Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Manhattan

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Manhattan? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mira

5.0

5 (381)

$50 and over

English

Kips Bay

About the restaurant

Mira is your culinary oasis in the city, offering a retreat from the hustle and bustle. Our menu features a vibrant selection of healthy, flavorful dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients designed to delight your taste buds and nourish your body. Savor our signature offerings, such as grilled salmon with a zesty lemon-herb marinade or a colorful vegetable stir-fry packed with flavor. Our chefs prioritize quality by using the finest locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every bite is a celebration of freshness. The inviting ambiance at Mira is complemented by warm, natural light that creates a tranquil atmosphere. Our friendly staff is committed to providing attentive service, making your dining experience exceptional. Whether you're in for a quick, healthy lunch, a leisurely dinner with friends, or a special celebration, Mira is the perfect destination. Join us and discover a world of culinary delights that nourish both body and soul.

Top review

MiguelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Had the Burrata Cheese Salad and the Lamb Chops during a slow Tuesday lunch – the place was calm, filled with soft sunlight through the windows. Everything felt relaxed, and the pistachio crust on the lamb was divine.

Aquarelle

5.0

5 (151)

$31 to $50

Seafood

East Village

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Emily Rose

Dined 4 days ago

The LULLABY cocktail was dangerously good—sweet, fizzy, like a tropical dream. Perfect pick for toasting my best friend's birthday!

Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar

4.9

4.9 (878)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Lower East Side

About the restaurant

A Sophisticated Interpretation Of Traditional Japanese Cuisine

A distinctive, well-preserved and comfortable space, high-quality products, authentic cuisine, food and drinks are done flawlessly.

We continue to be one of the top Japanese restaurants in America, attracting countless food lovers from all over the world. Our one-of-a-kind menu includes authentic tapas-style Japanese dishes and homemade desserts.

**As a small establishment, we can’t always guarantee a table, but we’re happy to ensure you have a wonderful experience at our bar dining area as well. For parties of 5 or more, we encourage you to give us a call to check on availability. We look forward to hosting you soon!**

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Chloe AnneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We came for my cousin’s birthday, and it turned into a full-blown flavor celebration. The Bay Scallop and Spicy Tuna stole the show. Candlelit seats and that chic Lower East Side energy? We’ll be back.

Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

4.9 (1084)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit.
The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours.

Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.

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Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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Gabriel

Dined 6 days ago

I had an amazing experience for my anniversary. The pasta making guide was amazing, funny, and just made the experience all that much better. 10/10 experience, and I would love to come again!!

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Experience

Aunt Jake's "How to Make Pasta" Experience

Divya's Kitchen

5.0

5 (973)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

East Village

About the restaurant

Led by acclaimed Ayurvedic Chef Divya Alter, Divya’s Kitchen serves planted-based meals rooted in Ayurvedic principles, using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Our produce is organic, seasonal, and local whenever possible, and we source local grass-fed milk for our house-made ghee & fresh cheeses. Everything we serve at the restaurant is made from scratch daily to maximize flavor, vitality, and digestibility. We offer a full lunch, dinner, and brunch menu, and a large selection of teas and other Ayurvedic-inspired beverages. The ambiance is tranquil and warm - the perfect setting for a meal that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.

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Barbara

Dined 5 days ago

The quietist restaurant in nyc. Lovely service and yummy food. I went with a vegetarian and will go back by myself even though I eat meat. The food is that good.

SAINT RESTAURANT BAR & SPEAKEASY

4.9

4.9 (107)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

East Village

About the restaurant

Located 136 Second Avenue, the artfully-designed SAINT offers new American dishes with a globally inspired modern twist. Nestled in the heart of the grit and the glam.

The Speakeasy opens at 9PM Friday and Saturday.

Please, call or text the restaurant if you have any questions. We never use AI and you will always be chatting with a live person who actually works inside the restaurant. Large groups or special events can email EVENTS@saintny.com

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Joline

Dined on May 24, 2025

I really recommend the restaurant, so good food and a really nice vibe. Celebrated a friends birthday and it was a magical and memorable experience<33

Il Melograno

4.9

4.9 (1357)

$30 and under

Italian

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Il Melograno brings the best of Italy to Hells Kitchen where original receipts, hand crafted pastas and friendly hospitality come together to create a casual and unique dining experience.
All the way from Sicily, Lino and Gregory moved to New York City bringing the best of the Southern Italian culinary tradition. Fourteen years after opening a Sicilian restaurant and concept store in Noto (Sicily), the idea of honouring the Grandmas traditions is what creates the philosophy of their hospitality at Il Melograno. Buon appetito!

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Jean

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent. Allowed to make some special requests to order. Quiet atmosphere

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Popular dish

Spaghetti al Pomodoro

Popular dish

Burrata

Tinos

4.8

4.8 (191)

$30 and under

Greek

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Tinos Restaurant with 20 years of experience on greek food in the finest Greek Restaurant NYC, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.

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NinaVIP

Dined on May 29, 2025

Food is really tasty but they mismanage their reservations. This is the second time I’ve waited 30+ min after my reservation time and I won’t dine in again but will get take out.

Jadis

4.8

4.8 (181)

$30 and under

European

Lower East Side

About the restaurant

Jadis is a cozy wine bar offering Euro- centric organic wines, small plates like escargot, artichoke hearts, tuna tartare and decadent cheese and charcuterie platters, classics like Cassoulet, Skirt Steak and Beef Bourguignon. Jadis is perfect for a date night and get together with friends. Jadis is located in the heart of Lower East Side since 2006. Nearest train is F at 2nd Avenue.
Visit out website for up to date menus!
www.jadisnyc.com

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JeffreyVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

Great vibe with a very interesting wine selection by both the glass and bottle. Love the place.

Giano

4.9

4.9 (1568)

$30 and under

Italian

East Village

About the restaurant

This is the story of Paolo and Matteo, two guys from Milano who had an idea. Let's take the heart of our tradition and fuse it with the exciting innovations happening in Italian cooking, they said. Inspired by the Roman deity Janus who looked to the future as well as the past, Giano respects tradition and embraces the future. We like to think of our little corner in the east village as quite special, and hope you will too.

Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Please know that we have a grace period (15 min) .
All of our outdoor seating have heaters for your dining comfort but we ask that you dress accordingly for a New York winter.

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Gina

Dined 2 days ago

Matteo was beyond a gentleman! The food here is to die for... Quality fresh homemade Italian food. The restaurant is adorable and cozy. The staff are funny and lovely! The pasta dishes were spectacular as my friends and I all shared. I can't wait to come back here. If you want a great dining experience in the east village come to Giano!

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