The 10 Best Nolita Restaurants, Manhattan
Nolita, is a Manhattan neighborhood rich in both history and innovation. The area’s restaurant scene illustrates this, with century-old pizzerias standing a stone’s throw from trendy Mediterranean fusion hotspots. Here are 10 Nolita restaurants that capture the neighborhood’s unique character.
Café Habana
Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Mexican, Cuban
Marrying Cuban and Mexican cuisine, Café Habana offers patrons an explosive fusion of Latin flavor. Celebrated for tasty dishes like its Mexican-style corn along with its generously sized Cuban sandwich, this popular spot attracts curious locals and tourists alike.
Balaboosta
Restaurant, Middle Eastern
Parm
Restaurant, Bar, Italian
Cocoron
Restaurant, Japanese
Tacombi at Fonda Nolita
Restaurant, Mexican
Aiming to ‘keep the culinary traditions of Mexico alive,’ Tacombi at Fonda Nolita dedicates itself to providing New Yorkers with an authentic Mexican dining experience. In a nod to the celebratory spirit of Mexican culture, diners congregate around communal tables in the restaurant’s casual, colorful setting to feast on pork belly and crispy fish tacos, ceviche, and rum-spiked horchata.
Lombardi's Pizza
Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian, Vegetarian
Egg Shop
Cafe, Sandwich Shop, Bodega, Restaurant, Contemporary
At Egg Shop, the namesake ingredient serves as a staple for the bulk of the restaurant’s offerings, producing a surprising number of inventive, protein-filled dishes. The creative down-to-earth menu featuring items such as the fan favorite B.E.C. as well as the flavorful El Camino bowl combining poached eggs, pulled pork, and a fried tortilla attracts a trendy crowd at all hours of the day.
Black Seed
Restaurant, Butcher, Bakery, North American, American, Canadian
A contender for New York’s best bagel spot, Black Seed offers an impressive variety of bagels, spreads, and sandwich fillings. Lauded for the exceptional quality of its hand rolled, honey-boiled bagels, the shop also boasts remarkable additions such as beet-cured lox, Mile End bacon, and herbed tofu spread. The late-night menu at this creative spot also features crowd-pleasing pizza bagels, attracting packs of post-party patrons each night.
The Butcher's Daughter
Restaurant, Butcher, Bar, Juice Bar, Cafe, Healthy, Vegetarian
Eating healthy has never been easier than at The Butcher’s Daughter, a trendy vegetarian spot creating beautiful, nourishing dishes packed with enough flavor to please any palate. Dedicated to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the menu at this health-conscious café changes daily, featuring items such as spicy kale salad, avocado tartare, and pesto zucchini with cashew ricotta.
Tartinery
Cafe, Restaurant, French