The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New York | Chelsea

1. • Lobby Bar at The Hotel Chelsea 78

   • High-End Hotel Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East | Regional Honoree

   3. The Infatuation
      The Best Cocktail Bars in NYC

   
   

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   • 226 W 23rd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Hav & Mar 73

   • Minimalist Swedish/Ethiopian Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Emerging Chef, Fariyal Abdullahi | Nominee

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Fariyal Abdullahi | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      The 34 best restaurants in NYC right now | #5

   
   

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   • 245 11th Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Ci Siamo 71

   • Live-Fire Italian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Hillary Sterling | Semifinalist

   3. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Hillary Sterling | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 440 W 33rd St, Unit 100, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • ALF Bakery 61

   • Underground European-Inspired Bakery
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Best Bakeries in NYC

   2. The Infatuation
      The Best Croissants In NYC

   3. Eater New York
      The Best Croissants in NYC

   
   

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   • 75 Ninth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Txikito 60

   • Sensual Spanish (Basque) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Roadbook
      The Best Restaurants in New York City

   2. Eater New York
      The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City

   3. The New York Times
      The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

   
   

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   • 240 Ninth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Al Coro 55

   • Buzzy Italian Tasting
   
   

   1. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best Italian Cuisine Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 85 Tenth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • La Devozione 52

   • Striking Italian Pasta Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 50 Top Italy
      The Best Italian Restaurants In The World 2025 | #16

   
   

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   • 428 W 16th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Crane Club Restaurant 45

   • Ritzy Steakhouse
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

   
   

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   • 85 10th Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • PopUp Bagels 41

   • Always-Hot Bagel Shop
   
   

   1. BagelUp
      The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City | #2

   2. The New York Times
      The 16 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now

   
   

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   • 370 7th Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Russ & Daughters 41

    • Old-School Jewish Appetizing Shop
    
    

    1. BagelUp
       The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City | #4

    2. The New York Times
       The 16 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now

    
    

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    • 502 W 34th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Chama Mama 41

    • Traditional Georgian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater New York
       The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City

    
    

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    • 149 W 14th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Shukette 41

    • Lively Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: New York State, Ayesha Nurdjaja | Semifinalist

    2. The New York Times
       The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

    
    

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    • 230 Ninth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Anixi 31

    • Glamorous Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant
    
    

    1. Industry Excellence Awards
       Restaurant of the Year

    
    

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    • 290 8th Ave New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Noz 17 26

    • Energetic Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 458 W 17th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • El Quijote 25

    • Elegant Spanish Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East | Regional Honoree

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars in NYC

    
    

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    • 226 W 23rd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Zou Zou's 25

    • Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 385 Ninth Ave, Unit 85, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Ess-a-Bagel 21

    • Pioneering Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. BagelUp
       The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City | #3

    
    

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    • 108 W 32nd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • aRoqa 21

    • Moody Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 206 Ninth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Markette 21

    • Intimate Modern European/Caribbean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 326 7th Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • The Orchard Townhouse 21

    • Endearing All-Day Spot
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 242 Tenth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Portale Restaurant 21

    • Classic Italian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 126 W 18th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Intelligentsia 21

    • Respected Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 21 very best coffee shops in NYC | #18

    
    

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    • 180 Tenth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 21

    • Euphoric Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. BagelUp
       The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City | #10

    
    

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    • 286 Eighth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Bagel Pub 21

    • Inventive Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. BagelUp
       The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City | #6

    
    

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    • 350 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Joe's Pizza 20

    • Quintessential NY-Style Slice Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now

    
    

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    • 211 8th Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Tall Poppy 20

    • Seasonal French Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater New York
       The Best Croissants in NYC

    
    

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    • 156 W 20th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • ARK Bagels 20

    • Instagram-Worthy Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Eater New York
       The Best Bagels in New York City

    
    

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    • 110 8th Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • The Donut Pub 20

    • Throwback Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Eater New York
       The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC

    
    

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    • 203 W 14th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Rocco's Pizza 20

    • Low-Key Slice Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now

    
    

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    • 148 Eighth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram