Discover the Best New Restaurants in Manhattan

by The OpenTable Team

Updated October 23, 2019

The Dutch first called it New Amsterdam, but today Manhattan reigns as the epicenter of culture, finance, and art in North America. Keeping up with the best new restaurants in Manhattan can be challenging with around 24,000 eateries open at any given time. From porterhouse steaks to pastrami on rye, not forgetting perfect New York pizza, Manhattan offers as many iconic dishes as it does vibrant and diverse cuisine. But where are Manhattan’s dining hotspots? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. This exclusive list brings diners to the best restaurants in Manhattan. Travel to Provence via Lexington Avenue, where natural wine meets the casual cafe-style eatery. Vibrant breakfast joints rub shoulders with upscale grills in the Meatpacking District. Book a table at one of the best new restaurants in Manhattan today.

Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

4.7 (450)

$50 and over

French

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Right on Lexington Avenue in the heart of Midtown East, Le Jardinier is like a breath of fresh air in the bustling city. White and green against natural wood gently urges diners to take a seat and unwind. The menu is highly focused on vegetables and sustainable proteins; very on-trend and likely to be so for the foreseeable future. They showcase seasonal produce through flavor and color, in dishes like heirloom beets with pistachio, and eggless meringues with blueberry and lemongrass. Fresh, light, and always welcoming.

Top review

lloydVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect. Delightful presentation and perfect preparation. Will be back

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Barolo East

4.7

4.7 (1021)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Barolo East is one of Midtown East’s freshest Italian openings. The comforting contrast of white tablecloths and bare brickwork is the perfect backdrop for some classic Italian fare. Discover vibrant gazpacho followed by spinach fettuccini or chicken breast with artichokes. Even the desserts are authentic, ranging from tiramisu to Panna Cotta. A great way to explore the flavors of Northern Italy in the heart of Manhattan.

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JenniferVIP

Dined on Jan 30, 2025

Amazing food and excellent, attentive service. It was a little loud - because there was a table of 3 next to us that were obviously celebrating something big. :-) We asked to move tables and were accommodated without hesitation. New table was on the patio which is heated and had a wonderful ambiance. We have eaten here numerous times and the food and service are always amazing! We will be back soon.