Probably the most underrated place in the midtown renaissance, but maybe one of the most special? It was redone a little while back by the same people who do 4 Charles, and while it's not the exact same burger, the food and the vibe are really special. It also, as of right now, is not overrun by TikTokers, so that's a plus too.

It's small, so the tables can be tricky to get, but it's really worth it and have never had a not delicious meal here.

It's rich, but it's also really delightful and great. Here are the things I like to order (* for the things I think you have to get): beguni (eggplant), ajwani paneer tikka* (fried cheese), sigdiwala (whole little chicken), tabak maaz (lamb ribs), champaran* (mutton), paneer methi, goat neck biryani*, dal* and roti....

A good place to grab pastries and a meal in midtown, especially in the day and then do a little MOMA.

In the last few weeks, whenever someone's asked me where they should go for "a nice dinner," I've said Le Rock every single time. You're definitely paying a little more, but I think you feel it in the quality of the food (not just the room or the vibes). I think you have to get the bison au poivre, the leeks, everything on the raw bar, and also weirdly the sausages on the raw bar are really delicious.

Go here instead of Balthazar, the food, and vibe, and just overall experience are all better.

If you're looking for a real "New York"-y steakhouse experience, it's probably your best bet and worth it.

A tasting menu but one of the most well executed restaurants in New York. Great space, great energy, and just all around the best.

A set menu, but has honestly been one of my favorite meals in a long time and doesn't feel stuffy at all. Please go there.

Literally everything is delicious here.

Honestly, nothing is bad and everything is good here, especially the stuffed chicken...

Hand pulled noodles worth getting because you can't get it anywhere else.

The best and funnest sushi, but also not not very expensive!

My favorite sandwich of all time, specifically the roast beef with mozz and eggplant.

Really good, clean, hot pot. Could not recommend it more.

Honestly, going for lunch or brunch is a pro-tip for both access, but also the food.

From one of the former Prince St Pizza people, that's just as good and without the lines.

A nightmare table to get, but a place worth trying to finagle a way into.

This is the most popular Italian restaurant in New York (besides Carbone) according to Tiktok

The hard place to get good Thai food.

The easy place to get good Thai food.

It's basic to say, I honestly just really like the pancakes a lot.

Underrated by some, overrated by others, but great vibe and foods.

Top tier Chinese food in Manhattan right now IMO, if it's full you can try Cheli (next door) or uluh (right around the corner), with any of the three you can't go wrong.