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477 restaurants in Manhattan

Cozy restaurants in NYC

Restaurants where the room is part of the reason to go. Reviewers describe each of these as cozy, so expect small dining rooms, soft light and tables you can linger at.

The top 24

Every place here has at least two reviews that say so. Ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it, one location per name.

  1. Rank 1

    Hell's Kitchen

    Jan Jao Kha Thai Restaurant

    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers put the food first, praise the service, and call it reliably good.

  2. Rank 2

    Lower East Side

    LECIEL

    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. An upscale American restaurant on the Lower East Side. Reviewers single out the drinks, praise the service, and suggest it for an evening out.

  3. Rank 3

    Kips Bay

    Mira Mediterranean & Hookah Lounge

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    3 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. An upscale Mediterranean restaurant in Kips Bay. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food, call the space cozy, and suggest it for a few friends.

  4. Rank 4

    Times Square

    Osteria La Baia

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers single out the Italian food, suggest reserving a table, and mention coming on a date. Known for its house-made pasta.

  5. Rank 5

    Hell's Kitchen

    Valla Table

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    3 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers talk about the Thai food, call the space cozy, and single out the staff. Known for its Pak Mor Cashew.

  6. Rank 6

    Hell's Kitchen

    Chalong Southern Thai

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention the entertainment, suggest it for a date, and single out the food.

  7. Rank 7

    Gramercy

    SAPERAVI

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    3 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Georgian restaurant in Gramercy. Reviewers single out the staff, mention evenings here, and describe a cozy room. Known for its shkmeruli.

  8. Rank 8

    SoHo

    Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced American restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers single out the staff, mention the American food, and suggest it for a few friends. Known for its U.S. and Australian Wagyu.

  9. Rank 9

    Murray Hill

    KJUN

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    3 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Korean restaurant in Murray Hill. Reviewers talk about the Korean food, praise the service, and describe a cozy room. Known for its Korean and Cajun food.

  10. Rank 10

    Hell's Kitchen

    Pasta Eater Hell’s Kitchen

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers single out the Italian food, mention settling in with a coffee, and describe a cozy room. Insider tip: Special Lunch.

  11. Rank 11

    Midtown

    Ubani Midtown

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    3 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for an evening out, and describe a cozy room, though some mention slow or uneven service.

  12. Rank 12

    West Village

    Sogno Toscano Market & Wine Bar

    4.9 out of 5, 1,327 Google reviewsPrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in the West Village. Reviewers mention the Italian food, call it a hidden gem, and suggest it for brunch.

  13. Rank 13

    Midtown

    Yezo Thai Isankaya

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    4 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the Thai food, call the space cozy, and praise the service.

  14. Rank 14

    Alphabet City

    Pasta Rullo

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    4 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers single out the Italian food, call the space cozy, and describe it as a local find. Known for its cheese wheel pasta.

  15. Rank 15

    Inwood

    El Tanque Trattoria Bar

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Inwood. Reviewers mention the Italian food, single out the staff, and call the space cozy.

  16. Rank 16

    Midtown

    Animo!

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy.

  17. Rank 17

    Upper West Side

    Florentin

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced American restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention brunch here, call it a hidden gem, and praise the service. Known for its branzino.

  18. Rank 18

    Hudson Yards

    Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    4 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Japanese restaurant in Hudson Yards. Reviewers mention the Japanese food, call the space cozy, and suggest it for an afternoon.

  19. Rank 19

    SoHo

    SHOSHIN 68

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    3 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. An upscale Japanese restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers single out the Japanese food, mention evenings here, and describe a cozy room.

  20. Rank 20

    East Village

    Conway Diner

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Asian fusion restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the seafood, describe a loud, buzzing room, and mention friendly service.

  21. Rank 21

    SoHo

    Mori

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    4 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. An upscale Japanese restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers mention the Japanese food, call the space cozy, and praise the service.

  22. Rank 22

    Alphabet City

    Fattoush

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    3 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced Mediterranean restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, describe a cozy room, and describe a high-energy crowd. Known for its fattoush salad.

  23. Rank 23

    Hell's Kitchen

    The Grey Dog - Columbus Circle

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A mid-priced American restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers praise the service, mention the American food, and suggest it for brunch.

  24. Rank 24

    Hell's Kitchen

    Pizza Spot hells kitchen

    4.9 out of 5, 333 Google reviewsPrice level $

    2 of the 10 reviews we read describe the room as cozy. A budget-friendly pizza restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers talk about the pizza, praise the service, and describe a cozy room.

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