Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City

Kimberly Lewis

Daryl Gilbert

"Just the two of us looking for a place to grab some food, and a good old English cup of tea. Ordered a burger and an omelet, both came quickly and..."

Damien Wildgoose

"I really like this spot. It's somewhat pricey considering how small the portion sizes are, but they give you free popcorn during happy hour that is..."

Kelly Paulsen

"Tasty brunch, good service+ eggs Benny was solid with perfectly cooked eggs. Side was only a salad, could have used a potato based side. Chunky but..."

Brandon L. Wetzstein

"It’s a nice, popular, hip place. I went there for a girls night dinner. The food was good and decent sized portions but I felt like it was a tad..."

Ashley Roberts

"The restaurant week menu here was ok, it's a low key spot with classic and satisfying dishes all around. The only negative was how over salted our..."

Kaitlin Schaer

"I've come here multiple times for happy hour and dinners. Drinks are really good and strong. They also are constantly rotating the drinks on the menu..."

Cameron Hom

"Fried duck and waffles is just the beginning here. Everything on the menu is outrageously good. Get a bunch of things and share so you can try more..."

Tanya Van Sant

"Great girls night We dined outside on a Wednesday evening to celebrate a friend's birthday-- the restaurant was already buzzing at 7:00pm. Our spot..."

Katherine S

"Didn't try the food but Great service and nice wine. A little overpriced for my expectations but it is Tribeca I..."

Amanda Young

Two Tablespoons @urbanspace Vanderbilt

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Marlow Bistro

85/100 (2081 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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Accepts American Express

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"Mili is the essence of Marlow Bistro. My sister and I went for the first time this past Friday and we didn’t want to leave due to the incredibly..."

Keshawna Boone

"Came here for brunch, ordered the shakshuka, shrimp & grits, and avocado toast. Portions were on the smaller side, but food was good and more..."

Samson Zhang

"I've spent 6 months of COVID trying to replace my neighborhood local spot. Finally found it at Marlow. So please understand when I say the food is..."

Jordan Dolan

"Hi — the folks at the Marlow just started feeding the hungry and front line workers on their own when Covid started and then they started receiving..."

Doug Lavin

"Great food with healthy portions. Cool decor and..."

Yi Min Wang

"Amazing place and amazing food!! Everything was delicious, the chef is extremely talented and the dishes are very impressive. A great place to taste..."

Laura Eguaras Cordoba

"We came here for brunch and while The food was decent I wouldn’t be coming back from the brunch again. It was a super small brunch menu also. They..."

Benjamin R.

"The freshly made pasta is fabulous. The service is great. The owners are super nice and welcoming. We keep coming back and we LOVE the..."

Yonatan Gorfung

The Modern

84/100 (10073 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A truly exceptional meal—perhaps the first true two-star Michelin experience we’ve had in Manhattan (surpassing other 3* in NYC earned through..."

Rodman Rodriguez

"Hands down, one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. I waited tables all through college and the service here was next level. They didn't..."

Brian W Piper

"The Modern is a great dining experience and a fantastic way to break up the day when visiting MOMA. I went for lunch in the dining room and had the..."

Jerron St. Armand

"I like to enjoy a meal while viewing museums garden. Meals are perfect if I don't have any allergies. Gluten-free bread is fried bread and has a lot..."

Sho Yama

"Stunning location within MoMa. Had the 4-course menu over lunch. Produce was top notch, however dishes lacked the final refinement I know and expect..."

Nicolas

"BEST meal of my life!!!! I wish I could give this 6 stars because I truly fell in love with every dish. I am shocked why this 2 star Michelin..."

Jessica Einstein

"The restaurant was sort of hidden in the corner and the security had to open the door for us. Once inside, we saw that it was an excellent..."

Terence Wong

"The Modern is hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Everything was flawless from A-Z and it has honestly become one of the..."

Tiffany Tran

"Came here for a dinner and a conversation with an economist, the food was quite good although very small portions on the appetozer bites. They had a..."

Hank Chang

"We were treated like royalty and had the wonderful tasting menu. What a wonderful night! Thank you to the chef, servers, hosts and all others who..."

Tabber B. Benedict

"First, the arrival: Our dedicated lady server ‘Hope’ kicked off our dining experience with the biggest of smiles and friendliest of welcome! We..."

