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Manhattan has 54 types of restaurants including African, American, Asian/Asian Fusion, Australian, Bagels/Pretzels, Bakery Products/Desserts, BBQ, British, and more.

9033+ restaurants across 54 types

Best Restaurants & Dining in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Discover the best restaurants across 43 Manhattan neighborhoods — ratings, reviews & mood-matched picks.

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Manhattan offers 9033+ rated restaurants across 54 distinct types — from African to Vietnamese and everything in between. The top neighborhoods for restaurants include Midtown, Upper East Side, Hell's Kitchen, Upper West Side, and Chelsea.

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African47+ spots · #1: Salimata American1165+ spots · #1: The East Village Kitchen Asian/Asian Fusion116+ spots · #1: Mala Town 自选麻辣烫 Australian12+ spots · #1: Isla & Co. Lower East Side Bagels/Pretzels131+ spots · #1: Apollo Bagels Bakery Products/Desserts58+ spots · #1: Tiki Tiki BBQ14+ spots · #1: Harley's Smokeshack & BBQ British5+ spots · #1: Lord’s Bubble Tea24+ spots · #1: Maddie's Boba Lab Burger42+ spots · #1: El Carajo Mix Burger Cajun5+ spots · #1: 1803 NYC Caribbean84+ spots · #1: Bar Manje Chinese678+ spots · #1: Acunewyork Coffee/Tea26+ spots · #1: Christopher munch shop Dance school179+ spots · #1: Joel Salsa NYC Deli765+ spots · #1: 325 Dreamland Deli Diner4+ spots · #1: Tramway Diner Event venue39+ spots · #1: Steven's Exotic Cabaret & Internet/Keno Cafe & Lounge Food court35+ spots · #1: D&M BBQ French206+ spots · #1: Bistro29 Frozen Desserts83+ spots · #1: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Georgian9+ spots · #1: Aragvi German8+ spots · #1: Simon Greek28+ spots · #1: PSARAKI Indian217+ spots · #1: EssenceNspice Italian615+ spots · #1: Cento Percento Japanese477+ spots · #1: Fansway Japanese Grill Juice58+ spots · #1: Earthbar Express Korean218+ spots · #1: Hanwoori | Best Korean BBQ Fort Lee, NJ Latin American237+ spots · #1: Frituras NY Martial arts school138+ spots · #1: International Martial Arts Center Mediterranean265+ spots · #1: Ye Buna Negus NYC Mexican593+ spots · #1: Dorado Tacos Middle Eastern288+ spots · #1: Zabari Hummus Park53+ spots · #1: Harlem River Event Area Peruvian33+ spots · #1: Brasa Peruvian Kitchen Pizza600+ spots · #1: Columbia Chef Don's Pizza Pi Ramen15+ spots · #1: Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC)Restaurant198+ spots · #1: Garden Market Salad50+ spots · #1: Farmer's Fridge Seafood190+ spots · #1: El Pacifico Fish and Restaurant Soul Food22+ spots · #1: Rabbit’s Chicken & Waffles Southeast Asian99+ spots · #1: Banh Mi Cart Southern restaurant (US)4+ spots · #1: Pies 'n' Thighs Spa31+ spots · #1: Chelsea Community Mikvah Spanish42+ spots · #1: La Faena Social Steakhouse110+ spots · #1: Golden Steer at One Fifth Sushi278+ spots · #1: Anago Sushi Tapas16+ spots · #1: Shoe Bar at Nordstrom Thai212+ spots · #1: Sukanya Thai Massage Tourist attraction31+ spots · #1: Liberty Steps to Hamilton Park Vegan91+ spots · #1: VEGn Vegetarian83+ spots · #1: Koko Fit Nutrition Vietnamese6+ spots · #1: 5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi

Top Neighborhoods for Restaurants

Midtown961 spots Upper East Side495 spots Hell's Kitchen470 spots Upper West Side449 spots Chelsea411 spots Harlem409 spots East Harlem402 spots East Village335 spots Washington Heights304 spots Alphabet City303 spots

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