Discover the Best New Restaurants in Manhattan

The OpenTable Team

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.

20 Restaurants

Updated October 23, 2019

Restaurants:	701West, Le Jardinier, Crown Shy…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, French, American…
Neighborhoods:	Theater District / Times Square, Midtown East, Financial District…

701West

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Theater District / Times Square

163 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Pre/post Theatre

Get lost in luxury at The Edition Hotel, right in Times Square. Every restaurant here is something special, with 701West being the crowning glory. This fine dining experience comes…Read more

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Le Jardinier

$$$$·French·

Midtown East

245 reviews

Romantic
Fit for Foodies
Good Vegetarian Options

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…Read more

100% recommended

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Crown Shy

$$$$·American·

Financial District

134 reviews

Despite coming from the fine dining teams behind Del Posto and Eleven Madison Park, Crown Shy in the Financial District is a surprisingly relaxed and affordable restaurant. This do…Read more

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Takeshi Sushi

$$$$·Sushi·

SoHo

71 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Authentic
Good for a Date

This SoHo sushi joint is the brainchild of a chef who has worked at four of the top sushi restaurants in New York, in between his love of heavy metal and boxing. Takeshi serves lun…Read more

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Standard Grill

$$$$·American·

Meatpacking District

192 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

Leather, wood and sumptuous blue curtains let diners know they’re in for a night of luxury at this Meatpacking District favorite. Praised by press citywide, this restaurant is part…Read more

86% recommended

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Feroce Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

Chelsea

269 reviews

Feroce in Chelsea’s Flower District is popular whatever the weather, thanks to a range of outdoor and indoor seating options. The theme is traditional Italian flavor fused with mod…Read more

100% recommended

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Grill Café at The Standard

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Meatpacking District

52 reviews

Great for Lunch
Great for Brunch
Casual

The Standard, High Line, has several dining options but The Grill Café is the most casual and accessible. More than just a waiting area for the Standard Grill, the more upscale res…Read more

87% recommended

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St. Tropez - SOHO

$$$$·French·

SoHo

54 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Authentic
Great for Brunch

Diners looking for a great date spot in the West Village need look no further than St. Tropez. Dark wood, large windows (ideal for people watching) and twinkling lights all help se…Read more

100% recommended

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10 Corso Como - New York

$$$$·Italian·

South Street Seaport

217 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem

The culinary section of the startlingly luxurious 10 Corso Como retail store, this could be one of the most eagerly anticipated new restaurants in Manhattan. The artsy and exciting…Read more

85% recommended

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The Poni Room

$$$$·Seafood·

NoHo

53 reviews

Good for a Date
Fun
Cozy

The Izakaya is the Japanese concept closest to a pub: somewhere to enjoy great drinks and food in a casual atmosphere. The Poni Room, downstairs from American eatery Saxon + Parole…Read more

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Roey's

$$$$·Italian·

West Village

98 reviews

Casual
Good for Groups
Neighborhood Gem

Roey’s started out life as the little sibling pizza joint of Rosemary’s. It recently had a full overhaul and was reborn as Roey’s, a café style eatery with inspiration from Sicily …Read more

100% recommended

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Unagi-ya Hachibei

$$$$·Japanese Speciality·

Midtown East

43 reviews

Authentic
Fit for Foodies
Quiet Conversation

Both sushi and “Friends” fans will know that Unagi means “eel” (sorry Ross), and this Midtown East restaurant is celebrating Japan’s love affair with eel in a big way. This is the …Read more

97% recommended

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Barolo East

$$$$·Italian·

Midtown East

318 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

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 far…Read more

96% recommended

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Paradise Club

$$$$·American·

Theater District / Times Square

63 reviews

Fun
Good for Groups
Special Occasion

Studio 54 meets House of Yes in this new Times Square experience which combines dining, dancing and drinking with more than a touch of theatre. Gorgeous murals and stunning lightin…Read more

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The Woo

$$$$·Korean·

SoHo

217 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

Contemporary Korean dining is the latest thread in the New York culinary tapestry. The Woo aims to make Korean food approachable and delicious using creative and modern techniques,…Read more

97% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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IL Divo

$$$$·Italian·

Upper East Side

207 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining

There aren’t too many restaurants dedicated to actors, but Upper East Side’s Il Divo is like a beautiful temple to the late, great Rudolph Valentino. Glamorous décor including hund…Read more

100% recommended

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Atomix

$$$$·Korean·

Murray Hill

74 reviews

Romantic
Good for Groups
Special Occasion

Korean food isn’t all about casual barbecue offerings. ATOMIX in Nomad is a sensory experience, combining incredible attention to detail with out-of-this-world flavor, plus a fine …Read more

84% recommended

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L’Accolade

$$$$·French·

West Village

90 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Notable Wine List

Natural wine is a growing trend in New York’s dining scene, and L’Accolade has embraced this with a short yet select list of some of the best. Combine this with the “Néo Bistrot” v…Read more

92% recommended

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PRICELESS | Lyaness - Permanently Closed

$$$$·British·

TriBeCa - Downtown

31 reviews

Handcrafted Cocktails
Quiet Conversation
Bar Seating

PRICELESS is a unique venture: a range of eateries and drinking spots reserved only for Mastercard holders. What’s special about each of the three new venues is that they are faith…Read more

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ARDYN - Permanently Closed

$$$$·American·

West Village

155 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Romantic

This Greenwich Village restaurant has a forest-feel, with soft, dark green décor and chandeliers made from antlers. The menu promises New American fare utilizing fresh ingredients …Read more

89% recommended

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