Charles Yu

"I genuinely don't know where to start. The food was impeccable, it is difficult to explain how amazing my 4 course lunch at the Modern was. It was..."

Greg Pekic

"The Modern earned its 3 Michelin stars in each perfectly thoughtful, well executed bite. For me food is art, I came to the Museum of Modern Art..."

Counseling WellnessPGH

"What's so special about a restaurant at The Museum of Modern Art? EVERYTHING! The friendliness of the staffs are not fake from the entrance to the..."

Janessa Tiburcio

"Everything are perfect. We celebrated our 20th anniversary at the Kitchen Table..Their staff are very attentive ( very unique to some NYC fine..."

Johaira Dianalan

"Best Restaurant in the world!!!!!!!! We were gifted this amazing dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my husbands Birthday. Food was..."

Jayleen Erazo

"The Modern is a 2 Star Michelin restaurant located beside the MoMA on West 53rd Street in the Kenneth C Griffin building overlooking the Rockefeller..."

Andrew Lim

"If you’re traveling to NYC and you plan on dining at The Modern, upgrade to the Kitchen Table for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Most chef’s..."

Richard W

"WowWowWow!!! Me and my party totally enjoyed every bit of Chef Allan's captivating creations from start to finish! I can't wait to visit the city..."

W L

The York Social

Untamed Sandwiches

84/100 (1189 ratings)

""Fully admitting to being a devout carnivore, this sandwich was no less impressive than what I could imagine the meat sandwich options to be. It is a..."

KAC Food

"How is it possible that this amazing, unbelievable sandwich shop doesn't have any reviews yet? If you haven't been, drop what you're doing and go...."

Frederick

Caffe Dei Fiori

"I don't know even where to begin. First, the staff here couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. Check. Second, the drinks here are real and proper..."

Sid Pinkerton

"Caffe Dei Fiori had a wonderful brunch menu! Super delicious and the staff were so helpful and warm...."

Rebecca Freed

"Amazing ambiance and staff! Looking forward to my next..."

Ole Straume Andersen

"Manhattan’s Upper East Side is known for expensive shopping, elegant brownstones and impeccable dining. Caffé Dei Fiori fits right in among its..."

Amanda Mactas

"Food is delicious, lovely italian restaurant in Manhattan, very elegant! I am a huge fan of Cappellacci filled with Burrata, Cheese, Radicchio,..."

Annalisa Arcoleo

"Really lovely Italian restaurant on the upper east side. The food is delicious, fresh and inventive. I really enjoyed the warm and elegant atmosphere..."

Rebecca Bush

"Great New UES Italian. I love this restaurant! It is elegant and quaint, with the attentive (but not obsequious) service of a much more formal..."

Moti000

"Great place with great drinks and food! My friend and I had the spaghetti carbonara which was wonderful! And some aperol spritz that reminded me a..."

Moni Miotti

"We had a birthday party there for 8 ppl. Staff was pretty nice and friendly. At the end of celebration they brought to our table a spacial birthday..."

Nat Nikol

"Wonderful place! Food is Delicious... very authentic Italian dishes! Great staff and wonderful service.. It's a gem inside the Upper East..."

Matthew Lauretti

"The food was well cooked and the desserts were fantastic. Wasn't over crowded and we were qell taken care of. We will come..."

Tara Tho

"The food was great and the service was even better. Kazi, my server, was personable and friendly. Would definitely recommend this..."

Julianna Keller

"I love this restaurant, love the vibe the food is out of this world and the service is just excellent. Recommend..."

gloria barraza

"My server Marco was very friendly, knowledgeable, and fast! Loved the atmosphere; casual yet sophisticated. Awesome patio out back, would highly..."

Laura Burns

"Most charming place in the UES, food is phenomenal authentic italian! Service outstanding def a 5 star will go back for..."

Valerio Arena

"We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here with 25 guests and had a wonderful time. Food was awesome, service was great and they were very..."

Shane Blackman

"Authentic homemade Italian cuisine carried out by the spirit from Florence. Situated in a beautiful townhouse setting, it is a neighborhood gem when..."

Andrew C. - My Inspire Project

"Amazing experience, the food is fantastic. I have worked with chef Gilbert before and I can tell he is one of the best chefs I've ever met. Caffe dei..."

