The Best Restaurants in New York According to Professionals

There are about 23 restaurants in New York City, and it would take us 000 years to visit them all. Secret nyc tells about the best restaurants in the city based on a new interactive map by Condé Nast.

Condé Nast conducted a survey of the best meals people have ever had anywhere in the world. From chefs and cookbook authors to travel show hosts, they polled all kinds of foodies. They then used the results to create their "global food map", an interactive collection of recommendations they've collected. Here are the best New York restaurants from that list.

Famous Fish Market, Harlem

• Address: 684 St Nicholas Ave.
• Recommended by: Alexander Smalls, owner and chef at The Cecil and Minton's in New York City.
• What they say: "Order the fish, shrimp, chips and fresh lemonade. There's always a line, but it's worth it."

Chili, Murray Hill

• Address: 13 E 37th St.
• Recommended by: Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef and owner of Owamni in Minneapolis.
• What they say: "It's elegant and very busy - the wait staff make table waiting an art form. Order anything from the dim sum menu, especially if it's smothered in chili oil."

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Shukette, Chelsea

• Address: 230 9th Ave.
• Recommended by: Marcus Samuelsson, chef at Red Rooster in Harlem.
• What they're saying: "A fun spot in Chelsea with great energy. The food is delicious and vibrant and chef Ayesha is absolutely amazing."

Atomix, NoMad

• Address: 104 E 30th St.
• Recommended by: Marcus Samuelsson, chef at Red Rooster in Harlem.
• What they're saying: "A fun spot in Chelsea with great energy. The food is delicious and vibrant and chef Ayesha is absolutely amazing."

Atoboy, LES

• Address: 134 Eldridge St.
• Recommended by: Emma Bengtsson, Chef at Aquavit in New York City.
• What they say: "Atoboy is casual, but lively and vibrant. It has a high energy level that I love. The fried chicken is a must!"
• Recommended by: Sheldon Simeon, Chef/Owner of Tin Roof Maui.
• What they say: "Their prix fixe menu is always absolutely perfect - fun, unpretentious and well thought out dishes that are exceptionally prepared."

RH Rooftop Restaurant, Meatpacking District

• Address: 9 9th Ave.
• Recommended by: Alexander Smalls, owner and chef at The Cecil and Minton's in New York City.
• What they say: "Trendy and chic, with a rooftop garden. Order the shrimp cocktail and the short rib sandwich."

Don Angie, West Village

• Address: 103 Greenwich Ave.
• Recommended by: Nina Compton, chef/owner of Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro in New Orleans.
• What they say: "Order the crudo and lasagne for two at this lively yet cozy trattoria."
• Recommended by: Emma Bengtsson, Chef at Aquavit in New York City.
• What they say: "Warm and friendly, Don Angie's is cozy and welcoming, and makes you feel right at home. I always order the lasagna."

I Sodi, West Village

• Address: 314 Bleecker St.
• Recommended by: Julia Turshen, bestselling author of Now & Again, Feed the Resistance, and Small Victories.
• What they say: "Order the cacio e pepe, artichoke salad, tiramisu and lots of wine."

Family Meal, Greenwich Village

• Address: 75 Washington Place.
• Recommended by: Chintan Pandya, chef/owner of Adda and Dhamaka in New York City.
• What they say: "Great food in a casual atmosphere."

Nami Nori, West Village

• Address: 33 Carmine St.
• Recommended by: Chintan Pandya, chef/owner of Adda and Dhamaka in New York City.
• What they say: "Nami Nori is super chic and cool. Order the shishito peppers, crispy squid, and signature set at the sushi counter."

Dame, Greenwich Village

• Address: 87 MacDougal St.
• Recommended by: Chintan Pandya, chef/owner of Adda and Dhamaka in New York City
• What they say: 'A casual and fun place with great food, especially the squid and spring onion kebabs and fish and chips.'

Indochine, NoHo

• Address: 30 Lafayette St.
• Recommended by: Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef and Taste the Nation.
• What they say: “I’ve been going to Indocine for ages! This downtown spot has been around since the 80s and attracted the likes of Bowie, Blondie, etc. Decades later, it’s still as chic and the food is always solid… I can’t visit Indochine without ordering the spring rolls – they’re so amazingly crispy! My favourite dish is the Amok Cambodgien, a beautiful fish fillet steamed in a banana leaf in aromatic coconut milk.”

Cadence, East Village

• Address: 111 E 7th St.
• Recommended by: Kamari Mac, pastry chef at The Musket Room and Raf's in New York City.
• What they say: "This is a charming local restaurant that's not too stuffy but definitely sophisticated. Order the buffalo oyster mushrooms or the Southern Fried lasagna."

Il Posto Accanto, East Village

• Address: 190 E 2nd St.
• Recommended by: Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef and Taste the Nation.
• What they say: “This is my favorite place in the East Village. It’s so cozy, charming, yet friendly… You can’t go wrong with anything here, especially the pasta. All I need for a solo date is a big bowl of tagliolini or amatriciana, an ice-cold glass of sparkling wine, and a good book. They also do so many delicious vegetarian and vegan options, like the Verdure Alla Griglia, beautiful roasted vegetables marinated in a delicious sauce.”

63 Clinton, LES

• Address: 63 Clinton St.
• Recommended by: Kamari Mac, pastry chef at The Musket Room and Raf's in New York City.
• What they say: "This is an elite place when you want to feel refined and truly pampered. The star dish is the caviar roll, served tableside."

Essex Market, LES

• Address: 88 Essex St.
• Recommended by: Marcus Samuelsson, chef at Red Rooster in Harlem.
• What they say: "One of my favorite places is Shopsin's, an American diner that serves classic New York dishes. The food and atmosphere are authentic to the city. For $50 you can get everything from fresh Swedish bread to homemade pasta and snacks from an amazing Japanese deli. It's pure New York."

