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34 Local Restaurants Make Eater’s List of Tops of the UWS

February 1, 2021 | 9:10 PM - Updated on February 2, 2021 | 1:54 AM
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Happy Hot Hunan at 969 Amsterdam Avenue between 107th and 108th streets made the list.

It’s been a very rough year for restaurants on the Upper West Side. Of the 35 restaurants on a list of the best spots in the neighborhood published a year ago, 12 have closed, according to Eater.

But some new restaurants have opened since, and the foodie-friendly website has put out a new list, with 34 places to choose from.

Like all Upper West Side food lists, this one is worth debating. So if your favorite is missing let us know in the comments. Read more on each entry at Eater.

108 Food

Bombay Frankie Roti Roll

Happy Hot Hunan

Thai Market

Banh Vietnamese Shop House

Makana

Jerusalem

Curry King

Yu Kitchen

Naruto Ramen

Malecon

Holy Schnitzel

Barney Greengrass

Celeste

Jacob’s Pickles

Jin Ramen

Land Thai Kitchen

Two Wheels

Nice Matin

Blondies

Jing Fong

Red Farm

Chirping Chicken

Amsterdam Ale House

Playa Betty’s

Viand Cafe

Freddie & Pepper’s

Gray’s Papaya

My Pie Pizzeria Romana

Seven Hills Mediterranean Grill

Pastrami Queen

El Mitote

Epicerie Boulud

Rosa Mexicano

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Frank Hallett
Frank Hallett
2 years ago

I’m surprised Fred’s (476 Amsterdam) didn’t make this list but like any list, it’s subjective.

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Shirley Luban
Shirley Luban
2 years ago

Please add Bella Luna on Columbus Avenue to your list. This is a favorite, stalwart and excellent local restaurant,
I would be heartbroken if it disappeared.

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Blair
Blair
2 years ago

Au Jus (99th and Broadway) which opened right as the pandemic hit, has fabulous ribs and great sides. The staff is lovely.

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bonny finberg
bonny finberg
2 years ago

Chirping Chicken made your list but Cafe du Soleil didn’t? Your list maker(s) get no serious creds with that fail.

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Sid
Sid
2 years ago
Reply to  bonny finberg

Cafe du Solei has never been that good in my opinion, and people get hyped over the bubbles to the point they are not actually tasting the food. Le Bonne Soupe (midtown) better french restaurant at similar price point.

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Bill
Bill
2 years ago
Reply to  bonny finberg

Agree. Cafe du Solei has been always good, but especially now. Heated Bubbles are teriffic. Was there with pooch for dinner.. food and service were outstanding.

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Francesca Vollaro
Francesca Vollaro
2 years ago

An great UWS resturant list is not complete without Ella Social. It is my absolute favorite for dinner and brunch. The food is always delicious and the owners and staff are the best!

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Marie Bissmann
Marie Bissmann
2 years ago

List Cafe 82

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Lisa Shatz
Lisa Shatz
2 years ago

Sadly I think seven hill closed. We also LOVE Miznon North and Tessa.

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Paul
Paul
2 years ago
Reply to  Lisa Shatz

Paasha is better.

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UWS-er
UWS-er
2 years ago
Reply to  Lisa Shatz

We’ve ordered from Seven Hills many, many times throughout the pandemic. It’s open!

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Andrew Besch
Andrew Besch
2 years ago

BIN 71. Great food, natural wines, staff, prices. Has to be on this list.

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Beth Caron
Beth Caron
2 years ago

Mermaid Inn

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Catherine Holmes
Catherine Holmes
2 years ago

Where’s Fred’s Amsterdam and 83rd???

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Patricia Gilman
Patricia Gilman
2 years ago

OMG what a terrible list

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LarryK
LarryK
2 years ago

Tri Dim West makes great Peking Duck. Delivered, with all the fixings, was crisp and delicious.

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Mark Moore
Mark Moore
2 years ago

Needs more Kouzan.

