The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New York | Upper East Side

1. • Daniel 90

   • Refined European Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   2. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

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

   
   

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   • 60 E 65th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Le Veau d'Or 85

   • Splashy French Bistro
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #10

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

   3. The Infatuation
      The 25 Best Restaurants In NYC | #4

   
   

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   • 129 E 60th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Sushi Noz 75

   • Artful Japanese Omakase
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

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

   
   

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   • 181 E 78th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Café Boulud 55

   • Incredible French Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   
   

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   • 100 E 63rd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Lungi 45

   • Vibrant Sri Lankan/Coastal Indian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. The New York Times
      Here Are Our Top New York Dishes of 2024 | Paneer Ghee Roast

   
   

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   • 1136 1st Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • JG Melon 41

   • Nostalgic American Burger Shop
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The Infatuation
      25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York | Cheeseburger

   
   

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   • 1291 3rd Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • 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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   • 1457 3rd Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Cafe Commerce 41

   • Glamorous French Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

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

   
   

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   • 964 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • William Greenberg Desserts 41

   • Iconic NY Dessert Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Best Bakeries in NYC

   2. The Infatuation
      25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York | Black and White Cookie

   
   

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   • 1100 Madison Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Majorelle 28

    • Elegant French Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 28 E 63rd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Bayon 25

    • Glinting Cambodian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 408 E 64th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • The Phraya 25

    • Complex Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1553 2nd Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Bohemian Spirit 25

    • Old-World Czech Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 321 E 73rd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Bemelmans Bar 23

    • Prohibition-Style Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 30 best bars in NYC right now | #5

    
    

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    • 35 E 76th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Variety 21

    • Reliable Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater New York
       The Best Coffee Shops in New York City

    
    

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    • 1269 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Persepolis 21

    • Fragrant Persian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1407 2nd Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Orsay 21

    • Popular French Brasserie
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1057 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Sushi Akira 21

    • Elevated Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 317 E 75th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Chola 21

    • Elegant Coastal Indian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 232 E 58th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Jojo 21

    • Modern American Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 160 E 64th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Chez Fifi 21

    • Posh French Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 140 E 74th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • LyLy Vietnam Cookhouse 21

    • Charming Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 306 E 81st St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Mission Ceviche 21

    • Dynamic Peruvian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1400 Second Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Cafe Sabarsky 21

    • Classic Viennese Cafe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1048 Fifth Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Bagels & Co 20

    • Modern Jewish Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1428 York Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • H&H Bagels 20

    • Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 18 best bagels in NYC

    
    

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    • 1551 Second Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Patsy's Pizzeria 20

    • Coal-Oven Pizza Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1279 1st Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Tal Bagels 20

    • Steamy NY-Style Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1228 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Tal Bagels 20

    • Steamy NY-Style Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1324 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Tompkins Square Bagels 20

    • Creative Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1159 Third Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • Pastrami Queen 20

    • Shoebox Jewish Pastrami Shop
    
    

    1. Eater New York
       The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC

    
    

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    • 1125 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Tal Bagels 20

    • Steamy NY-Style Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 333 E 86th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Bagel Point 20

    • Traditional Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. BagelUp
       The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City | #21

    
    

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    • 787 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Noz Market 20

    • Excellent Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1374 Third Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Gourmet Bagel 20

    • Comfortable Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 874 Lexington Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website

36. • Patsy's Pizzeria 20

    • Coal-Oven Pizza Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 206 E 60th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Lexington Candy Shop 20

    • Old-Fashioned Diner/Luncheonette
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York | Chocolate Egg Cream

    
    

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    • 1226 Lexington Ave at 83rd street, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Javitri Indian Cuisine 20

    • Unexpected Northern Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       Here Are Our Top New York Dishes of 2024 | Kohlapuri Goat

    
    

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    • 132 E 61st St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • Bagelworks 18

    • No-Frills Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. BagelUp
       The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City | #28

    
    

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    • 1229 1st Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram