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Manhattan
Every guide I’ve written about Manhattan, and every place there from all my lists, with my verdict on each.
Antonina PattizWriter and photographer
My guides to Manhattan
All 303 guidesThe neighborhoods I love in Manhattan
10 to start with- Midtown222 places · 157 guides
- Upper East Side182 places · 114 guides
- Upper West Side173 places · 139 guides
- East Village128 places · 95 guides
- Chelsea126 places · 103 guides
- SoHo118 places · 68 guides
- Lower East Side115 places · 89 guides
- West Village112 places · 108 guides
- Financial District99 places · 108 guides
- Central Park77 places · 58 guides
Every place I’d send you in Manhattan
Open on the big mapworth it, in my book. The ones on more than one of my lists come first.
Eat 698
- &PizzaRestaurant
- 7th Street BurgerRestaurant
- A.O.C EastRestaurant
- A10 KitchenRestaurant
- abcVRestaurant
- About CoffeeCafe
- AbraçoCafe
- Adel’s Famous Halal FoodRestaurant
- Alice's Tea CupCafe
- AlimamaCafe
Drink 264
- 11th Street BarBar
- 1803Bar
- Aldo Sohm Wine BarBar
- All Star Sports Bar & GrillBar
- Ama Raw BarBar
- Amity HallBar
- Amor Y AmargoBar
- Amsterdam Ale HouseBar
- Amélie Wine Bar & BistroBar
- Angel’s ShareBar
See and do 625
- 9/11 MemorialLandmark
- 9/11 Memorial & MuseumMuseum
- A Christmas Carol. The MusicalTheater
- A Classic Harbor Line holiday cruiseExperience
- A Study for "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte"Place
- A Union of Hope: 1869Museum
- Affordable Art FairEvent
- Amateur Night Holiday Special at the ApolloTheater
- American Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum
Manhattan in my photographs
My photographs
Ask me
Going to Manhattan? Ask me anything.
Where to eat on a Tuesday, which block to walk, what to skip. The answer lands on the guide.
My guides that stop in Manhattan
303, the ones about it first- The Spookiest Halloween Decorations on the Upper West Side
- The Spookiest Halloween Decorations on the Upper East Side
- Here’s the Best Coffee on the Upper West Side9 places, 9 worth it
- Things to Do in Times Square22 places, 21 worth it
- Tribeca Coffee Shops That Locals Love7 places, 6 worth it
- Happy Hour Spots on the Upper East Side9 places, 9 worth it
- Bars in the Financial District You Can’t Miss12 places, 11 worth it
- The Best Stores in SoHo
- Upper East Side Brunch Spots9 places, 9 worth it
- Rewarding Happy Hours on the Upper West Side8 places, 8 worth it
- West Village Bakeries Worth Getting Excited About
- Choice Chelsea Happy Hours Perfect for Every Occasion10 places, 10 worth it
- Delicious Upper West Side Bakeries11 places, 11 worth it
- Things to Do on the Upper West Side20 places, 19 worth it
- Restaurants in the Financial District11 places, 10 worth it
- Things to Do in Tribeca, New York City12 places, 12 worth it
- Restaurants on the Upper East Side15 places, 15 worth it
- Bagels on the Upper West Side6 places, 6 worth it
- East Village Activities15 places, 15 worth it
- Things to Do in Midtown, ManhattanUpdated Oct 20
- Bars on the Upper West Side10 places, 10 worth it
- Spots to Grab Brunch Near Central Park19 places, 17 worth it
- Delicious Upper East Side Bakeries8 places, 8 worth it
- Things to Do in Chinatown
- The Charming West Village in Autumn
- Brunch Spots in the Financial District10 places, 9 worth it
- Toothsome Chelsea Bakeries8 places, 8 worth it
- Bakeries in the Lower East Side9 places, 9 worth it
- Spots to See Fall Foliage in Central Park13 places, 8 worth it
- Coffee Shops in Chelsea13 places, 13 worth it
- The Best Happy Hours in Midtown12 places, 12 worth it
- Financial District Happy Hour Spots10 places, 10 worth it
- Upper West Side Brunch Spots10 places, 10 worth it
- Brunch Spots in the East Village10 places, 10 worth it
- Lower East Side Coffee Shops Locals Love10 places, 10 worth it
- Unforgettable Things to Do in the Financial District18 places, 17 worth it
- Rooftop Bars in Manhattan15 places, 15 worth it
- West Village Coffee Shops Locals Love
- West Village Happy Hour Deals9 places, 9 worth it
- Brilliant Bakeries in SoHo
- Visiting the Chelsea Market Guide: Everything You Need to Know
- Things To Do in the Lower East Side14 places, 14 worth it
- Things to Do in the Flatiron District16 places, 16 worth it
- Things to Do in Chelsea18 places, 17 worth it
- Refreshing Happy Hours in the Lower East Side To Unwind14 places, 14 worth it
- Pizza Spots on the Upper East Side10 places, 9 worth it
- West Village Restaurants Worth the Wait11 places, 11 worth it
- Trick-or-Treating on the Upper West Side
