10 Best non-touristy restaurants in New York

A photo of handmade pasta by Sarah Boyle sboyle – Wikimedia commons

10 Best non-touristy restaurants in New York

The best part of exploring a new destination? Most of the time, it’s the food. From distinctive cultural fare to hometown dishes, you won’t find anywhere else in the world, a large part of getting to know a city is indulging in its cuisine.

1. Scarpetta

A photo of handmade pasta by Sarah Boyle sboyle – Wikimedia commons

It is believed that food made with love and passion is the best! The non-touristy restaurant offers the best handmade kinds of pasta in Newyork. I just think that the restaurant will soon become a touristy one. It has a sophisticated Italian menu.

Scarpetta is of course 4.4 star-rated. Visit the restaurant and have a first-class experience. Its color scheme, service, food, and wine are fabulous. For those who want to enjoy the scenery from the environment, the restaurant has an outdoor arrangement that is very beautiful.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
Located in: The James New York – NoMad
Address: 88 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
Wednesday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–10 pm
Thursday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–11 pm
Friday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–11 pm
Saturday 5–11 pm
Sunday 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm
Monday 11:30 am–2 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–10 pm

2. Boucherie

Boucherie is 4.6 star-rated. Do you love dry-aged steaks? Don’t worry then. I suggest you into Boucherie. The restaurant also serves other French fares. It also has a bar that is strong on absinthe.

It is a very cozy French restaurant in the heart of West Village. The atmosphere here is very elegant and lovely. It has a very lovely staff with good service.

Mon 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Tue 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Wed 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Thu 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Fri 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Sat 10:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Sun 10:00 AM – 11:59 PM

3. Minetta Tavern

Minetta Tavern is the best 4.5-star restaurant in New York that serves the best bone-marrow and house burgers. If you are looking for a place to have dates, gatherings, or family lunch or dinner, I strongly recommend you to Minetta Tavern.

The host and waitress in the restaurant re very wonderful and attentive. Also, the restaurant serves other sweet delicacies apart from their house burgers and bone marrow. Minetta Tavern has a bar. Cocktails are also served.

Service options: Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · Delivery
Address: 113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States
Wednesday 12–3 pm, 5:30 pm–12 am
Thursday 12–3 pm, 5:30 pm–1 am
Friday 12–3 pm, 5:30 pm–1 am
Saturday 11 am–3 pm, 5:30 pm–1 am
Sunday 11 am–3 pm, 5:30 pm–12 am
Monday 5:30 pm–12 am
Tuesday 5:30 pm–12 am

4. Mercato

Mercato is a 4.3-star-rated non-touristy restaurant in New York. It is a Homey Italian venue supplying good housemade pasta and other meals which are delicious of course. In the restaurant, you can get a very cozy treat especially if you go for an authentic Italian meal.

All dishes are so fresh and tasty. You can order family style and each to take a portion but still, there will be leftovers! They serve plenty of food which is very perfect. For those who love dessert lasagnas then this is the place in New York.

Service options: Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · Delivery
Address: 352 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
Hours:
Wednesday 11:30 am–12 am
Thursday 11:30 am–12 am
Friday 11:30 am–12 am
Saturday 11:30 am–12 am
Sunday 11:30 am–12 am
Monday 11:30 am–12 am
Tuesday 11:30 am–12 am

5. Bea

A photo of Hanky Panky cocktail by Tim Sackton – Wikimedia commons

For those who have been searching for an intimate, brick-walled eatery and bar with handcrafted cocktails, and a courtyard, I found you, Bea. The 4.4-star non-touristy restaurant is situated not far from the busy tourist center but it’s quite different from the bunch of restaurants in NYC.

Its food s served on eclectic small plates. The restaurant is very consistent for those who are late from work. Bea has the best food ever! Everything is delicious, the atmosphere is very romantic, and the decoration is very outstanding.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
Address: 403 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036, United States
Hours:
Wednesday 5 pm–2 am
Thursday 5 pm–2 am
Friday 5 pm–2 am
Saturday 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–2 AM
Sunday 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–2 AM
Monday 5 pm–2 am
Tuesday 5 pm–2 am

6. Wildair

Mixed Green Salad by FranHogan – Wikimedia commons

Wildair is a 4.5-star non-touristy restaurant in New York. The restaurant serves sophisticated American fare in simple digs. It is a tapas-style bistro that serves great food and a variety of interesting wines.

