Best restaurants in Lower East Side

1. 
   Katz's DelicatessenGraded A

   4.5★★★★★★★★★★(53,927)$$Deli · 205 East Houston Street

   What to order: Famous Pastrami Sandwich · Reuben Sandwich · Matzo Ball Soup · Dr. Brown’s Cel‑Ray Soda

2. 
   Ivan RamenGraded A

   4.7★★★★★★★★★★(9,726)$$Ramen Restaurant · 25 Clinton Street

   What to order: Tonkotsu Ramen · Chicken Paitan Ramen · Ivan’s Karaage · Ube Pudding

3. 
   Mojo EastGraded A

   4.7★★★★★★★★★★(375)Japanese Restaurant · 85 Stanton Street
4. 
   Pasta LabGraded A

   4.9★★★★★★★★★★(368)$$Food Store · 199 Orchard Street
5. 
   Clinton Street Baking CompanyGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(6,609)$$American Restaurant · 4 Clinton Street

   What to order: Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter (especially wild Maine blueb · Fried Chicken & Waffles · Latke Eggs Benedict

6. 
   Beauty & EssexGraded A

   4.5★★★★★★★★★★(4,757)$$$Restaurant · 146 Essex Street

   What to order: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumplings · Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chops · ‘LES, NYC’ Doughnuts · Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos

7. 
   DhamakaGraded A

   4.5★★★★★★★★★★(3,718)$$$Indian Restaurant · 88 Essex Street

   What to order: Beef Pepper Fry · Champaran Meat · Butter Pepper Garlic Crab · Paneer Tikka

8. 
   Russ & Daughters CafeGraded A

   4.6★★★★★★★★★★(3,659)$$American Restaurant · 127 Orchard Street

   What to order: Classic Bagel & Lox Sandwich · Potato Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream · Caramelized Chocolate Babka French Toast · The Daughters Platter

9. 
   Eel BarGraded A

   4.3★★★★★★★★★★(190)Basque Restaurant · 252 Broome Street
10. 
    Mr. PurpleGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(3,210)$$$Bar · 180 Orchard Street

    What to order: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders · Salt and Pepper Fries

11. 
    Empanada MamaGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(3,107)$Latin American Restaurant · 95 Allen Street

    What to order: Viagra (seafood empanada) · Brasil empanada · Spicy Chicken empanada · Picada platter

12. 
    Georgie's CafeGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(145)Cafe · 182 Broome Street
13. 
    Remedy DinerGraded A

    3.9★★★★★★★★★★(2,904)$$Diner · 245 East Houston Street

    What to order: Pancakes · French Toast · Create Your Own Omelette · Chicken Pot Pie

14. 
    Mcdonald'sGraded A

    3.5★★★★★★★★★★(2,743)$Fast Food Restaurant · 114 Delancey Street

    What to order: French Fries · Cheeseburger · Big Mac · Chicken McNuggets

15. 
    ComfortlandGraded A

    4.9★★★★★★★★★★(175)American Restaurant · 92 Rivington Street
16. 
    FreemansGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(2,386)$$American Restaurant · 191 Chrystie Street

    What to order: Hot Artichoke Dip · Devils on Horseback · Macaroni

17. 
    Sadie's WardGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(168)Bar · 121 Essex Street
18. 
    Le Jardin Bistro / The DlGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(2,425)$$Lounge bar · 95 Delancey Street
19. 
    Felix EmpanadasGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(146)Restaurant · 192 Orchard Street
20. 
    PianosGraded A

    3.9★★★★★★★★★★(2,436)$$Lounge bar · 158 Ludlow Street

    What to order: Grand Pianos Nachos · Seared Tuna Sandwich · Grand Piano Burger · Frozen Margarita (happy hour)

21. 
    The DelanceyGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(2,371)$$Night Club · 168 Delancey Street

    What to order: Spicy Jalapeño Margarita · SMOKEY PALOMA · Boggie's Birria tacos

22. 
    Sweet ChickGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(2,111)$$Chicken Restaurant · 178 Ludlow Street

    What to order: Maple Chipotle Chicken with Vanilla Glaze Waffle · Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Waffles · Mac & Cheese

23. 
    Genki East OmakaseGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(113)Sushi Restaurant · 111 Stanton Street
24. 
    The Back RoomGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(2,028)$$Cocktail Bar · 102 Norfolk Street

    What to order: Pink Slipper · Pear Love · Girl Friday

25. 
    AttaboyGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(1,991)$$$Cocktail Bar · 134 Eldridge Street

    What to order: Penicillin · Paper Plane · Greenpoint

26. 
    Dudley'sGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,883)$$Restaurant · 85 Orchard Street

    What to order: Shrimp Linguine · Ricotta Hotcakes · Big Brekkie · Dudley’s Chop Salad

27. 
    Supermoon BakehouseGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(1,770)$$Bakery · 120 Rivington Street

    What to order: Ube Eclair · Passionfruit Curd Donut · Ferrero Rocher Cruffin

28. 
    Uncle Sam PizzaGraded A

    4.9★★★★★★★★★★(1,601)$Pizza Restaurant · 17 Clinton Street

    What to order: Vodka Square Pie (or Vodka Square Slice) · Spicy Pepperoni Square Pie (or Spicy Pepperoni Square Slice) · Eggplant Square Pie · Garlic Knots

