New York City Restaurants that received 1 star from Michelin Guide
Season driven Scandinavian fare from Icelandic chef Gunnar Gíslason. Farm to table as well aswild ingredients from the region, mixed with Nordic flavors and old school techniques. Located in Grand Central Terminal between Vanderbilt Hall and the 42nd street southwestern passag...
89 East 42nd Street (Vanderbilt Ave)Michael White's new restaurant at the Setai hotel, serving a menu of cuisine from the French riviera and Mediterranean.
400 5th AveMario Batali and Joe Bastianich, the owners of Babbo, offer this explanation of their labor of love: "We opened Babbo in the summer of 1998 in an effort to emulate the best of the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality at the table and in the glass. The philosophy ...
110 Waverly Pl (bet. MacDougal St. & 6th Ave.)Congrats to Uchu for Michelin Star awarded in Oct. 2017! Uchu is an omakase-style Japanese joint on the Lower East Side that offers two options: a 10-seat sushi bar serving a tasting menu by chef Eiji Ichimura, and a modern eight-seat kaiseki counter with rich wood decor and a...
217 Eldridge StreetAs Corton was carved out of the steaming husk of Montrachet, so has Batard been hewn from the shell of Corton. Drew Nieporent, Markus Glocker, and John Winterman bring a menu of contemporary, modern European fare to the neighborhood that has served them so well.
239 West BroadwayThis is the original Blue Hill restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village, located three steps below street level in a landmark "speakeasy" just off of Washington Square Park. The emphasis here is on local seasonal American produce, in particular the produce of the Hudson Valle...
75 Washington Place (Sixth Ave. & MacDougal Street)The proprietor of The Spotted Pig classes up the Ace Hotel with the Breslin, a gastropub that was one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2009. The menu is unabashedly British, and the decor—Sam Sifton of the Times calls it "Hogwarts for hipsters," a good play on words...
16 West 29th StreetCafé Boulud's menu pays homage to the chef-owner Daniel Boulud, who grew up in France and celebrates the food he loves in America. At Café Boulud, Boulud offers his favorite dishes, drawn from family recipes, regional specialities and haute cuisine. The menu is presented under th...
20 E 76th St (bet. 5th & Madison Aves.)Recreating the streets of the lower reaches of Hell's Kitchen, Michelin starred Carbone brings authentic Italian-American cuisine with delicious daily specials to Manhattan. Created by the folks behind the beloved Torrisi Italian Specialties brand, the restaurant recalls 50s-era ...
181 Thompson Street (bet. Houston and Bleecker Streets)Chef Cosme Aguilar and owner Winston Kulok earn a Michelin star for the fresh Mexican fare they bring to Long Island City, not far front their well loved French bistro Café Henri. Fresh ingredients, and dishes harken back to Aguilar’s childhood in Chiapas, Mexico’s Southern most ...
5-48 49th Avenue (at Vernon Blvd)Casa Mono features raciones of Catalan specialties and serves dishes from all corners of Spain. It was awarded 2 stars from the New York Times shortly after its opening and boasts a wine list of nearly 600 wines, representing all that is of quality in the rapidly expanding world ...
52 Irving Place (East 17th Street)Enjoy the finest products of our oceans and seas while they last at Caviar Russe, a splendid venue on Madison Avenue.
538 Madison Ave (East 54 & 55 Streets)The Clocktower is highly anticipated effort from Jason Atherton, a Michelin-starred chef from London and the acclaimed restaurateur Stephen Starr. The restaurant serves quality, seasonally inspired food and drink offering contemporary British cuisine featuring updated takes o...
5 Madison Avenue (23rd Street)Chefs Fabian von Hauske and Jeremiah Stone team up with sommelier Linda Milagros Violago to open Contra, serving five-course prix fixe meals of new American fare on the Lower East Side. Eight seat bar serves full dinner as well as abbreviated menu.
138 Orchard StreetCongrats to Cote, earned first Michelin Star October 2017! If you like Korean BBQ, and worry not a whit about bank accounts, Cote is the place for you. Prime cuts of meat brought to your table where you get to grill them to your taste. The usual assortment of sides on offer.
