Rank 6Despaña

   Spanish

   4.7 out of 54.7Price level $$

   Part Spanish market, part tapas cafe: pintxos and bocadillos come surrounded by shelves of imported cured meats, cheeses and preserves.

7. 

   Rank 7Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant

   Pizza

   4.7 out of 54.7Price level $$

   European-style brunch built around crusty baguettes, with ricotta pancakes, Turkish eggs on house bread and French toast that regulars rave about.

8. 

   Rank 8Or'esh

   Mediterranean

   4.7 out of 54.7Price level $$$$

   Levant-inspired live-fire cooking over coal turns out flame-kissed meats, pristine seafood and Greenmarket vegetables, and reviewers praise bartender Sid at the bar.

9. 

   Rank 9Revelie

   American

   4.7 out of 54.7Price level $$

   Raoul's sister luncheonette has an old-fashioned soda fountain, an oozing cheeseburger, a strong French Dip and Hugo Spritzes from Chris at the bar.

10. 

    Rank 10Piccola Cucina Osteria Siciliana

    Italian

    4.6 out of 54.6Price level $$

    Small, busy Sicilian osteria where pasta divides opinion but the tiramisu, served tableside, wins praise.

11. 

    Rank 11Blue Ribbon Sushi

    Japanese

    4.6 out of 54.6Price level $$$

    Cedar-clad sushi room with a walnut bar, real wasabi, fish flown in daily and a strong sake list; wagyu meatballs earn mentions too.

12. 

    Rank 12Ayah Restaurant

    Mediterranean

    4.6 out of 54.6Price level $$$$

    Moroccan dining in an elegant, warm room that couples pick for anniversaries, with hosts Naoufal and Paul repeatedly praised.

13. 

    Rank 13Blue Ribbon Brasserie

    American

    4.6 out of 54.6Price level $$$

    Red velvet banquettes, low light and a late-night crowd of chefs; come for oysters, the shellfish platter or a hanger steak.

14. 

    Rank 14Le Coucou

    French

    4.5 out of 54.5Price level $$$$

    Daniel Rose's French dining room in a Roman and Williams space, where the quenelle de brochet and sole meuniere draw raves and service is attentive.

15. 

    Rank 15Raoul's

    French

    4.4 out of 54.4

    Fans line up at this French bistro's bar for the Burger Au Poivre, served only there in limited numbers each dinner.

16. 

    Rank 16Port Sa’id

    Mediterranean

    4.2 out of 54.2Price level $$$

    Eyal Shani's produce-driven Mediterranean food plays against a vinyl library and big sound system, and server Kaiser gets constant shout-outs.

17. 

    Rank 17Roscioli NYC

    Italian

    4.4 out of 54.4Price level $$$$

    Roman cooking anchored by a deli of Italian products, with classic pastas plus wine and cheese tastings.

18. 

    Rank 18La Mercerie

    French

    4.3 out of 54.3Price level $$$$

    Modern French hospitality set inside the Roman and Williams Guild, with boeuf bourguignon and tableware from the shop's collection.