The Best Brunch Restaurants in New York

The OpenTable Team

The New York love affair with brunch is over a hundred years old and shows no signs of waning. A term coined in the 1890s as a Sunday morning recovery meal for Saturday revelers, brunch is the ideal fuel in the city that never sleeps. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the best brunch spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. You’ll find everything from neighborhood gems to classic New York bagel spots, airy bistros to cozy Italian—all vetted by the types of tastemakers who know the best spots around the city. Impress your friends and family and score a table; we wish we could join you.

19 Restaurants

Updated December 02, 2019

Restaurants:	Sadelle’s, Balthazar, VILLARD…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Breakfast, French, Contemporary American…
Neighborhoods:	SoHo, Midtown East…

Sadelle’s

$$$$·Breakfast·

SoHo

1,290 reviews

Great for Brunch
Sunday Lunch
Casual

The Wall Street Journal said that Sadelle’s have made breakfast the new dinner. Considering that around 800 hungry customers walk through Sadelle’s in SoHo each morning, that’s no …Read more

100% recommended

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Balthazar

$$$$·French·

SoHo

7,982 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Brunch
Authentic

A red canopy with gold writing announces the elegant presence of Balthazar on Spring Street. Primarily a French brasserie, besides the fine dining in the evening the restaurant has…Read more

89% recommended

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VILLARD

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Midtown East

242 reviews

Great for Brunch
Special Occasion
Quiet Conversation

Set in the exclusive Lotte New York Palace Hotel, Villard Restaurant boasts the city’s “definitive breakfast room,” and the best brunch NYC has to offer. Numerous reviews back this…Read more

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Lafayette

$$$$·French·

NoHo

2,825 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Great for Brunch

Lafayette is a celebration of French cookery in downtown Manhattan. The interior is a “cinematic landscape rooted in traditional brasserie style,” with bright colors meeting mahoga…Read more

95% recommended

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Cookshop

$$$$·American·

Chelsea

5,781 reviews

Comfort Food
Fit for Foodies
Fun

Named after the 19th-century private homes where cooks served simple yet delicious food, Cookshop prides themselves on using seasonal produce to create a range of tempting menus. Y…Read more

100% recommended

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Casa Enrique

$$$$·Mexican·

Long Island City

913 reviews

Authentic
Quiet Conversation
Good for Anniversaries

One of the top restaurants in Long Island, Casa Enrique delivers tasty Mexican food to locals and tourists day in, day out. So booking is essential! Lunch and brunch meet on the sa…Read more

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Upland

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Gramercy / Flatiron

2,582 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Hot Spot
Special Occasion

Attempting to combine rusticity with seasonal eating and international cuisine, Upland is a smart and sophisticated fixture in the New York dining scene. Wood and leather abound in…Read more

92% recommended

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Lincoln Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

Upper West Side

5,629 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List
Special Occasion

Enjoy Italian cuisine served in style at this modern and sleek restaurant at New York’s Lincoln Center. The restaurant works with local farmers and suppliers to get the best ingred…Read more

100% recommended

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Sant Ambroeus - Madison Avenue

$$$$·Italian·

Upper East Side

646 reviews

Great for Brunch
Neighborhood Gem
Afternoon Coffee

A mixture of Milanese tradition and New York elegance creates a welcoming atmosphere at Sant Amboeus’ Madison Avenue restaurant. Famous for risotto and stunning Italian wines, Sant…Read more

100% recommended

Great for Brunch in New York / Tri-State Area

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Bar Boulud

$$$$·French·

Upper West Side

7,994 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies

Owned by one of the most revered French chefs in New York, Daniel Boulud, Bar Boulud prides itself on making sure each guest knows that they are welcome and important. With a range…Read more

98% recommended

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Temple Court

$$$$·American·

Financial District

1,148 reviews

Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion

If you like entertainment while you brunch, Temple Court in the Beekman Hotel is the place for you. Chef Carlos runs a seasonal brunch menu with live music from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. B…Read more

96% recommended

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La Pecora Bianca - Midtown

$$$$·Italian·

Midtown East

1,051 reviews

Authentic
Good for a Date
Hot Spot

Bright and open, this welcoming restaurant on New York’s Second Avenue is recognizable by the cute sheep logo adorning the window. The brunch menu is extensive and ranges from cock…Read more

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Park Avenue Winter

$$$$·American·

Gramercy / Flatiron

2,994 reviews

Special Occasion
Business Meals
Fit for Foodies

Now known as Park Avenue Autumn/Winter/Summer/Spring, this most recent addition to the Park Avenue restaurant family focuses on reinterpretations of classic favorite dishes. The br…Read more

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The Dutch

$$$$·American·

SoHo

2,805 reviews

Great for Brunch
Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem

Proud to run an unpretentious American joint serving nice food and drink, the experienced team at the Dutch aim to provide a menu that makes them and their customers happy. Get a c…Read more

94% recommended

Great for Brunch in Manhattan

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Cantina Rooftop

$$$$·Mexican·

Midtown West

911 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for Groups
Vibrant Bar Scene

If you fancy a rooftop brunch, NYC is the city that delivers. Add in fantastic Mexican flavors and a retractable glass roof to deal with the weather, and you've found Cantina Rooft…Read more

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Locanda Verde

$$$$·Italian·

TriBeCa - Downtown

2,285 reviews

Business Meals
Cozy
Fit for Foodies

An Italian restaurant that’s much in demand at the moment, it’s worth booking while you can. Time Out says that diners are clamoring for a table due to “seductive food” served amon…Read more

100% recommended

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ABC Kitchen

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Gramercy / Flatiron

6,799 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Hot Spot
Special Occasion

The restaurant for ABC Carpet & Home is a popular destination for hungry shoppers and savvy diners alike. There's a beautiful dining room crafted from salvaged and repurposed mater…Read more

92% recommended

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Nix

$$$$·Vegetarian·

Greenwich Village

2,023 reviews

Vegan
Good Vegetarian Options
Healthy

Chef John Fraser and James Truman have created a celebration of vegan and vegetarian eating. Trying to move away from the idea that getting rid of meat is a sacrifice, they use sea…Read more

92% recommended

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AQUAGRILL

$$$$·Seafood·

SoHo

2,170 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

There are so many places to dine in SoHo but if you love seafood, it should come as no surprise that with a name like Aquagrill, this is the place to be. Billed as NYC’s Best Oyste…Read more

92% recommended

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