16 West 22nd StreetSteps away from the American Museum of Natural History, Dovetail is the creation of star chef John Fraser, who cut his teeth at some of the greatest kitchens in the world, including French Laundry in Napa Valley and Taillevent in Paris. The space offers an intimate dining experie...
103 West 77th StreetFaro serves meat from Tim Haw's Farm, Autumn's Harvest. Their pastured, heritage breed animals go beyond organic and are also certified animal welfare approved. Their grains are sourced from upstate New York, and like their dairy and local vegetables, are organic.
436 Jefferson Street2016 Michelin Star Modern American fare based on seasonal ingredients from Gabe McMackin. Located on the ground-floor of 120 year-old brownstone, with an open kitchen in the center next to a small bar, the atmosphere is inviting, the service outstanding the food exceptional. ...
212 Greene Avenue (bet. Cambridge Place and Grand Avenue)Overlooking Bryant Park, chef Gabriel Kreuther's eponymous restaurant offers a comfortably luxurious, Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinctly New York spirit. Michelin-starred chef Kreuther was born on a family farm in Alsace and raised on his mother's traditional A...
41 W. 42nd StreetOne of America's most beloved restaurants, Gramercy Tavern serves inventive American cuisine in a rustic yet elegant setting. Opened in 1994 by legendary restaurateur Danny Meyer in a historic landmark building, the Tavern has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary American cu...
42 E 20th St (bet. Broadway & Park Ave. S.)Renowned Chef Günter Seeger provides an exception tasting menu of between 10 & 12 courses for $185 a pop. A pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, and rigorous adherence to sustainability, coupled with his exceptional European training provides for fresh, healthy and amazing ...
641 Hudson StreetHirohisa Hayashi brings the attitudes and flavors from the native Echizen region of Japan. In this discreet Soho joint he serves up a nine course or seven course omakase menus. Earned a 2016 Michelin star for his efforts!
73 Thompson StreetDerived from the Hindi word meaning passion, Junoon delivers on the promise of its moniker with an authentic, yet elegantly modern take on Indian cuisine. Restaurateur Rajesh Bhardwaj, inspired by his deep affinity and commitment to the food and culture of his native India, has a...
27 West 24th StreetThe former home of Ebisu has been transformed into the modestly-sized Kajitsu, where freshly made soba and delicately prepared vegetables honor the old Japanese art of kaiseki cuisine. A little slice of Japan in the East Village.
125 East 39th StreetInventive Japanese cuisine in an area renowned for its staid and standard versions of the same. The eclectic selection at Kyo Ya also includes a tasting menu, which requires 48 hours notice and deep pockets. Kyo Ya was award three stars by New York Times food critic Pete Wells.
94 E 7th StMichelin starred L'Appart present a unique take on the fine dining experience. Executive Chef Nico Abello mans the kitchen and offers an intimate dinner party-like experience. Featuring a rotating menu based on market availability, guests are assured that no two meals will be the...
225 Liberty StreetMassive Italian spot in the ultra hip Maritime Hotel from the celebrated duo Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. A modern take on the traditional Italian trattoria, meant to have the feel of fine dining, but the gusto of casual Italian. Large beautiful bar is the inviting cent...
88 9th Avenue (16th Street)2016 Michelin Star Husband and wife team Chefs Eder Montero and Alexandra Raij create improvisational Spanish fare that celebrates the legacy of Jewish and Moorish influences on regional Spanish cuisine.
268 Clinton StIt may sound like an oxymoron but this is a steakhouse made for carnivores. Hugue Dufour and Sarah Orbraitis continue their habit of excess, providing generous portions, meat grilled over crackling wood fire that give it a smokey, rough hewn flavor that harken back to what made t...
43-15 Crescent Street (bet. 44th Road and 43rd Aven near Jackson Ave)Polo Dobkin earns another Michelin Star to go with the one earned at the Dressler. With Meadowsweet, which he opened with his wife, Stephanie they have created a a menu that is contemporary American with a Mediterranean current. With fresh seasonal ingredients he lets speak for ...
