Every city always has a few spots everyone recommends in and New York isn’t an exception. Most of these spots are iconic establishments that are practically institutions already.
For this video, we’ll be taking a look at five classic restaurants in New York City you have to try.
1. Mario’s Restaurant
Chances are, you’ve probably already heard of Mario’s even before looking this video up. This Neapolitan-Italian restaurant has been open since 1919 and has been serving classics since it opened.
They started off as a pizzeria and began serving dishes such as linguine with red clam sauce and veal marsala. Visit Mario’s in Little Italy in The Bronx and try out their fried meatballs, cannoli, and pork Ossobuco.
2. Joe Allen
Joe Allen’s is a go-to for people in the Theatre District. YOu’ll find all sorts of people and all sorts of dishes in this spot. Both theatregoers and actors find themselves coming here most of the time.
Their Joe Allen Burger and Pressed Cajun Chicken Sandwich are both must-tries, but their chocroute garnie and yankee pot roast are also great dishes to consider.
3. 188 Cuchifritos
You know a spot is a classic when the signs look older than you. It’s either they never bothered changing it or that they cared enough to maintain the classic look.
188 Cuchifritos has been serving amazing Carribean food to locals and tourists since 1982. From chicharrones, to pernil. and cuajito and morcilla, there’s plenty of Carribean meats to try here.
4. Grand Central Oyster Bar
Speaking of old, the Grand Central Oyster Bar is just as old as the Grand Central Terminal. Well, technically, three weeks younger.
After the largest train station in the world opened, an oyster bar, which came to fruition after a decades-old obsession with oyster bars, shacks, and stands, took over New York City.
Today, it’s another one of many tourist attractions you can find in the Grand Central Terminal.
5. Lombardi’s Coal Over Pizza
Claiming to be the first pizzeria in New York City isn’t an easy thing to do, but Lombardi’s claim is believable. It has been serving quality coal-oven pizzas since 1905. While there’s nothing extremely special about this spot, to be able to claim to have tried one of the few remaining coal-oven pizzerias in the city is a cool thing.
However, that doesn’t mean they’re not good either. You won’t be able to last more than a hundred years if you don’t serve good pizza. Their original margherita and white pizza are safe choices, but their famous clam pie is also a must-try.
Which of these classic restaurants have you heard of already? Comment down below to let us know!
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