Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in New York City

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bar Miller

5.0

5 (11)

$50 and over

Sushi

East Village

About the restaurant

Nestled in an intimate space in the East Village, Bar Miller is the showcase omakase restaurant from the sushi concept Rosella. Just a few blocks away, our 8-seat sushi bar is seated twice nightly for a tasting menu that features local, sustainably-sourced ingredients.

Domestic beer, wine, and cider shape a drink program that stays true to our approach to the menu, while the sake list highlights Brooklyn-based breweries and less conventional styles from Japan.

Bar Miller happily accommodates solo diners. Please email info@barmiller with your reservation request and we will follow up!

Top review

Wije

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

Amazing culinary experience. Great food Great service

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Sushi Bar Tasting Menu

Da' Franco & Tony's Ristorante

5.0

5 (207)

$31 to $50

Italian

Schuylerville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Da Franco & Tony Ristorante. We are located on the corner of Mulford Ave and Middletown Road near Hutchitson River Parkway. Antipasti – Zuppe – Insalate- Pasta – Pollo – Carne – Pesce -Verdre – Dolci Del Giorno- Come in for a memorable dining experience!

Top review

Barry

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

We loved this place! We drove by it many times but decided to stop by Friday night. The service was attentive, and the food was amazing! This will be a regular upscale date-night ristorante for us. Kudos to the staff and ownership.

F&F Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (12)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Carroll Gardens

About the restaurant

F&F Restaurant & Bar is the highly anticipated first full-service restaurant from the universally acclaimed F&F Pizzeria. The menu by legendary chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli features all-new pies and craveable fare perfect for sharing, along with expertly prepared cocktails and an array of wines from their celebrated cellar.

This is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant—a place fit for everything from a celebration to a nightcap, where guests dine in a warm tavern setting surrounded by artworks from the likes of Julian Schnabel and Ron Gorchov.

F&F Pizzeria, the original slice shop, is located just up the block.

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Tayler

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

Excellent food in one of the most beautiful settings in Brooklyn! What a gem.

Mike's Bistro - UES

5.0

5 (657)

$50 and over

Kosher

Midtown East

About the restaurant

"Mike's Bistro combines an elegant menu with a relaxed, spacious atmosphere in a convenient Midtown East location. Chef Michael Gershkovich creates and executes a contemporary, internationally inspired, Glatt Kosher (OU) gourmet menu with seasonally-inspired nuances."

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Shlomo

Dined 3 days ago

Food was exquisite - every dish had a twist, so full of flavor! This is by far one of my favorite places to eat!

U Omakase

5.0

5 (231)

$50 and over

Sushi

Greenpoint

About the restaurant

U Omakase offers a unique take on traditional Omakase dining. Immerse yourself in a communal dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu. This experience is meant to be social, sensory, surprising and most of all - fun!
With over 40 years of experience, our Veteran Chefs carefully curate a 13-course meal using only the highest quality ingredients.

Intimate atmosphere with LIMITED SEATING.
We look forward to welcoming U! Please enable OpenTable Alerts on your mobile device to be notified of any openings.

*Please note that raw fish and shellfish are featured heavily in this Chef's tasting menu. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer modifications. Each seating will begin promptly.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Great Omakase experience. Would definitely recommend and go back.

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U Table

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

4.9

4.9 (192)

$31 to $50

Seafood

East Village

About the restaurant

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar puts what it does right in its name. This is a place custom designed for fans of local small-batch brews and a well-stocked raw bar. The inside of the restaurant is as cozy and comfortable as one would expect, as it is a relaxed atmosphere similar to a sports bar in the off-season. One of the keys to Upstate's success is its commitment to freshness. So much so that there isn't even a freezer in the building as everything is brought in fresh daily.Obviously, the oysters and clams are what most patrons come for, and Upstate's selection of west and east coast varieties changes every day, depending on what is available. That's certainly not the only thing on the menu, though. Guests can try out shared plates of house cured salmon, crab cakes, squid salad and even sea urchin.

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Urayoan

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

We found this venue by chance. It was one of the best surprises with food, drink and oyster knowledge that far surpassed our expectations. We will be back the first chance we get.

Aria - West Village

4.9

4.9 (76)

$30 and under

Unspecified

West Village

About the restaurant

Aria West Village
Unique Wine Bar offering Venetian Tapas.
Exposed brick walls, rustic wood tables and signature subway tiled communal bar.
Favorite dish, Grilled Octopus Salad and Black Truffle Gnocchi.

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sofia

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food and service and ambiance, first time at this location and we all loved it!

Il Poeta

4.7

4.7 (37)

$31 to $50

Italian

Forest Hills

About the restaurant

Il Poeta is an Italian restaurant with a Northern Italian cuisine. Chef and co-owner Mario Di Chiara has over 20 years experience in the most famous Italian restaurant in Venice and NYC with 10 years work experience in Cipriani’s restaurant. In summer 2011 the Italian Government award Il Poeta with "Ospiutalita Italiana nel Mondo" meaning that it is a truly authentic Italian restaurant (so far we are the only Italian restaurant in all Queens to have this award from the Italian Government).

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CherylVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Everything was very good. Server made sure my dish was low-salt.

Cavatappi

4.9

4.9 (61)

$50 and over

Italian

Bensonhurst

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cavatappi Italian Restaurant - a family owned & operated establishment - located in the heart of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Our modern and cozy atmosphere is the perfect setting for a delicious meal. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some unique twists. Be sure to try our signature Kansas City pork chop, pan seared then baked to perfection and served with a side of parsnip apple sauce. Whether you're in the mood for pasta, seafood, or a hearty meat dish, we have something for everyone.

We look forward to serving you at Cavatappi Italian Restaurant, where you can enjoy a
delicious meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Buon apetito!

Top review

Stefanie

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Delicious and authentic would recommend for a a family dinner

Kawachiya NYC

5.0

5 (17)

$50 and over

Kaiseki

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

The Kawachiya room by Kawabun NYC is a premium dining experience featuring seasonal menus offered in a lunch format and a full tasting menu for dinner at our Chef's counter. We feature techniques and recipes spanning four hundred years with an eye towards innovating for New York. Located near Bryant Park and the Chrysler building in Murray Hill, Kawachiya is a hidden gem conveniently located close to Grand Central Terminal.

Chef Ito Yoshitaka has been practicing his craft at the legendary Kawabun Ryotei in Nagoya, Japan since his youth. Hailing from a family of Washoku chefs, he applies his dedication and skills to bring a highly selective seasonal offering to New York to launch the first expansion of Kawabun since its founding in the early 1600s.

For A La Carte service in Kawabun NYC, please visit: www.opentable.com/r/kawabun-nyc-new-york

Top review

costanzaVIP

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

An amazing experience for those who deeply love Japanese food.

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Experience

Dinner Omakase

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