Totonno Pizzeria Napolitano
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Coney Island

1524 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224

Gourmet G. writes: Opened in 1924, this is the oldest continuously operating pizzeria in the country run by the same family since day one. Everyone spending the day in Coney Island is faced with the same dilemma - hot dogs from Nathan's or pizza from Totonno's? Most…

Landmarc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

179 W. Broadway
New York City, NY 10013

Megan C. writes: BEAM ME UP SCOTTY!
 
Great vibe, dim lighting, chill not overly loud music and a tiny little bar that looks like a transporter for the Starship Enterprise.

Okay I was craving a burger after listening to the owner of "Rare" talk about specific cuts of…

Russ & Daughters
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

179 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002

Arnab M. writes: I wish the fish and sweets were in SEPARATE rooms. I got nauseous because of the smell of fish mingled with dried fruit and chocolate. Everything looked sooo good but I just couldn't stand inside with people breathing down my neck, some even smelling…

Di Fara Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Midwood

1424 Avenue J
Brooklyn, NY 11230

Srini V. writes: Pizza is a vegetarian's staple and I know more about pizza than the average alpha male at Peter Luger or any over-gelled macho guy from Murray Hill.  And I would emphatically say that there is no better pizza than Di Fara's.

-- The venue ...  Di Fara…

Gorilla Coffee
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

97 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Julia N. writes: This is one of those places that I shouldn't really give 5 stars but I'm going to anyway, because of one outstanding feature - the coffee. While a bit on the large side (I like my espresso drinks small & strong, European style), and with foam that…

Blue Hill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

75 Washington Place
New York, NY 10011

Julianne C. writes: PORK HEAVEN. No, let me rephrase that: PORK BELLY HEAVEN. I've had some good pork belly. Lots of good pork belly. But, this is the only place where the morsels of warm pork belly just MELTED in my mouth. Combined with the crispy pork skin, it's the…

Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

236 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009

P K. writes: Almost three years ago, I was in here with some friends,  trying to psych myself up to read one of my poems.  The poets were pretty intense that night. Then I get a call from my friend in Cali telling me that I got this position I had interviewed for…

Barneys New York
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

660 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021

David S. writes: I have to confess... I've been living in NYC for a year and had never walked into Barneys. And I'm gay... no really!

This had to be remedied, so I went with Yosh this afternoon during our auction date.

Wow.

I think I had about 100 erections and 10…

Cafe Orlin
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

41 St. Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

stephanie i. writes: The best smoked salmon sandwich I've had in a long time. No really. The best, as in... I'm def heading back next time I'm in NY.

We dropped in on a Wednesday for a late lunch and I am so glad that we did. The place was pretty much empty except for a…

MarieBelle Fine Chocolates
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

484 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013

Atif I. writes: "Champagne?"

"No. Caipirinha. Next?"

"Lavender?"

"No. Early Grey. Next?"

"Cardamom?"

"No, Cinnamon. I think. But, that was the closest you got! Three strikes and you're out!"

"Damn! Curse my luck to get MarieBelle chocolates".

So, my chocoholic friends and…

Carnegie Hall
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

57th Street and Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Audrey J. writes: Damn, son. You know a place GOTS to be CLASSY when they have free tampons and maxi pads* in the bathroom.

...then again, the muted tones of cream (because heaven help them if we were to call it that plebian color "WHITE"), the cavernously echoing…

New York Botanical Garden
Neighborhood: Bronx/Bedford Park

2736 Marion Ave
Bronx, NY 10458

Nic B. writes: Autumn has always been my favorite season - the leaves, my birthday, Halloween themed parties...love it all.  Then came summer.  In fact, I picked a career based on ample summer vacation time.  Winter came next because I'm not going to lie, I love…

Jim Hanley's Universe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

4 W 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001

angela n. writes: They've got it all: Lewis Trondheim, Jack Kirby, R. Crumb, Charles Schultz, manga, the Life of Pope John Paul II (in comics!), the works of Victor Hugo (in comics!), Ghost World dolls, geeky sci-fi dolls (oops I mean 'action figures'), Green Lantern…

Masa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

10 Columbus Cir
Time Warner Center, 4/F
New York, NY 10019

John S. writes: Let me start by saying that this is the most expensive restaurant that I have ever been to. When I say expensive, I mean EXPENSIVE!!!!. A couple of my friends were in town to celebrate a milestone and they wanted someplace that was as special as the…

Sal's Pizzeria

316 Mamaroneck Ave
Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Joe V. writes: Best in NY? Hells no. .No way. Come on. have you ever left Mamaroneck?  ever been to queens? brooklyn? Pelham, Mt Vernon? the god damned bronx? Idiots..
Dont get me wrong. its damn good pizza. but I've had better. I go to sals 6 times a year maybe.…

Bread Bar at Tabla

11 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010

Judith G. writes: I finally landed a coveted reservation at Tabla, the restaurant.

I have been trying to get in here, and something always went awry.  But this time, my cousin from Houston was here, so I was determined to show him a fabulous NYC restaurant.

However, as…

The Other Room
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

143 Perry St
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: Love it, love it, love it.  Classy, stylish, yet unpretentious, this hidden little treasure on Perry Street is the perfect place for glass of wine or beer (all they have, but a GREAT selection) and a great conversation.  The decor is dark is cozy,…

Noodle Pudding
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brooklyn Heights

38 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Tori K. writes: I am so glad I asked Yelpers to share their favorite restaurants  in Downtown Brooklyn.  Thank you guys for the short list!  One Yelper in particular "Justin C"raved about "Noodle Pudding" and I am so thankful he did!    

I went on a Tuesday night to…

Unoppressive Non-Imperialist Bargain Books
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

34 Carmine St
New York, NY 10014

Sienna K. writes: First and foremost, it should be noted that Unoppressive Non-Imperialist Bargain Books is the first review of mine to get all five stars. Impressive, no?

