A Whopping 19 NYC Restaurants Just Found Their Way Onto The Michelin Guide
NYC is home to over 400 Michelin star restaurants, and recently, 19 new spots found their way onto the prestigious list — including some of your favorite pizza places. (Hey, this is New York. We’re nothing if not the go-to destination for a good slice.)
The latest additions more than double compared to the eight NYC restaurants that were added in late August 2024, meaning there are even more opportunities to indulge in something extraordinary.
If you’re in need of a night out and can’t decide where to make a reservation, let these newly crowned Michelin star restaurants be your guide (quite literally).
1. Acru (Contemporary)
While the contemporary eatery is in its early stages, rich menu items like the sea trout tartare dressed with cabbage granita have quickly risen to superstardom amongst diners, according to the Michelin Guide pros. Why not try the dish for yourself?
79 MacDougal Street
2. Bayon (Cambodian)
Minh and Mandy Truong, partners in life and business, decided to give the Upper East Side a taste of authentic Cambodian fare with delectable noodles and fried rice offerings that will send palettes into overdrive. The real star of the show, however, is said to be Bayon’s half-round golden crepe filled with ground shrimp, chicken, and veggies.
408 E 64th Street
3. Bungalow (Indian)
It seems the entire city is vying for a spot at Bungalow, and understandably so. From the inviting ambiance to the the hearty offerings, the Indian restaurant is a passport for your tastebuds. But if you’re not ordering cocktails from the bar — particularly turmeric-infused tequila — then you’re doing it all wrong.
24 1st Avenue
4. Café Boulud (French)
For a meal as elegant as the scenery is sophisticated, the Art Deco Café Boulud stands out as one of the best spots for French cuisine in the city. Even if you don’t typically gravitate towards seafood, we’re willing to bet the lobster ravioli dressed with lobster bisque and preserved lemon curd will make you a convert.
100 E. 63rd Street
5. César (French)
The modern French eatery is known for its sophisticated dishes and unique combinations. If you’re in the mood for seafood, this is a menu that will blow your mind. Langoustine from Norway dressed with caviar and smoked trout ain’t your typical order, now is it?
333 Hudson Street
6. Daphne’s (Italian American)
Though house-made pasta was enough of a sell for us, Daphne’s modern twist on Italian dishes particularly shines with the popular grilled pork chop with slow-cooked greens, pancetta, and cicerchia beans. When in doubt, we vote for pork and pasta.
299 Halsey Street, Brooklyn
7. Ishq (Indian)
Big flavor and even bigger plates, Ishq delivers a grand menu with generous portions that are meant to be shared. Think classics like butter chicken and lamb shank.
202 Avenue A
8. Joo Ok (Korean)
Don’t let the freight elevator deter you — Joo Ok is worth the trek up to the 16th floor. Although the Korean restaurant specializes in the culture’s roots, it finds a way to modernize each dish. A popular selection includes jat jeup chae: lobster and Korean pear inside salted cucumber slices.
22 W 32nd Street, 16th Floor
9. Le Veau d’Or (French)
When the pros behind Balthazar and Minetta Tavern are captain of the ship, you know you’re in capable hands. This old-school French eatery is an authentic spot that’s not-to-be-missed — just like its beloved Pâté en croûte.
129 East 60th Street
10. Lingo (Japanese)
Chef Emily Yuen delights diners with Japanese cuisine with American and European influences. Take for example one of her most popular plates: Hokkaido-style braised beef curry pie.
27 Greenpoint Avenue
11. Lungi (Indian)
With influences from his grandma’s cooking, as well as Sri Lankan and Southern Indian traditions, Chef Albin Vincent dazzles diners with dishes like kothu roti, a combination of roti, meat, and sautéed vegetables mixed with scrambled eggs.
1136 1st Avenue
12. Octo (Asian Contemporary)
There’s a lot to love at Octo: Peking black duck, cumin pork back ribs, and Pork and Thai chili soup dumplings, to name a few standout menu items.
1 E 33rd Street
13. Odre (Korean)
Although Odre has plenty of entrees to entice your tastebuds — the snow crab wrapped in daikon and placed in a warm crab broth is among the knockouts — visitors recommend you stay for dessert like misugaru ice cream with rice caramel and cookie crumble. Don’t mind if we do!
199 Second Ave
14. Okonomi (Contemporary)
Okonomi might be a laid back, small-staffed spot, but its big flavor would make you think otherwise. The Michelin pros say it’s best known for seafood offerings like wahoo sashimi with a cucumber-seaweed sauce.
150 Ainslie Street Brooklyn
15. Sawa (Middle Eastern)
Siblings are brains the ultra-popular Sawa (a.k.a. “together” in Arabic). You can enjoy favorites like tabbouleh, fried meat pies, and kibbeh nayeh, to name a few go-to’s of the Brooklyn hotspot.
75 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn
16. See No Evil Pizza
Who would’ve thunk it: a pizzeria inside a subway station earns a Michelin star. Believe it, folks! The pie is great, but don’t leave without vanilla soft serve with a dash of olive oil and sea salt.
210 W 50th St Concourse #1
17. Theodora (Mediterranean)
Dry-aged fish and open-fire cooking — particularly the dry-aged black cod with miso beurre blanc — are the name of the game at this Fort Greene hotspot, according to the Michelin pros.
7 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn
18. Uzuki (Japanese)
Even if you’re not gluten-free, you’ll still want to take a bite out of the offerings at Uzuki, known for its noodles and vegetable combos. If you want to learn from the experts behind the eatery, there are even classes for soba and pottery!
95 Guernsey Street, Brooklyn
19. Veerays (Indian)
Diners will love feasting on braised lamb shank with Kashmiri chilis as Bollywood tunes play in this old-school, moody eatery.
213 East 45th Street
Visit the Michelin Guide for more information about these new selections.
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