10 Michelin Guide-rated restaurants to book for NYC Restaurant Week

A collaboration between chef/owner Christopher Cipollone (Piora and Cotogna) and owner-operator John Winterman (Bâtard and Daniel), this one-Michelin-starred restaurant balances France and Italy in a luxurious open kitchen. Yet among its soufflé cakes and lobster-stuffed ravioli, Francie is charming rather than stuffy. 

What to order: No, they aren't offering their iconic dry-aged fowl as an entree for RW. But you can still get a taste of it by ordering the duck consommé as a starter or the Rigatoni with hot Italian duck sausage.

Expect to pay: $60 for dinner

One of New York City’s best restaurants, the one Michelin-starred dining room, The Dining Room at Gramercy, is up for grabs for Restaurant Week, giving you a $175 tasting room experience for the cool price of $60. Heck, you could even tack on the seafood platter for an extra $62 and still save some coin. 

What to order: The restaurant sways with the seasons, so try the butternut squash lumache to stay in step. 

Expect to pay: $60 lunch; $60 Sunday brunch/lunch 

Manned by a heavy hitter of the scene, Daniel Boulud's French-driven, seafood-heavy restaurant is married with lush greenery and views of the Chrysler Building, giving us plenty of reason to set our sights on midtown (for once). Plus Le Pavillon's coursed tasting menus hit the $145 range, so trying it for less than $100 is most definitely a steal.

What to order: Get started on the right foot and order the lobster bucatini for starters, with Maine lobster, saffron and sauce homardine

Expect to pay: $60 for lunch

The Art Deco environs of 70 Pine Street are a feast for the senses. But the restaurant housed inside surely gives the building a run for its money. The famed Crown Shy resides here, whose seasonal takes on American cuisine continue to impress, as evidenced by its Michelin Star status year after year. 

What to order: You can still order the grilled citrus-marinated chicken, which The New York Times described as "a thing of beauty," for an additional $20. 

Expect to pay: $45 lunch; $60 dinner; $60 Sunday dinner

With a name that translates to "explosion" in Hindi, Dhamaka certainly ignited the Lower East Side when it came onto the scene in 2021. Winning a James Beard Award in 2022 for his work at the restaurant, chef Chintan Pandya continues to explore the forgotten side of India by way of mutton to okra bubbling in chili-laced sauces and a well-spiced biryani with a whole leg of lamb tucked inside. 

What to order: If it is anything like last summer, Dhamaka will be offering the best of the best, including its freshly pressed, seasoned and broiled paneer. 

Expect to pay: $60 dinner; $60 Sunday dinner

Citing her own mother as a culinary influence, chef/owner Rawia Bishara and her daughter Jumana continue to tell the story of their shared heritage. To this day, the Bib Gourmand-rated restaurant remains one of the most comforting finds in Bay Ridge, with hummus, feta salad, eggplant preparations, kabob varieties and whole fish all on the menu.

What to order: Diners can choose from the daily menu or the Restaurant Week specials. Our top pick is the fried and breaded cauliflower steak made even richer with a drizzle of tahini, pomegranate molasses and spicy harissa.

Expect to pay: $45 lunch; $60 dinner

Jay Kumar comes off as "the most interesting man in the world," particularly if you get a chance to pick his brain about his travels across India, Switzerland and Dubai. His Park Slope eatery, Lore, serves as a reflection of his experience scope, with steak au poivre with masala butters, roti ravioli and fermented dosas fried in coconut oil. 

What to order: The Pear Granita is equal parts refreshing as it is palate cleansing, as this icy treat features tart Meyer lemon, strawberries, and blueberries. 

Expect to pay: $30 Sunday lunch/brunch; $45 dinner; $45 Sunday dinner

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It is not every day that one of NYC’s best vegetarian restaurants offers deals for multiple days, but that’s why NYC Restaurant Week is such a celebratory time of year. HanGawi’s largely plant-based menu changes seasonally, so expect something fresh this season.

What to order: Appetizers come in pairs, and we are particularly interested in the spicy Mongolian stew and the perilla leaf tofu.

Expect to pay: $60 dinner; $60 Sunday dinner

A chain from Tokyo, it may be, this Bib Gourmand-approved ramen shop stays creative without feeling gimmicky, with curry cheese chicken wings and bowls of smoked dashi ramen. To note: only the Brooklyn location is participating in the month-long deal. 

What to order: It's hard to go wrong here, as entrees include four bowls of ramen for the choosing. But we do love Tonchin's classic Tonkotsu with slices of roasted chashu pork, a nitamago egg and nori seaweed.

Expect to pay: $45 for dinner

Backdropped against minimalist environs featuring blonde benches and delicate white walls, Nami Nori is home to all manner of Japanese snacks. Temaki hand rolls—filled with everything from scallops to tuna poké—can be complemented with small plates of furikake fries and dips of spicy tuna and mushrooms alike.

What to order: Expect a pre-set lunch, temaki rolls included, next to wasabi cucumber tataki and Japanese potato salad. 

Expect to pay: $30 lunch