Looking for the best new restaurants in New York City? You won’t have to look hard. Among all sorts of newness—exhibits, gallery shows, and a revolving door of hotels—the city that never sleeps certainly eats, eats again, and then eats some more. Dozens of new restaurants open their doors here every month, joining what’s already an impressive collection of establishments. But which are worth visiting? That’s one our editors have set out to answer with a new list, updated every season.
How we choose the best new restaurants in New York City
The best new restaurants in New York City stretch across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Every business on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has personally tried the restaurant in question. When choosing new spots, our editors consider both high-end and affordable eateries that offer an authentic and insider experience of the city. We’re always looking for standout dishes, a great location, and warm service—as well as serious sustainability credentials. In terms of how we define ‘new,’ we’ve chosen to focus on restaurants that have opened within a year of the publish date. When you work your way through the list, check back in: We’ll update this guide regularly as new restaurants open in New York City.
And now, here’s our selection of swanky hotel cafés, an upscale Koreatown eatery with just 14 seats, and a Brooklyn neighborhood joint where you may have to fight for a table—but we promise it’s worth it. Here are our picks for the best new restaurants in New York City.
