Los Tacos No. 1 is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

1. Los Tacos No. 1

9.0
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

julia t.julia t: Great, authentic tacos and quesadillas. Husband loves horchata.

Divya M.Divya Menon: My favorite place for delicious, authentic corn flour tacos! Get the special rice & cinnamon drink to savor all flavors!

Jhokania D.Jhokania D.: Wow just as I'm heading out of NYC, I find a powerhouse! Los Tacos is authentic and their adobado taco comes with pineapples which is a really nice twist. Flavors are just fantastic. Def top 3 !!

Dil-e Punjab Deli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

2. Dil-e Punjab Deli

8.5
170 9th Ave (at 21st St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Chelsea · 45 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: There's a reason why the city's ex-pat cabbies are lined up here day and night - huge, affordable portions of DELICIOUS, authentic, all-vegetarian food from the subcontinent.

Diana G.Diana G: All kinds of yes. I practice yoga at Sivananda on 23rd st, after class it's nice to come and indulge on some authentic Indian food. Tiny little place but for 7$ it doesn't get better than this.

Prad N.Prad Nelluru: The channa masala and rotis are amazing. The place is probably the most authentic restaurant in Chelsea, but it has little seating so take it to go.

Johny's Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

3. Johny's Luncheonette

8.6
124 W 25th St (btw 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 211 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Go here for an authentic diner counter experience. Order anything off the breakfast menu.

Nazli O.Nazli Oguz: Very cozy and authentic portions are big delicious and cheap. Johny is always there and vey friendly

Billy K.Billy Keenly: Perfect greasy spoon breakfast, authentic atmosphere.

New York Pizza Suprema is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

4. New York Pizza Suprema

8.9
413 8th Ave (btwn W 30th & W 31st St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 344 tips and reviews

Shelley Y.Shelley Yang: Amazing authentic new york slice!

KaraKara: The most authentic and delicious Italian New York pizza. Chicken parmigiana pizza is to die for.

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: As authentic as it gets. Stand in line, wait until you're spoken to, and be ready to shout out your order. All the classics, perfectly executed in a NY kind of way.

Pepe Giallo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

5. Pepe Giallo

8.5
195 10th Ave (btw 21st and 22nd), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 103 tips and reviews

Gino M.Gino M.: Great price and decor but the food falls short. Neither authentic nor classic Italian-American. Undercooked pasta (not al dente) but their tomato sauce was actually pretty good.

Amanda V.Amanda Vinci: Delicious homemade pasta, gnocchi and eggplant rigatoni were authentic. Great prices.

BrandonBrandon: Great price point and legit, authentic Italian. Go pasta it's made from scratch.

BuonItalia is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

6. BuonItalia

8.4
75 9th Ave (15th and 16th street), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Chelsea · 44 tips and reviews

Louis F.Louis Filosa: The sandwiches are authentic italian fare, but it's cash only. Read more.

Ori Z.Ori Zohar: Authentic Italian cafe with amazing coffee and cornetti. It's a great place to relax and catch a break.

BuonItaliaBuonItalia: The best place to buy authentic Italian products imported from Italy!!!!!

Los Mariscos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

7. Los Mariscos

9.3
409 West 15th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Chelsea · 146 tips and reviews

Alan G.Alan Garcia: Hot sauce galore! Authentic "picante" for all palettes. Get em while they're hot 💦🌶🔥

Tara L.Tara Lorimer: Authentic fish tacos (seal of approval from two SoCal friends). Hidden in a corner of Chelsea Market and bumping Latin American music, it almost feels like you've teleported to a beachside taco shop.

DanielDaniel: Great hidden spot with seafood, cocktails and authentic Mexican vibe.

La Bergamote is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

8. La Bergamote

8.7
177 9th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews

tara j.tara jean: I live in paris and have yet to see an authentic croissant sandwich. And if you order the moule mariniere as is marked on the menu, you'll need to translate for the waitress that they're mussels.

Jan R.Jan Roessner: I've never had more authentic and delicious French pastry in NYC. La Bergamotte est manifique!

SureshSuresh: Almond french toast. One of the most amazing things you'll ever eat.

Coppelia is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

9. Coppelia

8.9
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

John O.John Outwater: This place is so authentic and it doesn't even feel like they are trying. The service was awesome and the mac and cheese w/ chicharron was amazing.

Wayne B.Wayne Bennett: Authentic Cuban food. Can be noisy at dinner time . Will give 2nd look.

Mayank M.Mayank Mahajan: Reasonable prices and a huge menu of delicious breakfast and authentic Cuban food. Try the Cubsno sandwich!

Tia Pol is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

10. Tia Pol

8.4
205 10th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 157 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: I love this quaint tapas bar, and the menu is authentic. The brandada is delicious, the clams are also excellent. Always crowded and they don't take reservations.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Make a meal of small plates at this tapas bar serving authentic Spanish dishes in Chelsea.

Aryan J.Aryan J: Grab a bottle of wine, order your favorite tapas, drink some wine then order more food. Tia Pol has good wine, good food, and good vibes.

Socarrat Paella Bar is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

11. Socarrat Paella Bar

8.4
259 W 19th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Paella Restaurant · Chelsea · 147 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The seafood paella was life changing! The best part about the authentic food here is the crispy bottom of the pan. Yum!

Sofia K.Sofia K: Very authentic paellas. Love this place

chris O.chris O: the absolutely BEST paella in NYC. Crispy bottom layer and superb taste. Good wine selection.

Momoya is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

12. Momoya

9.0
185 7th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 251 tips and reviews

James J.James J: Pretty good but more of a trendy type almost out of LA. Not really an authentic feel but I don't think they're going for that

Idan D.Idan Deutsch: Wow. I wish I hadn't taken so long to discover this place. Best crispy rice I've had outside of LA. The Greenwich roll and The Black Diamond roll are also superb.

Mike L.Mike Lanzillo: Truffle tuna pizza

Bathtub Gin is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

13. Bathtub Gin

8.7
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 306 tips and reviews

Rosemary A.Rosemary Abdelshahid: Really low key, unpretentious speakeasy with authentic pimms drinks. Great between the hours of 2 and 4 am.

Zach C.Zach Corenblum: Great vibes. A little pricey but it comes with the territory. Phenomenal date spot.

Ashley S.Ashley Simon: Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.

Milk & Hops Chelsea is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

14. Milk & Hops Chelsea

8.7
166 9th Ave (btwn W 20th & 21st St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Chelsea · 40 tips and reviews

Alex G.Alex Gordon: Great beer on tap and extensive bottle selection. Bottles can be to stay or to-go.

Martin J.Martin Jonasson: Great beer selection.

Autumn C.Autumn Choi: Good selection of local beer, lets you sample. Covered seating opens to outdoors, great to stop in for a drink

Ovest Pizzoteca by Luzzo's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Chelsea, New York.

15. Ovest Pizzoteca by Luzzo's

8.1
513 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 123 tips and reviews

Fabio M.Fabio M.: Very good and REAL Italian food!! To be tried... ;-)

Pamela A.Pamela Aquino: Amazing salads and pizza. Very fresh and authentic

SPQRSPQR: All the pizzas are amazing. The fried artichoke appetizer is definitely worth having