Emilio De Alba

"An exceptional meal with big portions, delicious food and great waiters! Thank you Federico and Roman for such a great dinner experience! The burrata..."

Sydney Searles

"I hosted a bridal shower here this past week-end and everything about it was perfect. The restaurant is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the..."

Nancy Krieg

"Very clean, gentle staff, good food. We had enjoyed the time and..."

Op.Dr. Mert Demirel

"This is my favorite New York City restaurant! The food is incredibly delicious. The staff couldn’t be more professional. There is a lovely outside..."

margery hadar

"An upscale restaurant without any of the snobbiness or highbrow attitude that you might expect if you show up wearing a t-shirt and shorts, which we..."

Deleon Pinto

"We were originally a bit worried because there weren’t many people in the restaurant, but ended up going for dinner. We usually go to Bella Blu,..."

Matthew N

Porterhouse Brew Co. Bar

"Great spot for international craft beer, gin cocktails and..."

Eddie Travers

"This is a great craft beer bar! They have a great selection and I was content with my IPA..."

Gilbert Martinez

"Live music, kids welcome and a fantastic atmosphere! Great beers too..."

Paul Taylor

Mike's Bistro

84/100 (2220 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good food! The atmosphere was also amazing! And a true upperclass kosher dining experience. It’s a little pricy but for a special occasion..."

Jay Davidovici

"Honestly my best dining out experience in the city. The food and drinks were delicious, the ambiance was on point, and the staff was great. One..."

Shmuly landau

"My taste buds were taken on a journey tonight that defied expectations. I was introduced to some of the most delicious foods that were prepared with..."

Paul W

"Was here again at Mike's after 8 years and what a wonderful change the waiters were very friendly and helpful, food was amazingly good and we had..."

Abe Green

"***4 1/2 stars*** After spending a good chunk of the last half year eating at some pretty overrated establishments in the Financial District, I..."

EE Grimshaw

"Service was fantastic and the food was good but the portions I wish were larger. The steak we ordered was nothing extraordinary but the apps and..."

Simona Trembitsky

"Hands down the BEST restaurant! We had Lonny as our waiter, such a nice, friendly guy who was able to recommend the most amazing dishes to our..."

Norma Kairey

"It was our first time at this restaurant and we had a truly beautiful experience!!!! Shout out to our waitress Casey!!! She ensured that everything..."

Aron Herskovitz

"The service was remarkable and the food was top notch . It was truly an experience eating there . It's perfect for a quiet dinner or date and is a..."

Paul Weiss

"Food was great service top quality everything is great there great place to take your family or go out with friends great hang all around great place..."

Jacob Mann

"The food is espectacular!! Simple dishes with an amazing taste!! Service was awesome as well! I went for a healthy meal (also Kosher!) and had to end..."

Ada Ruiz

"Delicious food and amazing service!!! A little pricey but worth it! Best night..."

simcha adler

"Perfection from start to finish. Haven’t been to Mikes Bistro in years and boy have I missed it! The staff was very warm, excellent service. What..."

S B

"Delicious food and very good service I really recommend this restaurant 👌 I will come..."

chava Rose

"This place is by far from the highest end in Kosher fine dining, beautiful atmosphere, quick service and spectacular mouth watering delicious food,..."

Avrumie Markowitz

"Best kosher food! Awesome service! All appetizers are so unique and full of..."

Moishe

"Fantastic restaurant! Top-notch steaks with top-notch service. Can't get much better... and great ambiance for a night..."

Yaakov Drebin

"Visited Mike's Bistro today for a business lunch, this was my first time there (also my first ever yellow 🚕 taken), I was very impressed with the..."

Moshe Eshel

"I celebrated my birthday at mikes with my wife. It was my best birthday ever! We had a great waiter serving us and heaven food brought to us!..."

Yeedle

Bua

84/100 (1436 ratings)

"Awesome place, the best bartenders are Thom Greg Rob and Robbie. Candle lit Irish pub, no matter what night you pick to go the environment is always..."

Pierre Augustus

"Love this place! Awesome staff, great environment and delicious food, particularly the chicken sandwich which is..."

George Quiroz

"Bar hopped a little bit, visiting from Los Angeles. Nice place, good music, nice bartenders. They play a little bit of everything. Probably one of..."

Austin Moori

"Chill atmosphere, tasty food, good drinks, friendly and accommodating staff. Headed here after having a very negative experience across the street at..."

