Eat · Restaurants by neighborhood · 2026
The best restaurants in SoHo.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 20 places.
SoHo is a vibrant neighborhood, renowned for its history and brilliance. It’s only fitting the neighborhood has stellar restaurants, with cuisines from all over the world. As a NYC local I’m in SoHo at least once a week snapping photos, and over the years I’ve learned where to find the best restaurants.
In this article I’ll give you my local’s take on the best restaurants in SoHo so you’re enjoying the best of what the neighborhood has to offer. Are you ready to get right to it?
- 12 Chairs CafeRestaurant · SoHoStarting of as a small Israeli cafe more than a decade ago, 12 Chairs has become one of the most beloved restaurants in SoHo.
- Au ChevalRestaurant · SoHoThe burger at Au Cheval has been lauded as the best in NYC, and by some the best in the country.
- BalthazarRestaurant · SoHoNew York restaurateur Keith McNally opened Balthazar in 1997 and it didn’t take long for it to become one of the most iconic restaurants in SoHo.
- BalzemRestaurant · SoHoOut of all the delicious Mediterranean restaurants in SoHo, Balzem just might be the best.
- Bowery Meat CompanyRestaurant · SoHoBowery Meat Company stands out as one of SoHo’s premier dining destinations, celebrated for its diverse selection of high-quality steaks, including dry-aged and prime cuts.
- Charlie BirdRestaurant · SoHoCharlie Bird, a SoHo gem and my go-to spot for friend gatherings, exudes charm with its inviting interior and swift seating – no lengthy waits here.
- Citizens of SohoRestaurant · SoHoSome would argue this is the prettiest avocado toast in NYC, and I can’t say I’d disagree.
- EmporioRestaurant · SoHoEmporio is celebrated for its authentic Italian dining experience and timeless charm.
- Fanelli CafeRestaurant · SoHoFanelli’s Cafe not only ranks among the best restaurants in SoHo, it also holds the title of second oldest restaurant in New York City.
- FlippersRestaurant · SoHoAs one of the original purveyors of the Japenese souffle pancakes in NYC, they’ve developed quite a loyal fan-base and grown to be one of the most popular restaurants in SoHo.
- Jack’s Wife FredaRestaurant · SoHoThe welcoming ambiance, friendly staff, and inventive culinary creations make Jack’s Wife Freda one of the best restaurants in SoHo.
- Little Ruby’s SoHoRestaurant · SoHoIf there was ever such thing as a quintessential brunch spot, it’d be Little Ruby’s SoHo.
- Lola TavernaRestaurant · SoHoLola Taverna emerges as a standout among the best restaurants in SoHo, offering a delightful fusion of authentic Greek flavors and a vibrant dining experience.
- Lure FishbarRestaurant · SoHoWhereas Sadelle’s in SoHo is cozy and casual, Lure Fishbar is sophisticated and elegant (the interior is made to look like a yacht).
- NoMo KitchenRestaurant · SoHoWhether indulging in their signature dishes or savoring expertly crafted cocktails, patrons always enjoy stopping by one of the best restaurants in SoHo.
- Omen AzenRestaurant · SoHoOmen Azen is an underrated gem, which is surprising considering it’s been a fixture in SoHo’s restaurant scene since 1981.
- Pera SoHoRestaurant · SoHoThe flavors of the Mediterranean melting pot has made Pera Soho one of the best restaurants in SoHo.
- Rubirosa PizzaRestaurant · SoHoThey make some of the best pizza in New York City, perfect by all standards.
- Sadelle’sRestaurant · SoHoSadelle’s is the kind of restaurant you see in a movie and say “I want to go there.
- ShukaRestaurant · SoHoShuka is one of the many restaurants in SoHo that seem to have a gravitational pull on people walking by.
12 Chairs Cafe
Restaurant · SoHo · 56 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
Starting of as a small Israeli cafe more than a decade ago, 12 Chairs has become one of the most beloved restaurants in SoHo.
Au Cheval
Restaurant · SoHo · 33 Cortlandt Alley, New York, NY 10013
The burger at Au Cheval has been lauded as the best in NYC, and by some the best in the country.
Balthazar
Restaurant · SoHo · 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
New York restaurateur Keith McNally opened Balthazar in 1997 and it didn’t take long for it to become one of the most iconic restaurants in SoHo.
Balzem
Restaurant · SoHo · 202 Mott St, New York, NY 10012
Out of all the delicious Mediterranean restaurants in SoHo, Balzem just might be the best.
Bowery Meat Company
Restaurant · SoHo · 9 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003
Bowery Meat Company stands out as one of SoHo’s premier dining destinations, celebrated for its diverse selection of high-quality steaks, including dry-aged and prime cuts.
Charlie Bird
Restaurant · SoHo · 5 King St, New York, NY 10012
Charlie Bird, a SoHo gem and my go-to spot for friend gatherings, exudes charm with its inviting interior and swift seating – no lengthy waits here.
Citizens of Soho
Restaurant · SoHo · 201 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
Some would argue this is the prettiest avocado toast in NYC, and I can’t say I’d disagree.
Emporio
Restaurant · SoHo · 231 Mott St, New York, NY 10012
Emporio is celebrated for its authentic Italian dining experience and timeless charm.
Fanelli Cafe
Restaurant · SoHo · 94 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
Fanelli’s Cafe not only ranks among the best restaurants in SoHo, it also holds the title of second oldest restaurant in New York City.
Flippers
Restaurant · SoHo · 337 W Broadway Unit A, New York, NY 10013
As one of the original purveyors of the Japenese souffle pancakes in NYC, they’ve developed quite a loyal fan-base and grown to be one of the most popular restaurants in SoHo.
Jack’s Wife Freda
Restaurant · SoHo · 226 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
The welcoming ambiance, friendly staff, and inventive culinary creations make Jack’s Wife Freda one of the best restaurants in SoHo.
Little Ruby’s SoHo
Restaurant · SoHo · 219 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012
If there was ever such thing as a quintessential brunch spot, it’d be Little Ruby’s SoHo.
Lola Taverna
Restaurant · SoHo · 210 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014
Lola Taverna emerges as a standout among the best restaurants in SoHo, offering a delightful fusion of authentic Greek flavors and a vibrant dining experience.
Lure Fishbar
Restaurant · SoHo · 142 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
Whereas Sadelle’s in SoHo is cozy and casual, Lure Fishbar is sophisticated and elegant (the interior is made to look like a yacht).
NoMo Kitchen
Restaurant · SoHo · 9 Crosby St, New York, NY 10013
Whether indulging in their signature dishes or savoring expertly crafted cocktails, patrons always enjoy stopping by one of the best restaurants in SoHo.
Omen Azen
Restaurant · SoHo · 113 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012
Omen Azen is an underrated gem, which is surprising considering it’s been a fixture in SoHo’s restaurant scene since 1981.
Pera SoHo
Restaurant · SoHo · Corner of Thompson & Broome St, New York, NY 10012
The flavors of the Mediterranean melting pot has made Pera Soho one of the best restaurants in SoHo.
Rubirosa Pizza
Restaurant · SoHo · 235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012
They make some of the best pizza in New York City, perfect by all standards.
Sadelle’s
Restaurant · SoHo · 463 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012
Sadelle’s is the kind of restaurant you see in a movie and say “I want to go there.
Shuka
Restaurant · SoHo · 38 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
Shuka is one of the many restaurants in SoHo that seem to have a gravitational pull on people walking by.
Best restaurants in SoHo, 2026
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