2 of the 10 reviews we read say it is tucked away and easy to miss. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers put the food first, praise the service, and call it reliably good.
223 restaurants in Manhattan
Hidden gem restaurants in NYC
Restaurants that reviewers call a find: easy to walk past, tucked downstairs or simply less known than they should be. The label comes from their reviews, not from us.
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.
Rank 1 Rank 2 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Mexican restaurant in Gramercy. Reviewers mention the steaks, praise the service, and describe it as a local find.
Rank 3 3 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in the West Village. Reviewers mention the Italian food, call it a hidden gem, and suggest it for brunch.
Rank 4 3 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. 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.
Rank 5 2 of the 10 reviews we read say it is tucked away and easy to miss. An upscale Japanese restaurant in Chinatown. Reviewers single out the staff, mention the Japanese food, and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 6 3 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. 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.
Rank 7 2 of the 10 reviews we read say it is tucked away and easy to miss. A mid-priced Japanese restaurant in Hudson Yards. Reviewers mention the Japanese food, call the space cozy, and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 8 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Italian restaurant on the Lower East Side. Reviewers talk about the Italian food, mention friendly service, and describe it as a local find.
Rank 9 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Japanese restaurant in Chelsea. Reviewers talk about the Japanese food, single out the staff, and call it a hidden gem. Known for its ribs.
Rank 10 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Inwood. Reviewers mention the Mexican food, say it is consistent, and describe it as a local find.
Rank 11 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem.
Rank 12 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Chelsea, open from 7 AM. Reviewers talk about the Italian food, mention friendly service, and suggest it for a few friends.
Rank 13 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Asian fusion restaurant in the Financial District. Reviewers mention friendly service, come for happy hour, and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 14 3 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A budget-friendly Asian fusion restaurant in Tribeca. Reviewers put the food first, call the space cozy, and single out the drinks. Known for its Mongolian Beef.
Rank 15 5 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Little Italy. Reviewers call it a hidden gem, single out the Italian food, and suggest it for a date.
Rank 16 3 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Indian restaurant in the Financial District, open from 7 AM. Reviewers mention the Indian food, suggest it for an afternoon, and come for the drinks. Known for its biryanis.
Rank 17 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers talk about the Thai food, come for the drinks, and mention the entertainment. Known for its Shrimp Doughnuts.
Rank 18 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Mediterranean restaurant in the Financial District. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, suggest it for an afternoon, and describe it as a local find. Known for its chicken shawarma.
Rank 19 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers describe a cozy room, single out the Italian food, and mention friendly service.
Rank 20 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced American restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers mention brunch here, describe a cozy room, and come for the drinks.
Rank 21 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers talk about the Italian food, mention friendly service, and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 22 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced American restaurant in the West Village. Reviewers suggest it for an evening out, describe a loud, buzzing room, and call the space cozy.
Rank 23 2 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the Italian food, praise the service, and call the space cozy.
Rank 24 3 of the 10 reviews we read call it a hidden gem. A high-end Japanese restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the Japanese food, mention coming on a date, and describe it as a local find. Known for its Aki (15-course Omakase with Matcha Panna Cotta).
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