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Elizabeth Langer
Elizabeth Langer
2 years ago

Pappardella
Amelie’s Wine Bar
Tenzan
Aangan

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Bonnie
Bonnie
2 years ago

I can’t believe that Friedman’s isn’t on this list!! It’s consistently delish with fresh organic ingredients. Best fish tacos EVER. And the prices are reasonable.

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Janis
Janis
2 years ago

I don’t see an Italian restaurant on the list, so if I may, I’d like to add Copolla’s West, on 79th St.between Amsterdam & Broadway.
Their food is amazing and plentiful and their prices are reasonable.
The staff is friendly, attentive and the same folks have been there since we started going there back in 2008.
We’re so looking forward to their indoor dining opening up again on Valentine’s Day.

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UWSWhino
UWSWhino
2 years ago
Reply to  Janis

Celeste is an Italian resto….although not that great. Where the hell is Gennaro’s on this list!

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Marcia
Marcia
2 years ago
Reply to  Janis

I agree Coppolas West is our favorite Restuarant. The staff is wonderful including the terrific busboys. I like so many of their dishes that it is very hard to choose. I especially like the dishes that have the home made pasta. My favorite dish however is the linguine with clam sauce.

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janis
janis
2 years ago
Reply to  Marcia

I’ve never tried the linguine with clam sauce but I definitely will.
The staff is so friendly that two of them have become FB friends. One of the busboys and the manager.
Now THAT’S a friendly staff. LOL

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Steve Zuckerman
Steve Zuckerman
2 years ago

Henna to!!!

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Jack
Jack
2 years ago

Mama’s Too

Best pizza in NYC

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grayson
grayson
2 years ago

Cafe Luxembourg!

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Chocolate sugarqueen!
Chocolate sugarqueen!
2 years ago

Hey they left off Bodrum! Fabulous MiddleEastern food and best pizza!!! Cotta fir pizza, Bettola’s for pizza… Junzi , The Mill, so many have done an outstanding job!!!

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Michelle Naumova
Michelle Naumova
2 years ago

Mermaid Inn

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Tamara
Tamara
2 years ago

Maison pickle is great too!

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BV
BV
2 years ago

Also Lokal on columbus, delicious and fresh turkish/mediterranean food, nice service, great bar and good people.

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Z Perez
Z Perez
2 years ago

The list needs some Latin flavor. I offer Bodega 88, the best sports bar in the neighborhood, small but packs a punch for constant customer service, food drinks, music and crowd, with an amazing owner! AND all with affordable prices.

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UWS Whino
UWS Whino
2 years ago
Reply to  Z Perez

also, Buceo 95…

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Sandy Mitchell
Sandy Mitchell
2 years ago

Missing so many: Trattoria iL Gusto, Bella Luna, The Mermaid Inn, Bodrum, French Roast…just to name a few neighborhood favorites.

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Best Pizza Evarrrr
Best Pizza Evarrrr
2 years ago

This list is not real. You know why? Sal & Carmine’s isn’t on it. Any list without Sal & Carmine’s is a total waste of typing. This is a confirmed fact.

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Paul
Paul
2 years ago
Reply to  Best Pizza Evarrrr

Sapphire!

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Paul
Paul
2 years ago
Reply to  Best Pizza Evarrrr

True. Best slice in the hood.

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JL
JL
2 years ago
Reply to  Paul

Really? Better slice than Mama’s Too 3 blocks north? Okay, I’ll try them out. Agreed the list is not very useful.

UWS Pizza has been underwhelming since Rigalettos, and Lenny’s (both in the w70s) closed years ago. Mama’s Too is very good, $4 for a plain slice. I’m old enough to remember when a slice was 25cent in the burbs back in the 1970s.

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Best Pizza Evvarrrr!
Best Pizza Evvarrrr!
2 years ago
Reply to  JL

Yes—better than Mama’s Too. Better than anywhere. Sal & Carmine’s was a key reason why I hated having to leave the UWS for Queens due to housing costs. So much history & so much taste in that modest little space, & the only crust on earth that isn’t tasteless. The only dough w no dry, crunchy parts. Wait till a fresh pie comes out—it’s worth it! Been a Broadway fixture since I think the 50s. Still owned by same family.

