The best restaurants in Manhattan, according to critics

163 Manhattan, NY restaurants featured on published critics’ lists from 6 publications: Bon Appétit, Eater NY, James Beard Foundation, MICHELIN Guide, The New York Times, The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Ordered by how many of those lists agree.

• Atomix — NoMad, New York — on 4 critics’ lists
• Jungsik — Tribeca, New York — on 4 critics’ lists
• Kabawa — East Village, Manhattan — on 4 critics’ lists
• Le Bernardin — Midtown, Manhattan — on 4 critics’ lists
• Semma — West Village, New York — on 4 critics’ lists
• Borgo — NoMad, Manhattan — on 3 critics’ lists
• Corima — Chinatown, New York — on 3 critics’ lists
• Ha's Snack Bar — Lower East Side, New York — on 3 critics’ lists
• Le Veau d’Or — Upper East Side, Manhattan — on 3 critics’ lists
• Lei — Chinatown, Manhattan — on 3 critics’ lists
• Superiority Burger — East Village, Manhattan — on 3 critics’ lists
• Torrisi — Nolita, New York — on 3 critics’ lists
• Una Pizza Napoletana — Lower East Side, Manhattan — on 3 critics’ lists
• Aquavit — Midtown East, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Bánh Anh Em — East Village, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Barney Greengrass — Upper West Side, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Carnitas Ramirez — Alphabet City, Manhattan — on 2 critics’ lists
• Casa Mono — Gramercy, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• César — Hudson Square, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Cho Dang Gol — Koreatown, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Claud — East Village, Manhattan — on 2 critics’ lists
• Daniel — Upper East Side, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Dhamaka — Lower East Side, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Estela — Nolita, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Golden Diner — Two Bridges, Manhattan — on 2 critics’ lists
• Gramercy Tavern — Flatiron District, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Grand Central Oyster Bar — Midtown East, Manhattan — on 2 critics’ lists
• Jean-Georges — Columbus Circle, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Keens Steakhouse — Garment District, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Lungi — Upper East Side, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Mắm — Lower East Side, Manhattan — on 2 critics’ lists
• Penny — East Village, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Rezdôra — Flatiron District, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Saga — Financial District, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Smithereens — East Village, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Sunn’s — Chinatown, Manhattan — on 2 critics’ lists
• Sushi Sho — Midtown, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi — Lincoln Square, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Thai Diner — Nolita, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• Via Carota — West Village, Manhattan — on 2 critics’ lists
• Yamada — Chinatown, New York — on 2 critics’ lists
• 2nd Avenue Deli — Midtown, New York
• 63 Clinton — Lower East Side, New York
• 8282 — Lower East Side, New York
• ABCV — Flatiron District, New York
• Accra Express — Harlem, New York
• Adda — East Village, Manhattan
• Atera — Tribeca, New York
• Balthazar — SoHo, Manhattan
• Bar Miller — East Village, New York
• Bayon — Upper East Side, New York
• Bohemian Spirit — Upper East Side, New York
• bōm — Flatiron District, New York
• Bridges — Chinatown, New York
• Bungalow — East Village, New York
• C as in Charlie — NoHo, New York
• Café Boulud — Upper East Side, New York
• Cafe Commerce — Upper East Side, Manhattan
• Cervo's — Lower East Side, New York
• Chalong — Hell's Kitchen, New York
• Chama Mama — Chelsea, Manhattan
• Chambers — Tribeca, New York
• Charles Pan-Fried Chicken — Harlem, Manhattan
• Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare — Hell's Kitchen, New York
• CheLi — East Village, New York
• Ci Siamo — Manhattan West, New York
• Cocina Consuelo — Hamilton Heights, New York
• Coqodaq — Flatiron District, New York
• Cote — Flatiron District, New York
• Covacha — Upper West Side, New York
• Crown Shy — Financial District, New York
• Dim Sum Go Go — Chinatown, New York
• Dirt Candy — Lower East Side, New York
