Union Square Cafe is a classic New York City restaurant having its second life in a new space. The good news? It’s still as good as ever.

Universally appealing, consistently excellent, and one of our favorite places in all of NYC.

Al Di La is the ultimate neighborhood Italian restaurant. If you live in Park Slope, congratulations.

Marlow & Sons is one of the original modern Brooklyn restaurants, and it’s still one of the best places to eat in the city.

A Prospect Heights restaurant serving some of the most inventive, delicious food in New York City.

St. Anselm is the best casual steakhouse in NYC.

Dinner or brunch at Diner is required NYC eating.

Lighthouse is our go-to spot in Williamsburg for a casual, kind of healthy, but still impressive meal.

Estela might not be the cushiest restaurant in NYC, but it’s still an excellent choice for a fun night out or next-level brunch in Nolita.

Llama Inn isn’t actually a hotel for llamas, but it is a Peruvian restaurant very much worth the trip to Williamsburg.

Roberta’s is the most important pizza joint in New York City, and this commune of Brooklyn culture only gets better with age.

A meal at Flora Bar, in the basement of the Met Breuer on the Upper East Side, makes you feel like you’re getting away with something.

Speedy Romeo is the best restaurant you haven’t been to. Put it on your Hit List and make the trip to Clinton Hill.

Russ & Daughters is a smoked fish museum of deliciousness that people come from near and far to experience. A true NYC classic.

Chez Ma Tante is a neighborhood spot that looks like every other Brooklyn restaurant - but it’s not. Come here for simple, excellent food.

abcV is Jean-Georges’ third restaurant inside of the ABC Carpet & Home furniture store, and this one is all vegetarian. It’s also the best.