Best Restaurants & Dining in Upper West Side, Manhattan

Upper West Side dining leans casual and neighborhood-minded, with plenty of cozy rooms and family-friendly tables. The picks run from rotisserie chicken and falafel to Guadalajara-style tacos, and up to tasting menus and omakase counters for a bigger night out.

1. 

   Rank 1Pig and Khao - UWS

   Asian Fusion

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$

   Southeast Asian cooking with real heat: diners rave about the khao soi's spice and a pastor roti taco, eaten in a dining room with a full bar and chef's counter.

2. 

   Rank 2Florentin

   American

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$

   A neighborhood bistro and bar mixing French and Mediterranean-Israeli cooking, where the branzino and schnitzel sandwich get the attention and the bar staff win fans.

3. 

   Rank 3Kesari Indian Cuisine

   Indian

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$

   Small and welcoming, this Indian spot near Columbia serves butter chicken, samosas and pani puri, with diners noting quick service and flavorful, slightly spicy plates.

4. 

   Rank 4Rudraks

   Indian

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$

   Order the tandoori mushroom and tandoori chicken, which reviewers single out, alongside chicken saag and garlic naan in this Indian dining room on Amsterdam.

5. 

   Rank 5One Bite Omakase

   Japanese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$$$

   Omakase served as a run of single-mouthful bites, each matched to the fish, with lunch sets that make it an easy entry point for sushi newcomers.

6. 

   Rank 6Celeste

   Italian

   4.8 out of 54.8

   Handmade pasta like vermicelli alle vongole and tagliatelle bolognese, crackling fried artichokes and wood-fired pizza, with the owner often on the floor.

7. 

   Rank 7Dagon

   Middle Eastern

   4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

   Modern Mediterranean plates spanning southern Italy to North Africa; reviewers point to mushroom dumplings, labneh with breads, and halava for dessert.

8. 

   Rank 8Lucciola

   Italian

   4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$$$

   Italian fine dining with a tasting menu and a deep wine cellar; diners remember the scallop and the pasta in pistachio sauce for special occasions.

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   Rank 9Noi Due Carne

   Italian

   4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$$$

   Kosher Italian with a meat focus: guests praise the steaks, sea bass and arancini in a small, cozy room with a kosher wine cellar.

10. 

    Rank 10Essential by Christophe

    French

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$$

    Seasonal French tasting menus from Chef Christophe Bellanca, where reviewers praise course-to-course flow and a standout dessert spread.

11. 

    Rank 11Sipsteria UWS

    Mediterranean

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    Georgian wine bar meets restaurant, pairing rustic Georgian plates and tapas with natural wines; the steak salad draws praise.

12. 

    Rank 12Poulet Sans Tete

    American

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    Spit-roasted rotisserie chicken is the draw here, with potatoes cooked in drippings, rice and red beans, and garlic sauce at tables or the counter.

13. 

    Rank 13Super Nice Pizza

    Pizza

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    More than a slice joint: regulars come for clam pizza, meatballs and tiramisu, plus pancakes and a breakfast burrito at brunch.

14. 

    Rank 14Sushi Koya

    Japanese

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$$$

    An intimate sushi-bar-only room serving a 13-course omakase with creative pairings like foie gras with sweet shrimp.

15. 

    Rank 15Koo Thai (Upper West Side)

    Thai

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    Thai and Vietnamese cooking with reviewers praising the curries, crispy pork pad kee mao and the seafood hor mok talay.

16. 

    Rank 16Elea

    Mediterranean

    4.6 out of 54.6Price level $$$

    Greek plates to share, from three dips, calamari and spanakopita to short rib and mini baklava, with heated outdoor seating.

17. 

    Rank 17Crave Fishbar Upper West Side | Raw Bar & Seafood restaurant

    Seafood

    4.5 out of 54.5Price level $$

    Oyster lovers come for a raw bar stocked from both coasts, oyster Mondays, and dishes like seafood stew and cauliflower soup.

18. 

    Rank 18El Mitote

    Mexican

    4.3 out of 54.3Price level $$

    Near Lincoln Center, a walk-in Mexican room cooking Guadalajara-style tacos and pozole with oversized margaritas and outdoor tables.

19. 

    Rank 19Covacha

    Mexican

    4.3 out of 54.3Price level $$

    Western Mexican cooking inspired by Jalisco, steps from the natural history museum, with agave spirits and craft cocktails alongside.