Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Manhattan? 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!

Joomak

5.0

5 (18)

$50 and over

American

West Village

About the restaurant

Acclaimed chef Jiho Kim (DdoBar) opens Joomak, a fresh iteration of his former Michelin-starred restaurant, Joomak Banjum, at Maison Hudson New York. “Joomak,” is an elevated update, a jewel box set in a more intimate and luxurious space with just 27 seats. The menu features New American cuisine rooted in Korean flavors across an eight-course tasting menu, complemented by a robust wine program featuring French-forward and new-world wines alike.

Top review

FrancisVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent meal and service. Will definitely be back.

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Experience

8-Course Tasting Menu

Mira

5.0

5 (254)

$50 and over

English

Kips Bay

About the restaurant

Mira is your culinary oasis in the city, offering a retreat from the hustle and bustle. Our menu features a vibrant selection of healthy, flavorful dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients designed to delight your taste buds and nourish your body. Savor our signature offerings, such as grilled salmon with a zesty lemon-herb marinade or a colorful vegetable stir-fry packed with flavor. Our chefs prioritize quality by using the finest locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every bite is a celebration of freshness. The inviting ambiance at Mira is complemented by warm, natural light that creates a tranquil atmosphere. Our friendly staff is committed to providing attentive service, making your dining experience exceptional. Whether you're in for a quick, healthy lunch, a leisurely dinner with friends, or a special celebration, Mira is the perfect destination. Join us and discover a world of culinary delights that nourish both body and soul.

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HarperVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We kicked off the night with oysters and cocktails—super fresh, super classy. Felt like a mini escape to the coast.

Blue Ribbon Sushi & Sake

5.0

5 (71)

$50 and over

Sushi

West Village

About the restaurant

Blue Ribbon Sushi & Sake is guided by the team at the original Blue Ribbon Sushi which opened on Sullivan Street in 1995, and now comes to Bedford Street with its exuberance for Japanese culinary tradition and compassionate approach to life.

Blue Ribbon Sushi & Sake is an intimate 12 seat sushi restaurant in the West Village by the founders, team and chefs of Blue Ribbon Sushi.

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DanielleVIP

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Really cool and quaint sushi restaurant, highly recommend

Divya's Kitchen

5.0

5 (972)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

East Village

About the restaurant

Led by acclaimed Ayurvedic Chef Divya Alter, Divya’s Kitchen serves planted-based meals rooted in Ayurvedic principles, using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Our produce is organic, seasonal, and local whenever possible, and we source local grass-fed milk for our house-made ghee & fresh cheeses. Everything we serve at the restaurant is made from scratch daily to maximize flavor, vitality, and digestibility. We offer a full lunch, dinner, and brunch menu, and a large selection of teas and other Ayurvedic-inspired beverages. The ambiance is tranquil and warm - the perfect setting for a meal that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.

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W. Jonathan

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

This place is the best! Truly creative, healthy, and tasty! The staff are all the best and I constantly go back. Five stars!

Tempura Matsui

4.9

4.9 (663)

$50 and over

Japanese

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tempura Matsui –A Michelin One Star–

Tempura Matsui invites you to experience the fine art of cooking tempura. Within a serene setting, guests have a seat at our counter or tables and can view the delicate preparation of lightly frying fresh fish and vegetables.
We only serve Omakase Dinner Course for $280 per person at 2 specific times Tuesdays through Saturdays between 5:30PM and 8PM.

Also, we serve a Lunch Course for $160 per person at 12 noon only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open irregularly on Sundays.

You may make a reservation one month ahead and any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the reservation to avoid a $100 charge per person.

Beginning June 1st, our Omakase Dinner Course will be priced at $295.
This change reflects our unwavering commitment to sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients and elevating the dining experience to the standards befitting a Michelin-starred restaurant.

We thank you for your continued trust and support.

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SusanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I am still in awe of the entire experience. You know you are in Manhattan, but from the moment you step through the door you are in Japan. Everything was perfect from the cocktails( cherry deliciousness) to the attention to detail for my son’s birthday cake!! The presentation, quality of food and imagination in combining flavors was beyond stunning. Fish, vegetables and even the rice was perfect. We cannot wait to return. Thank you to the entire staff.