James L. Knobloch

"Stumbled upon this place - we are from the UK, loved the food and..."

Lisa Hawker

"Awesome awesome time!!!!!!!wonderful!!..."

Malaquias Arroyo

"Great place! Friendly bartenders... But, warning warning warning they have home made Fireball!!! You need a fire extinguisher after you do one!!! ..."

Jackie Janus

"The drinks are amazing and the bar tender was hilarious! He also does cool magic..."

Kapil Patel

"Gascon the great ! � ☜ �..."

Christine Christine

"Small but bartenders are really friendly and..."

HaHa Jae

"Great spot to hang with friends and family Love the people that work..."

Dominique Henri

"Best Guinness in NYC..."

Sean Maguire

"Best fried chicken sandwich in nyc. Best kale salad in nyc. No..."

Domenico Tomas

"Bua Engkilili. Sri Aman...."

Lieya Ronny

Solomon & Kuff

"I hosted my cousin's baby sprinkle here and it was amazing! The spot is gorgeous. We didn't want anything that looked like a boring hall and didn't..."

Marisa Flores Gladden

"We had a Birthday dinner for a friend at Solmon and Kuff Rum Hall. I can truthfully say; everything we put in our mouth was delicious. My taste buds..."

Gloria Lowe

"This is my FAVORITE spot to grab a drink with friends. The vibe is so right, the music is delicious, the spontaneous bursts of joyful..."

Marie Varghese

"nice place off the beaten path - great atmosphere,music, food and crowd will come back again - highly..."

Iris Ballester

"This is a great place with excellent music, food, drinks, and-service. I can’t wait to go..."

Candice J. Davis

"Great Bashman punch!!! The catfish and Yucca was tasty and seasoned well. My first time dining there it has a nice vibe , DJ plays some tunes during..."

Vanessa S. Kravitz

The Tang

Accepts American Express

Clement At The Peninsula New York

83/100 (1397 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Clement, which is located within the Peninsula hotel, is a fantastic midtown Manhattan based restaurant. I stopped by for a drink at the bar today,..."

Anthony R

"We have been to the Clement for brunch many times over the years and always have an excellent experience. Almir is often our server and he just makes..."

Beth Clamm

"Sharul, Rick and Marco are super amazing guys at the Clement Bar. Top service and they keep you well entertained for sure. Good range of cocktails,..."

Varn V

"Located in the Peninsula Hotel upon entering you are greeted with absolutely beautiful floral arrangements.The restaurant is to the left of the..."

Lana Rivera

"The best food in the world. Incredible Hugh level of..."

Mark Shahon

"The service was quite attentive, and the food was delicious. I was very pleased with the gluten-free bread, and the steak and wine was phenomenal. We..."

Arthur Zey

"Incredible upscale dining experience. Everything was fabulous. We splurged for the tomahawk Wagyu. Also tried the lobster pasta and it did not..."

Josh Willits

"Food was good, but pretty pricy. However, very quiet and perfect for a nice date where you can talk. Sit by the big window overlooking 5th avenue for..."

Inna K

"We had dinner here tonight with my nephews and what and awesome experience. Started with bringing a small table over for my girlfriends handbag so it..."

Matt Bartelme

"Food was great, you can taste the quality of food was really fresh, service was not rush so you can enjoy every item, definitely will be back next..."

Yu Chan

"Great food and classy atmosphere. Everything we had was delicious: crispy octopus, tuna, lamb chops, pasta. The servers seem to be a bit hard to find..."

Ronald Laracuente

"Perfect for a personal dining experience. Visited for snack and cocktails before room was..."

J Love

"Cocktails to die for and sat in the bar in the afternoon! Stopped in the middle of the day. We were so appreciated and taken care of.. especially..."

Catherine Wells

"Best kept secret in NYC You feel like you are in a movie set Amazing setup Wonder..."

Nobel G

"The waiter took really long to serve us (first to get our order and then bring the check) but he was really friendly. Crab cake tasted amazing but..."

Sera

"Had a sensational meal on a rain soaked night in the city. Exceptional service and wine too. Highly recommend..."

Glenn Jones

Cafe Tallulah

The Dutch

83/100 (3105 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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"Had a wonderful time here with my daughter. I hate superlatives but... This place had the best lobster EVER Staff was very accommodating and found..."