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JL
JL
2 years ago
Reply to  Best Pizza Evvarrrr!

Better than anywhere? Alright, now you’re losing some credibility. I will travel to hunt down good pizza, and Brooklyn’s been where it’s at for a long time.

Paulie Gee’s in Greenpoint is exceptional to the point where it’s a snooty place with many unusual pre 2020 “rules”. Like not opening for lunch !?, NO delivery pre-pandemic ??, and NO takeout ???, They didn’t want their product getting cold.

I don’t know what the current rules are but they opened a slice shop that’s more like a regular pizza joint.

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MQue
MQue
2 years ago

The list was created by Eater, even though they’re the number 1 food blog they always have the worst list. Nothing like a kid from Brooklyn trying to tell us what’s the best eats in our neighborhood.

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Alice Gingold
Alice Gingold
2 years ago

Seven Hills Mediterranean has been closed for a couple of weeks.

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UWS-er
UWS-er
2 years ago
Reply to  Alice Gingold

Maybe for outdoor dining but it’s been open (and excellent) for delivery.

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Cage
Cage
2 years ago

Cafe Luxembourg
La Boite en Bois

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Jay
Jay
2 years ago

Tacombe is great!

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Jay
Jay
2 years ago

Also Hari!

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Jay
Jay
2 years ago
Reply to  Jay

Haru*

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Kathy
Kathy
2 years ago

Can’t believe Gennaro isn’t here.

Also Tartina !

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Elizabeth Inserra
Elizabeth Inserra
2 years ago

Pizza Collective

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Ken
Ken
2 years ago

Any night Wed-Sat when Miguel is cooking at Da Capo.

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marci
marci
2 years ago

La Sirene for French food is tops

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Rich Meyers
Rich Meyers
2 years ago

What about Gebhards Beer Culture? Best burgers and beer on the UWS!

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INANNA DONNELLEY
INANNA DONNELLEY
2 years ago

Lokal and Gennaro

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Roger
Roger
2 years ago

Jacob’s Pickles has some of the worst food in all of NYC!

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Risa
Risa
2 years ago

Love Han Dynasty.

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Mr. Mxyzptlk
Mr. Mxyzptlk
2 years ago

To all of you foodies and list adders. If you are going to promote a restaurant, please add the address cross streets so others, who may not be familiar with it, can try it too! TYVM

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Georgette
Georgette
2 years ago

Don’t forget FRED’S!!! the best!!!!

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Steven
Steven
2 years ago

Good list but how could you have missed, Pappardella at 75th and Columbus?

It’s been a neighborhood cornerstone for over 30 years with excellent and consistent Italian food.

And even in the current COVID environment still open everyday with outdoor seating!

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Richard Fraser
Richard Fraser
2 years ago

Telio/Perfecto (92/Bwy)

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Martha
Martha
2 years ago

Awadh
Delicious Indian food.

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ccharada
ccharada
2 years ago

WOK CITY 153-155 Amsterdam Ave (66&67thSt.) After 4p when you order over $20, free can of soda or cold sesame noodle dish). 212.496.9714/9078 Fast, friendly & efficient take-out, good prices, good portions, tasty too. Min $8 order for delivery & limited area.THEY WERE ALWAYS OPEN SINCE MARCH2020 pandemic&still are. Pls support them 😋❤️

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Carolyn
Carolyn
2 years ago

Hi Life is the best!! Why was that left out?

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LongtimeNYer
LongtimeNYer
2 years ago

Pomodoro Rosso (Columbus Ave. at 71st Street) is my go-to place for more upscale Italian food. They also send out cocktails with their food.

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Deb
Deb
2 years ago

Telios

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John
John
2 years ago

Motorinos has the best pizza on the UWS.

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Chrigid
Chrigid
2 years ago

Arco Cafe 886 Amsterdam

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