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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in New York, NY by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Jiang Nan NYC with a 4.8-star rating from 1,929 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 85/100. Also in the top tier: Petite Boucherie and Au Cheval. The average rating across all listed restaurants in New York is 4.5 stars from 3,688 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in New York range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Cipriani Downtown
Cipriani Downtown stands out as the top-ranked restaurant for its iconic blend of classic Italian elegance, celebrity clientele, and consistently upscale dining experience.
Most Reviewed
Brooklyn Chop House Steakhouse Downtown NYC
Having the most reviews indicates broad popularity and a proven track record of satisfying a large number of diners over time.
Consider your priorities: for a high-end, trendy experience with a prestigious name, choose Cipriani Downtown; for a more accessible, widely praised steakhouse with lots of customer feedback, Brooklyn Chop House is a reliable choice. Make reservations well in advance for any of these top-ranked spots.
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4.5★
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Top Rated Restaurants
4.8 stars from nearly 2,000 reviews, reflecting exceptional customer satisfaction.
103 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA4.7 stars from over 2,000 Google reviews.
First Floor, 14 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USARated 4.7 stars from over 6,200 reviews.
33 Cortlandt Alley, New York, NY 10013, USARestaurants Rankings in New York, NY
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jiang Nan NYC103 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA | 4.8★ | 1,929 |
| #2 | Petite BoucherieFirst Floor, 14 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA | 4.7★ | 2,065 |
| #3 | Au Cheval33 Cortlandt Alley, New York, NY 10013, USA | 4.7★ | 6,210 |
| #4 | Casa D'angelo New York146 Mulberry Street, Between Hester &, Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA | 4.6★ | 5,933 |
| #5 | The Malt House9 Maiden Ln, New York, NY 10038, USA | 4.3★ | 2,333 |
| #6 | Le Bernardin155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019, USA | 4.6★ | 4,561 |
| #7 | Manhatta28 Liberty St 60th floor, New York, NY 10005, USA | 4.7★ | 3,794 |
| #8 | Industry Kitchen70 South St, New York, NY 10005, USA | 4.3★ | 3,584 |
| #9 | Serafina Tribeca95 W Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA | 4.4★ | 1,634 |
| #10 | Le Coucou138 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, USA | 4.5★ | 2,095 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
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Consistently rated 4.6 stars from nearly 6,000 reviews in New York.
146 Mulberry Street, Between Hester &, Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Consistently rated 4.3 stars across over 2,300 Google reviews from diners.
9 Maiden Ln, New York, NY 10038, USA
Earning 4.6 stars from over 4,500 Google reviews, this New York favorite is highly praised.
155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019, USA
A popular NYC restaurant with a 4.7-star rating from almost 3,800 Google reviews.
28 Liberty St 60th floor, New York, NY 10005, USA
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 3,500 Google reviews confirms consistent quality.
70 South St, New York, NY 10005, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,600 Google reviews.
95 W Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA
4.5-star restaurant with thousands of glowing Google reviews in New York.
138 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,300 reviews in New York.
19 E 26th St, New York, NY 10010, USA
4.6 stars from over 10,000 Google reviews, reflecting consistent quality.
145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 8,500 Google reviews.
120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA
A trusted local favorite with 4.3 stars from over 2,200 reviews.
117 West St, New York, NY 10007, USA
13,000+ Google reviewers give this New York restaurant a solid 4.4-star rating.
1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USA
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 3,600 reviews confirms consistent quality.
78 South St Pier 15, New York, NY 10038, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from over 2,000 Google reviews, this popular New York restaurant delivers consistent quality.
82 Reade St, New York, NY 10007, USA
A popular local spot rated 4.2 stars from over 2,000 Google reviews.
150 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038, USA
Acclaimed New York restaurant with a strong 4.5-star rating from nearly 1,800 reviews.
60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
A solid 4.1-star rating from over 1,400 Google reviews.
376 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012, USA
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Restaurants in New York, NY — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiang Nan NYC | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 1,929 |
| 2 | Petite Boucherie | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 2,065 |
| 3 | Au Cheval | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 6,210 |
| 4 | Casa D'angelo New York | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 5,933 |
| 5 | The Malt House | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 2,333 |
| 6 | Le Bernardin | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 4,561 |
| 7 | Manhatta | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 3,794 |
| 8 | Industry Kitchen | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 3,584 |
| 9 | Serafina Tribeca | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,634 |
| 10 | Le Coucou | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,095 |
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