With so many gastronomic options, it is sometimes difficult to choose where to eat in NYC. Every week new houses are opened and there are still unmissable classics. Therefore, as the city is huge, in this post we will list the best restaurants in the Meatpacking District, a cool neighborhood that is always worth stopping by. In fact, take the opportunity to also read about Gansevoort, a luxury hotel in Meatpacking. Furthermore, if you want help with reservations or even an itinerary in New York, just send an email to (email protected)
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Restaurantes no Meatpacking District
Buddakan
Classic and trendy Asian restaurant, with delicious food and well attended. It has appeared several times in series, such as in Gossip Girl e Sex and the City. On the menu, typical dishes such as noodles, dim suns and house specialties, such as Peking duck.
End: 75 9th Ave, New York
Catch
With a relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant offers dishes specializing in classic seafood preparations with contemporary touches. It certainly couldn’t be missing from our list of restaurants in Meatpacking,
End: 21 9th Ave, New York
Del Posto *CLOSED*
Opened in 2005, the Italian restaurant is co-owned by Mario Batali, the best-known chef of Italian origin in the USA, and owner of the Eataly market. With sober decor and a Michelin star, Del Posto offers sophisticated dishes of excellent quality, highlighting classic Italian cuisine and first-class service.
L’atelier de Joël Robuchon *CLOSED TEMPORARILY*
Currently, the French chef has the most Michelin stars in the world: there are 32 in total. The name refers to an artisan workshop, in an environment where the open kitchen allows greater interaction between the chef and customers. High quality ingredients are used and local products from the region’s main suppliers to create contemporary French dishes.
End: 85 10th Ave, New York
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Opened in 1999 (it was closed from 2014 to 2019), the French restaurant is run by executive chef Pascal Le Seac’h, who combines Provençal dishes with bistro recipes. The atmosphere is spacious and elegant, with a zinc bar, vintage mirrors and mosaic floors. In addition, there is also a nice balcony with tables on the sidewalk.
End: 52 Gansevoort St, New York
RH Rooftop
Restoration Hardware, a beautiful decoration store, has a cool and charming restaurant in the rooftop. The atmosphere is elegant, with lots of greenery and imposing chandeliers. Meanwhile, the varied menu has lunch, brunch and dinner options.
End: 9 9th Ave, New York
Santina *CLOSED*
From the same owners of the excellent Carbone, this Mediterranean Italian is delicious and popular! Simple and well-prepared food, a super charming bar with a variety of drinks, beautiful people and a relaxed atmosphere. Furthermore, brunch on the weekends is popular.
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Morimoto *CLOSED*
Under the command of chef Masaharu Morimoto, one of the greatest in Japanese cuisine, the restaurant offers contemporary cuisine with influences from Eastern traditions. The atmosphere is sophisticated and modern, with a trendy bar on the first floor, ideal for a drink before dinner.
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Saishin
Excellent Japanese restaurant at Hotel Gansevoort, led by chef Kissaki! With just over 20 seats, it offers a legitimate omakase menu, with delicate dishes and very fresh fish, which truly transport us directly to Tokyo.
Chelsea Market
The building, which had been a biscuit factory since 1890, was transformed into a huge gourmet market and one of the city’s main attractions. In other words, there is a little bit of everything in gastronomic terms, from fresh fish to ice cream, to bread and sweets, which can be bought to take away or eaten there. In fact, it’s a great place to have breakfast or lunch.
End: 75 9th Ave, New York
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Text and photos by Renata Araújo.
