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Delicious Italian restaurant located down the street from the apartment. Cash only!
25 locals recommend
Gennaro
665 Amsterdam AveDelicious Italian restaurant located down the street from the apartment. Cash only!
Good and conveniently-located Japanese restaurant offering fresh sushi and quick delivery.
12 locals recommend
Kouzan
685 Amsterdam AveGood and conveniently-located Japanese restaurant offering fresh sushi and quick delivery.
TESSA
349 Amsterdam AveDelicious upscale restaurant with a mediterranean menu.
The best French patisserie (pastry shop) in New York! They also serve full meals and have a great menu.
152 locals recommend
Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveThe best French patisserie (pastry shop) in New York! They also serve full meals and have a great menu.
Best brunch of the Upper West Side with wonderful terrace overlooking the Museum of Natural History
37 locals recommend
Isabella's
359 Columbus AveBest brunch of the Upper West Side with wonderful terrace overlooking the Museum of Natural History
An UWS institution. Located accross from the famous St. John the Divine Cathedral, take a coffee break here after visiting Columbia. Frequented by many intellectuals, artists, and students.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveAn UWS institution. Located accross from the famous St. John the Divine Cathedral, take a coffee break here after visiting Columbia. Frequented by many intellectuals, artists, and students.
Fun and young Italian restaurant. Classic downtown vibe on beautiful Bleecker Street. While you wait for your table, head to Von, the bar located next door.
31 locals recommend
Bianca
5 Bleecker StreetFun and young Italian restaurant. Classic downtown vibe on beautiful Bleecker Street. While you wait for your table, head to Von, the bar located next door.
World-famous and historic delicatessen! Best pastrami and corned beef in New York!
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StWorld-famous and historic delicatessen! Best pastrami and corned beef in New York!
Coffee shop from the same owners of the famous Momofuku restaurants. Great cookies!!!
50 locals recommend
Milk Bar Midtown
119 W 56th StCoffee shop from the same owners of the famous Momofuku restaurants. Great cookies!!!
Head here for a classic New York experience and a delicious hamburger. The movie Kramer vs. Kramer, staring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Strip was filmed here.
102 locals recommend
JG Melon
1291 3rd AveHead here for a classic New York experience and a delicious hamburger. The movie Kramer vs. Kramer, staring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Strip was filmed here.
Saxon + Parole
316 BoweryGood for brunch located conveniently close to the New Museum.
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StFamous cupcake bakery featured in Sex and the City.
Fun Italian-style pizza restaurant with wonderful outdoors seating with views on beautiful Church
18 locals recommend
Numero 28 Pizzeria
28 Carmine StFun Italian-style pizza restaurant with wonderful outdoors seating with views on beautiful Church
Cocotte
110 Thompson StRomantic restaurant offering tapas-style French Basque food.
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StOne of the oldest and most famous bagel shop in NY.
Super hip and chic modern-Asian restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion and people watching.
14 locals recommend
Zuma
261 Madison AveSuper hip and chic modern-Asian restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion and people watching.
The oldest & best French fine-dining restaurant. Incredibly romantic, beautiful flowers, and a price tag that matches. Call me if you want to go here (I worked here for many years when I was younger).
11 locals recommend
La Grenouille
3 E 52nd StThe oldest & best French fine-dining restaurant. Incredibly romantic, beautiful flowers, and a price tag that matches. Call me if you want to go here (I worked here for many years when I was younger).
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueDelicious burgers and milkshakes.
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveFor meatball lovers! They also have a good bar.
One of the best new restaurants of the Upper West Side offering southern comfort food. Great for dinner, drinks, or brunch. Along with Isabella's, offers one of the best Brunch's of the UWS.
22 locals recommend
Jake's Dilemma
430 Amsterdam AveOne of the best new restaurants of the Upper West Side offering southern comfort food. Great for dinner, drinks, or brunch. Along with Isabella's, offers one of the best Brunch's of the UWS.
Fun Mexican restaurant. Sit outdoors and order aMargarita for the best experience! Located down the street.
24 locals recommend
Carol's Daughter
24 W 125th StFun Mexican restaurant. Sit outdoors and order aMargarita for the best experience! Located down the street.
French Bistro famous for its celebrity clientele. Great for a special occasion. Make sure to make a reservation.
274 locals recommend
Balthazar
80 Spring StFrench Bistro famous for its celebrity clientele. Great for a special occasion. Make sure to make a reservation.
Hidden hamburger restaurant located inside Le Parker Meridien Hotel. Look behind the curtain near the front desk!
69 locals recommend
burger joint
119 W 56th StHidden hamburger restaurant located inside Le Parker Meridien Hotel. Look behind the curtain near the front desk!
One of the best fish restaurants in the city located in the heart of Soho. They have incredibly fresh oysters and some of the best Martinis in New York.
