1. Rao's
8.2
455 E 114th St (at Pleasant Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Harlem · 34 tips and reviews
Simon & Schuster: To see what Wall Streeters and mobsters have in common, go to Rao’s. The food explodes with flavor, especially the lemon chicken and pasta dishes, says Suzanne Corso, author of Brooklyn Story. Read more.
Katie Flynn: Get the calamari, the meatballs, and the lemon chicken.
Doug S: baked clams, puttanesca, lemon pepper chicken, coffee ice cream. boom!
naveen: joe-bama: lemon chicken, pepperoni, mozz, nuts, basil, spaghetti sauce mmmm
Aariel D’Cruz: All time favorite place for amazing and authentic food. Delicious sandwiches has been served. Lemon chicken and chicken wrap are super tasty. Great values. Very spacious area. Ideal for family meals.
Bradley Kay: Less-heralded gem of alphabet city: a bodega with a really excellent selection of snacks and drinks (lots of Asian and rarer American choices) plus the best fresh-made sandwiches
5. Gran Morsi
7.8
22 Warren St (Church St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 25 tips and reviews
Lillian Cheung: The lemon linguini and lemon chicken were great
Eater: Named for the Italian word for bites, recently opened Morsi serves "bites" of sweet potato gnocchi with braised rabbit & chestnut gremolata, duck parmigiana, and lobster fra diavolo parmigiana. Read more.
Savannah Petrick: the amatriciana is not very flavorful. if anything, it's on the sweet side.
6. DIG
8.1
80 Pine St (at Pearl St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Financial District · 86 tips and reviews
Harlem’s Hungry: Love the Brussels at this location. They had a beautiful char and a nice crunch. The lemon chicken was moist and flavorful. Definitely will return.
ZocDoc: ZocStars love this healthy hotspot! The food is insanely healthy and delicious, and everyone raves about the spicy meatballs!
FreezeCrowd: Excellent selection of vegetable options with large windows in a laid back and fun atmosphere.
7. Kiki's
9.2
130 Division St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Chinatown · 212 tips and reviews
Alex Protopapas: Loukaniko, lemon chicken, octopus, horiatiki
Escape Cardona: This place is a gem. Dim lighting, the decor and music sets an awesome lively vibe that makes you forget you're in NYC. Try the zuccini chips, greek salad, the spanakopita , grilled octopus . So good.
Naz Colakoglu: Hidden Gem! Real yummy greek restaurant. By far the best in east side and could easily compete with Kyklades and Pylos. Things to order: octopus, spicy cheese, mousakka , salad #yum
9. Hop Kee
7.5
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews
Kristine C. Alexandersson: The lemon chicken is surprisingly delicious!
Charles Tabangcora: Best food in Chinatown. Get the Lemon chicken.
Sarene Leeds Petrovitch: Favorite dish is always the scallops and snow peas. Fresh, crunchy green snow peas and savory scallops. Best, real-deal Chinese food in Chinatown.
13. Quality Italian
8.7
57 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 196 tips and reviews
Megan Johnson: Delicious: yellow tail app, sunchokes side, kale carbonara side, lemon chicken main. Chicken Parm a little overblown.
ᴡ M: Best Italian cuisine in NYC.. steaks are amazingly yummy.. salads are fresh ( go with Caesar salad you won't regret it) desserts are delicious.. service is out standing. Love this place.
Ricky Gilbert: Wow - if you like QualityMeats you will like QI. Chicken parm is enormous but you already know this. Over order apps (including their chopped salad and eggplant) and sides (Corn Brûlée and Macaroni).
14. DIG
7.7
150 E 52nd St (Between Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 57 tips and reviews
J Ro: lemon chicken is full of flavor! kale, beets and radish sides are yum
ZocDoc: ZocStars love this healthy hotspot! The food is insanely healthy and delicious, and everyone raves about the spicy meatballs! Get the Brussel sprouts if you can!
Christie Griffin: This place is basically a hot guy parade at lunchtime. Lol.