Favorite NYC Spots: A through Z

NYC has so many different cuisines to offer. It can be hard to choose just one. Here are my top 26 NYC eateries that I believe deserve recognition for their fantastic food. There is one for every letter of the alphabet!

A: ABC Kitchen

• Location: 35 East 18th Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Organic American 
• Favorite Dish: Akaushi Cheeseburger with Herbed Mayo 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @EBBBMTL

B: Barrio Chino

• Location: 253 Broome Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Mexican 
• Favorite Dish: Ceviche Verde paired with a Watermelon Margarita 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @BarrioChinoNY

C: 'Cesca

• Location: 164 West 75th Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Favorite Dish: Buratta with apple sage puree and crushed pistachios 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @Louie.The.Foodie

D: Delmonico's

• Location: 56 Beaver Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Steak House 
• Favorite Dish: King Crab Macaroni and Cheese 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @WineNDineApp

E: Essex

• Location: 119 Rivington Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: American 
• Favorite Dish: Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs and Bacon 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @KJFoodies

F: Fig and Olive

• Locations: 
• 808 Lexington Avenue, NYC
• 10 East 52nd Street, NYC
• 420 West 13th Street, NYC
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Favorite Dish: Six Pieces of Signature Crostini
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @FigAndOlive

G: Gemma

• Location: The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Favorite Dish: Risotto alle Ortiche 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @CarloBigi

H: Hillstone 

• Locations: 
• 153 East 53rd Street, NYC 
• 378 Park Avenue South, NYC 
• Cuisine: American 
• Favorite Dish: Spinach Artichoke Dip 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @CactusChew

I: Il Mulino

• Locations:
• 37 East 60th Street, NYC
• 86 West 3rd Street, NYC
• 331 West Broadway, NYC
• Cuisine: Italian
• Favorite Dish: Truffle Ravioli
• Price Point: $$$$

Photo Courtesy of @IlMulinoNewYork

J: Jack's Wife Freda

• Locations:
• 50 Carmine Street, NYC
• 224 Lafayette Street, NYC
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Favorite Dish: Green Shakshuka
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @MGinnett

K: Katz's Deli

• Location: 205 East Houston Street 
• Cuisine: American 
• Favorite Dish: 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @JZTheFoodie

L: Little Park

• Location: Smyth Hotel, 85 West Broadway, NYC
• Cuisine: Organic American
• Favorite Dish: Sopresini
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @LittleParkNYC

M: Miss Lily's

• Locations: 
• 132 West Houston Street, NYC 
• 109 Avenue A, NYC 
• Cuisine: Jamaican 
• Favorite Dish: Jerk Chicken with a Side of Mac and Cheese Pie 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @MissLilys

N: Nerai

• Location: 55 East 54th Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Greek 
• Favorite Dish: Pastitsada 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @CChristou

O: Ocean Prime

• Location: 123 West 52nd Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Seafood 
• Favorite Dish: Teriyaki Salmon 
• Price Point: $$$$

Photo Courtesy of @AnnieEatsTheWorld_

P: Philippe

• Location: 33 East 60th Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Chinese 
• Favorite Dish: Kung Pao Chicken 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of Philippe Chow

Q: Quality Italian

• Location: 57 West 57th Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: Steak House 
• Favorite Dish: Chicken Parm Pizza 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @QualityItalian

R: Rider

• Location: 80 North 6th Street, Brooklyn 
• Cuisine: American 
• Favorite Dish: Dr.Funkenstein Pizzette
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @RiderBKLYN

S: Sushi Seki

• Locations: 
• 208 West 23rd Street, NYC 
• 365 West 46th Street, NYC 
• 1143 1st Avenue, NYC 
• Cuisine: Japanese 
• Favorite Dish: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice 
• Price Point: $$$$

Photo Courtesy of @AshleyParadiso

T: The Dutch

• Location: 131 Sullivan Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: American 
• Favorite Dish: Poached Eggs with the chipotle hollandaise on the side 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @TheDutchNYC

U: Union Bar & Kitchen

• Location: 300 Spring Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: American 
• Favorite Dish: Chicken and Waffles with a side of tater tots 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @Work.Eat.Repeat.NYC

V: Vapiano NYC

• Location: 113 University Place, NYC 
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Favorite Dish: Chicken Alfredo 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @EvolutionOfAMan

W: Wollensky Grill

• Location: 201 East 49th Street 
• Cuisine: Steak House 
• Favorite Dish: Rib eye Steak with a side of loaded baked potato gratin 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @SmithWollenskyNYC

X: Xi'an Famous Foods

• Location: There are 13 locations in NYC so turn on your maps and find the one closest to you! 
• Cuisine: Chinese 
• Favorite Dish: Spinach Dumplings 
• Price Point: $

Photo Courtesy of @DumplingGang

Y: Yves

• Location: 385 Greenwich Street, NYC 
• Cuisine: French 
• Favorite Dish: Braised Chicken Meatballs 
• Price Point: $$

Photo Courtesy of @GrubStreet

Z: Zuma

• Location: 261 Madison Avenue, NYC 
• Cuisine: Japanese 
• Favorite Dish: Tuna and Salmon Tartar 
• Price Point: $$$

Photo Courtesy of @YosefDadon

Although I only covered 26 eateries, I tried to encompass a variety of different cuisines and dishes. I truly enjoy being able to share awesome food with you all! Please mention any restaurants that I should check out in the comments section.