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

1. • Masa 90

   • Captivating Japanese Omakase
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   2. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   3. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   
   

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   • 10 Columbus Cir, FL 4, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
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2. • Per Se 90

   • Serene French Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   2. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   3. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   
   

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   • 10 Columbus Cir, FL 4, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Jean‑Georges 88

   • Acclaimed French/American/Asian Tasting
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   2. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

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

   
   

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   • 1 Central Park W, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi 81

   • Stunning West African/NY Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Kwame Onwuachi | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      The 34 best restaurants in NYC right now | #1

   
   

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   • 10 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Essential By Christophe 55

   • Vibrant French Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   3. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants 2019

   
   

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   • 103 W 77th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Charles Pan-Fried Chicken 46

   • Celebrated Southern Fried-Chicken Shop
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Charles Gabriel | Semifinalist

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Charles Gabriel | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 146 W 72nd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • MAMA'S TOO! 46

   • Square-Slice Sicilian Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. 50 Top Pizza
      50 Top Pizza Slice USA 2025 | #4

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

   
   

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   • 2750 Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • 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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   • 338 Columbus Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Chick Chick 25

   • Casual Korean Fried Chicken Shop
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   
   

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   • 618 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Covacha 25

    • Elevated Western Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 368 Columbus Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Sempre Oggi 21

    • Cavernous Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 164 W 75th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • El Fish Marisquería 21

    • Chic Mexican Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 155 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Eléa 21

    • Attractive Greek Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 217 W 85th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • The Leopard at des Artistes 21

    • Traditional Italian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1 W 67th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too 21

    • Indulgent Southern Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 366 W 110th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Kebab Aur Sharab 21

    • Exceptional Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 247 W 72nd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Bagels & Co. 21

    • Modern Jewish Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked | #8

    
    

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    • 391 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Dagon 21

    • Airy Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2454 Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • 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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    • 61 W 74th St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Broad Nosh Bagels 20

    • Classic Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked | #14

    
    

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    • 2350 Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Absolute Bagels 20

    • Amazing Bagel Shop Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 18 best bagels in NYC

    
    

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    • 2788 Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • 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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    • 2446 Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Modern Bread & Bagel 20

    • Amazing Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked | #19

    
    

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    • 472 Columbus Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Zabar's 20

    • Gourmet Deli/Grocery
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 18 best bagels in NYC

    
    

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    • 2245 Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Bagel Talk 20

    • Great Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 368 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Salt & Straw 20

    • Maximalist Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Ice Cream In NYC

    
    

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    • 360 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Gray's Papaya 20

    • Landmark Hot Dog Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York | Frank

    
    

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    • 2090 Broadway 72nd Street, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • La Dinastia 20

    • Delicious Chino Latino Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York | Boneless Chicken Crackling

    
    

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    • 145 W 72nd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Orwasher's Bakery 20

    • Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 18 best bagels in NYC

    
    

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    • 440 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Barney Greengrass 18

    • Iconic Jewish Deli/Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • Sushi Kaito 18

    • Intimate Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Pizza Shop
       The Best Restaurants On The Upper West Side

    
    

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    • 244 West 72nd St, New York, NY | Manhattan
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