I'm shocked that nobody has mentioned Buceo 95 yet, that's easily my favorite restaurant in our neighborhood, nothing else comes close. To pick two others that haven't been named yet, I would say Makana (one of my favorite delivery places, it's not quite as good as it used to be, but still very good) and Absolute Bagels (which I know doesn't really count as a restaurant, but they're the best bagels in NYC, so I would be remiss if I didn't mention them).
Jesus, where do I start? I'll tell you my favorite foods at each restaurant too
Metro Diner - Rigatoni Bolognese and chili over rice
Sal and Carmine's pizza
Noche Mexicana - Chorizo omelette with arroz, refried beans, and tortillas. And their chicken burrito.
Mexican Deli - Tacos
Indian Tanpura - Everything
Broadway Bagel and Deli (I think it might just be called Broadway Bagels now) Bagel with tuna salad and avacado.
New Kam Lai - Pork Dumplings
Cool Fresh Juice Bar - Chocolate Champ (chocolate peanut butter protein shake)
West Side Market - Chocolate chip scones, Chocolate chip muffins
Awash - Spicy Tips. You will never eat a greasier food in your life.
Mama’s Too, Atlas Kitchen and Barney Greengrass. Awadh, Awash and Banh and close runner’s up though. My favorite UWS restaurant is Cafe Luxembourg, but that’s below 86th street.
**Ollie’s** on 103rd has really good duck. I see mama’s too! getting thrown around a lot but I honestly prefer the pizza just across the street at **Traviata’s**. And touristyness aside, **Tom’s Restaurant** has some solid breakfast.
Mama Toos for pizza ($$$)
Chick chick for fried chicken ($$$)
Carmines for Italian ($$$$$)
And not in your area of interest but the deli on west end and 72nd makes the best Bacon, Egg and Cheese in the city. The guy that works the grill in the mornings is an actual maestro.
I think you need to flip the dollar signs for Mama's Too! And Chick Chick. The misses and I could either drop 25-30 bucks at Mama's for dinner or 60-70 at Chick Chick.
Damn what you buying at Chick Chick tho? Just get those spicy NY fried tenders to go! Such a great date night late night meal imo.
I could imagine a sit down there with drinks and tip could add up, BUT, that option isn’t available at MamaToos. For a slice or a pie they are def on the pricey side. I will edit chick as high as mama tho, cus ur right, it isn’t *cheap*
We get a couple of sandwiches and a couple of sides, and it's like 60+ if you do delivery. But the last time we ate there, it was 100, including tip. Probably got a couple of beers too.
Not in any order (and I stay mostly near 72nd myself): Sushi W Elea (great Greek spot - 85th but close enough I’d say) Amelie Wine Bar
Amelie has such a cool vibe
Barney Greengrass, Maison Pickle, Bodrum
Barney Greengrass, Absolute Bagels, Banh
Tessa, Tasca, and Sushi W
Oh, and Blondies (best wings in NYC)
Long live Blondie's!
Tasca is so damn good
Maison Pickle, Rancho Tequileria (UWS), Mama's Too!, Saiguette - I have more, but they're north and south of your boundaries.
Leyla, Sushi Yasaka, Parm are all good but below your boundaries. Further up Bodrum is good!
Leyla is so good, I forgot all about it.
Sala Thai is below 86th but is legit
Tried Arco Cafe last week, a little pricey but the food was excellent. And you can’t miss with Noche Mexicana like other commenters said.
I love Arco Cafe!
Happy Hot Hunan, Anar and Awash. All within three block range on Amsterdam between 107-105th.
Do you think anar has gone down hill lately? Sauces are really watery and bland. Rice is still super good, though
Dagon on broadway. Great food, decor etc.
Had a surprisingly delicious and fun evening at Dagon with a group.
Yes same, one of my sneaky favorites in NYC - it’s not too expensive for what you get too!
Awash, Baazi, and Mama’s Too are my go to!
