Sottocasa Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

1. Sottocasa Pizzeria

9.5
227 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Pizzeria · Central Harlem · 45 tips and reviews

Murphy B.Murphy Brown: Best place for Pizza Lovers. I visited the place with my friends and we enjoyed it. Yummy and Delicious Pizza. Quality is superb and prices are reasonable. Recommended.

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Leave Halal\ Kosher dietary restrictions at the door, and be sure to try that Talleggio & Prosciutto pizza which takes all of (2) minutes to perfect. Pizza, wine, salad and not much else! Authentic!

Deniz A.Deniz Akturk: Best pizza, nice and warm place:)

The Edge Harlem is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

2. The Edge Harlem

9.1
101 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 63 tips and reviews

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

Terecille B.Terecille Basa-Ong: Super nice - I only had $5 on me and my total was $5.17, but she let me slide. Much appreciated!! I have a punch card now and will continue to go back and show my loyalty :) Good coffee and croissant!

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: A small place that specializes in small plates. That mezze  w/ curry chik is tasty. Cod fritters and shrimp are worth the trip alone. $4 wine for happy hour b4 8pm. Can we get them to stay open later?

Levain Bakery is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

3. Levain Bakery

9.1
2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd (117th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Central Harlem · 126 tips and reviews

SabrinaSabrina: COOKIES! The chocolate chip walnut cookie is incredible. Cupcake who?

Serious EatsSerious Eats: People love Levain Bakery for their oversized, indecently doughy cookies.

Erin V.Erin Villani: Best bakery in NYC! Cookies are all amazing. Dark chocolate chocolate chip is my favorite! Blueberry muffin is also to die for!

Jacob Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

4. Jacob Restaurant

8.9
373 Malcolm X Blvd (W 129th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 47 tips and reviews

NiaNia: Korean style BBQ Short Ribs. Salad fresh veggies and jerk chicken.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesome soul food packing tons of flavor served buffet style. If they have it, get the Curry Goat, or just go with the fried chicken and any sides!

Ms. Dee B.Ms. Dee Bell: Best soul food buffet in Harlem. Much better than Manna. Clean and pleasant.

Bo's Bagels is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

5. Bo's Bagels

8.8
235 W 116th St (Between St. Nicholas and Frederick Douglass blvd), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Su: Delicious bagels in south Harlem. Try the za’atar one!

Giselle C.Giselle Childs: Super long line on the weekends. Then again, it's the neighborhood's only bagel shop, so it's to be expected. For these delish, chewy bagels, I will continue to wait.

DevontaDevonta: Arguably the best bagels in Manhattan. Definitely the best everything bagel on the East Coast. Expect long line

Clay is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

6. Clay

8.8
553 Manhattan Ave (W 123rd Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 14 tips and reviews

MN T.MN Transplant: Nice new addition to the neighborhood. Farm to table, great drinks, good beer

Arthur E.Arthur Esque: Duck confit, sea bass, chicken liver and WINE! Service is great too. A gem.

Brendan N.Brendan Naylor: Pasta and pork belly!

9Tails Café is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

7. 9Tails Café

8.8
34 W 126th St, New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Anna C.Anna C: really yumm baked goods and great coffee and teas!

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Very good iced latte. The chocolate croissant was even better; the space…even better!

Heather H.Heather Harper: Fantastic neighborhood coffee shop! The iced latte is flavorful and smooth. Looking forward to supporting!

Benyam Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

8. Benyam Cuisine

8.9
2795 Frederick Douglass Blvd (btw W148th & W149th St), New York, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 8 tips and reviews

Tyler J.Tyler Jacob: Such a fantastic add to the area

Sabeena P.Sabeena Prescod: Delicious sambosas, lamb, and veg sampler!! We ordered the sampler for one and got another entree. We were struggling to finish. They give you extra injera and the chef even came out to check on us 🤗

Rozanne E.Rozanne Els: The veggie sampler is absolutely delicious!

VINATERÍA is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

9. VINATERÍA

8.7
2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd, Harlem, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

Denise H.Denise H: Great brunch. Nice drinks and wines. Lovely servers.

Aliana S.Aliana Soto: No South African wines...let the waiter know we are in Harlem, let's connect with the community a little more. Looking forward to their wine menu being more reflective of the community.

Mike S.Mike Street: Nice Bar and delicious drinks. A nice addition to Harlem.

babbalucci is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

10. babbalucci

8.7
331 Malcolm X Blvd (127th Street), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Central Harlem · 33 tips and reviews

Malte L.Malte L.: Great pizza with fresh (!) ingredients. Friendly staff. A place you can also drop by later in the evening (after 22.00).

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The joint is poppin' on a Monday pm that is saying something! While many will rave about that wood fired pizza, that is nothing compared to the shellfish dishes which are fresh and flavorful. A must!

Tohm S.Tohm Sansani: Large pasta portions. Split a pasta, and get a small pizza and you'll be stuffed!

Melba's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

11. Melba's Restaurant

8.6
300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 128 tips and reviews

Natalie L.Natalie LeMoss: Absolutely amazing food! Went for my bridal shower and the brunch was incredible!

NabeelNabeel: Chicken and waffles are pretty good. Make sure to get the white meat (not dark meat).

Herman R.Herman Riley: The best catfish I've ever had.

Red Rooster is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

12. Red Rooster

8.6
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 555 tips and reviews

HarlemSocialHarlemSocial: The nuggets and waffles are yummy! Great for brunch

Food NetworkFood Network: Red Rooster celebrates the vibrant culture of Harlem!

ThrillistThrillist: Head to "midnight brunch" between 12am- 4am for a killer burger, steak and eggs, or the Bob Harris Ramen with spicy beef and miso broth. Read more.

Yatenga is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

13. Yatenga

8.5
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (btwn 133rd & 134th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Central Harlem · 65 tips and reviews

Dan P.Dan Pyatetsky: Red wine braised lamb shank, sauteed spinach, sauteed mushrooms. Everything was great, perfect for a cold night.

Nicola M.Nicola Medrano: Mustafa is the most gracious, humble & efficient waiter. Tuna tar tar, tuna nicoise, shrimp app.. Amazing. Service & food is amazing!! A++++!!

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The Francophiles say it isn't French, then again, they say that about everything. A casual spot which is a perfect "hide & seek" from the madness of Shrine next door. Great for drinks and lite bites.

Delhi Masala is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

14. Delhi Masala

8.5
2077 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (124th Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 6 tips and reviews

Eva S.Eva Schach: Delicious!! Been coming here for 2 years. Vegan options too.

Pepe C.Pepe Chanona: I guess this is one of the most delicious places up in Harlem! I just fell in love with the Chicken Tikka Masala & Lamb Curry. Naan is just perfectly made. Service is great! Gulab Jamun for dessert

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

Lido Harlem is one of The 15 Best Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York.

15. Lido Harlem

8.5
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at W 117th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 134 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Good for dates. Enjoy some wine and delicious Italian dishes in this cozy restaurant. Definitely make a reservation.

__TR3V__TR3V: Get there before 1pm to beat the church crowd for Sunday brunch. The French toast and the chicken panini are great options to try. Opt for the bottomless mimosas. Well worth it

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Finally an eatery that gives good service, good wine, good food and good face. This is one good looking staff. Check out their gay night for the hipster folk with cash.