Alex An Der

"My first visit and I cant wait to go back.The food and attention to detail was outstanding and everyone from the Hostesss to our Server to the Bus..."

Robin Dell Maccaro

"We went to the Dutch with out of town family,we were seated right away.the waitress was very friendly and very discriptive on each dish we asked..."

Theresa Parrott Zwernemann

"Went for brunch on a Sunday with 7 people. The service was great, we were not rushed and everything came out in a timely fashion. I had the poached..."

Jerilyn DeMaria Hilse

"This place has great decor and vibe! The drink menu has some very unique and wonderful..."

Gary Kovacs

"Food are very good.. But the staff are even better.. friendly and polite... a must go..."

Steven Ma

"Wonderful place with a fun wine list. Great place to Catch up with friends and the people who work there were..."

Brett Bullington

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Soho ! The chef is a genius and the menu is off the hook ! Kudos to the chef..."

Dawn Guerin Talassazan

"The ribs appetiser and hanger steak main are two of the best meals i have had in my life. I would highly recommend this place but make sure you have..."

Daniel Haga

"What a delight! From my strawberry gimlet, roasted peach & snap pea salad with lavender vinaigrette dressing, fried chicken and honey biscuit through..."

Kathleen Nimtz Rinaldo

"The Dutch is a cool restaurant in Soho. It's casual dining with a hint of sophistication. The staff are friendly and the food is..."

Joanne Esposito

"Little oyster sandwich and dog and ricotta ravioli...."

Catherine McKeen

"We had the earliest dinner reservation possible. The very friendly host staff suggested we go have a drink at the bar since we were 15 mins early and..."

John DePasquale

"Great restaurant. I loved my Farmer's salad (although I am not usually a salad fan), while my wife enjoyed her cornbread and deviled eggs. The..."

Nils Paellmann

"Fantastic brunch!! honey butter biscuit is legit homemade and fantastic.. drinks we large .. Bloody Mary was nice and spicy.. but the thing I..."

Casey Johnson

"The oysters are simply superb - fresh, plump, and brimming with flavor. Their pressed juices are incredibly refreshing and provide a nice balance to..."

Mariya Poy

"Wow wow wow! What an amazing restaurant! I read some negatives reviews about service/food but we had a completely different experience. Service was..."

Javi Ergas

"Went for brunch on a beautiful Saturday morning. Located in a corner of intersection with large windows where you can people watch. Plenty of seating..."

Hasanain Hasan

"The meal exceeded all expectations and is a must have for brunch. I'm already looking forward to another visit. Food is fresh and flavorful really..."

Genese B

"We discoverer this place while walking down lower manhattan. We saw a bride on her wedding day wearing her dress and having a meal with the groom and..."

Ahmed Alrowaili

"Wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food! The Hot chicken isn't hot at all, no spice whatsoever BUT it is EXCELLENT in flavor. The crust stays crisp..."

Sarah

"This place was amazing! The food was above & beyond, had brunch with my boyfriend he had the steak with rice and for me the double cheeseburger with..."

christina s

"Tasty!!! great spot for brunch. Lots of tables inside you cannot see because they have a HUGE back room. We love that room. Food is great. Had..."

Rob H.

"Food was awesome! Great atmosphere! Really good service!! Muat go too when in Manhattan! While inhad the steak which was greatbthe fried chicken was..."

Jim P

"Absolutely delicious, I have been here a few times and not once did I leave unhappy. The main courses are all delicious. I have tried a few desserts..."

Gigi

"Ate at The Dutch largely based on a great looking menu and I wasn’t disappointed. In fact I’m already looking forward to another visit. We had..."

Chris Lanier

"The atmosphere and food were fantastic but the service was a bit shaky. It was busy, but not busy enough to warrant our water forgetting about..."

Sam Wagner

"Absolutely stunning food, good service and lovely atmosphere. The shrimp ravioli was wonderful. Will definitely return here on my next visit to..."

Paul Smyth

"Exceptional spot for lunch! The staff was courteous and attentive. While there are "Dutch" specialties, our entire group went for salad options..."

Joseph Fairley

"Food was Excellent, the ribs were a bit heavy on the salt but the rest was great. Quality is there but not quite up to the price point. Scrambled..."

Victor C

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83/100 (1199 ratings)

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