New York City Restaurants You May Not Know About

New York has every type of restaurant one canSide locals, but no one else seems to know about it.
imagine. Infact, Manhattan and the other boroughsThisbustling little Greek diner is a great place for a
probably have morerestaurants than you could visit inquick,satisfying breakfast or lunch.
a lifetime. Many of thebest New York CityMarinella Restaurant
restaurants are well known and oftencrowded, but49 Carmine Street (West Village), Manhattan, NY
what about the lesser-known ones?10014
In thisarticle from a contributor to Boston's Hidden(212) 807-7472
Restaurants, a Boston and NewCozy, intimate, and low-key, Marinella is one
England-basedrestaurant guide, a selected list ofItalianrestaurant in New York that should not be
some of the best hiddenrestaurants in New Yorkoverlooked.
City are featured.Marinella is a hidden gem that may not be hidden for
NEW YORK RESTAURANTS:long.
Burger Joint (in Le Parker Meridien)Old John's Luncheonette
118 W 57th Street (Midtown), Manhattan, NY 10019148 W 67th Street (Lincoln Center), Manhattan, NY
(212) 245-500010023
Literally a hidden dining spot, this hole in the wall is(212) 874-2700
buriedinside the upscale Parker Meridien hotel. Imagine"Lincoln Center's best-kept secret" is just that; Old
getting ajuicy burger, fries, and a milkshake inJohn's
Midtown for aboutLuncheonette is little-known, but serves outstanding
$10. That's what you get at Burger Joint.mealsall day long. It is worth coming to this friendly
Chumley'shole in the walljust for the Brooklyn-style french
86 Bedford Street (West Village), Manhattan, NYtoast.
10014Red Flame Coffee Shop
(212) 675-444967 W 44th Street (Times Square/Theater District),
Chumley's may be well-known to West VillageManhattan, NY 10036
residents, butthis former speakeasy is literally a(212) 869-3965
hidden gem. Betweenthe fireplace, the old woodenTucked away in a quiet neighborhood, yet a stone's
decor, and the comfort food,throwfrom Times Square, the Red Flame serves up
Chumley's is a winner.some veryreasonable breakfast dishes. It is tiny, and
Doyers Vietnamese Restaurantoften packedwith locals, but worth any short wait
11 Doyers Street (Chinatown), Manhattan, NY 10013you might encounter.
(212) 693-0725Sekku Restaurant
Formerly called Vietnam, Doyers Vietnamese343 Lexington Avenue (East Side/Grand Central),
Restaurant islocated in the basement of an oldManhattan, NY 10016
building on a narrowstreet in Chinatown. If you can(212) 697-9020
find it, the restaurant is wellworth going to for itsA calm, quiet, peaceful place, Sekku is a great
soups and other entrees.restaurant forthose who want a respite from the
Focacceriahustle and bustle of New
87 Macdougal Street (Greenwich Village), Manhattan,York. The sushi is terrific, as are the dinners such as
NYthesteak and chicken entrees.
10012Veselka
(212) 253-8049144 Second Avenue (East Village), Manhattan, NY
A favorite of Boston's Hidden Restaurants,10003
Focacceria is atiny, romantic trattoria that serves(212) 228-9682
some tremendous Italianfood to the GreenwichVeselka is a friendly East Village restaurant that
Village locals.servesterrific Ukrainian comfort food, including
La Caridad78 Restaurantborscht, pirogis,and potato pancakes.
2199 Broadway (Upper West Side), Manhattan, NYVinnie's Pizza
10024285 Amsterdam Avenue (Upper West Side),
(212) 874-2780Manhattan, NY
Like red beans and rice with your chow mein? If so,10023
La(212) 874-4382
Caridad 78 will satisfy your need for Cuban andVinnie's makes thick, gooey New York pizzas for the
Chinesecuisine. Don't expect friendly service at thisUpper
homely littlerestaurant, but the food is tough to beat.West side locals who live near this terrific pizzeria.
Manhattan DinerTouristshaven't caught on to this place, so enjoy the
2180 Broadway (Upper West Side), Manhattan, NYtrue New Yorkexperience here.
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The Manhattan Diner is a popular place with theReserved.
Upper West