29. 
    Gotham Burger Social ClubGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(1,590)Hamburger Restaurant · 131 Essex Street

    What to order: Gotham Smash (single/double/triple) · The Beastie Boy · Loaded Tots · Beer‑battered Onion Rings

30. 
    Dirt CandyGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(1,550)$$Vegetarian Restaurant · 86 Allen Street

    What to order: Tomato (savory tomato cake with smoked feta, tomato pearls a · Mushroom croissant with mushroom cappuccino · Celery biscuit · Pea puff (or pea “puff”)

31. 
    Mr. Taka RamenGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(1,530)$$Ramen Restaurant · 170 Allen Street

    What to order: Spicy Stamina · Miso Ramen · Taka's Vegan

32. 
    Hair Of The DogGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(1,601)$Sports Bar · 168 Orchard Street

    What to order: Fried Pickles with Ranch Dipping Sauce · Buffalo Nachos · Hangover Helper Stuffed Burger

33. 
    El Castillo De JaguaGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,479)$Restaurant · 113 Rivington Street

    What to order: Mangu With Fried Dominican Cheese, Salami & Egg Any Style · Cuban Sandwich · Pernil

34. 
    The Mercury LoungeGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(1,405)$$Bar · 217 East Houston Street

    What to order: Mercury Mule · Mercury Rye Manhattan

35. 
    375 Chicken N' FriesGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,417)$Fast Food Restaurant · 124 Ludlow Street

    What to order: Peanut Butter Jelly Chicken · Fried Chicken Sandwich · Buffalo‑Honey Chick ’N Pop (popcorn chicken)

36. 
    Soft SwerveGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(1,324)$Ice Cream Shop · 85b Allen St

    What to order: Ube Soft Serve · Black Sesame Soft Serve · Ube and Black Sesame swirl

37. 
    Karaoke BohoGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,335)$Karaoke · 152 Orchard Street

    What to order: Lemon Drop · Soju Shot · House Cocktail (e.g., Apple Martini)

38. 
    Fools GoldGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(1,199)$$Cocktail Bar · 145 East Houston Street

    What to order: Duck Confit Poutine · Gold Label Burger · chicken fingers

39. 
    Pizza Loves SauceGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(1,156)$Pizza Restaurant · 147 East Houston Street

    What to order: Spicy Vodka Slice · Tri‑Dye Pizza Slice · Garlic Knots

40. 
    Birria L.E.S.Graded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(1,140)Mexican Restaurant · 127 Rivington Street

    What to order: Beef Taco with Cheese · Texas Garlic Toast - Birria · Consomé

41. 
    VerlaineGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,163)$$Cocktail Bar · 110 Rivington Street

    What to order: Hanoi Lychee Martini · Verlaine Lo-Mein · Sweet N’ Spiced Wings

42. 
    Takumi OmakaseGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(1,094)Japanese Restaurant · 181 Essex Street

    What to order: Otoro Hand Roll · Kumamoto Oyster with Yuzu Foam · Grilled Eel with Foie Gras

43. 
    Petee's Pie CompanyGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(1,108)$$Bakery · 61 Delancey Street

    What to order: Cherry Crumble Pie · Crunchy Wild Maine Blueberry Slice · Guava & Mascarpone Crumb Pie · Salty Chocolate Chess Pie

44. 
    StarbucksGraded A

    3.8★★★★★★★★★★(1,199)$$Coffee Shop · 80 Delancey Street

    What to order: Cold Brew · Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich · Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich

45. 
    Bel-FriesGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(1,089)$Fast Food Restaurant · 132 Ludlow Street

    What to order: Popcorn Chicken & Fries · Classic Fries · Double Truffle Fries

46. 
    Pita BarGraded A

    4.9★★★★★★★★★★(1,041)Restaurant · 11 Delancey Street

    What to order: Baby Chicken Pita · Arais · Short Rib in a pita (Short Ribs)

47. 
    KonekoGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(1,115)$$Cat cafe · 26 Clinton Street

    What to order: house‑made chai latte · iced strawberry matcha latte · Belgian waffle (house‑made, with macerated berries or Nutell · gyoza (pork & chives or vegetarian)

48. 
    La Contenta LesGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(1,073)$$Mexican Restaurant · 102 Norfolk Street

    What to order: Fish Tacos · Pork Belly Tostada · Crab Enchiladas · Guacamole

49. 
    Saluggi's EastGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,087)$$Italian Restaurant · 399 Grand Street

    What to order: Red Cheese Pizza · Grandma Saluggi's Pizza Pie · Buffalo Chicken Wings · Penne Alla Vodka

50. 
    Souvlaki GrGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,063)$$Greek Restaurant · 116 Stanton Street

    What to order: SGR Souvlaki Pita · Dip Trio (any three spreads, especially tyrokafteri) · Hand‑cut Greek fries

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