Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant and bar openings in New York? You’re in luck.
From an upcoming stunner devoted to seafood of France and Spain and two cozy spots for pasta to a new destination for Greek food in Greenpoint, we’ve got you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.
And if you’re seeking out some beloved New York spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.
This elegant spot from the same team behind Midtown’s Nerai isn’t afraid to put modern twists on traditional Greek recipes. Think oysters with an ouzo mignonette, lemon potato gnocchi, and scallops with a Petimezi glaze and sunchoke puree. We’re especially partial to the whole fish, too. Pro tip: All the wines are from Greek producers, too.
Big, steaming bowls of pasta are absolutely the move at Il Gigante in Ridgewood, especially if the pasta inside happens to be their paccheri, glistening with amatriciana. The space is cozy, so go ahead: Order a tiramisu (with housemade mascarpone!) and an espresso, and stay a while longer.
The husband-and-wife duo behind celebrated British spots Dame and Lord’s are at it again with Crevette, this time paying tribute to Spain and France. The spacious dining room and seafood-heavy menu will make you feel like you’ve taken a voyage across the Atlantic and — as is the case at Dame and Lord’s — there are photo-worthy bathrooms, too. Don’t skip the bouillabaisse, if you know what’s good for you.
Note: Crevette opens on Feb. 4.
Bring a crew (and your appetite) to this outpost of Fumo, where you and yours can indulge in pizza, pasta, panini, burgers, and Italian American classics that run a bit lighter and a little greener. Do know almost all of their pizzas can be made vegan, and most everything on the menu can also be made gluten free. P.S. Do consider stopping by for lunch when they have an incredible $12 pasta special. (Yes, you read that right.)
To the benefit of everyone, one of our city’s most beloved roving pop-ups has found a permanent home. Ha’s Đặc Biệt has finally put down roots on the Lower East Side, offering their often sold-out Vietnamese-inspired bites like curried lobster and sweetbread vol au vent alongside fresh, natural wines. Don’t delay.
We’d trust chef Jeremy Salamon and the team behind Agi’s Counter with pretty much anything, and that includes Pitt’s. This is a lovely, comforting Southern-influenced bistro style spot, with dishes like gouda pimento and tea sandwiches, housed in the former Fort Defiance spot in Red Hook. Do cozy up with a Cosmo 75 cocktail and settle in.
Farewell Bar Tulix, hello Bar Mercer. This is a reboot, redesign, (and renaming) of a prime Soho spot, now with chef Preston Clark of Lure Fishbar in the kitchen. Here, he’s cooking up upscale English pub fare with the pints to match. Think fish and chips, “hangover” pasta with ham, bacon, and a sunny side up egg, and crispy fried oysters.
It’s a vinyl-only listening bar and cocktail lounge from chef Einat Admony (Balaboosta, Taim) and her brother, Elon, who handles the tunes. Expect cocktails inspired by classics, like the When Doves Cry, with mezcal and mastiha, plus Mexican Mediterranean bites like shawarma tacos.
After years of working in New York’s restaurant industry, chef-owners Chris Ng (Blue Ribbon) and Kyaw Lin (Shmoné) have teamed up for Bananas, fusing Asian classics and technique with Western flavor. Think chopped cheese krapow, shrimp tempura alfredo, and etouffee wontons.
Read more about Bananas here.
This spot, from the folks behind Motel Morris, is designed for nostalgia and, as the name suggests, should make you feel transported back to your childhood. Order a grown-up pizza pie, maybe even one with a vegetable, and the soft serve, then ask for a quarter to play the old-school video game console in the back.
It’s the Upper East Side incarnation of Commerce, chef Harold Moore’s beloved West Village restaurant that was a “cool kids” place to eat before Instagram and influencers existed.
Read more about Cafe Commerce here.
Yes, it’s that Armani. Their café is as plush and posh as you’d expect, with Genovese cannelloni, expertly cooked branzino, and a lemon soufflé that takes 20 extra minutes to fire on the menu. Do dress to impress, or you may feel out of place in the glittering dining room.
It’s best to come to Blue Blossom more than once, so you can slowly work your way through their voluminous menu of Chinese classics and classics with a twist. Order soupy steamed xiao long bao, sour cabbage soup with fish, and a whole glistening Peking duck for good measure.
It’s not your yia-yia’s Mediterranean spot. Opto comes from Alex Tubero, an all-star chef formerly of Ad Hoc, Union Square Cafe, and Legacy Records, serving up detail-oriented dishes with no need for puffery. Enjoy it all in the same space where Periyali once was.
Note: Opto opens on Jan. 21.
All you’d have to do to get us to go to Ly Ly is show us their cocktail menu — the cat-shaped glassware, cocktail umbrellas, and tiny plastic monkeys hanging off of the side of cups are enough on their own. Luckily for us all, the food here is also excellent. Think phở, bánh mì, and summer rolls.
After you’ve marveled at the size of Bukhara’s garlic naan, your next move should be to rip off a piece and dip it into an order of the daal makhani, followed by a hearty sip of mango lassi and a sigh of pure bliss. They’re right near the U.N in Midtown, making it an ideal spot for lunch or an after-work dinner.
This slowly expanding omakase spot is our go-to when we want something quick, tasty, and affordable. Their one-hour tasting menu is just $68 for 15 pieces of nigiri and two hand rolls, making it one of the best deals in the city.
Head here for an omakase sushi experience that costs under $100 – both for lunch and dinner. If somehow the numerous courses aren’t enough for you, you can always supplement your experience with something from their à la carte menu, but we don’t think you’ll need to. Pro tip: Their corkage fee is only $10, so make sure you plan accordingly.
