New York has every type of restaurant one can imagine. In
In fact, Manhattan and the other boroughs probably have more
restaurants that you could visit in your life. A lot of
The best restaurants in New York City are well known and often
crowded, but what about the lesser known?
In this
article by a Boston’s Hidden contributor
Restaurants, a Boston and New England based company
restaurant guide, a curated list of some of the best hidden
New York City restaurants are featured.
NEW YORK RESTAURANTS:
Burger Joint (at Le Parker Meridien)
118 W 57th Street (Midtown), Manhattan, New York 10019
(212) 245-5000
Literally a hidden place to dine, this hole in the wall is buried
inside the exclusive Parker Meridien hotel. Imagine getting a
juicy burger, fries, and a milkshake in Midtown for about
$10 That’s what you get at Burger Joint.
Chumley’s
86 Bedford Street (West Village), Manhattan, NY 10014
(212) 675-4449
Chumley’s may be well known to West Village residents, but
this former speakeasy is literally a hidden gem. Between
the fireplace, the old wood decor and the comfort food,
Chumley’s is a winner.
Doyers Vietnamese Restaurant
11 Doyers Street (Chinatown), Manhattan, New York 10013
(212) 693-0725
Formerly called Vietnam, Doyers Vietnamese restaurant is
located in the basement of an old building in a narrow
street in chinatown If you can find it, the restaurant is fine.
it is worth going for their soups and other starters.
focacceria
87 Macdougal Street (Greenwich Village), Manhattan, New York
10012
(212) 253-8049
One of Boston’s hidden restaurant favorites, Focacceria is a
tiny romantic trattoria serving tremendous Italian
food at the local Greenwich Village.
Restaurant La Caridad78
2199 Broadway (Upper West), Manhattan, New York 10024
(212) 874-2780
Do you like red beans and rice with your chow mein? If so, the
Caridad 78 will satisfy your need for Cubans and Chinese
food. Don’t expect friendly service in this cozy little
restaurant, but the food is hard to beat.
Manhattan restaurant
2180 Broadway (Upper West Side), Manhattan, New York 10024
(212) 877-7252
The Manhattan Diner is a popular spot among the Upper West
Local side, but no one else seems to know. This
bustling little Greek restaurant is a great place for a quick,
satisfying breakfast or lunch.
Marinela Restaurant
49 Carmine Street (West Village), Manhattan, New York 10014
(212) 807-7472
Cozy, intimate and discreet, Marinella is an Italian
restaurant in New York that should not be overlooked.
Marinella is a hidden gem that may not be hidden for long.
Old John’s Lunch
148 W 67th Street (Lincoln Center), Manhattan, New York 10023
(212) 874-2700
“Lincoln Center’s Best Kept Secret” is just that; old john
Luncheonette is little known, but serves exceptional meals
all day. This friendly hole in the wall is worth coming to.
just for the Brooklyn-style French toast.
Red Flame Cafe
67 W 44th Street (Times Square/Theater District),
Manhattan, New York 10036
(212) 869-3965
Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, but a stone’s throw away
from Times Square, the Red Flame serves up some very
reasonable breakfast dishes. It is small and often crowded.
with the locals, but worth whatever short wait you can find.
Sekku Restaurant
343 Lexington Avenue (East Side/Grand Central),
Manhattan, New York 10016
(212) 697-9020
A calm, quiet and peaceful place, Sekku is a great restaurant for
those who want a respite from the hustle and bustle of New
York. Sushi is great, as are dinners like the
steak and chicken dishes.
veselka
144 Second Avenue (East Village), Manhattan, NY 10003
(212) 228-9682
Veselka is a cozy East Village restaurant that serves
fabulous Ukrainian comfort food, including borscht, pirogis,
and potato pancakes.
vinnie’s pizza
285 Amsterdam Avenue (Upper West Side), Manhattan, New York
10023
(212) 874-4382
Vinnie’s makes thick and gooey New York pizzas for Upper
Locals from the west side who live near this fabulous pizzeria. tourists
I haven’t noticed this place, so enjoy the real New York.
experience here.
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