The 10 Best Kosher Restaurants In New York City

With such a prominent Jewish population, New York City is full of outstanding kosher food. Here, we profile 10 of NYC’s best kosher restaurants, exceptional for their food, service, and tradition.

Pitopia

Bar, Middle Eastern, Kosher

An Orthodox Union-certified eatery, Pitopia offers Mediterranean classics such as falafel, fresh salads, shawarma, and a hummus bar, alongside schnitzel, soups, sandwiches, and fries. This venue is perfect for a casual lunch on the go, with high-rise tables and large windows perfect for people-watching as you enjoy your meal.

Ben's Best

Deli, Restaurant, Kosher

Ben’s Best was founded back in 1945 as a restaurant and catering business in Rego Park, New York. Nowadays, it’s best known as a no-frills deli serving traditional Jewish food such as chopped liver, pastrami, batter-dipped fried chicken, and trimmings like potato salad, coleslaw, and, of course, pickles.

Café Nana

Cafe, Restaurant, Kosher

Café Nana offers kosher Israeli- and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, including a variety of sandwiches, salads, and pastas. The most popular dish is shakshuka, a Sephardic dish with North African roots. Located on the second floor of Columbia and Barnard’s Hillel Center, this casual eatery is decked out with silk pillows, hanging lamps, hookah pipes, and comfortable sofas.

Mike's Bistro

Bistro, Restaurant, American, Contemporary

Mike’s Bistro serves lunch in four courses, including a salad, the soup of the day, a selection of meats, and a dessert. The dinner menu offers hearty dishes such as duck breast, a rib eye roast, lamb chops, and more. Chef Michael Gershkovich was born in Rome but grew up in Flatbush with an orthodox Jewish family, so his dishes are finely crafted in accordance with kosher regulations.

Eighteen Restaurant

Restaurant, Kosher

This glatt kosher restaurant serves kosher food according to a stricter set of regulations. At Eighteen Restaurant you’ll find sushi and grilled meats, alongside special holiday menus and a separate catering menu. Choose from platters featuring hummus, babaganoush, matbucha, and tahini.

Glatt A La Carte

Restaurant, Kosher

Chef Mark Green mans the kitchen at upscale kosher restaurant Glatt A La Carte. This eatery offers a variety of international dishes, from classic steaks to sushi, baby kale and red quinoa salad, cubed watermelon and Campari tomato skewers, and more.

Upper Crust

Restaurant, Kosher

Upper Crust is one of the few restaurants in New York City that offers kosher brick pizza. The selection includes eggplant Milanese, fire-roasted tomato, mozzarella cheese, and ricotta. Perfect for a casual lunch or dinner, Upper Crust has an impressive Italian menu with something for everyone.

Abigael's on Broadway

Restaurant, Kosher

Abigael’s on Broadway is a large restaurant with an international menu of spicy Latin dishes alongside Pan Asian specialties. Accommodating up to 350 guests on two levels, this restaurant is casually elegant, and kosher.

Murray's Falafel

Restaurant, Middle Eastern, Kosher

Murray’s Falafel & Grill offers delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties, from falafel to hummus and shawarma. This venue is perfect for a casual take-out lunch or dinner and is a local favorite for a delicious meal on the go.

King David Kosher

Bar, Restaurant, Kosher

A lounge and restaurant, King David Kosher is an elegant event space popular for sweet sixteens and bar or bat mitzvahs. King David Kosher offers a selection of entrées, from sushi to steaks, cold appetizers such as smoked salmon, and desserts.

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