Kosher Restaurants in New York (2025)

A benchmark for upscale kosher dining in FiDi, pairing prime steaks and sushi with polished service. Frequently covered by Restaurant Hospitality and Time Out New York; OU supervised. A power-dinner setting that still feels distinctly New York.

Fine-dining chops and a rooftop atrium draw a mix of observant diners and finance folks. OU-supervised and praised by local kosher critics for steaks and seafood. A stylish downtown option that delivers substance over flash.

Chef Josh Kessler’s contemporary, OU-certified bistro melds technique and presentation with a Manhattan buzz. Often praised by the kosher press and hospitality outlets for creative plates and a serious wine program.

Glatt kosher, OU-supervised steakhouse known for dry‑aged beef and a sushi program, often noted by kosher dining guides. A sleek Midtown room for celebrations or business dinners without compromising on kashrut.

An Upper West Side favorite for Italian‑leaning meat dishes under strict kosher supervision. Regularly mentioned by food media for refined veal, steaks, and Roman‑influenced starters in an intimate townhouse space.

Midtown’s dairy Italian standout, OK‑supervised and praised by The Infatuation for wood‑fired pies and handmade pastas. An open kitchen and warm service make it a go‑to for business lunches and date nights.

Crown Heights’ celebrated kosher barbecue where pitmaster Izzy Eidelman smokes brisket and mammoth beef ribs. Featured by Eater and barbecue media, and supervised by OK. Casual, soulful, and deeply local.

Queens institution for kosher Uzbek fare: plov, manti, and kebabs. Consistently highlighted by Eater’s kosher guide and loved by neighborhood regulars for generous portions and value.

A Diamond District classic for Bukharian kosher cooking—manti, lagman, and plov—served in a no‑nonsense dining room. Cited by kosher publications; beloved by Midtown jewelers and in‑the‑know locals.

Essen NY Deli - Review - Midwood - New York - The Infatuation

Midwood has a sizeable Orthodox Jewish population, so it’s no surprise that one of our favorite Jewish delis is in this South Brooklyn neighborhood. There’s nothing touristy about Essen, it’s a deli that exists to serve its community — and to make the best pastrami sandwich in New York. Yeah, we said it. This isn’t a monstrous, too-big-to-eat affair. The pastrami is juicy, thinly-sliced, and piled high between two slices of soft rye bread. The matzo ball soup and latkes are both exemplary, and if you’ve never had a pastrami egg roll, you should try one here. The menu is divided into two sections: Jewish deli and takeout-style Chinese. Both are worth ordering from. - Carina Finn

A Times Square mainstay with in‑house butchering, French steakhouse roots, and a loyal theater‑district crowd. Frequently recognized by local media as a cornerstone of NYC’s kosher scene.

Queens favorite for Mediterranean fish—whole bronzino, dorade, and carpaccios—under respected local supervision. Included in community guides and Eater’s kosher coverage for its seafood‑centric menu.