Bar Miller

4.9

4.9 (21)

$50 and over

Sushi

East Village

About the restaurant

Nestled in an intimate space in the East Village, Bar Miller is the showcase omakase restaurant from the sushi concept Rosella. Just a few blocks away, our 8-seat sushi bar is seated twice nightly for a tasting menu that features local, sustainably-sourced ingredients.

Domestic beer, wine, and cider shape a drink program that stays true to our approach to the menu, while the sake list highlights Brooklyn-based breweries and less conventional styles from Japan.

Bar Miller happily accommodates solo diners. Please email info@barmiller with your reservation request and we will follow up!

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Michael

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

It was truly an unforgettable experience. My daughter had a long list of dietaries which the team kindly accommodated. In retrospect maybe not the best choice for a picky teenager. The attention to detail right from the get go was on point. There was an easy vibe; cool tunes on the playlist but the cooking was quite the opposite. Quality of ingredients, balance and execution was first class. The ethos of the restaurant was demonstrated in an unpretentious manner. Some of the dishes, namely the sweet prawn and mussel nigiri literally blew me away. There’s wasn’t a course which didn’t hit the spot. We had a meal which will live long in our memories.

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Experience

Sushi Bar Tasting Menu

Caviar Russe

4.9

4.9 (917)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Midtown, Caviar Russe offers two distinct dining experiences, The Bar & Lounge and The Dining Room. In the Bar & Lounge enjoy all the best of Caviar Russe in a relaxed and refined setting featuring caviar, raw bar and fun bites all paired with fantastic wines, champagnes and cocktails. The Dining room presents a Michelin Starred fine dining experience paired with an extensive selection of Caviar Russe's exclusive caviar, enjoy a 3 or 6 course tasting menu with all items available to order à la carte.

Top review

Champagne

Dined 2 days ago

Caviar Russe is one of my favorite spots to dine. Armando always takes great care of us. The food and service is impeccable. Look forward to dining again soon Norma

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Experience

The Grand Tasting Menu - A Tour of Caviar Russe

Osteria 106

4.9

4.9 (728)

$30 and under

Italian

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

If your preferred dining hour is not available on line, please feel free to call or email for availability. Please also note that for parties of 5 & more, you must please call us for availability. We look forward to seeing you!

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING…we reserve all rights to limit table time as necessary. Please do also note “allotted table time” in your booking, it is very much appreciated.

GRAZIE!

OSTERIA 106, AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN DINING SPACE IN MANHATTAN'S UPPER WEST SIDE.
OUR HOPE IS TO BRING A RELAXED, COMFORTABLE & TRULY MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE TO OUR GUESTS, PRESENTING A FRESH APPROACH TO THE
FAMILIAR LANDSCAPE OF ITALIAN CUISINE.

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Adam

Dined 6 days ago

The food is always great as is the waitstaff. Normal NY prices.

Giano

4.9

4.9 (1561)

$30 and under

Italian

East Village

About the restaurant

This is the story of Paolo and Matteo, two guys from Milano who had an idea. Let's take the heart of our tradition and fuse it with the exciting innovations happening in Italian cooking, they said. Inspired by the Roman deity Janus who looked to the future as well as the past, Giano respects tradition and embraces the future. We like to think of our little corner in the east village as quite special, and hope you will too.

Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Please know that we have a grace period (15 min) .
All of our outdoor seating have heaters for your dining comfort but we ask that you dress accordingly for a New York winter.

Top review

Luciana Ramsey

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Wonderful place…so kind and the food was very Italian in the best way. The team was so accommodating and fun. We will be back. Grazie Mille

Kochi

4.9

4.9 (130)

$50 and over

Korean

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

"A New Definition of Korean Skewers"

Kochi is a Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant where Chef Sungchul Shim elevates the humble Korean skewer into a refined expression of culinary artistry. Blending traditional technique with modern elegance, Kochi redefines street food with sophistication.

Each course highlights seasonal ingredients, complemented by a thoughtful pairing of soju, chungju, and wines. In a calm, modern setting, Kochi invites guests to explore Korean cuisine as they’ve never experienced it before—deeply rooted yet forward-thinking.

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Dariusz

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Amazing!!! Loved every bite. The service was great!

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Experience

Chef's Counter l 8-Course Tasting Menu

Experience

Brunch on Sunday

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