149 Broadway (Bedford Avenue)Keith McNally waved his magic wand and updated this old stalwart to new glory. The stylish bistro now seats 85 in a classic setting defined by the same cohesive, subtly transporting aesthetic that has made McNally's other ventures, like the Odeon and Balthazar, deviously attracti...
113 MacDougal St (bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.)Michelin starred Chef and owner Matt Lambert, brings his native New Zealand cuisine to Nolita. With a menu that nods towards New Zealand’s eclectic culinary influences, from Old World traditions, to Asian spices, to the modern day dedication to local, fresh, seasonal offerings. W...
265 Elizabeth StreetMichelin-starred chef Hohn Fraser brings array of affordable, seasonal, vegetarian dishes, largely sourced from the nearby Union Square Greenmarket. Innovative cocktail menu and comprehensive selection of wines.
72 University Place (11th Street)Eleven Madison Park alums Daniel Humm and Will Guidara partner on this restaurant property at the Nomad Hotel. Haute cuisine and lavish trappings are on the menu, a specialty beer, Le Poulet, straight from the Brooklyn Brewery. Serving a popular Sunday brunch that includes an ...
1170 BroadwayA favorite of the mini-mogul set, Peter Luger Steak House has been serving the finest USDA Prime steaks since 1887. But you need not be a mogul to eat here; one of the biggest surprises is the chopped steak (a/k/a hamburger), possibly the very best in New York City, and served at...
178 Broadway (Kent Ave.)The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from a...
1 Water St (Old Fulton St.)Michelin Starred SATSUKI offers a traditional kaiseki dining style, as well as an omakase style sushi dinner served over the counter (reservation by phone or through our website only) by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada.
114 West 47th Street2018 Michelin Star Winner! Yet another intimate omakase experience. Eight seater from chef Shion Uino who apprenticed with renowned chef Takashi Saito earner of three Michelin stars at his Tokyo restaurant.
245 East 44th Street2018 Michelin star Traditional Japanese sushi and Omakase meal from Chef Inoue.
381 Lenox AveSushi Yasuda is named after the world renowned Sushi Chef Naomichi Yasuda. Yasuda is renowned as a tuna specialist – he typically offers seven or eight options for tuna "fattiness" that apply to his hon-maguro (bluefin) and mebachi-maguro (big-eye) tunas. Yasuda's dexterity at ma...
204 E 43rd StLos Angeles import joins NYC's Omakase frenzy to the delight of the critics and wealthy alike.
88 West 3rd StreetIntimate 19 seat Japanese Restaurant focusing on the delicately fried seafood and vegetables. Offering $200 omakase tasting menu may bring some skepticism, but if you have the coin to drop, and are a fan of Japanese, or badly need to impress a blind date, the delicately and artfu...
222 East 39th Street (bet. 2nd and 3rd Ave)Charcoal yakitori made with organic chicken and a fine selection of sakes make Yakitori Torishin—one of the many yakitori restaurants taking over New York storefront—one of the best bets. Their approach is true to their Japanese roots and includes over forty different chicken ske...
362 West 53rd StreetUncle Boons blows the roof off of NYC Thai food, and earns a 2015 Michelin Star for their efforts! With Per Se vets Matt Danzer and Ann Redding (who enjoy working together so much they married) have put together a consist, succulent menu, avoiding trends and fads. Wood paneli...
7 Spring Street (bet. Elizabeth and Bowery)Heaven for sushi purists from Chef and owner Hideo Kuribara. Traditional omakase menu and wide variety of Sake.
362 West 23rd Street (bet. 8th and 9th Avenues)Wallsé is the 16th century town where noted Chef/Owner, Kurt Gutenbrunner, was born. Wallsé boasts Gutenbrunner's signature style, which is a modern interpretation of classical Viennese cuisine. Two rooms influenced by the tradition of fin de siecle Viennese architecture feature ...
344 W 11th St (Washington St.)Rich Torrisi teams up with Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick for a Michelin starred curated seafood restaurant in Greenwich Village. The accommodations put to the test the notion of “clam bar”. Reservations are required for this tiny space that seats about 10 around 4 small tables...
169 Thompson Street