Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in New York State

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in New York State? 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!

Il Villagio Trattoria Italiana

5.0

5 (63)

$31 to $50

Italian

Malverne

About the restaurant

Your go-to Italian spot in Malverne, serving classics in an upscale setting.

Top review

AlfredVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We have been meaning to try the restaurant as we live in the neighborhood, but it has always been so crowded. We were able to plan ahead for a table for 8 at an early time. Service, food and food choices were amazing! I’d like to see a few more pasta dishes on the menu, but they will create a dish you ask for within reason. A must do!

The Vintage at The Millbrook Inn

5.0

5 (88)

$31 to $50

American

Millbrook

About the restaurant

At The Millbrook Inn, the term “local food” is literal: we are surrounded by family farms of every kind, and insist our menu is sourced only from the finest ingredients in Millbrook and the Hudson Valley. In our elegant but laid-back bar and conservatory, we serve elevated, but not fussy, American cuisine, supporting local farmers and purveyors of every kind: from produce to eggs; from poultry to pork; from dairy to maple syrup. Our signature burger, has been called “one of the best burgers” in the Hudson Valley. In the evening, our intimate bar comes alive, with a wood-burning fireplace, great wines, and local, award-winning spirits and liquors. Just like our kitchen, we insist our bar is local; and showcase the best wines and spirits produced right here in Millbrook, the Hudson Valley, and New York State wine regions. We also offer outdoor dining, in our adjacent patio set amidst flower gardens and string lights.

Top review

margueriteVIP

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Wonderful menu. Burger is epic. Wait staff is professional and friendly. Looking forward to going back!

Ginza

4.9

4.9 (124)

$30 and under

Sushi

Levittown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Kevin

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Great atmosphere, food and service. Plenty of parking available.

Sushi Bada

4.8

4.8 (324)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Suffern

About the restaurant

Dine-in & Online Ordering for Take Out & Delivery!
Please contact 845-533-4178 if you have any questions!

Sushi Bada - "where authentic meets innovation." We strive ourselves serving the visceral delicious experiences to all of you who come to our restaurant.

Established in 2009.
We specialize in Japanese Cuisine as well as handcrafted cocktails

Top review

PamVIP

Dined on May 30, 2025

So happy our table was waiting for us when we arrived and we were served drinks right away. The waitstaff is very helpful and they work as a team. The restaurant was busy and the vibe was modern. Delicious well presented foods and gorgeous mixed drinks make Sushi Bada one of our favorite local restaurants.

La Fontanella - Pelham

4.9

4.9 (467)

$30 and under

Italian

Pelham

About the restaurant

La Fontanella

115 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, N.Y. 10803 | (914) 738-3008

La Fontanella is conveniently located in Pelham, New York and has now been in business over 20 years serving its customers only the best, most authentic Italian-Adriatic cuisine. The building has been recently renovated, offering the most relaxing, elegant ambiance in Westchester with a new full-service granite bar. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Fontanella offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, extended bourbon and scotch selections , along with a full bar, and exceptional service.

Top review

Allie

Dined 3 days ago

Our go to restaurant. Never disappointed. Excellent service and food. Definitely recommend.

Posto 22

4.9

4.9 (383)

$31 to $50

Italian

New Rochelle

About the restaurant

Since opening in late September 2008, Posto 22 has grown to become a staple in the New Rochelle restaurant scene. The restaurant offers classic and delicious Italian cuisine, as well as, gourmet, chef-prepared, daily specials. The food is complemented by the extensive wine collection and the signature cocktails.

Posto 22 is conveniently located near the New Rochelle train station, centrally between Larchmont and Pelham. Whether you stop in and dine at our bar, which features over 40 wines and liquors, or dine in our exquisite dining area you are sure to have a great time.

Top review

AndrewVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

We had a wonderful meal the food was delicious, we started with a Martini it was delicious. We had the meatball appetizer it was perfect great flavor. The main courses were absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. This restaurant is one of the best places in the area I highly recommend you try it. Also they have valet parking. Go there you will not be disappointed.

Grotta Di Fuoco

4.9

4.9 (454)

$30 and under

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Grotta di Fuoco, which translates to Fire Cave, is an industrial, rustic space with subtle lighting, raw steel, reclaimed wood, and concrete finishes. Step inside, descend below street level, and enter our vision of a cave. As for the fire, our focal point is a wood burning oven right next to the bar. You can sit close enough to feel the warmth, hear the crackle, and smell the scent of food being cooked, all while being entranced by the open flame. While Long Beach is rocking during the summer with the beach, Boardwalk, events, and outdoor dining, winter is when Grotta heats up. Open year round, the off season is the perfect time for out of towners to come to the West End for an unforgettable meal. We hope to see you all soon!

Top review

Gosia

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food. Friendly service. What more can you ask for. 5 stars.

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4.9

4.9 (602)

$31 to $50

Italian

Glen Cove

About the restaurant

Sicilan and Italian fare coupling family recipes and innovative specials
with an extensive wine menu. A cozy ambiance and accommodating staff have
helped make La Ginestra a favorite amongst north shore diners for the past
27 years.

Top review

Edith

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Really enjoyable dinner with a good wine list and lots of menu choices. Swordfish special was somewhat over cooked but the sautéed baby artichokes and homemade pasta with creamy pesto sauce were delicious. Would highly recommend.

Sushi By Bou New Rochelle @ Westchester Place

4.9

4.9 (16)

$50 and over

Sushi

New Rochelle

About the restaurant

Hidden behind an art gallery at The Atelier, Sushi By Bou New Rochelle is an intimate and timed speakeasy experience featuring a traditional Sushi Omakase or chef's choice. Choose between our classic 12-course menu or get Bougie with our 17-course experience. Come early and stay late to enjoy our craft cocktails, imported sake selection, and high-energy vibes.

Top review

Maryna

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Great place! Super fun speakeasy concept with amazing decor. The hostess Daniel was very accommodating, professional and you felt taking care of while the chef was feeding us delicious sushi pieces, combined with nice quality sake. All in all great experience and we will be back.

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Experience

60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE SIGNATURE OMAKASE $65

Experience

60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $100

Lavagna of Suffern

4.9

4.9 (54)

$30 and under

Italian

Suffern

About the restaurant

What is Lavagna? In Italian, it means "blackboard". That's where we put our menu, and specials change with the seasons. Look around too... the walls are also blackboards, decorated with artwork by Mike Delaney of Nyack.

After-work drinks, a date night, or a friend meetup all have their home at Lavagna. Our quiet, intimate setting is perfect for conversation and relaxation.

Pull up a barstool and have a glass of wine from our extensive vault. Our wine cellar is world class with over 125 labels available by the bottle and 25 by the glass. Please ask about our full roster of Italian craft beers that will surprise you with their complexity and depth of flavor.

We will pair your beverage with exquisite dishes, salumeria boards with meats and cheeses or a full caviar tasting for a special occasion. We also offer Roman-style flatbread pizzas and other small plates such as pastas, seafood, and Mediterranean specialties.

Top review

LindaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Fresh and well cooked food ! All is very tasty! Service is great too !

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