Dishes to try
New York-style pizza, bagels, cheesecake, pastrami sandwiches and eggs Benedict for brunch.
5 famous restaurants
- Eleven Madison Park: chef Daniel Humm's three-Michelin-star restaurant, once ranked among the world's 50 best. Book far ahead; expensive.
- Keens Steakhouse: a historic steakhouse famous for its mutton chop and steaks.
- Katz's Delicatessen: the legendary pastrami sandwich spot on the Lower East Side, always busy.
- Rubirosa: a pizza place in Nolita, known for its thin-crust pies.
- Sylvia's: a Southern soul food restaurant in Harlem, open since 1962.
Opening hours and menus can change, so check ahead and book the bigger restaurants. In the US, tipping table service is usually about 18–20% of the bill.