Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is one of my favorite local spots. Great, light Italian food. Reasonably priced. They have a nice wine bar if you just want a glass of wine.
18 locals recommend
Follia
179 3rd AveThis is one of my favorite local spots. Great, light Italian food. Reasonably priced. They have a nice wine bar if you just want a glass of wine.
POST
217 E 3rd StAmazing thin crust pizza and salads! Not too expensive and delicious.
Pete's Tavern
129 E 18th StFamous tavern and great burgers. A NYC classic right near the park.
The Bluebell Café
293 3rd AveGreat for brunch. Delicious breakfast selection.
The Loop
173 3rd AveMy favorite neighborhood sushi. Not too fancy, but great fresh sushi.
Amazing raw food restaurant. The best in the city! A bit expensive but worth it if you like this type of food. You will probably need a reservation.
35 locals recommend
Pure Food & Wine
54 Irving PlAmazing raw food restaurant. The best in the city! A bit expensive but worth it if you like this type of food. You will probably need a reservation.
In the middle of Madison Square Park - sit outside and eat a famous Shake Shack burger.
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueIn the middle of Madison Square Park - sit outside and eat a famous Shake Shack burger.
Great menu and fun atmosphere. Wide selection and very good food. The drinks are great too!
68 locals recommend
The Smith
55 3rd AveGreat menu and fun atmosphere. Wide selection and very good food. The drinks are great too!
This is a really fun place for sushi. They play music and it's a little more of a scene.
7 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA NYC Gramercy
245 Park Ave SThis is a really fun place for sushi. They play music and it's a little more of a scene.
Republic
37 Union Square WGreat for lunch in Union Square. Asian noodle dishes galore!
If you are a healthy eater you will love Whole Foods. Huge market and you can grab something quick and eat upstairs.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StIf you are a healthy eater you will love Whole Foods. Huge market and you can grab something quick and eat upstairs.
Amazing vegetarian restaurant - they don't take reservations so get there early.
48 locals recommend
Angelica Kitchen
Amazing vegetarian restaurant - they don't take reservations so get there early.
L'Express
249 Park Ave SGreat french bistro - a little loud, but the mussels are delicious.
Everything Else
Defonte's
Good sandwiches for a quick bite.
You must visit EATALY if you are staying in Gramercy. There is an amazing market, wine tasting and some amazing restaurants. Don't miss this!
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveYou must visit EATALY if you are staying in Gramercy. There is an amazing market, wine tasting and some amazing restaurants. Don't miss this!
The best place to shop for food. Cheapest and the neighborhood and a great selection. It gets very crowded so the best time to go is in the morning before 11 am.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StThe best place to shop for food. Cheapest and the neighborhood and a great selection. It gets very crowded so the best time to go is in the morning before 11 am.
This is on the fancier side, but could be fun to stop in for a drink. They have a few restaurants and a roof top bar.
28 locals recommend
Gramercy Park Hotel
2 Lexington AveThis is on the fancier side, but could be fun to stop in for a drink. They have a few restaurants and a roof top bar.
This is a very good spot for a quick lunch. You can get a fresh fruit juice or eat from their salad bar. All organic.
Organique
110 E 23rd StThis is a very good spot for a quick lunch. You can get a fresh fruit juice or eat from their salad bar. All organic.