Category
Restaurants
A meal worth sitting down for.
22 places
Kismat Indian Restaurant
Hudson Heights' longtime Indian standby: dependable curries and tandoori near the 187th St strip, if not a destination for regional cooking.
Fort Washington Ave between W 187th & W 190th StsHudson Heights
Restaurant181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
Burger Heights
A very good burger and a sidewalk seat on Wadsworth Ave; mostly a takeout operation.
Closed nowDaily 11:30am–10pm
Wadsworth Ave at W 182nd St181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
RestaurantBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
El Floridita
A dependable around-the-clock stop for a Cubano or a plate of rice and beans; expect a diner-style room, not a quiet one.
Open nowOpen 24 hours
Broadway between W 176th & W 177th StsBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Falafel Crunch
A reliable kosher falafel and shawarma stop by YU; closed Saturday and Friday afternoons, so plan around Shabbat.
Sun–Thu 11am–11:30pm; Fri 11am–4pm; closed Sat
Amsterdam Ave near Yeshiva University's Wilf CampusFort George
Restaurant181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
George's Pizzaria
A neighborhood slice shop with a standout margherita and garlic bread; no-frills and quick.
W 181st St between Wadsworth & Fort Washington Aves181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
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A long-standing YU-area favorite for shawarma and poppers; closed Fridays and Saturdays, so check hours first.
Sun–Thu 11:30am–9:30pm; closed Fri & Sat (summer hours per its site; subject to change)
Amsterdam Ave near Yeshiva University's Wilf CampusFort George
Restaurant181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
Guac Time Mexican Grill
A newer, casual late-night taco stop with big portions per early reviews; hours vary by listing and the evidence is thinner than for older places.
St Nicholas Ave near W 179th St181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
L Chingon Mexican Cuisine
A friendly, family-run Mexican spot in Fort George; hours come from aggregator listings, so confirm before a special trip.
Closed Mon; Tue–Thu 12–10pm; Fri–Sat 12–11pm; Sun 2–10pm (per listings)
Audubon Ave near W 185th StFort George
Restaurant181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
La Casa del Mofongo
Go for a casual group dinner built around mofongo; skip it if you want a quiet room, and confirm hours since listings disagree.
St Nicholas Ave near W 182nd St181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
La Dinastia
A neighborhood classic for Latin and Chinese-American dishes; the special fried rice is the one to try.
Broadway near W 170th St
La Reina del Chicharrón
A no-frills chicharrón counter; quick and filling, with a small local chain behind it.
St Nicholas Ave near W 172nd St
Lulo Restaurant
A busy local counter for Dominican goat and sides; Gothamist praised it, but check hours by phone.
St Nicholas Ave between W 191st & W 192nd StsFort George
RestaurantBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Malecón
The neighborhood's big-menu Dominican standby: rotisserie chicken and mofongo in a casual, no-frills room across from the United Palace.
Closed nowSun–Thu 9am–11pm; Fri–Sat 9am–midnight
Broadway & W 175th StBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Marilu & Daysi
A home-style Dominican counter with a loyal following; bring cash and go early for the mangú.
Daily, about 8am–6pm
Audubon Ave between W 175th & W 176th Sts
RestaurantAudubon / W 165th St
Native Noodles
A rare Southeast Asian option uptown and worth a trip for the laksa; small room, no reservations.
Closed nowDaily 11:30am–9pm
Amsterdam Ave near W 166th StAudubon / W 165th St
RestaurantAudubon / W 165th St
Niccolo Pizzeria
A small, friendly slice shop with thin crispy crust; it's new and has little press, so treat it as promising.
Amsterdam Ave near W 166th StAudubon / W 165th St
Restaurant181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
Radio Restaurant
A polished sit-down option with a full bar at the 181st St end of Amsterdam Ave; check the events calendar if you want music.
Bar daily from noon (closes 9–11pm); dinner from 4pm Tue–Sun; breakfast Wed–Sun 7–10:45am; brunch Sat–Sun
Amsterdam Ave between W 181st & W 182nd Sts181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
RestaurantHudson Heights Downtown
Saggio Restaurant
A cozy, affordable pasta-and-wine room with a back garden; the Infatuation found the food unmemorable.
W 181st St between Fort Washington Ave & Cabrini BlvdHudson Heights Downtown
Sushi Heights
A useful kosher sushi and poke option near YU; confirm hours first, since reviewers report the listed times do not always match.
Amsterdam Ave near W 187th StFort George
RestaurantBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Talkin' Tacos
A loud, late-night taco spot with good birria per Eater; it is a chain branch, so come for the food, not neighborhood history.
Closed nowDaily 11am–2am
Broadway at W 177th StBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
RestaurantHudson Heights Downtown
Tampopo Ramen
A longtime neighborhood ramen favorite now in a larger space; it is a new location, so check current reservation and delivery options.
Sun–Thu 12–10pm; Fri–Sat 12–11pm; happy hour 5–6pm
W 181st St between Fort Washington Ave & Cabrini BlvdHudson Heights Downtown
Tasty Deli
A classic uptown deli with a huge sandwich menu and loyal regulars; quick, cheap and walk-in friendly.
Broadway near W 169th St