• Eleven Madison Park — Flatiron District, New York
• Ernesto’s — Lower East Side, Manhattan
• Essential by Christophe — Upper West Side, New York
• Family Meal at Blue Hill — Greenwich Village, New York
• Filé Gumbo Bar — Tribeca, Manhattan
• Frevo — Greenwich Village, New York
• Gabriel Kreuther — Midtown West, New York
• Gallaghers Steakhouse — Theater District, Manhattan
• Hamburger America — SoHo, Manhattan
• HanGawi — Koreatown, New York
• Ho Foods — East Village, New York
• Hop Lee — Chinatown, New York
• Huso — Tribeca, New York
• Hyderabadi Zaiqa — Murray Hill, Manhattan
• Icca — Tribeca, New York
• Ishq — East Village, New York
• Jeju Noodle Bar — West Village, New York
• Jōji — Midtown East, New York
• Joo Ok — Koreatown, New York
• Jua — Flatiron District, New York
• Kappo Sono — Midtown, New York
• Katz's — Lower East Side, New York
• King — Hudson Square, New York
• Kisa — Lower East Side, New York
• Kochi — Hell's Kitchen, New York
• Kono — Chinatown, New York
• Kosaka — West Village, New York
• Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen — Hell's Kitchen, New York
• L'Abeille — Tribeca, New York
• La Dong — Flatiron District, New York
• Laliko — West Village, New York
• Le Coucou — SoHo, New York
• Le Pavillon — Midtown East, New York
• Little Alley — Murray Hill, New York
• Little Myanmar — East Village, New York
• Lola's — NoMad, New York
• Maison Passerelle — Financial District, New York
• MáLà Project — East Village, New York
• Mari — Hell's Kitchen, New York
• Masa — Columbus Circle, New York
• Momofuku Noodle Bar — East Village, New York
• Muku — Tribeca, New York
• Nami Nori — West Village, New York
• Noda — Flatiron District, New York
• Nōksu — Koreatown, New York
• Noreetuh — East Village, New York
• Norma Gastronomia Siciliana — Murray Hill, New York
• Noz 17 — Chelsea, New York
• Noz Market — Upper East Side, Manhattan
• Nyonya — Little Italy, New York
• Odo — Flatiron District, New York
• Odre — East Village, New York
• Oiji Mi — Flatiron District, New York
• Okiboru House of Tsukemen — Lower East Side, New York
• Peppercorn Station — Midtown, New York
• Per Se — Columbus Circle, New York
• Pinch Chinese — SoHo, New York
• Potluck Club — Chinatown, New York
• Pranakhon — Greenwich Village, New York
• Ruffian — East Village, New York
• Russ & Daughters Cafe — Lower East Side, New York
• Sami & Susu — Lower East Side, New York
• Sevilla Restaurant & Bar — West Village, New York
• Shion 69 Leonard Street — Tribeca, New York
• Shmoné — Greenwich Village, New York
• Shukette — Chelsea, New York
• Sky Pavilion — Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
• Sobaya — East Village, New York
• Soda Club — East Village, New York
• Sushi Nakazawa — West Village, New York
• Sushi Noz — Upper East Side, New York
• Sylvia's Restaurant — Harlem, New York
• Taco Mix — East Harlem, New York
• Tamales Lupita — East Harlem, New York
• Tempura Matsui — Murray Hill, New York
• Tha Phraya — Upper East Side, New York
• The Bar Room at the Modern — Midtown, New York
• The Modern — Midtown West, New York
• Tolo — Lower East Side, New York
• Tonchin — Midtown, New York
• Torien — NoHo, New York
• Tsukimi — East Village, New York
• Tuome — East Village, New York
• Txikito — Chelsea, New York
• Uncle Ray's Chicken Rice — Hell's Kitchen, New York
• Wo Hop — Chinatown, New York
• Yellow Rose — East Village, New York
• YingTao — Hell's Kitchen, New York
• Yoon Haeundae Galbi — Koreatown, New York
• Yoshino — NoHo, New York

The Manhattan lists

• The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025 — Bon Appétit
• The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City — Eater NY
• James Beard America's Classics Award Winners (1998–2026) — James Beard Foundation
• James Beard Award Winners 2025 — James Beard Foundation
• James Beard Award Winners 2026 — James Beard Foundation
• MICHELIN Bib Gourmand — New York 2025 — MICHELIN Guide
• MICHELIN Guide New York — Starred Restaurants 2025 — MICHELIN Guide
• The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, 2026 — The New York Times
• The Restaurant List 2025 — The New York Times
• North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 — The World's 50 Best Restaurants

The Critic List — the critics’ “best restaurants” lists, in one place. We don’t write the lists; the critics do, and every one links back to the original.