Classic Establishment

Find some of New York’s best smoked fish at Russ and Daughters original Houston Street location.

In its fourth iteration, Paola’s is still a top-tier choice for Upper East Side Italian.

In a former mansion a block from Central Park, Sistina leans into the moneyed lifestyle, and serves a great pappardelle.

This old-school slice shop on the Upper West Side serves a plain slice overflowing with cheese.

This Upper East Side Italian spot open since 1988 isn’t a destination restaurant, but it’s easy to fall for.

Open since 1982, Lusardi’s is a place to eat veal, chat with the owners, and soak in an ambiance that’s pure Upper East Side.

Eating in New York just wouldn't be the same without these places.

These 18th- and 19th-century institutions are guaranteed to make you feel young again.

At this New York City institution, stick to oysters and skip mostly everything else.

When you miss home, an Egyptian meal at Kabab Cafe helps.

This Midtown steakhouse is an NYC institution, rich in history as it is in red meat.

Grimaldi’s is a classic coal fired pizza spot in Dumbo.

Part bistro and part diner, this iconic Tribeca restaurant is still packed every night.

Orgasms, pastrami, matzoh ball soup, hurried service. What more could you ask for?

Ignore the "Steak House" in the name, and treat Donohue's like the old-school Irish pub it really is.

Joe & Pat’s has been making cracker-thin pies on Staten Island for over 60 years.

This Woodside institution has been serving some of NYC’s best Thai food since 1990.

Defonte’s has been making excellent Italian sandwiches for over 100 years.

Lioni Italian Heroes makes over 150 different sandwiches on impeccably blistered bread.

G&R Deli is home to a viral Italian meatball cone, but we suggest focusing on the sandwiches.

The East Village needs Casa Adela and its peppery pernil the way you need air and water.

Adel’s is hyped, touristy, and buried in the heart of Midtown. But it’s still a great New York bite.

This Harlem bakery run by Alvin Lee Smalls has been making excellent rugelach since 1964.

Veselka is still one of the most reliable, comforting spots in the East Village.

Nathan’s sells hot dogs all over the country, but it all started at this spot on Coney Island.