The salad in the restaurant is very good. Dishes in the restaurant are rich in flavor. It has good, concerned, and friendly staff. Don’t forget to test their steak also because it’s very good.

Service options: Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · No-contact delivery
Located in: Corner Grocers
Address: 142 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Hours:
Wednesday 5–10:30 pm
Thursday 5–10:30 pm
Friday 5–11 pm
Saturday 12–2:30 pm, 5–11 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5–10:30 pm

7. Malibu Farm New York

Do you want to get a taste of Malibu? Well, you will get straightforward preparations of local ingredients from Malibu. You can celebrate birthdays for your loved ones, hold dates or even take your family lunch or dinner in a restaurant.
It is the Best restaurant at the seaport.

Its food is fresh and the drinks are top-notch. I recommend you to taste their nachos and fish tacos with a margarita. The staff is really friendly and considerate. The restaurant is a beautiful pier-side eatery with a nice selection of appetizers, salads, and large selection of cocktails and beers.

Service options: Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · No-contact delivery
Located in: Pier 17
Address: 89 South St, New York, NY 10038, United States
Wednesday 11 am–10 pm
Thursday 11 am–10 pm
Friday 11 am–10 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm
Sunday 10:30 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm
Monday 11 am–10 pm
Tuesday 11 am–10 pm

8. Grand Central Oyster Bar

A photo of a raw oyster by Cp9asngf – Wikimedia commons

The 4.2-star restaurant is a venerated eatery serving raw oysters, pan roasts, and chowders in a bustling vaulted setting. The food is fantastic with great service. To be precise the restaurant has great seafood.

No reservation is needed in the restaurant and one gets to be served with his orders in the minimum time possible. In this restaurant I recommend you to have fried clams and blackened grouper.

Service options: Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · No-contact delivery
Located in: Grand Central Terminal
Address: 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, United States
Hours:
Wednesday 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 11:30 am–8:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 am–8:30 pm

9. The Musket Room

The non-touristy restaurant in New York is 4.6-star-rated. It serves homestyle New Zealand cooking. Sincerely speaking, I was wondering why the restaurant is retaining its status as a non-touristy restaurant.

Food is served in rustic-chic environs. The restaurant has a backyard garden. Visit this place and get a phenomenal experience in delicious foods. It has an Omnivore & a Vegan tasting menu.

All the food is thoughtfully put together and is rich in taste. The staff is very attentive and incredibly friendly. Also, wine pairings are done. Visit the restaurant and have a good time enjoying their food.

Service options: Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · No-contact delivery
A 3-min walk from the New Museum
Address: 265 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012, United States
Hours:

Wednesday 5–11 pm
Thursday 5–11 pm
Friday 5–11 pm
Saturday 12–4 pm, 5–11 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5–11 pm

10. Han Dynasty Upper West Side

A photo of dan dan noodles by Steven G. Johnson – Wikimedia commons

It is a 4.4-star-rated restaurant. It serves spicy Sichuan dishes like dan dan noodles. If you are craving something spicy or saucy, Han Dynasty is the place to make your order. I recommend you to have hot sauce style chicken.

The place is open to dates and family lunches or dinners. It has surprisingly good food. Other delicacies offered are scallion pancakes, string beans with minced pork and dry pepper, The dan dan noodles, yummy spice Tufo, vegetable pad ti ad many others.

Thursday 12–10 pm
Friday 12–10 pm
Saturday 12–10 pm
Sunday 12–9:30 pm
Monday 12–10 pm
Tuesday 12–10 pm

The so far named restaurants in New York are the ones I felt I should hook you up with. Of course, many other restaurants in New York are amazingly good and serve good food. Some of the restaurants I missed in detail and I felt that they are good are Balthazar, Cathedrale Restaurant, Victory Sweet Cafe, and many others.