- East Village Bars for Every Occasion10 places, 10 worth it
- Lower East Side Brunch Restaurants8 places, 7 worth it
- Tasty Upper East Side Bagels9 places, 9 worth it
- West Village Brunch Spots9 places, 9 worth it
- Cafes on the Upper East Side8 places, 8 worth it
- Irresistible Desserts in Chinatown, NYC10 places, 6 worth it
- Upper West Side Pizza Joints7 places, 7 worth it
- Things to Do on Governors Island12 places, 9 worth it
- Things to Do in Manhattan New York City25 places, 23 worth it
- The 11 Best Neighborhoods to Explore in Manhattan
- Visiting the Central Park Zoo
- Best Brunch in Manhattan. Ranked by Someone Who Has Tried Too Many10 places, 10 worth it
- Helpful Guide to Visiting Central Park19 places, 17 worth it
- East Village Restaurants14 places, 14 worth it
- Restaurants in the Lower East Side13 places, 13 worth it
- Fun Things to Do on the Upper East Side
- SoHo Coffee Shops14 places, 14 worth it
- Brunch Restaurants in SoHo12 places, 12 worth it
- Tribeca Brunch Restaurants10 places, 10 worth it
- Coffee Shops in The East Village10 places, 10 worth it
- Where to Eat in Chinatown. My Favorite Spots After Years of Exploring10 places, 10 worth it
- Brunch Joints in Chelsea7 places, 7 worth it
- Fascinating Facts About Central Park That May Surprise You
- Things to Do in SoHo13 places, 13 worth it
- Ice Skating in Central Park
- Manhattan Bars Everyone Should Visit8 places, 8 worth it
- A Very Helpful Guide to Visiting the West Village
- Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Central Park6 places, 5 worth it
- Is It Worth Living in Manhattan vs Brooklyn Right Now?
- Remarkable Restaurants in SoHo20 places, 20 worth it
- Chinatown Restaurants You Can’t Afford to Miss19 places, 19 worth it
- Restaurants in Tribeca16 places, 16 worth it
- Bars on the Upper East Side15 places, 15 worth it
- Bustling Bars in SoHo15 places, 15 worth it
- Upper East Side Food Guide. Where the Good Stuff Actually Is
- Bars in the Lower East Side15 places, 15 worth it
- Tantalizing Restaurants in Chelsea New York City14 places, 14 worth it
- A Walk Through Greenwich Village, Where to Eat, Drink, and Get Lost
- Picture-Perfect Photo Spots in Central Park13 places, 12 worth it
- Tasty Tribeca Bars12 places, 12 worth it
- East Village Happy Hour Spots11 places, 9 worth it
- Best Happy Hour on the Lower East Side. Where to Drink Without Going Broke11 places, 11 worth it
- Central Park. The Parts Worth Your Time and the Parts You Can Skip
- Complete Guide to Visiting Central Park with Kids11 places, 11 worth it
- The Best Sushi in the West Village9 places, 8 worth it
- East Village Bakeries10 places, 8 worth it
- Toothsome Upper West Side Restaurants10 places, 10 worth it
- Things to Do in Union Square
- Chelsea Bars10 places, 10 worth it
- Coffee Shops in the Financial District9 places, 9 worth it
- Cocktail Bars in the West Village9 places, 9 worth it
- Tantalizing Tribeca Bakeries9 places, 8 worth it
- Happy Hours in Times Square9 places, 8 worth it
- Hell’s Kitchen Guide, The Neighborhood That Refuses to Be Boring
- Happy Hour Spots in SoHo9 places, 6 worth it
- Upper East Side vs Upper West Side. An Honest Comparison
- Restaurants Near Central Park21 places, 21 worth it
- The Best Pizza in Greenwich Village7 places, 7 worth it
- The Best Bagels in Midtown5 places, 5 worth it
- Best Dim Sum in NYC, A Chinatown Deep Dive8 places, 6 worth it
- Is Roosevelt Island Worth Visiting? An Honest Local’s Take
- Lower East Side Rooftop Bars5 places, 5 worth it
- Where to Eat Near Central Park
- Where to Eat Near Times Square Without Hating Yourself9 places, 9 worth it
- Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times Square
- Everything You Need to Know About Manhattanhenge7 places, 5 worth it
- Things to See at The Metropolitan Museum of Art20 places, 20 worth it
- Where to Find Alexander Hamilton’s Grave in NYC
- Fall Treats in New York City15 places, 13 worth it
- Tantalizing Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurants in NYC15 places, 14 worth it
- Amazing Apple Cider Donuts in NYC17 places, 16 worth it
- Things to See at the American Museum of Natural History14 places, 7 worth it
- The Most Visited Attractions in New York City25 places, 23 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City at Night18 places, 17 worth it
- New York City Buildings19 places, 11 worth it
- Museums in New York City16 places, 16 worth it
- Fall Activities in New York City23 places, 16 worth it
- Things to Do for Christmas in NYCUpdated Mar 22
- Christmas-Decorated Restaurants in New York City11 places, 10 worth it
- Christmas Performances in New York City8 places, 8 worth it