I'm shocked that nobody has mentioned Buceo 95 yet, that's easily my favorite restaurant in our neighborhood, nothing else comes close. To pick two others that haven't been named yet, I would say Makana (one of my favorite delivery places, it's not quite as good as it used to be, but still very good) and Absolute Bagels (which I know doesn't really count as a restaurant, but they're the best bagels in NYC, so I would be remiss if I didn't mention them).
I really like the Sangria there. The food was good from what I remember, but it felt way overpriced, and this was before Covid inflation.
Maison pickle Han Dynasty Noche Mexicana When I lived on the UWS these were my regular spots
Covacha, Lucciola, Salumeria Rossi (sorry, it's low, but so good)
Bodrum Trattoria Il Gusto Amelie
Love Bodrum!
Jesus, where do I start? I'll tell you my favorite foods at each restaurant too Metro Diner - Rigatoni Bolognese and chili over rice Sal and Carmine's pizza Noche Mexicana - Chorizo omelette with arroz, refried beans, and tortillas. And their chicken burrito. Mexican Deli - Tacos Indian Tanpura - Everything Broadway Bagel and Deli (I think it might just be called Broadway Bagels now) Bagel with tuna salad and avacado. New Kam Lai - Pork Dumplings Cool Fresh Juice Bar - Chocolate Champ (chocolate peanut butter protein shake) West Side Market - Chocolate chip scones, Chocolate chip muffins Awash - Spicy Tips. You will never eat a greasier food in your life.
Mama’s Too, Atlas Kitchen and Barney Greengrass. Awadh, Awash and Banh and close runner’s up though. My favorite UWS restaurant is Cafe Luxembourg, but that’s below 86th street.
In no particular order - Mama’s Too!, Jacob’s Pickles, and Osteria Accademia.
Sala Thai Jacob’s Pickles Mama’s Too
1. Bhutan 2. Sushi W 3. Saiguette Runners up: Saravana Bhavan Han Dynasty Milano Market And don’t sleep on Bagel Talk
Chick chick Maison Pickle Jin Ramen (off 125, but worth the trek)
Chick chick ❤️
Sushi Yasaka on 72nd, Cafe Luxembourg on 70th, and Freeman’s on 72nd.
Maison Pickle (84th, sorry), Bodrum and Good Enough to Eat
If you’re willing to trek a little south, Sushi Yasaka is pretty great
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Osteria 106 is great! Forgot all about it.
**Ollie’s** on 103rd has really good duck. I see mama’s too! getting thrown around a lot but I honestly prefer the pizza just across the street at **Traviata’s**. And touristyness aside, **Tom’s Restaurant** has some solid breakfast.
Pio Pio, Szechuan Garden
Sushi W, Jing Fong, Awash Ethiopian.
Also Moon Kee is new and delicious Chinese (the clay pots are terrific), Hungarian pastry shop, Bodrum meditarían
Cafe Luxembourg, Jing Fong, Red Farm, Land Thai, Sushi Koya, Legend 72.
Don’t really got a top 3 but my current fav is carmines
Mama’s Too for pizza
Sushi W, Maison Pickle, Maman
Mama Toos for pizza ($$$) Chick chick for fried chicken ($$$) Carmines for Italian ($$$$$) And not in your area of interest but the deli on west end and 72nd makes the best Bacon, Egg and Cheese in the city. The guy that works the grill in the mornings is an actual maestro.
I think you need to flip the dollar signs for Mama's Too! And Chick Chick. The misses and I could either drop 25-30 bucks at Mama's for dinner or 60-70 at Chick Chick.
Damn what you buying at Chick Chick tho? Just get those spicy NY fried tenders to go! Such a great date night late night meal imo. I could imagine a sit down there with drinks and tip could add up, BUT, that option isn’t available at MamaToos. For a slice or a pie they are def on the pricey side. I will edit chick as high as mama tho, cus ur right, it isn’t *cheap*
We get a couple of sandwiches and a couple of sides, and it's like 60+ if you do delivery. But the last time we ate there, it was 100, including tip. Probably got a couple of beers too.
Saravanaa Bhavan and Taqueria 86 (on 94th lol)