Our 10 Favorite Michelin-Starred Restaurants in New York City
Michelin-starred restaurants represent the finest cuisines and dining experiences in the culinary capitals of the world — check out our 10 favorite spots in New York City below.
Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare
Stars: 3
Food Type: American
Location: Hell’s Kitchen
Why We Love It
With Chef Cesar Ramirez’s innovative seafood combinations, you’ll want to make a reservation well in advance for the 18-seat chef’s table. Make sure to try Japanese-inspired French dishes in the 15+ course tasting menu.
Jean-Georges
Stars: 3
Food Type: French
Location: Upper West Side
Why We Love It
For proposals, anniversaries, and other celebratory dinners, this is the perfect spot. Although celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongrichten runs a global culinary empire, this Upper West Side spot is the gold standard for the chef’s cuisine, which is predominantly French-style with an Asian influence.
Atera
Stars: 2
Food Type: New American
Location: Tribeca
This New American Tribeca joint offers a playful, fun, and creative dining experience. The highly-regarded Danish chef Ronny Emborg offers tasting menus that are “choreographed” and represents the epitome of experimental cuisine.
Daniel
Stars: 2
Food Type: French
Location: Lenox Hill
Despite having locations around the world, Daniel Boulud’s spot is still seen as a neighborhood joint devoted to grand French cooking. Set out a bit of time to hit the salon lounge afterwards — Daniel offers a classic bar with awesome staff.
Marea
Stars: 2
Food Type: Italian, Seafood
Location: Central Park South
The old-fashioned seafood establishment in led by Chef Michael White offers an award-winning Italian menu and delightful service. With seasonal fish and meat dishes and a wine list with over 750 selections, you can’t go wrong with this Central Park South spot.
Ai Fiori
Stars: 1
Food Type: French, Italian, Mediterranean
Location: Garment District
With Riviera-inspired dishes and a location inside the Langham Place hotel, Michael White’s Garment District joint offers a mix of Mediterranean, French, and Italian cuisines. The glamorous setting and and wide variety of foods makes it a great place for any group dinner.
Batard
Stars: 1
Food Type: Austrian, European
Location: Tribeca
With a modern European cuisine and perfectly crafted cocktails, Batard offers a unique dining experience in Tribeca. Serving up custom tasting menus and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere, the Drew Nieporent spot doesn’t disappoint. Stop by for warm Kusshi oysters, fried pig tails, and plenty of other fascinating delicacies.
Casa Mono
Stars: 1
Food Type: American & European
Location: Russian Hill
The rockstar husband-and-wife duo behind this restaurant — Rupert and Carrie Blease — have had their fair share of stints at high-end restaurants before opening their own. With a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance in this 40-seat dining room, you’ll feast like a lord at this half-Californian, half-European restaurant.
The Finch
Stars: 1
Food Type: American
Location: Clinton Hill
With a forward-thinking New American menu and a romantic atmosphere, The Finch is a great spot for a date night. With culinary veteran Gabe McMackin as the mastermind behind the spot, you can expect your food to be cooked to perfection — if you order the Japanese yams, expect beyond perfection.
Kajitsu
Stars: 1
Food Type: Japanese, Vegetarian & Vegan
Location: Murray Hill (Midtown)
Chef Hiroki Odo highlights vegetables at peak season, cooking up dishes that are completely unique in the NYC dining scene. With Manhattan’s only option for shojin ryori — an ancient vegetarian Buddhist diet — Kajitsu is one of a kind. Make sure to stop by during lunch time to try their incredible ramen.
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