New York is truly the melting pot of the world. Luckily for us, this means just about any craving that hits can be satiated without going too far from your front door.
Whether you are looking for European, Afgani, Chinese, African, Portuguese, Scandinavian, or Italian some of the best offerings are available in NYC. In addition, you can find vegan and vegetarian options in most restaurants.
Nearly any cuisine you desire can be found within your budget. From five star restaurants to little-known hole-in-the-walls, New York is the ideal location for the food junkie.
Italian
Paninos, prosciutto, and cannolis grace the menus of countless Italian eateries. Some of our favorites are:
‘ino
21 Bedford St., New York, NY 10012
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‘ino was the first, and arguably still the best, of the tiny Italian sandwich bars. The panino with rucola, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, and fontina is one of their best selling sandwiches and is sure to delight your taste buds.
Babbo
110 Waverly Pl., New York, NY 10011
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Mario Batali’s unique and airy Italian dishes are a treat. Be sure to try the goat-cheese tortelloni dusted in dried orange and wild-fennel pollen!
Sushi
Fresh fish is delivered daily to the numerous sushi eateries in New York. Master sushi chefs create dishes that taste as absolutely incredible as they look.
15 East
15 E 15th St., New York, NY 10003
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15 East is a rare and exotic jewel near Union Square West. The seven-course tasting menu gives you a sample of their best dishes.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
308 W 58th St., New York, NY 10019
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Rated highly by patrons, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill offers perfectly spiced sushi and sashimi as well as comfort foods such as fried chicken with a dusting of paprika.
Greek
bZ grill
27-02 Astoria Blvd., New York, NY 11102
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bZ grill serves both standard Greek dishes like gyros and kebabs along with specialties like seftalia.
Man vs. Food
If you are anxious to indulge in massive amounts of food, take a look at more than 20 restaurants featured on Man vs. Food. These restaurants offer challenges to consume spicy food or whole gallons of ice cream in a certain amount of time. It’s a fun way to explore the city!
Regardless of your favorite foods, New York offers it all. From southern barbeque to ethic dishes to good old American classics, you can easily find what you’re looking for. There’s no excuse to go hungry in New York City!
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