82 locals recommend
Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer StOne of the best fish restaurants in the city located in the heart of Soho. They have incredibly fresh oysters and some of the best Martinis in New York.
Expensive but delicious Gelati (Italian ice cream). Head here for desert if you go to Numero 28 Pizzeria.
46 locals recommend
Grom
Expensive but delicious Gelati (Italian ice cream). Head here for desert if you go to Numero 28 Pizzeria.
By far on the best and coolest chinese restaurants in New York. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere but don't let that deter you! Show up early: they don't take reservations and the lines are long.
179 locals recommend
Mission
171 E BroadwayBy far on the best and coolest chinese restaurants in New York. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere but don't let that deter you! Show up early: they don't take reservations and the lines are long.
Great for a cozy, no-frills breakfast or brunch. They serve very good pancakes.
80 locals recommend
Good Enough To Eat
520 Columbus AvenueGreat for a cozy, no-frills breakfast or brunch. They serve very good pancakes.
Essentials
Small family-owned grocery store located accross the street. Perfect for a quick groceries. They have delicious American coffee to go and make great sandwiches in the back.
11 locals recommend
Mani Market Place
697 Columbus AveSmall family-owned grocery store located accross the street. Perfect for a quick groceries. They have delicious American coffee to go and make great sandwiches in the back.
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StNewly-opened Whole Foods. Very large super market.
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueOne of the best cheese shops in New York.
Sightseeing
A must-go. I highly recommend visiting Columbia's beautiful and world-famous campus. The architecture is at the same time unique and classic New York.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayA must-go. I highly recommend visiting Columbia's beautiful and world-famous campus. The architecture is at the same time unique and classic New York.
Newly-restored park in the heart of The Village. This park was the epicenter of the hippy and beatnik movement in the 1960s and some of those vibes can still be felt.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareNewly-restored park in the heart of The Village. This park was the epicenter of the hippy and beatnik movement in the 1960s and some of those vibes can still be felt.
Showcases contemporary art in this famous Museum designed by famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveShowcases contemporary art in this famous Museum designed by famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Great for a jog or stroll for some of the best views of New York. Walk on the North end of the Reservoir for the best views, especially at sunset.
142 locals recommend
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Great for a jog or stroll for some of the best views of New York. Walk on the North end of the Reservoir for the best views, especially at sunset.
Newly-finished museum commemorating the 9/11 attacks. Very moving and inspiring.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StNewly-finished museum commemorating the 9/11 attacks. Very moving and inspiring.
Walk or CitiBike accross the Brooklyn Bridge for great views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn. Walk around Dumbo Brooklyn Heights when you cross the bridge.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWalk or CitiBike accross the Brooklyn Bridge for great views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn. Walk around Dumbo Brooklyn Heights when you cross the bridge.
The heart of Williamsburg -- a very hip and young neighborhood.
211 locals recommend
Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueThe heart of Williamsburg -- a very hip and young neighborhood.
Stroll around this elevated park constructed on the old railroad tracks. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Stroll around this elevated park constructed on the old railroad tracks. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues.
On a sunny day, come and hang out in this beautiful lawn located in the middle of Central Park. Offers great views of the midtown skyline.
23 locals recommend
Great Lawn
On a sunny day, come and hang out in this beautiful lawn located in the middle of Central Park. Offers great views of the midtown skyline.
Famous neighborhood with beautiful architecture and some of the best shopping in New York. Go during the week to avoid the massive weekend crowds.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
Famous neighborhood with beautiful architecture and some of the best shopping in New York. Go during the week to avoid the massive weekend crowds.
For the absolute best views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, ride the Staten Island Ferry at sunset! You won't regret it. No need to buy a ticket, the ferry ride is free.
254 locals recommend
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryFor the absolute best views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, ride the Staten Island Ferry at sunset! You won't regret it. No need to buy a ticket, the ferry ride is free.
Historic Cathedral located in the Upper West side. Stop by for a bit of peace during your visit to Columbia University and The Hungarian Pastry Shop. They also offer concerts and events at nights.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveHistoric Cathedral located in the Upper West side. Stop by for a bit of peace during your visit to Columbia University and The Hungarian Pastry Shop. They also offer concerts and events at nights.
Shopping
Duane Reade
3506 BroadwayClosest pharmacy.
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueShop like a New Yorker at this wold-famous Department Store.
Forget little Italy. For a real Italian experience (à la NY, of course) head to this Italian superstore offering authentic Italian specialty items, restaurants, and wine bars.
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveForget little Italy. For a real Italian experience (à la NY, of course) head to this Italian superstore offering authentic Italian specialty items, restaurants, and wine bars.
Downtown outpost of the famous Department Store located in the heart of SoHo.
491 locals recommend
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueDowntown outpost of the famous Department Store located in the heart of SoHo.
