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The average New Yorker's favorite pastime often involves visiting as many Michelin Guide restaurants as possible throughout the year. Now, those enthusiasts can add a slew of novel destinations to their list, as the outlet has just released its 2025 Michelin Guide New York, which includes 16 new restaurants in total.
Keep in mind when scrolling through the guide that these eateries are marked as "new" and "recommended" but they have not yet earned any star awards or Bib Gourmand recognition—although we're sure at least some of them will at the annual Michelin Guide ceremony later this year.
Without further ado, here are the 16 new restaurants just added to the Michelin Guide New York this month:
1. Cafe Commerce
964 Lexington Avenue
The former West Village institution, which closed down a decade ago, is making a grand comeback, this time taking over a new address on the Upper East Side. Expect chef/owner Harold Moore to serve his usual roster of contemporary American dishes with French and Italian twists.
2. Chalong
749 Ninth Avenue
Chalong joins the not-too-crowded local Southern Thai food scene, filling New York bellies with different curries, seafood dishes, noodle concoctions and more.
3. Chez Fifi
140 East 74th Street
You've probably heard of Chez Fifi because it's one of the hardest reservations to snag on the Upper East Side, serving exquisite French food. "Lamb with carrot puree and braised lentils in a red wine sauce is spot on, while the baba au rhum steals the spotlight," reads the Michelin Guide. "The cake filled with caramelized pineapple is given a spirited tableside pour."
4. Crane Club
85 Tenth Avenue
Although Crane Club is a new steakhouse, the initial lineup of breads and pasta dishes is what will truly catch your eye (and taste buds). Keep in mind that desserts here are huge, so you'll want to leave some extra room to enjoy as many as them as you can.
5. Crevette
10 Downing Street
"Dressed head to toe in white tablecloths and cream-colored walls, the wide dining room is a hive of activity, while the bar courts its own crowd," notes the Michelin Guide in regard to seafood destination Crevette. The desserts here particularly special, including a fior di latte soft serve that's hard to find across New York.
6. Field Guide
235 Kent Avenue
The sophisticated yet relaxed Field Guide in Williamsburg is the sort of modern American restaurant that you'll want to visit for a special occasion—including the urge to try all of chef Tim Meyers' ingredient-driven dishes.
7. Heroes
357 West Broadway
Purple banquettes immediately make SoHo's newest eatery, Heroes, a magnet for the sort of social media-prone diners looking for the next big viral hit. But don't be fooled: the on-site selection of wine is worth a trip downtown in and of itself, especially if savoring each pour with the crispy rice on offer.
8. Hyderabadi Zaiqa
366 West 52nd Street
A small Indian restaurant smack-dab in the middle of the Theater District? Sign us up. Keep in mind that the kitchen here focuses on Hyderabad cuisine, a blend of Arabic, Mughlai and Turkish flavors—although regional favorites also make menu appearances.
9. Il Gigante
880 Woodward Avenue
Il Gigante in Ridgewood, Queens, stands out because of the seeming simplicity involved in its Italian-American dishes. Try everything, of course, but don't miss out on the lasagna alla bolognese. According to the Michelin guide, it's the "perfect rendition of a classic that's sided by a small mug filled with grated parm for sprinkling on top."
10. La Dong
11 East 17th Street
Everything at Union Square Vietnamese restaurant La Dong is delectable, but you should pay extra attention to the chef's special menu. Expect "thin slivers" of Miyazaki A5 wagyu to pepper your table alongside a bowl of pho that's actually poured tableside and little steamed rice cakes that you'll want to take home with you.
11. La Tête d’Or
318 Park Avenue South
One of the most talked-about recent openings, chef Daniel Boulud's new Park Avenue steakhouse truly deserves all the praise it is getting, both in form and function. The expansive setting is strikingly beautiful, the bar is worthy of its very own visit and the food is (what did you expect?) fabulous.
12. Ly Ly Vietnam Cookhouse
306 East 81st Street
Classic Vietnamese dishes—spring rolls, bun salads, banh mi, pho—make up the menu at Ly Ly Vietnam Cookhouse, but, according to the Michelin Guide, it's the "UES" bowl that's particularly noteworthy. It takes 20 hours to make the broth, which boasts with a tender five-spice smoked short rib!
13. Santi
11 E 53rd Street
Chef Michael White is behind some of the most popular restaurants in New York, including Osteria Morini, Ai Fiori and Marea, so a visit to his new "paen to the Mediterranean in the heart of midtown" is an absolutely must. Expect Italian food with a twist based on the culinary guru's own experience in the South of France and the Amalfi Coast.
14. Sempre Oggi
164 West 75th Street
At Sempre Oggi, it's all about the pasta: the house-made rigatoni all'amatriciana are certainly a standout but don't sleep on the tortelloni cacio e pepe or the strozzapreti with pesto either.
15. Sinsa
95 Second Avenue
Everything at Sinsa, a new Korean wine bar in the East Village, is meant to be shared—but expect to want to order more of all. The truffle gim risotto sounds particularly delicious as does the dish of marinated short ribs and crispy rice cakes. Looking for something a bit more "classic?" The grilled sea bass drenched in salsa verde and charred lemon is sure to deliver as well.
16. Smithereens
414 East 9th Street
Set up to look like a New England seafood joint, Smithereens in the East Village is filled with tables and counters that are mostly taken over by chef Nick Tamburo's fish-based dishes, including a beans-and-shrimp bowl and a Boston mackerel plate served with seaweed and ginger. Wash it all down with sommelier Nikita Malhotra's wine choices.