1. Cafe Ollin
8.6
339 E 108th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 40 tips and reviews
Tanya Schiavone: the best homestyle mexican I've ever had Read more.
Ben Dick: Best tacos in East Harlem ... Recommend getting everything on them. Inexpensive, great service, overall pleasant experience.
David Blackman: The cemitas are like if Mexico and a greasy spoon diner had a baby and put it on a bun. To be eaten. So good.
3. Isle of Capri
8.0
1028 3rd Ave (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 31 tips and reviews
Alyssa B.: Homestyle Italian, very generous portions. I had the fettuccine alfredo, tiramisu, with wine and espresso all delicious! Charming interiors. Andres is the best!
Michelle Miller: The food is excellent and authentic. Even better is the service, attentive and go above and beyond every time.
Allen Michael: chicken parm is top notch
4. OOTOYA
8.7
141 W 41st St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Theater District · 131 tips and reviews
Erica Lovelace: Get here late for lunch and sit at the counter. Miso tonkatsu or soba set. Comfy, elegant and clean setting with homestyle Japanese better than I've had living in SF even.
Ana Luiza Camacho: Amazing homemade tofu and well served hot dishes (the fried chicken with vegetables and spicy and sour sauce makes it worth coming back).
Niji J.: Do not go here if you're vegetarian.
7. Amber
7.4
103 W 70th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 74 tips and reviews
itsclotaire .: I love Amber restaurants, esp the one on the UWS! The menu is pocket friendly and the atmosphere is simple yet chic! My favorites on the menu are the Pad Thai, Homestyle Pepper Steak, & the Panggang.
Lyndsie Harris: Get the salmon lover. Salmon is super fresh. Will definitely be back.
EArchitect: There's additional seating in the rear, which IMO is the better section to dine, especially with a large group of friends.
9. Ofrenda
8.0
113 7th Ave S (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 175 tips and reviews
Savored: Amazing homestyle Mexican menu in a great atmosphere - don't leave without ordering the Queso Al Horno Con Huitlacoche. Goat and pepper jack cheeses, corn truffle & red pepper in a perfect combo.
Nicole Desmond: This place is fantastic- great tequila selection, interesting food. Try the scallops if you don't eat meat!
Serious Eats: Solid Mexican with a great happy hour.
10. Toasties East
8.2
6 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews
Vicky Davis: The hot dishes & daily specials are remarkable and the sandwich line is always the length of the place, but worth the wait. Not cheap, the portions are huge.
Victoria G: Finally get the hype for sandwiches. Best hot sandwiches I have ever had. Get the Sgt Sweet Pepper on a hero. It's off the menu.
David Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection
13. Malai Marke
8.6
318 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 79 tips and reviews
Noah Weiss: From the owners of Dhaba (best indian in NYC), this is the best restaurant on Curry row. Lots of coastal curries you won't normally find. The more spicy and coconut-y, the better.
The Wall Street Journal: Break out of the chicken tikka masala rut with the coondapur kori, a flavorful, deep-orange coconut chicken curry from the coastal city of Mangalore. Read more.
Serious Eats: Not your average Curry Row restaurant. The huge menu has dishes from all over India, and most of them succeed.
Andy Phillips: This place is great if your in the area. Had a lovely evening with live music and wonderful food. Very friendly atmosphere. Try one of their smoothies, you won't regret it.
Chris Menning: This place is really understated and low key with the surprise of lots of avant garde jazz musicians stopping in.
Demetrius Bagley: Per Robyn M M, this place has multiple vegan items on their menu including vegan collards, and vegan quesadillas
The Corcoran Group: Daily rotating lunch menu of hot and cold sandwiches including awesome roast beef, house-made sausages and pulled pork.
Serious Eats: Along with cold cut sandwiches, it's hot options like the French Dip chili that make us regulars.
Serious Eats: This butcher shop sells a wide variety of humanely raised meats sourced from local farms. A selection of cold sandwiches and hot dishes is available for lunch.