Cafe Gitane, Nolita

• Address: 242 Mott St.
• Recommended by: Hawa Hassan, CEO of Basbaas Foods and author of In Bibi's Kitchen.
• What they say: "I recommend my friends to visit Cafe Gitane and order the fresh melon juice, Moroccan couscous and a side of merguez sausage."

Peasant, Nolita

• Address: 194 Elizabeth St.
• Recommended by: Rodney Scott, master and founder of Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ in Charleston.
• What they say: “Peasant is rustic and cozy, and in some ways it makes me feel like I’ve stepped back in time. The whole place is filled with the aroma of wood burning from the open brick ovens that are visible throughout the meal. It’s magical in every sense of the word. I knew my dish – suckling pig, Caesar salad and veggies – would be truly amazing, but it ended up blowing my mind.”

Thai Diner, SoHo

• Address: 186 Mott St.
• Recommended by: Kamari Mac, pastry chef at The Musket Room and Raf's in New York City.
• What they say: "The low-key diner atmosphere is a great place to stop for a quick bite, like shrimp pad thai."

La Mercerie, SoHo

• Address: 53 Howard St.
• Recommended by: Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef and Taste the Nation.
• What they say: "This is one of my favorite places in New York... It's so hard to pick just one... I love everything here! But one of my favorite meals is the seasonal quiche du jour with a big cup of Earl Grey tea."

Uncle Lou, Chinatown

• Address: 73 Mulberry St.
• Recommended by: Lucas Sin, chef at Nice Day and Junzi Kitchen in New York City.
• What they say: "Uncle Lou is one of the few places in New York City that serves deep-cut Cantonese cuisine, which has largely disappeared from the modern Chinese restaurant scene in America. The restaurant is lively all day, and offers budget-friendly dishes of stir-fried potatoes and rice, as well as more delicate steamed seafood, braised meats, and tenderly cooked vegetables. Some of my favorites include steamed fish with braised pomelo skin, fried silverfish, jicama, squid and garlic scallions, and house-made duck."

Wo Hop, Chinatown

• Address: 17 Mott St.
• Recommended by: Nur Murad, Head of Ottolenghi Test Kitchen.
• What they say: "I used to go to this casual and quirky place with my college friends when we were all working in Manhattan after graduation. Try the lemon chicken!"

Crown Shy, FiDi

• Address: 70 Pine St.
• Recommended by: Hawa Hassan, CEO of Basbaas Foods and author of In Bibi's Kitchen.
• What they say: "Some of my favorite dishes at this warm and modern restaurant are the Squid Ink Treccione, Lamb Ragu Missels, and Sticky Toffee Pudding, along with a glass of Domaine du Beauregard Cremant de Bourgogne."

Telly's Tavern, Astoria

• Address: 28-13 23rd Ave.
• Recommended by: Nasim Alikhani, chef and owner of Sofreh in New York City and author of the Sofreh cookbook.
• What they say: "Telly's Taverna is a great neighborhood spot that serves some of the best Greek food in New York City. Order the whole grilled fish, grilled octopus, prasini salads, mixed vegetables, grilled sausage with leeks and lemon potatoes."

Wenwen, Greenpoint

• Address: 1025 Manhattan Ave.
• Recommended by: Lucas Sin, chef at Nice Day and Junzi Kitchen in New York City.
• What they say: "Wenwen features chef Eric Sze's Taiwanese cuisine translated into New York City flavors… Order the chicken, Lily Flemming's fried rice, whole striped bass with fish paste, and shrimp."

Oxomoco, Greenpoint

• Address: 128 Greenpoint Ave.
• Recommended by: Nasim Alikhani, chef and owner of Sofreh in New York City and author of the Sofreh cookbook.
• What they say: "It's a bright, airy place with beautiful skylights and hanging plants, and the food is consistently incredible. I order the bavette, swordfish tacos, and grilled celery tacos."

Department of Culture, Bedstuy

• Address: 327 Nostrand Ave.
• Recommended by: Mina Stone, author of Cooking for Artists and owner of Mina's in Queens.
• What they say: "Ayo Balugun's menu of home-style Nigerian food is out of this world. There's one communal table and a bar, darkly lit and styled like a Buka (a casual Nigerian eatery). It's cozy and intimate. Records from the same era play throughout the evening."

Hart's, Bedstuy

• Address: 506 Franklin Ave.
• Recommended by: Mina Stone, author of Cooking for Artists and owner of Mina's in Queens.
• What they say: "Small, cute and perfectly decorated. It feels like you've stumbled into a nice living room while walking... I love every single appetizer here (the menu changes often). Always seasonal and perfectly seasoned. For a main, I can never resist their pork Milanese - crispy and tender, served with lemon and tahini!"

Roman's, Fort Greene

• Address: 243 DeKalb Ave.
• Recommended by: Mina Stone, author of Cooking for Artists and owner of Mina's in Queens.
• What they say: "This cozy neighborhood restaurant embodies the best of what New York City has to offer. The food is delicious, the bar is a place to eat solo or with a friend, and you always run into someone you know. The staff is incredible."

Colonia Verde, Fort Greene

• Address: 219 DeKalb Ave.
• Recommended by: Hawa Hassan, CEO of Basbaas Foods and author of In Bibi's Kitchen.
• What they say: "Colonia Verde is a warm, bright and charming restaurant. Order the grilled octopus, duck confit tacos and La Picosa."

Gage & Tollner, Brooklyn

• Address: 372 Fulton St.
• Recommended by: Tim Ma, Chef and Founder of Laoban Dumplings.
• What they say: "It's like dining at a Prohibition-era steakhouse."