Il Posto Accanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

1. Il Posto Accanto

8.7
190 E 2nd St (at Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 55 tips and reviews

Allison N.Allison Niksich: This is a neighborhood gem!! Best ambiance...Italian tapas and wine selection.

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: This place is a neighborhood gem. Lovely, casual wine bar serving incredible food. Friendly service. Don't miss the veal meatballs (if they're on special), shrimp pasta, octopus & chocolate mousse.

Alex B.Alex Beaton: This place has an awesome neighborhood vibe, amazing wine, and superb food! The cheese / meat plate is one of my faves in NYC.

The ELK is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

2. The ELK

8.9
128 Charles St (btwn Washington & Greenwich St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 118 tips and reviews

Aviv G.Aviv Gadot: Great neighborhood spot. Amazing ice lattes

laurenlauren: One of my favorite neighborhood spots - a little out of the way from tourists & low-key. Get there early to work from the bar seats looking out on Charles St.

Patrick B.Patrick Baskin: Cool neighborhood vibe with great coffee

Tavern on Jane is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

3. Tavern on Jane

8.2
31 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 89 tips and reviews

Jaimi A.Jaimi Alexander: Tim is an awesome bartender the vibe is nice and the good was yummy!! What a cozy neighborhood spot to frequent :) Bacon wrapped NY steak in veal gravy...YES

Amanda K.Amanda Kelly: Great neighborhood restaurant! Check out the virtual tour before you go! Read more.

Donna E.Donna E: Neighborhood vibe. Authentic people. Not trendy. Good non-bar bar food

Penelope is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

4. Penelope

8.1
159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 424 tips and reviews

ММММ: One of the neighborhood gems for brunch -- always a wait, but well worth it like most everyone else says. Nutella French Toast is awesome.

Michelle T.Michelle Tarr: The bar is perfect if you are a party of one. And the veggie burger on an english muffin was excellent. Really great neighborhood spot.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A cute, cozy neighborhood restaurant with some choice breakfast and brunch but a hit or miss dinner menu.

Sister's Uptown Bookstore is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

5. Sister's Uptown Bookstore

8.5
1942 Amsterdam Ave (at W 156th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Washington Heights · 4 tips and reviews

Gregory S.Gregory Spraggins: Wonderful bookshop. One stop shopping for all subjects that pertain to the Black Global experience. The service is intelligent and friendly. This is a neighborhood gem

Leatrice J.Leatrice Jones: Its the place where me and my book reading sisters meet. Great neighborhood spot.

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: very positive vibe when you walk in this place. You feel the love and healing immediately. The events attract a well heeled Harlemati. Get your black history with a lesson or two in awareness.

Inès is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

6. Inès

8.4
419 E 74th St, New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews

Lauren B.Lauren B.: Adorable cafe with neighborhood vibes and delicious food!

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Welcoming this new neighborhood café that carry a few of my faves: cold brew, breakfast sandwiches, Dough doughnuts & Kouign-Amman’s! :)

L E.L Erskine: Delightful food and service! A happy find.

Follia is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

7. Follia

8.3
179 3rd Ave (at 17th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 20 tips and reviews

Madeleine R.Madeleine Root: Salt and pepper ribs, rosemary flatbread with straciatella, truffled egg crostini, chocolate cake... Yum! Great neighborhood spot.

Calvin M.Calvin Multanen: Cute neighborhood spot with excellent wood fire pizzas

KatKat: cute place. desserts were great but pasta was mediocre. could make it at home and would taste the same.

At the Wallace is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

8. At the Wallace

7.8
3612 Broadway (btwn W 148th & W 149th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · West Harlem · 47 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: 90s/00s hiphop, board games, and nice bartenders. Very cool neighborhood spot. I think they're working on their kitchen but in the mean time you can BYO food.

Chelsea C.Chelsea Crowder: Love the vibe, cool neighborhood spot and lots of fun games!

Dan L.Dan Lyons: What’s good here? The atmosphere, the strong, affordable drinks, the excellent bartenders, the games, the communal, fun neighborhood vibes.

Eastwood is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

9. Eastwood

8.8
221 E Broadway (at Clinton St.), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Two Bridges · 45 tips and reviews

JordanJordan: Love my new neighborhood spot! Great beer list and the food is tasty :)

MaximilianMaximilian: great neighborhood spot.. if you live in the area, definitely take advantage of the BOGO happy hour..

Kirill K.Kirill Kukuruza: Fish & chips are very good! And also don't forget about Scotch egg!

The Little Owl is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

10. The Little Owl

8.8
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

EatocracyEatocracy: This darling neighborhood restaurant is perfect for date night. Signature meatball sliders are a must, while a pork chop with butter beans and dandelion is close to porcine perfection.

Matt D.Matt Duckor: Order some sliders and the halibut and enjoy the quintessential New York neighborhood restaurant.

Tiffany & CoTiffany & Co: This tiny spot has a neighborhood vibe, with original American fare by Joey Campanaro. A month in advance, call for a cozy table near those big windows and pretend the two of you live nearby.

Manhattanville Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

11. Manhattanville Coffee

9.1
142 Edgecombe Ave (at W 142nd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 67 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Montes: Great neighborhood spot for coffee and to get some work or reading done! Sometimes it’s difficult to get a seat or table.

GinaGina: Great neighborhood spot, good service, good coffee, decent wifi. Lovely corner space with lots of natural light and seating.

Aya F.Aya F: Nitro cold brew. Intelligentsia coffe. Nice staff!

Java Girl is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

12. Java Girl

7.6
348 E 66th St (btw 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 57 tips and reviews

Bug E.Bug E: great neighborhood spot with good coffee & excellent food. the chocolate covered blue berries and ham and cheese croissants are a must.

Riana Z.Riana Zimmerman: Cute neighborhood spot to catch up with friends on the weekend.

Thalia P.Thalia Pl: Cosy atmosphere, good coffee, neighborhood feeling

Tryon Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

13. Tryon Public House

8.4
4740 Broadway, New York, NY
Pub · Fort George · 35 tips and reviews

Jess D.Jess Dale: Dang I love this bar. There’s nothing more important to me than a good neighborhood spot with quality bar food and good beer selection. Burgers. Fries. Wings. Here for it! Caution: noise level HIGH ⚠️

Jennifer G.Jennifer Gallardo: Food here is always phenomenal and so is the staff. A neighborhood gem! ❤️

Natalia S.Natalia Shlyapnikova: Beet burger is delicious. Bourbon bread pudding is good.

The Edge Harlem is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

14. The Edge Harlem

9.2
101 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 63 tips and reviews

Achille K.Achille Kolla: Great espresso. Neighborhood gem!

Tyler J.Tyler Jacob: So tasty - great neighborhood spot

Naomi T.Naomi Tolson: Crab cake with plantain was delicious. Great brunch spot

The Marshal is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in New York City.

15. The Marshal

8.0
628 10th Ave (btwn 44th St & 45th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 67 tips and reviews

dan m.dan mcweeney: Amazing sides, great comfort food and excellent service. Slowly becoming my new neighborhood place.

Caroline S.Caroline Shadood: Cozy and delicious hole in the wall neighborhood spot; great for avoiding the Hells Kitchen usual commuter bros.

Morgan M.Morgan McKee: Neighborhood vibes in Hell's Kitchen with rustic, incentive dishes. Try the deviled eggs as an app, perfect for two. Arctic char was delicate and flavorful complimented by lovely salty greens.