SEPHORA
808 Columbus AveSephora located in shopping center near Whole Foods
Apple Upper West Side
1981 BroadwayApple Store located in the Upper West Side.
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveFun shopping center located near the Highline Park.
Famous department store located in the heart of 5th Avenue's shopping area accross the Street from Rockefeller Center.
155 locals recommend
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveFamous department store located in the heart of 5th Avenue's shopping area accross the Street from Rockefeller Center.
Although Little Italy is long gone, Di Palo's reminds us of what this neighborhood felt and tasted like 75 years ago. It offers by far the best Prosciutto, bresaola and scamorza in New York.
51 locals recommend
Di Palo's
200 Grand StAlthough Little Italy is long gone, Di Palo's reminds us of what this neighborhood felt and tasted like 75 years ago. It offers by far the best Prosciutto, bresaola and scamorza in New York.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good drinks and good crowd. Very crowded on weekends. Great place to grab a drink while you wait for a table at Bianca's restaurant next door.
26 locals recommend
Von
3 Bleecker StGood drinks and good crowd. Very crowded on weekends. Great place to grab a drink while you wait for a table at Bianca's restaurant next door.
Fun bar located in the heart of the West Village with an English vibe. They make great cocktails and have good beers as well. Very crowded, but fun, on weekends.
75 locals recommend
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th StreetFun bar located in the heart of the West Village with an English vibe. They make great cocktails and have good beers as well. Very crowded, but fun, on weekends.
One of the first and longest-standing restaurants of the Meatpacking District. Offers modern French-Asian food. Reservations recommended on weekends.
57 locals recommend
Spice Market
One of the first and longest-standing restaurants of the Meatpacking District. Offers modern French-Asian food. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Best rooftop bar in New York located inside the Standard Hotel. Great to grab a drink while catching breath-taking views of New York. Arrive before sunset for the best experience.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StBest rooftop bar in New York located inside the Standard Hotel. Great to grab a drink while catching breath-taking views of New York. Arrive before sunset for the best experience.
Trendy bar with some of the best cocktails in New York. Fun crowd made up mostly of young professionals, models, and artists.
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson StTrendy bar with some of the best cocktails in New York. Fun crowd made up mostly of young professionals, models, and artists.
The Dead Poet
450 Amsterdam AveFun local dive bar. Nothing fancy but fun on weekends.
One of the best and most fun nightclubs in New York. Make sure to dress to impress, as the door policy is quite harsh. No cover.
90 locals recommend
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StOne of the best and most fun nightclubs in New York. Make sure to dress to impress, as the door policy is quite harsh. No cover.
This is a hidden gem! Great for happy hour after visiting the Financial District or before cruising on the Staten Island Ferry! It's outdoors seating has the best views of the Statue of Liberty.
51 locals recommend
Pier A Harbor House
22 Battery PlThis is a hidden gem! Great for happy hour after visiting the Financial District or before cruising on the Staten Island Ferry! It's outdoors seating has the best views of the Statue of Liberty.
McSorley's is the oldest bar in New York! It is FILLED of New York history, such Houdini's handcuffs, Louis Armstrong's trumpet. They only serve 2 drinks: McSorley's Light Ale & McSorley's Dark Ale.
142 locals recommend
McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StMcSorley's is the oldest bar in New York! It is FILLED of New York history, such Houdini's handcuffs, Louis Armstrong's trumpet. They only serve 2 drinks: McSorley's Light Ale & McSorley's Dark Ale.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest museums in the world dedicated to Natural History and Science. Featuring famous dioramas of flaura and fauna from all over the world as well as a Planetarium.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestOne of the largest museums in the world dedicated to Natural History and Science. Featuring famous dioramas of flaura and fauna from all over the world as well as a Planetarium.
Museum of Modern Art. Incredible permanent collection and some of the best temporary exhibits in New York. The architecture of the building itself is worth the trip to midtown.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMuseum of Modern Art. Incredible permanent collection and some of the best temporary exhibits in New York. The architecture of the building itself is worth the trip to midtown.
Museum of Natural History is a must-see. While you are here, stole trough some of the most beautiful streets of the Upper East Side.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveMuseum of Natural History is a must-see. While you are here, stole trough some of the most beautiful streets of the Upper East Side.
One of the largest and best movie theatre in New York.
131 locals recommend
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayOne of the largest and best movie theatre in New York.
Best movie theatre of Upper West Side. Has lazy boy style seats!
138 locals recommend
AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayBest movie theatre of Upper West Side. Has lazy boy style seats!
The center of New York's performing arts: Opera, Ballet, Classical Music Concerts. Worth a visit just for the beautiful architecture of the Plaza.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaThe center of New York's performing arts: Opera, Ballet, Classical Music Concerts. Worth a visit just for the beautiful architecture of the Plaza.