snels favorites
Northern Spy Food Co. is one of snels favorites.

1. Northern Spy Food Co.

511 E 12th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 316 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: One of my favorite spots in the city- farm to table, neighborhood spot.

The Fat Radish is one of snels favorites.

2. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: good atmosphere, farm to table

The Meatball Shop is one of snels favorites.

3. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Simple, cheap, delicious. expect a wait.

Edi & The Wolf is one of snels favorites.

4. Edi & The Wolf

102 Avenue C (btwn 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: highly frequented. Austriam- cheeses, brussels, spaetzle are all great.

The Spotted Pig is one of snels favorites.

5. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Favorite. I'd recommend sharing a bunch of the small plates rather than ordering an entree each. very unique decor. expect a long wait.

Barbuto is one of snels favorites.

6. Barbuto

775 Washington St (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 336 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Favorite. Garage doors- open in summer. Roast chicken, pastas, desserts- every dish, every time has been perfection. All hail Waxman!

Il Buco is one of snels favorites.

7. Il Buco

9.0
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 149 tips and reviews
L'Artusi is one of snels favorites.

8. L'Artusi

9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 398 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Best pasta I've had....ever? Incredible food. more formal/pricey than my standard weekend meal. [see Dellanima]

Balaboosta is one of snels favorites.

9. Balaboosta

214 Mulberry St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoLita · 199 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Perfectly executed, simple dishes with Mediterranean bent. Cauliflower, brick chicken are must haves...

Taïm is one of snels favorites.

10. Taïm

8.9
222 Waverly Pl (btwn Perry & W 11th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Same owner as Balaboosta- favorite falafel in the city. [still] Cheap, and love their lemonades. Nowhere to sit but on the street.

Vanessa's Dumpling House is one of snels favorites.

11. Vanessa's Dumpling House

8.6
118 Eldridge St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Lower East Side · 419 tips and reviews
Taqueria Lower East Side is one of snels favorites.

12. Taqueria Lower East Side

198 Orchard St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 169 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: cheap, authentic- you can eat for under $8.

Frank Restaurant is one of snels favorites.

13. Frank Restaurant

8.2
88 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews
Lil' Frankie's is one of snels favorites.

14. Lil' Frankie's

8.3
19 1st Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 264 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: simple, inexpensive italian. cozy atmosphere, friendly service. frequent often.

Gemma is one of snels favorites.

15. Gemma

8.3
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Food isn't special, but it's one of the best brunch spots if you can snag an outdoor table in spring/summer

Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of snels favorites.

16. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: hate the atmosphere, but it's hard to argue with the prices, and spot on food. Olive oil gelato is on another level. a staple.

Café Gitane is one of snels favorites.

17. Café Gitane

8.4
242 Mott St (at Prince St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoLita · 304 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Hearts of palm salad. avocado toast. enough said.

Torrisi Italian Specialties is one of snels favorites.

18. Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 140 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: best meal I've had in NYC. surprising, impressive food. prix fixe

Freemans is one of snels favorites.

19. Freemans

8.8
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 570 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Good for brunch or dinner- kicked off the whole "taxidermy covering the walls" trend. Unique spot.

Roebling Tea Room is one of snels favorites.

20. Roebling Tea Room

143 Roebling St (at Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Tea Room · Williamsburg · 184 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Great for both brunch and dinner. For dinner- the chicken dish is outstanding. Unique space.

Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery is one of snels favorites.

21. Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery

8.1
215 Avenue A (btwn 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 106 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: if you're on Ave. A at 3am- follow the tacos...

Locanda Verde is one of snels favorites.

22. Locanda Verde

9.0
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 506 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Large restaurant [not my favorite] but great pasta. the ricotta is worth the trip. brunch lives up to the hype.

The Dutch is one of snels favorites.

23. The Dutch

8.5
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 457 tips and reviews
dell'anima is one of snels favorites.

24. dell'anima

38 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 167 tips and reviews
Fette Sau is one of snels favorites.

25. Fette Sau

8.8
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Favorite BBQ- communal tables, large shared portions of BBQ, and lots of mason jug beer and whiskey. great outdoor seating for good weather. unique spot.

Bar Pitti is one of snels favorites.

26. Bar Pitti

8.1
268 Avenue of the Americas (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 203 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Great italian. outdoor seating in summer- great people watching. cash only

Peasant is one of snels favorites.

27. Peasant

8.5
194 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince St & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 174 tips and reviews
Empellón Cocina is one of snels favorites.

28. Empellón Cocina

105 1st Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 153 tips and reviews
Prime Meats is one of snels favorites.

29. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews
Post Office Whiskey Bar is one of snels favorites.

30. Post Office Whiskey Bar

188 Havemeyer St (at S 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Williamsburg · 121 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Best picklebacks, great drinks. order the pulled pork sammy

Maialino is one of snels favorites.

31. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 461 tips and reviews
Tertulia is one of snels favorites.

32. Tertulia

359 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 4th & Washington Pl), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · West Village · 115 tips and reviews
Roberta's Pizza is one of snels favorites.

33. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
Diner is one of snels favorites.

34. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews
Marlow & Sons is one of snels favorites.

35. Marlow & Sons

9.0
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews
Parm is one of snels favorites.

36. Parm

8.2
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 494 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Torrissi's less expensive, more casual brother next door. Chicken Parm- whoa.