I've wandered into the store purely by chance about a month ago after having brunch at Blue…

Paper Presentation
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

23 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011

chris r. writes: is there a word for a person that has a thing for notebooks?  i don't mean to imply there's a turn-on factor here.  i mean the kind of thing that when you see a nice notebook it's hard not to buy it even if you don't need one?

the more people i talk…

Dumpling House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

118 Eldridge St
New York, NY 10002

karan s. writes: yelpers did not let me down again!!!!!!!!!!! took pam out for a date today. read a lot about this place thought i would give it a try.
    this place is really a hole in the wall. approaching this place on eldrige, 90% of the street is either closed…

Village Vanguard
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

178 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10014

Frank W. writes: Fifteen years ago if you'd asked me what places I would want to hang out at if I ever moved to New York, one of the first places I would have mentioned was the Village Vanguard.

I was a big fan of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and tried to see as…

Annisa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

13 Barrow St
New York, NY 10014

Srini V. writes: Annisa is a strong three-star establishment that, I would venture to guess, could easily be at two or four stars.  The baby-infant-toddler analogy comes to mind.
 
     Two stars     -------------          Three stars        -------------      Four…

Fresh Salt
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

146 Beekman St
New York, NY 10079

Abigail S. writes: I love love love Fresh Salt!  The staff are warm and efficient.  The drinks are well-mixed and served quickly.  The crowd is composed of unpretentious regulars.  The establishment is dog-friendly.  The bar itself is cozy, relaxed, and totally…

Mamoun's Falafel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

119 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012

luis .. writes: How much is your life worth?  At Mamoun's you won't have to come up with a million dollars or even a C-Note for a life saving falafel at 4am.  $2.50...LIFE SAVING!!!  And it's not some janky ass falafel, all dry in a stale pita with rancid yogurt…

Columbia University
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

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Crumpler Bags
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

45 Spring St
New York, NY 10012

Srini V. writes: The bags and cell phone holders are colorful even if a little baggy.  Here are three things I liked about the store:

1) Friendly service with a smile
2) The logo
3) The (free) mini match boxes with the logo--incredibly cute.

Bungalow 8
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

515 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001

Sam P. writes: Boy, was I ready to hate this place.  Ready to call it overrated, tired, and unworthy of all the hype.  Ready to say that Amy Sacco's reign in West Chelsea had come to an end with the demise of Sex & The City, and that like so many other places hyped…

Grounded
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

28 Jane St
New York, NY 10014

Atif I. writes: If I had the luxury to spend hours and hours in a coffee shop, this would be it! Dear God, I just love this place! Damn, the owners beat me to it only by a decade (or so), but if I were to start my own coffee shop ... this is exactly what it would…

Bouley Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

120 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Srini V. writes: Here is how my conversation with gangsta David Bouley would have gone, had I met him after the Bouley experience:

DB: Yippie Ki-Yay, yelp dawg, wadju think of Bouley versus Danube?
SV: Well, I have not been to Danube.  But Bouley falls short of Daniel.…

The Westin New York At Times Square
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

270 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10037

stephy s. writes: It's only night one of my stay here at the Westin and can I just say that this bed may very well be the most comfortable bed I have EVER slept in. Couple that with a sirloin cheeseburger with fries and a bottle of Penfold's Shiraz-Cab at 2am after a…

Blue Ribbon Sushi Brooklyn
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

278 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Steven V. writes: God, I'm drunk.  Not "now" but I was the last time I visited Blue Ribbon.  I had been waiting for my friend Lisa to arrive so I had a drink in their bar next door.  She runs a multimedia company and she's super-busy so I figured she'd be late, but…

Hummus Place
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

99 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012

Lynn F. writes: I am a hardcore member of the clean plate club, but  Hummus Place has defeated me.  And I put up a damn good fight.

At 7pm today, I began my battle with an order of hummus fava to go ($5.95, minus 1 star for the recent rise in prices). The portion…

Junior's
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Downtown

386 Flatbush Aven Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Ryan C. writes: Junior's is one Brooklyn institution that lives up to the hype.  It's just a shame that most downtown Brooklyn institutions like the Paramount, the Fox, and scores of other old school theaters have not survived along with the maker of one of the best…

H&H Bagels
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2239 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

Diane P. writes: Fresh bagels can be had at any hour of the day.  Craving a bagel at 3:30 am?  You can get them at H&H.

As a NYC bagel icon, H&H bakes one helluva bagel.  I love their sourdough bagel.  As a non-lover of schmears and cream cheeses on my bagels, I'm not…

Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

366 W 110th St
New York, NY 10025

Nick F. writes: Moving to New York from North Carolina, I had no idea that "southern" is considered a type of cuisine. I've also had some darn fine chicken and bbq in my day.

So, I guess I was already a little biased going into a place that claims to be so Southern,…

W New York
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

201 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003

Julie K. writes: it's all about the restroom..  

enter the big thick glass door..  give some smile to the staffs at the front desk..  go straight to the following arch stairs..  walk up to the second floor..  and make a left..  then you can see VOILA!

no lines unlike…

Smalls
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

183 W 10th St
New York, NY 10014

Ben E. writes: Used to come here frequently years ago when it was BYOB and at a different address. Back then, it was a $10 cover charge and the place was rockin'!  Lots of young folks cramped into a tiny dark space.  A first love.

Things change: they closed down and…

Thrifty Beverage Center
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

256 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Richard D. writes: As a Brit who is quite partial to some English ale this was my most exciting discovery after moving to the neighbourhood. Best selection of imported beer I've found anywhere in the US. Domestic beer selection is great too and some available in jug…