Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Central Harlem, New York

Ernest H. • April 24The centerpiece of Sottocasa's menu is their wood-fired pizzas. Each pizza is handcrafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection in a traditional brick oven.

Riqui L. • July 23, 2019Delicious food, great service and delightful hardworking owners. May favorite dish is the coconut crusted fish with chips paired with ginger beer. Occasional wait for tables but well worth it.

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide • August 29, 2014A great resource for a severely underserved neighborhood, Manhattanville serves tolerably prepared Intelligentsia Coffee. It's a good place to work, read, or meet friends.

OJS • October 7, 2018Great new modern cafe in the neighborhood. A new favorite!! Highly recommend. Very friendly and great selection.

Kimmie O. • July 30, 2020The cookies are huge! They’re always warm & gooey. Get the classic chocolate chip cookies.

Alethia M. • June 3, 2018French toast is scrumptious... So light and fluffy. Yummy!

Catherine A. • March 24Just a really good bagel. 3 different salmon options. Great texture. Toasting not necessary.

Angelo P. • August 22, 2019Amazing speakeasy bar! Very beautiful interior with the most inventive cocktails I ever encountered. Lucky me as I am staying at the hotel next door.

Anna C. • February 16, 2020really yumm baked goods and great coffee and teas!

Viblessed c. • June 28, 2015Everything was excellent... The live music was good too.. Would definitely recommend and go back.

Matthew C. • June 13, 2021The wine list is superb. The cocktails are masterfully crafted. The food is great. My family loves the duck and pastas. Be sure to save room for dessert.

Rozanne E. • May 26, 2018The veggie sampler is absolutely delicious!

Nia • July 17, 2018Everything I have tried, I love- from the vegan kielbasa to the giant pretzels. Not mentioning the stellar local beers in rotation. I can always find something I love to eat and drink here.

Fatima S. • June 16, 2013Loved the entire ambiance, staff people watching - the music was incredible! Don't leave without trying the biscuits!

Evan H. • July 26, 2016Iced coffee is solid; wifi and vibe is even better. Back patio is fantastic!!

Youshin S. • August 24, 2015Had the Babbalucci pizza Margarita pizza, and some tiramisu for dessert. Enjoyed them all. 👌👍

guillermo a. • March 20, 2010The waffles (as in fried chicken and eggnog waffles) are AMAZING!

Rachel K. • February 25, 2021Carrot cake and candied yam are amazing seasonal flavors. Salted caramel and blueberry cheesecake are also delicious year round. Our favorite ice cream spot by far!

Miss A. • May 11, 2011Cute bartenders and great vibe! Drinks are yummy. Good date spot

Sean B. • July 21, 2013Great Brunch place in Harlem. Sidewalk Cafe seating on a nice day or evening. GREAT Bloody Mary!!

Nikolai C. • May 9, 2016Solid lunch buffet, take it to go and it's the best deal in the neighborhood. Tasty, predictably consistent food. Can't go wrong!

Zayed K. • March 22, 2015Great prices, and definitely one of the better Ethiopian restaurants I have been to. The cubed lamb with awaze is a must try.

Hector • February 15, 2017Good for dates. Enjoy some wine and delicious Italian dishes in this cozy restaurant. Definitely make a reservation.

U N. • January 4, 2014This is my first time tasting Dominican food and it was awesome! Very cheap and I will definitely go back again on my next visit to NY!!!

Heléne B. • August 31, 2015Great wine, service, mood, outdoor serving together with locals and excellent DJ. Skip rooster and visit this instead

Heba-I-am • September 18, 2017Their fries are great and I absolutely loved the mac n cheese. I added shrimp to that, it was delicious but we only got 5 shrimps :( get it because it's mind blowing! Melty and super cheesy lol

Aaron M. • May 24, 2019Vibe is very easy and chill. Great summer spot.

Claudia S. • January 12, 2020Really, really good food. I don’t think you can go wrong with any choice on the menu. Definitely one of the best chicken tikka masala dishes I’ve had in a very long time.

Anika D. • November 17, 2017The fish fataya was delicious. Especially with spicy African sauce! I also enjoyed the lobster and shrimp salad.

Kisha M. • October 6, 2010The Ludacris fried chicken wings with Waffles is the BEST! Come HUNGRY!!