1. Swagat
8.3
411 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 80th St & 79th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 39 tips and reviews
Gal Amir: Take the Malai Kufta and the paneer with the red creamy sauce! So yum! And the garlic Nan is to die for 👌
Khawlah: Great service, very good taste, small and cozy place. I give it 9/10. It's not spice at all but delicious. Recommendation ( chicken masala and raita ).
Paula Ragucci: delicious food! chicken tikka masala + garlic naan.
amNewYork: This swanky Mediterranean restaurant gets its namesake from the city of Bodrum, Turkey. Enjoy dishes like Baba ghanoush, lamb tagine and a selection of kebabs.
Sander Iwase: Great moussaka and mushroom pizza... Biiiig individidual pizza!!! The pizza could have more sauce.
Justin Turetsky: This place is solid. Good service, warm bread and oil, and a decent wine selection. You'll become a repeat customer.
6. Awadh
7.5
2588 Broadway (98 Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 13 tips and reviews
Shagun Mehandru: Sit at the lounge seats, order the Nihari, shrimp curry, Awadh murgh tikka & garlic naan. Have the bartender make you a cocktail. Have a lovely evening!
Lalita Salgaokar: Fantastic Kakkori Kebabs.
Leah: Everything we ordered from here was so flavorful and delicious. One of the best restaurants in the area, hands down.
7. Barney Greengrass
8.6
541 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 86th & W 87th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 161 tips and reviews
Eric C: This is the real deal for bagels,bialys and all manner of smoked fish. A must stop for foodies who want to experience Jewish breakfast
Food Network: Barney Greengrass serves up favorites like the Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich that keeps Alton Brown coming back on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Epicurious: This classic eatery hasn't been around for 100 years for no reason - the smoked fish, latkes, and friendly waitstaff are legendary. But beware - you'll never settle for subpar lox ever again!
9. Zabar's
8.9
2245 Broadway (at W 80th St), New York, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Upper West Side · 216 tips and reviews
Sonia Kazarova: One of my foodie Meccas killer cheese selection and the master lox cutting experts. Heaven for all that you desire. Caviar 2 chocolate, from kitchen wares 2 chef's gadgets not to be missed when in NY
Food Network: On Giada's Weekend Getaways, Giada De Laurentiis shops and snacks at Zabars, a grocery store that's lived on the UWS of New York, NY for over 70 years. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
New York Habitat: Known for its bagels, smoked fish, and cheeses, this traditional Jewish specialty food store in the Upper West Side is a local favorite. It can get crowded though so get there early!
11. Arco Cafe
7.1
886 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 104th St & 103rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 8 tips and reviews
Roger Schonfeld: Excellent Sardinian choices, a nice version of Italian. Great pastas. Reasonable wines. I wish for more vegetarian options.
Christine Shepherd: Brother and sister team fri Sicily are very welcoming. The homemade pastas and specials are where it's at. Give this new place a try!
David Kisluk: The omelette del contadino is a solid choice for brunch: very savory, large portion👌
13. Tal Bagels
7.1
2446 Broadway (btwn W 90th & W 91st St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews
Amy Cummings: Might be my new favorite bagel place in NYC. Everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. Toasted, of course.
John Templon: The whole wheat everything bagel is the best thing at the store.
Ashley B: Must have the Everything bagel, toasted, with regular cream cheese
14. Crepes on Columbus
7.2
990 Columbus Ave (btwn W 108th & W 109th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper West Side · 43 tips and reviews
Marie D: This place has amazing Crepes, but they also have great omlettes served all day.
mac734: Try the chicken and mango crepe.
The Wall Street Journal: The most popular items on the menu are the mushroom, goat cheese and caramelized onion crepe, followed by one made with roasted chicken with mango red pepper sauce. Read more.
15. Amsterdam Ale House
7.7
340 Amsterdam Ave (at W 76th St.), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 117 tips and reviews
Mischa: Great selection of rotating drafts and fair price for a nicer beer than a Stella. Depending on your budget, the special bottles can be a good idea or just a great turndown if you're not a big beer fan
Akshay Patil: Surprisingly good selection of local seasonal brews. Order up a $6 glass of something 10%+ abv and feel just a bit smug about finding this place.
Sabina B.: SOLID beer selection. Skip the apps and go straight for the entrees. Lamb burger + Czechvar Lager FTW.