Skip to content

Best Takeout Restaurants in New York City

Looking for takeout in New York City? This collection highlights restaurants tagged for diners grabbing food to go. From tight Midtown counters to quieter outer-borough rooms, NYC rewards places that make solo and special-occasion dining feel easy. We rank qualifying venues by FoodIndex Score, not ads.

Top takeout restaurants

What qualifies for this takeout list

Restaurants appear here when their amenity data includes takeout signals (Takeout). Lists refresh as restaurant data updates.

How FoodIndex rankings work

Takeout by neighborhood

Williamsburg Midtown Upper East Side Greenwich Village Bayside Flushing Astoria Washington Heights Norwood Sunset Park Harlem Pelham Bay Upper West Side Financial District Sheepshead Bay Bay Ridge

Related collections

Browse food rankings

Best Pizza in New York City Best Burgers in New York City Best Coffee in New York City Best Sushi in New York City Best Steaks in New York City Best Seafood in New York City Best Tacos in New York City Best Bakery in New York City Best Hot Dogs in New York City

FAQs about takeout in New York City

What is the best restaurant for takeout in New York City?
FoodIndex ranks takeout restaurants in New York City by FoodIndex Score. The #1 card on this page is the current leader among 40 listed venues.
How does FoodIndex choose takeout restaurants?
We use verified amenity attributes on each restaurant profile, then sort matching venues by FoodIndex Score built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals.
Which neighborhoods are good for takeout in New York City?
Use the neighborhood notes and restaurant cards below. Open any profile for the exact address, then browse nearby New York City rankings for more options.