Joseph Leonard is one of snels favorites.

37. Joseph Leonard

9.1
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 401 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Contender for favorite brussel sprouts. unique spot. very small- only good for 2 tops.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of snels favorites.

38. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Less expensive/more casual than Momofuku Saam- good spot. always busy.

Momofuku Ssäm Bar is one of snels favorites.

39. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Ask the waiter to recommend the best dishes

Rai Rai Ken is one of snels favorites.

40. Rai Rai Ken

6.5
218 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 199 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Great ramen. cheap.

Minca is one of snels favorites.

41. Minca

8.1
536 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Alphabet City · 303 tips and reviews
Caracas Arepa Bar is one of snels favorites.

42. Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E 7th St (btw 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · East Village · 361 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: cheap arepas- yum.

ACME is one of snels favorites.

43. ACME

7.7
9 Great Jones St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 147 tips and reviews
St. Anselm is one of snels favorites.

44. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 318 tips and reviews
Bubby's is one of snels favorites.

45. Bubby's

8.8
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 527 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: great great brunch spot- standard home-cooked fare

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of snels favorites.

46. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 277 tips and reviews
New Chiu Chow Restaurant is one of snels favorites.

47. New Chiu Chow Restaurant

111 Mott St, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Little Italy · 8 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: dive Chinese restaurant...that I love. mm wonton.

Vinegar Hill House is one of snels favorites.

48. Vinegar Hill House

9.0
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 263 tips and reviews
Goat Town is one of snels favorites.

49. Goat Town

511 E 5th St (btwn Ave. A & B), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 99 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Great neighborhood spot I frequent- love the decor. chicken is great. dinner much better than brunch.

Corner Bistro is one of snels favorites.

50. Corner Bistro

8.3
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · West Village · 396 tips and reviews
Five Leaves is one of snels favorites.

51. Five Leaves

9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews
Porsena is one of snels favorites.

52. Porsena

21 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 71 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: simple italian spot from owner of Porchetta

ABC Kitchen is one of snels favorites.

53. ABC Kitchen

9.1
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 722 tips and reviews
Sigiri Sri Lankan Cuisine is one of snels favorites.

54. Sigiri Sri Lankan Cuisine

7.6
91 1st Ave (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Sri Lankan Restaurant · East Village · 82 tips and reviews
Chuko is one of snels favorites.

55. Chuko

8.7
565 Vanderbilt Ave (at Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 389 tips and reviews
The Dutch is one of snels favorites.

56. The Dutch

8.5
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 457 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Surprised by the inventive food and well-executed cocktails- lived up to the hype. Chicken mole & Cod were winners. Request a table in the back room [quiet + large leather booths]

Corner Bistro is one of snels favorites.

57. Corner Bistro

8.3
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · West Village · 396 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nelson: Burger and pitcher dive. NY institution.

Battersby is one of snels favorites.

58. Battersby

255 Smith St (btwn Degraw & Douglass St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 84 tips and reviews
il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of snels favorites.

59. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

8.9
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 248 tips and reviews
Pylos is one of snels favorites.

60. Pylos

8.4
128 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 160 tips and reviews
Paulie Gee’s is one of snels favorites.

61. Paulie Gee’s

9.3
60 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Franklin & West St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 401 tips and reviews
Estela is one of snels favorites.

62. Estela

8.4
47 E Houston St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 251 tips and reviews
Hanjan is one of snels favorites.

63. Hanjan

36 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · NoMad · 127 tips and reviews
Mandoo Bar is one of snels favorites.

64. Mandoo Bar

2 W 32nd St (btwn 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 135 tips and reviews
New Wonjo is one of snels favorites.

65. New Wonjo

7.5
23 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 198 tips and reviews
Perla Cafe is one of snels favorites.

66. Perla Cafe

234 W 4th St (West 10th st), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 154 tips and reviews
Donna is one of snels favorites.

67. Donna

27 Broadway (at Dunham Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 92 tips and reviews
Delaware and Hudson is one of snels favorites.

68. Delaware and Hudson

135 N 5th St (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 65 tips and reviews
Uncle Boons is one of snels favorites.

69. Uncle Boons

7 Spring St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · NoLita · 323 tips and reviews
Reynard is one of snels favorites.

70. Reynard

80 Wythe Ave (N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews
Allswell is one of snels favorites.

71. Allswell

8.6
124 Bedford Ave (at N 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews
Hotel Delmano is one of snels favorites.

72. Hotel Delmano

9.3
128 N 9th St. (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 235 tips and reviews
Pies 'n' Thighs is one of snels favorites.

73. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.8
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 553 tips and reviews
Rye is one of snels favorites.

74. Rye

247 S 1st St. (at Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 205 tips and reviews
Maison Premiere is one of snels favorites.

75. Maison Premiere

9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews
Alameda is one of snels favorites.

76. Alameda

195 Franklin St (at Green St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 62 tips and reviews
Dépanneur is one of snels favorites.

77. Dépanneur

8.8
242 Wythe Ave (at N 3rd), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Williamsburg · 104 tips and reviews
Black Rabbit is one of snels favorites.

78. Black Rabbit

8.5
91 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Manhattan Ave & Franklin St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Greenpoint · 83 tips and reviews
Contra is one of snels favorites.

79. Contra

138 Orchard St (at Rivington St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 97 tips and reviews