Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in New York City

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in New York City? 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!

Da' Franco & Tony's Ristorante

5.0

5 (203)

$31 to $50

Italian

Schuylerville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Da Franco & Tony Ristorante. We are located on the corner of Mulford Ave and Middletown Road near Hutchitson River Parkway. Antipasti – Zuppe – Insalate- Pasta – Pollo – Carne – Pesce -Verdre – Dolci Del Giorno- Come in for a memorable dining experience!

Top review

millievip

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

I have never been disappointed at D and T. The service is always top notch- the employees are all efficient,patient, and very courteous. I will return again and again. I recommend this venue to any diner who is looking for quality cuisine, excellent service, and an enjoyable experience

Kawachiya NYC

5.0

5 (9)

$50 and over

Kaiseki

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

The Kawachiya room by Kawabun NYC is a premium dining experience featuring seasonal menus offered in a lunch format and a full tasting menu for dinner at our Chef's counter. We feature techniques and recipes spanning four hundred years with an eye towards innovating for New York. Located near Bryant Park and the Chrysler building in Murray Hill, Kawachiya is a hidden gem conveniently located close to Grand Central Terminal.

Chef Ito Yoshitaka has been practicing his craft at the legendary Kawabun Ryotei in Nagoya, Japan since his youth. Hailing from a family of Washoku chefs, he applies his dedication and skills to bring a highly selective seasonal offering to New York to launch the first expansion of Kawabun since its founding in the early 1600s.

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Clifford

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Excellent food and hospitality. Enjoyed the experience. Thank you!

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Experience

Dinner Omakase

Experience

Lunch Counter Omakase

Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences – Empire State Building

5.0

5 (128)

$31 to $50

American

NoMad

About the restaurant

Visit the Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building® store for a journey of the senses, an experience like no other - an immersive discovery of craft coffee, food and cocktails and more.

The Concourse level, home to our Tasting Room & Experiences, features exclusive coffee experiences that can't be found anywhere else only found at Starbucks Reserve®, including guided tasting experiences at our, hands-on Workshop classes, and signature flights and small bites.

Book your experience today- we look forward to welcoming you!

For private event requests, or large group bookings, please reach out to our Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building Events team at starbucksreserveevents_esb@starbucks.com.

NOTE: This reservation page is for our ticketed experiences only. Seating in the general dining area of the Tasting Room & Experiences level is on a "first come, first served" basis and does not take reservations.

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julienne

Dined 5 days ago

Jeremy was an awesome experience host! The PSL experience was very tasty.

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Experience

The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Experience

Experience

Art of the Espresso Martini (21+ Only)

Experience

Coffee Lab: A Journey of the Senses

Mike's Bistro - UES

5.0

5 (643)

$50 and over

Kosher

Midtown East

About the restaurant

"Mike's Bistro combines an elegant menu with a relaxed, spacious atmosphere in a convenient Midtown East location. Chef Michael Gershkovich creates and executes a contemporary, internationally inspired, Glatt Kosher (OU) gourmet menu with seasonally-inspired nuances."

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Josh

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Chef Mike came over and helped personally guide us on all the delicious options. Food and service were next level !! One of the best kosher experiences ever

Fiorentina Steakhouse

5.0

5 (109)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Throgs Neck

About the restaurant

Come join us at Fiorentina Steakhouse on 3617 E Tremont Ave, The Bronx, NY 10465

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Kris

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

My wife and I had a lovely meal - our first time visiting. The food was delicious - chicken parmesan and salmon. The service was incredible - what a breath of fresh air. We can't wait to go back.

Nizuc

5.0

5 (8)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Mexican Cuisine brought to you by Chef Danny Mendoza.
NIZUC brings a latin flare to the heart of Hudson Yards. Offering inventive Mexican cuisine rooted in quality ingredients, we celebrate the day-to-day pleasures of great food, drinks, and friends in a vibrant, happy space.

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sams

Dined 7 days ago

This was a beautiful restaurant with amazing food. So lucky to have this gem in HK! Very kind and accommodating staff.

The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse

4.9

4.9 (62)

$50 and over

American

Meatpacking District

About the restaurant

The Champagne & Caviar Bar recalls the distinctive glamour of a vintage jewel box, presenting a carefully curated selection of the finest Champagnes, Petrossian Caviar and a menu of classic dishes in which caviar is the star. The space features a progression of hand-blown chandeliers, geometric floors of Italian marble, and an ornate coffered ceiling, punctuated by camel mohair velvet seating for an intimate, immersive experience.

For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

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Laurenvip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Beautiful caviar and champagne experience with excellent service in a gorgeous space

Trattoria iL Gusto Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (493)

$30 and under

Italian

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

Authentic Italian restaurant located in the Upper West Side with an extensive menu to appeal to all! Featuring a collection of Italian and world wide wines, and authentic cocktails. Our menu offers a fresh and unique Italian cuisine. We offer casual and refreshing open air outdoor seating and, inside, a warm and intimate atmosphere offering the same great experience.

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Truewordsvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Always a great go to! Get the 🍆 ! Nice wine too! Love the outdoor space!

ASKA

4.9

4.9 (38)

$50 and over

Nordic

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

The entire team from start to finish were true to their standards. We sat through a wonderfully whimsical menu that was not only immersive but tantalizingly playful. Exquisite table-side service and beautifully presented plates. Everything we expected and more, chef Fredrik and his team are very well in tune with their menu and knowledge. We will be returning.

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Experience

ASKA Tasting Menu

Experience

ASKA Lunch Tasting Menu

Experience

ASKA Gift Certificate - Lunch Tasting Menu

Majorelle at The Lowell

4.9

4.9 (1010)

$50 and over

French

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.

The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and
tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.

The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.

Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.

“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.

Top review

Marissa

Dined 2 days ago

Went for afternoon tea after learning of it from a Times article. Wonderful and delicious way to spend time with friends or family. Staff is fantastic (especially Bruno) at helping with understanding the options and learning the chic history of the hotel. Definitely going back!

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