- Working Cafes in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- The Coolest Interactive Museums in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- Notorious Mafia Hangouts in New York City13 places, 0 worth it
- Visiting New York City with Teens24 places, 19 worth it
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Guide
- Top 15 Gift Shops in New York City15 places, 13 worth it
- Free Things to Do in New York City During Christmas17 places, 16 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in October21 places, 20 worth it
- Celebrating Thanksgiving in New York City18 places, 15 worth it
- Breathtaking Spots for Fall Color in New York City13 places, 9 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City35 places, 35 worth it
- Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in New York City Worth the Detour11 places, 11 worth it
- New York City Christmas Trees10 places, 10 worth it
- Tallest Buildings in New York City10 places, 4 worth it
- Pizza Joints in New York City16 places, 16 worth it
- New York City Christmas Light Displays10 places, 9 worth it
- New York City Christmas Activities for Kids13 places, 12 worth it
- Rainy Day Activities in New York City25 places, 23 worth it
- Skyline Views of New York City18 places, 15 worth it
- Top-Tier Chocolate Cakes in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- New York City Desserts12 places, 12 worth it
- Tantalizing Cheesecakes in New York City11 places, 10 worth it · Updated Oct 21
- Spots for Christmas Decorations In New York City15 places, 13 worth it
- Holiday Window Displays in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- Fail-Proof Comedy Clubs in New York City14 places, 13 worth it
- All 5 Observation Decks in New York City5 places, 5 worth it
- Jazz Clubs in New York City14 places, 10 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in January14 places, 13 worth it
- New York City Martinis10 places, 10 worth it
- Tantalizing New York City Cookies9 places, 9 worth it
- Worthwhile Winter Activities in New York City16 places, 12 worth it
- Museums in New York City12 places, 11 worth it
- Terrific Things to Do on Halloween with Kids in NYC12 places, 12 worth it
- Iconic NYC Holiday Markets First Time Visitors Can’t Afford to Miss10 places, 9 worth it
- (Non-Cheesy) Romantic Things to Do in New York City18 places, 18 worth it
- Where to Eat Near the American Museum of Natural History
- Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in New York City14 places, 14 worth it
- Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- Burgers in New York City16 places, 16 worth it
- The Best Hot Chocolate in New York City15 places, 14 worth it
- Cheap Eats in New York City16 places, 13 worth it
- New York City Happy Hour Spots10 places, 10 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in February22 places, 17 worth it
- Impressive Ice Skating Rinks in New York City10 places, 7 worth it
- The Complete Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve in NYC13 places, 4 worth it
- Things to Do in New York in December17 places, 15 worth it
- Places to Stay in New York City
- Most Beautiful Churches in New York City13 places, 9 worth it
- Murals in New York City15 places, 6 worth it
- Irish Pubs in New York City11 places, 9 worth it
- Brunch Spots in New York City Worth the Wait13 places, 13 worth it
- NYC Hidden Gems, 15 Places Most Tourists Will Never Find15 places, 12 worth it
- Every NYC Bagel I’ve Tried, Ranked15 places, 10 worth it
- Movie Locations in New York City25 places, 13 worth it
- New York City Summer Bucket List23 places, 23 worth it
- New York City Halloween Events in 202520 places, 14 worth it
- Brilliant Broadway Shows in New York City11 places, 8 worth it
- How to Visit the Statue of Liberty in New York City
- Where to Eat Near Rockefeller Center
- Where to Eat Near the Met
- Tips For Visiting NYC on a Budget
- Black and White Cookies in New York City6 places, 6 worth it
- (FUN) Things to Do in New York City in August24 places, 24 worth it
- Dessert Spots in New York City to Visit with Kids14 places, 13 worth it
- Scotch Whisky Bars in New York City12 places, 9 worth it
- Is Summit One Vanderbilt Worth It vs the Edge?
- Bagels in New York City12 places, 12 worth it
- Spots For Vegan Pizza in NYC9 places, 9 worth it
- Late-Night Food Spots in NYC11 places, 11 worth it
- Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYC10 places, 10 worth it
- Terrible Tourist Traps in New York City8 places, 4 worth it
- Which NYC Neighborhood Should You Actually Live In? A Newcomer’s Honest Map