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Manhattan has 53 types of restaurants including African, American, Asian/Asian Fusion, Australian, Bagels/Pretzels, Bakery Products/Desserts, BBQ, British, and more.

8390+ restaurants across 53 types

Best Restaurants & Dining in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

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Manhattan offers 8390+ rated restaurants across 53 distinct types — from African to Vietnamese and everything in between. The top neighborhoods for restaurants include Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Hell's Kitchen, and Chelsea.

Browse by type below, explore the top neighborhoods, or take the Mood Match quiz to get a personalized recommendation in 25 seconds.

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African35+ spots · #1: Salimata American1039+ spots · #1: The Tank Spot Asian/Asian Fusion114+ spots · #1: Mala Town 自选麻辣烫 Australian12+ spots · #1: Isla & Co. Lower East Side Bagels/Pretzels129+ spots · #1: Apollo Bagels Bakery Products/Desserts24+ spots · #1: Tiki Tiki BBQ14+ spots · #1: Harley's Smokeshack & BBQ British5+ spots · #1: Lord’s Bubble Tea20+ spots · #1: Boba Tea Time Burger29+ spots · #1: El Carajo Mix Burger Cajun4+ spots · #1: 1803 NYC Caribbean82+ spots · #1: Bar Manje Chinese647+ spots · #1: King Kong Chinese Restaurant Dance school179+ spots · #1: Joel Salsa NYC Deli694+ spots · #1: 325 Dreamland Deli Diner4+ spots · #1: Tramway Diner Event venue39+ spots · #1: Steven's Exotic Cabaret & Internet/Keno Cafe & Lounge Food court30+ spots · #1: D&M BBQ French203+ spots · #1: Bistro29 Frozen Desserts44+ spots · #1: Venchi Georgian9+ spots · #1: Aragvi German5+ spots · #1: Heidelberg Restaurant Greek28+ spots · #1: PSARAKI Indian209+ spots · #1: EssenceNspice Italian603+ spots · #1: Cento Percento Japanese451+ spots · #1: Fansway Japanese Grill Juice52+ spots · #1: Earthbar Express Korean212+ spots · #1: Hanwoori | Best Korean BBQ Fort Lee, NJ Latin American236+ spots · #1: Frituras NY Martial arts school138+ spots · #1: International Martial Arts Center Mediterranean263+ spots · #1: Ye Buna Negus NYC Mexican580+ spots · #1: Dorado Tacos Middle Eastern288+ spots · #1: Zabari Hummus Park53+ spots · #1: Harlem River Event Area Peruvian29+ spots · #1: Brasa Peruvian Kitchen Pizza572+ spots · #1: Columbia Chef Don's Pizza Pi Ramen14+ spots · #1: Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC)Restaurant198+ spots · #1: Garden Market Salad20+ spots · #1: Chopt Creative Salad Co.Seafood143+ 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 Spanish40+ spots · #1: La Faena Social Steakhouse108+ spots · #1: Golden Steer at One Fifth Sushi253+ spots · #1: Anago Sushi Tapas16+ spots · #1: Shoe Bar at Nordstrom Thai196+ spots · #1: Juice Bar - Fresh Fresh 4real fresh Tourist attraction31+ spots · #1: Liberty Steps to Hamilton Park Vegan61+ spots · #1: VEGn Vegetarian75+ spots · #1: Koko Fit Nutrition Vietnamese4+ spots · #1: 5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi

Top Neighborhoods for Restaurants

Midtown897 spots Upper East Side495 spots Upper West Side449 spots Hell's Kitchen438 spots Chelsea396 spots Harlem382 spots East Harlem359 spots East Village314 spots Alphabet City297 spots Washington Heights291 spots

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