10 Ideal Spots For Solo Dining In New York City
New York is a fantastic city for solo dining with so many cafes, bars, and restaurants to choose from. Shed that tired stigma of looking ‘lonely,’ flaunt your independence, and head to these 10 outstanding spots.
1. Terroir
Bar, Wine Bar, American
2. Lincoln Ristorante
Restaurant, Italian
3. Gramercy Tavern
Bar, Restaurant, American
5. The Cannibal
Restaurant, Bar, Butcher, Charcuterie, American
This gastro-pub specializes in Belgian cuisine, so their menu focuses specifically on meats and beers. As you may have guessed from this venue’s name, The Cannibal will connect you to your inner carnivore. For the solo omnivores and vegetarians, The Cannibal also offers seasonal vegetable dishes.
6. Sushi of Gari
Restaurant, Sushi, Japanese
7. Sadelle's
Bakery, Restaurant, American
8. Babbo
Restaurant, Italian
Since its doors opened in 1998, Babbo has been a popular Italian restaurant among New Yorkers. It’s not always easy to snag a table, but then again, it’s easy for solo diners to request a reservation. Babbo uses fresh local ingredients alongside imported pastas and Italian delicacies. It adds that extra dash of authenticity to create outstanding Italian dishes.
Butter
Operating out of its Midtown location since 2002, Butter offers a seasonal menu of dynamic dishes crafted by Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Dine here for brunch, lunch, or dinner and you can enjoy the beautifully designed, rustic-chic atmosphere.
Butter Midtown, 70 West 45th Street, New York, NY, USA +1 212 253 2828
9. The Ginger Man
Bar, American, Pub Grub
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