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- RRuthVIPNew York City •20 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe ate a wonderful meal out on the enclosed porch because the 4 of us wanted to talk. Had it almost to ourselves with a heater that made it toasty. The chicken masala with rice was delicious as was the grilled kale salad. The mussels my friend ordered came with some big chunks of excellent bread, the fried calamari came with a side of sauce with just a touch of spice and even the salmon was special. Service was relaxed and responsive.More infoLidoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Harlem•4.7
- JJaredCalgary / Southern Alberta •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazing place, music was excellent, great service, cocktails were amazing. Thought the food was good but a little overpriced for what we got. The live band made up for it though, great night out.More infoRed Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem•4.7
- PPENNYVIPNew York City •18 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoEvery year its always the best dinner! I bring my staff for our after Christmas Christmas celebration for the past 30 years and we are never disappointed. This year we added a new dish their special ....it was chicken on top of spinach with peppers and cheese and roasted potato in a piccata sauce, simply delicious!!! And of course we saw " our Ralph" for many years we enjoy his smile and his welcoming deameanor, Ralph is one of a kind!!! ❤️More infoCarmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District•4.6
- MMollyNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOne of our favourite spots! Service is always top notch, great menu and food, and a really fun memorable and whimsical environment.More infoMaison HarlemPrice: Moderate• French• Harlem•4.7
- AAdrienneNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 16, 2024Marco the Owner at Enoteca runs a beautiful establishment with wonderful food, impeccable service, first class ambience and top notch wines. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas celebration dinner.More infoEnoteca HarlemPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Harlem•4.9
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Renowned for its vibrant culture across music and literature, Harlem’s burgeoning restaurant scene has made it one of the most exciting neighborhoods in the five boroughs. Soul food is always on the menu, but now it has a modern twist—part gourmet, part classic comfort. And it’s not all chicken and waffles uptown. Ramen shops beckon with their slurpy noodles, and down-home seafood shacks sling salt water treasures. To spice it up, you can also explore NYC’s only Somali restaurant for savory pastries and other adventurous eats. Amidst the brownstones and history of Harlem, new flavors await.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Harlem is Indian Summer Harlem
The best vegan restaurants in Harlem are Red Rooster Harlem, Maison Harlem and Melba's
The best vegetarian restaurants in Harlem are Red Rooster Harlem, Melba's and Lido
The restaurants with the best service in Harlem are Indian Summer Harlem, La savane d’Afrique and The Bleu Room Restaurant & Lounge
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Harlem are The Bleu Room Restaurant & Lounge, Enoteca Harlem and Chele's
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