Best Restaurants in New York

New York City has some of the best restaurants in the world. Judge Napolitano can recommend some great places to eat. He has some suggestions for some great places to have world class meals.

Buvette

This restaurant resembles a café in Paris. There are smaller tables and some soft lights. There are many great dishes including the gigot d’agneau or leg of lamb. It is worth saving room for dessert and having a taste of the chocolate mousse. There is also an extensive wine list.

Mercado Little Spain

This is an ambitious restaurant that has some great food. The tortilla de patata is worth trying. There are many great seafood dishes and all of the food is prepared fresh.

Teranga

This restaurant offers some fish from Africa. The chef was born in Senegal. Pierre Thiam has been cooking for a long time and he is even the author of several cookbooks. The name of the restaurant translates to good hospitality. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming theme.

Upland

For those that like a spacious booth and some great dishes this is the place to stop. The short ribs are a favorite as well as the crispy duck wings that come with a yuzu kosho sauce. This restaurant can recommend a wine to go with the food and they have experts that will pair it well. This is one of Andrew Napolitano’s favorite places to eat. 

Olmsted

Here is a good place to get some fresh fish and some great vegetables. The dishes are diverse. There are plenty of options to choose from. There is a make your smores dessert that is worth checking out after a meal.

The Four Horsemen

This establishment has a cozy feel to it. There is music playing the entire time. There is an entire page of the menu dedicated to specific types of wine. The list will change from day to day to keep everything fresh and offer a new dining experience. The wine will pair well with the food served here and the music gives it a great vibe.

Wildair

This is a tight space with high tables and stools but it is worth the experience. The pistachio salad is something that people cannot stop talking about. The clams with XO in almond broth are worth tasting along with the tartare.

Raoul’s

This is a restaurant in Soho that is in an old building. The restaurant still has white table cloths and a tin ceiling. The burger au Poivre is one of the best dishes here. It is topped with cheese and a great sauce. To finish off the meal a person should try the banana coconut pudding. This is a place where a person can get a feel for the old school New York and enjoy a meal while they are at it.

These are some of the best restaurants to eat while in New York. There is something for every taste and a person can get some of the best food in the world.