Readers Respond: What's Your Favorite NYC Restaurant?

Responses: 13

By Heather Cross, About.com Guide

New York City has many delicious restaurants -- share your favorites here! Share Your Favorite

Artisinal at 2 Park Ave. Murray Hill. Best Fondue and great choice of entrees. Everything is delicious.
—Guest Pat Flaxman

Everytime we're in the city we go to Lansky's deli on Columbus Ave, on the upper west side. The grilled cheese pastrami is to die for and very reasonably priced!
—Guest Trixie

I was in NYC on business back in the late 80's & our host for that trip took us to the top of the World Trade Center to eat at "Windows on the World" (I think that was the name). Of course with the tragedy of 9/11, I think back on that with a great sense of pride and sadness. It was during that same meal that I first saw the Statue of Liberty; I really do cherish those memories, although, I do not remember anything about the food that day, just the experience.
—sevets2000

Reeking with ambience overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park, this cocktail bar/restaurant up on the 35th floor is an absolute thrill.
—SuzieM13

On my last visit to NYC I discovered Ellen's Stardust Diner on Broadway off 51st. Here you can dine with a musical background, Broadway style!! The waiters and waitresses were the singers and they had truly fabulous voices. If you're looking for a really "fun" place to eat, this diner is for you!!
—Guest Elaine Bertolotti

My two current favorites are Market Place in the Village and Cuba in SoHo for the very best quality delicious food. At Cuba there is even gentleman hand rolling cigars and some nights bongos and guitar. For a quick inexpensive lunch try Margon on 46th Street right off Times Square. Best Cubano and Mango shake I've ever had.
—Guest Patti

Scalinatella, corner of 61st and 3rd.As authentic as it gets! Talk about ambiance and a menu that goes on for days and as many specials all kept in the waiter's head! Down one flight below street level and you'll swear you're in Italy.
—Guest mark

I am from Canada, but whenever I'm in New York, I'm not done with my dining experience until I've gone to Parea - Kellari - an amazingly authentic Greek Restaraunt. Great ambiance, great service. Timely elegance. I feel like I'm in Greece when I dine in this fine establishment. Stathis can help you with your reservation. Here are the details. 36 East 20th Street New York, NY 10003, United States (212) 777-8448
—Guest irene

We love their cheesecake and it's handy, as we usually stay right there at Hotel Pennsylvania.
—captjack1

This place is the complete business, the staff are so friendly, the food is awesome, the cost is very small.
—Guest John Manson

John's brick oven pizza in Greenwich Village. Go hungry because they only sell whole pizzas. HanBat Chinese on W. 34th. It's where lots of Chinese students and families eat. It's very good. Food Court at Grand Central Station. A great place to sample some of the tastes of New York. Make sure to try Junior's Cheesecake. Orso on Restaurant Row. It tiny and easy to miss, but the food's delicious. Dressy casual is OK-- great for after Broadway. Chelsea Papaya at the corner of W. 23rd or 24th and 7th. Great cheap hot dogs and frozen slushees. Garden of Eden Deli on W. 23rd in Chelsea-- grab a sandwich, a salad, fresh fruit, bakery goods to take back to your hotel if you want to eat in. Katz's Deli in the lower east side.
—rhumba1

I've only been to NYC twice so I don't have vast NY dining experience, but the best breakfast was Peter Paul pancakes at Good Enough To Eat - 483 Amsterdam Av New York, NY, 10024. The pancakes have Belgium chocolate and toasted coconut...served with strawberry butter!
—gmac1124

Heather Cross
New York City Travel Guide