Iconic food and drink in New York City

Iconic NYC Food & Drink

New York City’s culinary landscape is defined by historic landmarks and modern innovators. This selection features Lombardi’s, the nation’s first pizzeria established in 1905, alongside the three-Michelin-starred French seafood of Le Bernardin. Experience the 1950s nostalgia of Ellen’s Stardust Diner with its singing waitstaff, or sample the world-famous banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery. From 24-hour Jewish delis like Sarge’s to the coal-fired ovens of Grimaldi’s and the inventive pastries of Dominique Ansel, these institutions represent the city's diverse and enduring food culture.

Iconic NYC Food & Drink — Map

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Ellen's Stardust Dinner

If you want to go back to the golden era of 1950's, this might be just the place you're looking for.

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Le Bernardin

Le Bernardin is a three-Michelin star French seafood restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

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Lombardi's Pizza

This one is said to be the first pizzeria in the US (it was opened in 1905).

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Clinton St. Baking Company

Here you can get some wonderful pancakes, waffles, sandwiches etc. but the signature dish of this place is its Pear Upside Down Cake.

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Magnolia Bakery

Bakery established in 1996, known for its cupcakes, banana pudding, and American baked goods. It serves as a filming location and is wheelchair accessible.

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Dominique Ansel Bakery

Taste wonderful pastries and other products from this award-winning bakery established by Dominique Ansel, a French pastry chef who was…

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Grimaldi’s Pizza

Proudly tracing its roots back to the first pizzeria in America, this pizzeria sells pizzas made in coal-fired brick ovens and ranks among…

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Lobster Place

Try these delicious lobster rolls and many other types of seafood offered. All is fresh and prepared with utmost care.

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John's Pizzeria

As the name suggests, this is a restaurant where you can get Italian cuisine but mainly pizza.

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Joe's Pizza

Since 1975, the staff of Joe's Pizza serves this delicious Italian speciality.

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Sarge's Delicatessan & Diner

A 24-hour Jewish deli in Murray Hill serving traditional matzah ball soup, house-cured pastrami, and massive sandwiches. Established in 1964.

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Ladurée

Come for a taste of Paris right in the middle of NYC. Have your pick from a large variety of colorful macarons with many different flavors…

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Carlo's Bake Shop

Carlo's Bake Shop, commonly known as Carlo's Bakery and also known as Carlo's City Hall Bake Shop, is a bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey,…

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Catch NYC

A multi-level seafood restaurant in the Meatpacking District featuring contemporary shared plates and a rooftop lounge with views of Manhattan.

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Brooklyn Crab

A three-story seafood shack in Red Hook offering fresh crab, a large outdoor deck, mini-golf, and views of the New York Harbor.

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