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UWS Restaurant Favorites - The Classics, Hotspots, & Underrated
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items As someone who’s been living in the UWS for the last 3 years, I’ve gotten to really delve into the food scene in this neighborhood. Here is a culinary glimpse of the UWS featuring my favorite spots I’ve tried thus far. This list includes an all encap...
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Classics
Hotspots
Hidden Gems
Bucket List
Classics
The quintessential spots you think of when you hear UWS.
Jacob’s Pickle is another popular brunch spot in the area and luckily takes reservations. This place is known for southern style food at southern style portions. Their crème de la creme are their fried chicken sandwiches on a biscuit and let me tell ...
Jacob's Pickles | American Restaurant in NY
The older and more sophisticated sister of Jacob’s Pickle. This spot serves classic American French food like French dip, mussels & frites, and steak. Great for both brunch and dinner. Don’t miss out on their cocktail menu either it’s increíble!
Maison Pickle | American Restaurant in New York, NY
One of the first Italian restaurants to open near the Lincoln Center. Il Violino is a staple serving very solid Italian food but the star of their menu is the lasagna bolognese. My former colleague said it was his favorite lasagna in the city and he ...
Il Violino Restaurat NYC,Italian Restaurants in the Upper West ...
One of the best pastrami sandwiches in all of NYC. It rivals Katz any day and was a favorite of the late Anthony Bourdain.
Pastrami Queen
This is the spot for a classic glizzy and a affordable lunch! I’m not typically a hot dog person but wow these were excellent. They’re most known for their “Recession Special” which is two hot dogs and a medium sized drink currently at the price of $...
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The most quintessential UWS dining spot. This cash only, 100+ year Jewish deli has some of the most spectacular smoked fish, bagels, and pastrami in the city. It’s always pandemonium over the weekend for brunch but always worth the wait. Personal go ...
Barney Greengrass
Hotspots
Your popular and trendy neighborhood spots.
One of the most popular spots by locals in the neighborhood. Sushi Yasaka serves some of the best sushi the city has to offer at a very reasonable price! I love the mini omakese set which comes with 8 pieces of nigiri and a toro roll for $35! Also do...
Yasaka
The best pho and Vietnamese sandwiches I’ve tried in NYC!! It’s walk-in only and popular amongst residents and Columbia students alike. Expect a hour wait but trust me it’s worth it.
Bánh
Kancil is new Malaysian spot in the UWS right on Amsterdam. Beforehand it was Malaysian/Indonesian restaurant called WAU which I loved! The seafood laksa at WAU is mouth watering. Albeit I haven’t been to Kancil yet, but considering how much I loved ...
Kancil
Parm has gotten popular over the last few years because it is owned by the same food group that owns Carbone. Compared to Carbone it’s a much more causal spot but you can try their famous spicy rigatoni at a fraction of the cost here. As indicated in...
Parm
This Tuscan spot is both a restaurant and salami shop. What I love about this place is that they offer a wonderful selection of cured meats and cheeses. Even allowing you to customize your own meat and cheese platter as an appetizer. The rest of the ...
Salumeria Rosi | Italian Restaurant in New York
Absolute lovely Georgian spot. I love dining here and ordering takeout. The cheese boat is divine. Great selection of pkhali and marinated skewers.
Experience Georgian Cuisine at Chama Mama UWS
Mama’s TOO has gotten increasingly popular since they opened up their second location in WV and let me tell you it’s for a reason. This place offers the most decadent square slices with popular ones being the Angry Nonna, Poached Pear, and Cacio e Pe...
Mama's TOO!
Hidden Gems
Your under the radar spots that the locals love. IFYKYK.
Such an underrated spot! Leyla serves excellent Turkish food and caters to different eating habits offering a great vegan menu. I loved the pasted with yogurt sauce and lamb cubes! Lamb shank is divine as well. Very tender and pulls right off the bon...
Leyla
I rarely ever recommend a restaurant I have yet to dine out, but Fungi Hospitality Group never misses! They own seriously some of my most coveted places in NYC, including Laut, Kanyukamari, and WAU (now Kancil). Given their NBA final winning restaura...
Kebab Aur Sharab - Manhattan, Upper West Side, NYC
Okay seriously this restaurant does not get talked about nearly enough! This Caribbean - Spanish fusion spot is truly special. There are inventive and unique dishes like the sancochito de mariscos (shellfish appetizer with Caribbean vegetables) and a...
Tasca NYC | Spanish-Caribbean Restaurant in New York City ...
In full transparency, I really wanted to gatekeep this place. I love a go to spot that I can arrive at anytime of day. But more than anything I want to give this restaurant the recognition it deserves because it’s absolutely delicious! Great Indian f...
Anar
Another great Vietnamese restaurant in UWS. Great pho and great banh mi! If the wait is too long at Banh, then hop an Avenue and come over here!
Saiguette | New York
Underrated sushi spot! Amazing selection of sushi rolls and nigiri! And also amazing udon.
RAKU it's Japanese ll - Japanese Restaurant｜Online Order ...
Bucket List
Really cute Italian cafe and wine bar I’ve been wanting to check out
Parla | Café Pizza Bar
Seafood restaurant in UWS that looks absolutely delicious. Heard great things from friends and been wanting to go!
Crave Fishbar: NYC's first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant
I’ve seen so many great reviews of this Italian spot on beli!
Sempre Oggi | Italian Restaurant in New York, NY
Heard this spot serves amazing Greek food! Two of my friends recently went and raved about it!
Elea - Upper West Side, New York, NY
This spot is Middle Eastern restaurant with a menu inspired from different countries along the regions such as Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, and Jordan. Been told from people in the neighborhood that it’s great!
Shalel شلال
I’ve heard nothing but glowing reviews of this Afro-Caribbean restaurant! Will be here on the next special occasion I have.
Tatiana By Kwame Onwuachi | Afro-Caribbean Restaurant in ...