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20 of the Best Restaurants in New York City, According to Food Lovers

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New York City is an absolute paradise for food lovers. Any kind of food at any price, they have it.

Heck, even the street food is amazing.

Buzzfeed asked their community to share their favorite restaurants in New York City – the one’s that everyone absolutely should go visit – and here are 20 that people feel very strongly you should add to your list next time you’re in the Big Apple.

1. Emily Pizza (Clinton Hill & West Village)

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We’re combining two of dad’s favorite things this #FathersDay: ?+?! “The Goods” with all the goodness from our famed #EmmyBurger on top of our thin crust, wood fired pizza ?? #happyfathersday ? @evansungnyc

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2. Via Carota (Greenwich Village)

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Tagliatelle and prosciutto at one of America’s 38 essential restaurants: Via Carota, NYC ? @boomerangeats. Add #eater to your best food photos and we'll share our favorites.

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3. Grimaldi’s (DUMBO)

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When your eyes really are bigger than your stomach. #? #pizzaporn #grimaldis #dumbo #brooklyn #pizzaoftheday

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4. Wo Hop (Chinatown)

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Biked 20 beautiful miles this weekend. Followed it up with going all out at Wo Hop. There’s no better feeling. Just like the keychains say… I♥️NY

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5. Hagi Sake Bar (Midtown)

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??? 怒学R 怒吃 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #sakebarhagi #nyc #japanesefood #monday #dinner #eeloverrice #eel #chicken #citrus #izakaya #timessquare #manhattan #newyorkcity #midtown #instafood #postitfortheaesthetic #japaneserestaurant #mondaymotivation

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6. Xochimilco Family Restaurant (South Bronx)

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If there is an exhibit opening at Bronx Documentary Center it is either preceded or followed by a visit to Xochimilco Family Restaurant. TONIGHT: Emilie Regnier’s show of African photography from 6-9PM. @bronxdocumentarycenter @em.regnier #noissueseatingalone

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7. Momofuku Noodle Bar (East Village & Midtown West)

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??US Coverage Smoked Pork Ramen Simply ramen done right! The broth is clear, so its not too thick which differs than most ramen and I looove it. The pork is legit charred, very tasty and delicate. Have a visit when you’re in the area! ???❤️❤️

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8. Joe’s Pizza (Greenwich Village)

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NY Pizza >>>>> any other pizza! ??? #joespizzanyc

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9. Zero Otto Nove (Multiple Locations)

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I could just dive right into this baked Rigatoni from @zeroottonove ?? #pasta #NYCFoodComa

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10. Roberta’s (Bushwick)

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Pre pizza party pizza with Joj

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11. International Wings Factory (Upper East Side)

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It's #superbowl Sunday!? New England Patriots or Philadelphia Eagles?? Comment down below?? • ? : @beersnackalmanac • #nycfoodgirls

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12. Alice’s Tea Cup (Upper East Side)

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Lots of celebrations this weekend ?? Our 4 year wedding anniversary and my sister in law’s baby shower ? Her shower was at @alicesteacupnyc with all the scones, sandwiches, cakes + cookies ?? Loved all the little finger sandwiches and their pumpkin glazed scone is ? It’s our last night in NYC so doing it up w/ pizza + pasta ?? #newyorkcity . . . . . #tearoom #teatime #scones #babyshower #nyc #nycfood #manhattan #eastcoast #foodie #foodpic #foodphotography #travel #travelgram #lifewelltraveled #explore #usatravel #travelamerica #nyceats

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13. Levain Bakery (Upper West Side)

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There is no better cookie in the world than @levainbakery’s choc chip walnut cookie! . . . . . . . . #sydneyblogger #sydneyfoodie #sydneyfoodblogger #nzfoodie #lafoodie #newyorkfoodie #montrealfoodie #torontofoodie #jakartafoodies #sanfranciscofoodie #seattlefoodie #tasteintravel #travelawesome #passionpassport #culturetrip #NYCEats #zagat #newforkcity #eatingNYC #NYCfat #myfab5 #eatupnyc #newyorkeats #nycfood #nycfoodie #nycblogger #chocchipcookies #cookies #levainbakery

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14. Ess-a-Bagel (Gramercy and Midtown)

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?Ess-a-Bagel – New York I got the signature favorite on everything bagel! It was absolutely delicious – one of the best bagels I’ve ever had?? There was more than plenty of cream cheese and fillings (onion, tomato & salmon) which made the whole bagel more flavorful. ?TIP: Order online on their website and skip the line! It was fresh when I picked it up and I enjoyed my bagel at the store without a single wait☺️ 먹어본 베이글중에 제일 맛있었어요! 줄이 어마무지했지만 온라인으로 주문하고 픽업하니까 너무 간편하더라고요. 크림치즈랑 안에 들어있는 재료 모두 듬뿍 아낌없이 주셨어용ㅎㅎㅎ? . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #yum #delicious #foodstagram #foodlover #likeforlikes #buzzfeast #dailyfoodfeed #tryitordiet #eeeeeats #jmt #맞팔 #좋아요 #좋아요반사 #일상 #데일리 #먹스타그램 #먹방 #맛집 #소통 #먹스타맞팔 #bagel #breakfast #베이글 #아침 #nycfood #nyceats #뉴욕

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15. Queens Comfort (Astoria)

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Pollo con queso ! I personally love chicken nuggets and I love cheese, but when you stuff chicken nuggets with cheese my ❤️ explodes! If it wasn’t beach bod season I would eat these every single day, thanks to @queenscomfort for introducing these into my life! #nugget #chicken #cheese #delish

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16. Blanca (Bushwick)

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Soup dumplings are already my Achilles heel. Add a whiff of spicy Andouille sausage and you’ve got me whipped. . . . #eatingfortheinsta #buzzfeast #f52grams #tasty #delicious #eatingnyc #foodpics #foodstagram #huffposttaste #forkyeah #foodporn #food #sodelicious #soyummy #feedfeed #foodpics #eaterny #eater #newforkcity #nycfoodie #indulgenteats #michelinguide #michelinstar #finedining #theartofplating #blanca #soupdumplings #andouille #xiaolongbao

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17. Dirt Candy (Lower East Side)

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Dirt Candy. ?? Fantastic name for a veggie restaurant, and even better flavors.

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18. Blue Smoke (Flatiron)

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Ain't no thing, but a… ?: @stuffbeneats

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19. Sweet Chick (Williamsburg and Lower East Side)

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Cinnabun waffles ?

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20. Coppelia (Chelsea)

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This lomo saltado from @coppelianyc was a1!!! On point !!! I ate the ox tail empanadas too fast to take a pic lmaoo . . . #nyc #food #cannabis #cwcbexpo #nightlife #gas #cuban #thebest #thc #cbd #abc #pic #photo #cuisine #dining #eating #eat #drinks #smoke #dabs #oils #edibles #network #community #team #work #adventures #travel #goals #determination

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Hmmmm, nobody said White Castle…

Got any of your own suggestions? Share them in the comments!