The most Instagrammable restaurants in New York

If you're looking for a quiet meal where you won't bump into anyone you know, the establishments on this list should be avoided at all costs. However, if you're in the mood and want to be noticed, check out this compilation. The trendy New York bars and restaurants named in it are crowded with wealthy visitors. These establishments deserve to reserve a table there just for the sake of showing off. These are the places to go if you're hoping to hang out with city It-Kids and stylish socialites, advises Guest of a guest.

Cucina Alba

Every evening, at least a few people on Insta story post painted plates of pasta and truffles from Cucina Alba, a new Italian restaurant by Kobe Levy and Will Makris of Prince Street Hospitality. Spacious, with a touch of mid-century chic, it certainly lives up to its promise of welcoming guests the Italian way. Every influencer who visited Positano this summer seems to be re-living those days of the “dolce vita”.

Cucina Alba, 511W 18th St.

Corner Bar at Nine Orchard

Before or after you have a drink in the Swan Room (aka the hotel's stunning lobby lounge) at Corner Bar, Nine Orchard's new eatery, gourmet downtown scene-makers can be seen munching on bistro chef Ignacio Mattos' classics. With front terrace seating and a 40-seat bar, this establishment is ideally located for people-watching.

Corner Bar at Nine Orchard60 Canal St.

house cross

This chic establishment is located in a Beaux Arts townhouse between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue. The sister establishment of the famous Notting Hill original, the Manhattan Outpost Hotel spans five floors with a variety of bars, dining areas and even a rooftop terrace. And it's all done in owner/designer Juan Santa Cruz' signature chic style. No wonder the Upper East Side newcomer has already become an international fashion favourite.

house cross, 36 E 61st St.

The Dining Room at RH Guesthouse

Created by Loro Piana, Hermès and Practice, Guesthouse RH is the latest place to contribute to the transformation of the luxurious meat processing district. On any given night, you're bound to find wealthy patrons indulging in caviar-and-sauce chips, Wagyu ribeye, and birthday cake slices in the bluntly named Dining room. This is an elegant on-site restaurant with show cooking.

The Dining Room at RH Guesthouse, 55 Gansevoort St.

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Al Coro

Following the opening of Mel's upscale pizzeria nearby, chef Melissa Rodriguez and restaurateur Jeff Katz introduced Al Coro this summer. This Italian diner is ready to party in the chic West Side space where Del Posto was famously housed. With a redesign, a live music stage and an impressive tasting menu, the establishment has clearly earned rave reviews from fashion gourmets. In addition, he recently earned himself two Michelin stars.

Al Coro, 85 10th Ave.

El Quijote

It's technically been around for decades, but the already resurrected El Quijote restaurant is full of shiny new upgrades fit for the next generation of cool kids. The kitsch Spanish restaurant, inspired by Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote, used to draw regulars. Among them are Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith. Now, with the opening of the Chelsea Hotel, El Quijote is back with the famous paella and a new line-up of stylish patrons.

El Quijote, 226 W 23rd St.

Verōnika

With luxurious interiors and a convenient location in the bustling Fotografiska photography centre, VernikaNika is always a place to dine surrounded by gallery girls, art snobs and, of course, powerful people who can't resist a good drink. Come for the great atmosphere, stay for a menu full of European classics from Chef Dominic Pepe.

Verōnika, 281 Park Ave. S.

The Nines

This Old New York-focused nightclub and piano bar is as glamorous as its clientele. If you're looking for an excuse to dress up to the nines, have a couple of martinis and treat yourself to a baked potato with a hefty portion of caviar, then a night at The Nines is exactly what you need. There you will be able to chat with almost every style insider in the city.

The Nines9 Great Jones St.

Le Dive

Lunch, dinner or - a glass at night. In the city center, you can hang out with the cool kids who have turned Le Dive, John Neiditch's new Lower East Side wine bar and diner, into your favorite place - with its bistro seating, retro interiors, and wide-open doors. Entering this establishment, you feel as if you have entered an old tavern straight from the streets of Paris.

Le Dive37 Canal St.

The polo bar

Wood-paneled steakhouse vibes, equestrian-inspired decor, and a younger generation of old-money sipping Ralph Lauren-style martinis. You'll find all this at the Polo Bar on the outskirts of town - if, by some miracle, you manage to book a table. When it comes to curating an exclusive scene, no place seems to be shrinking its circle - despite its ubiquity on social media.

The polo bar, 1 E 55th St.

American Bar

Considered the urban version of the Polo Bar, American Bar is the place to mingle with socialites whose downtown version extends no further than the West Village. That's okay, though, because here they have caviar and potato chips, lobster, and a steady stream of martinis.

American Bar33 Greenwich Ave.

Saint Theo's

American Bar's comparatively free-spirited and well-traveled little sister, Saint Tho's, channels Italian energy into a chic West Village setting. Gourmets can order the Venetian and Coastal Italian menu, featuring fresh seafood, homemade pasta and seasonal ingredients. You may run into at least five people you know, including celebrities.

Saint Theo's, 340 Bleecker St.

Balthazar

Despite the tourist crowds, Keith McNally's lively Brasserie in Soho remains a chic destination for celebrities and downtown lovers. Although the French-flavored hot spot has been around for 25 years, its enduring popularity can still keep you waiting for your table, as everyone knows the seafood tower alone is worth it.

Balthazar80 Spring St.