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Best Restaurants in Upper West Side, New York City

Looking for the best restaurants in Upper West Side, New York City? FoodIndex ranks 10 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Tacombi, El Gallo Taqueria, and 7th Street Burger. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Pizza, Burgers, and Sushi and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Upper West Side

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Tacombi

    Street Tacos

    Neighborhood taqueria serving classic street tacos and tortas.

    377 Amsterdam Ave · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 88.03
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  2. #2

    El Gallo Taqueria

    Carnitas

    Upper West Side taqueria with crispy chicken and carnitas tacos.

    502 Amsterdam Ave #504 · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 84.68
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  3. #3

    7th Street Burger

    Angus Beef

    Modern roadside burger chain with Angus beef, crinkle fries, and creamy shakes.

    424 Amsterdam Ave · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 84.02
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  4. #4

    Bareburger

    Smash Burger

    Pizzeria also serving Detroit-style smash burgers with crispy edges.

    2233 Broadway · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 83.51
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  5. #5

    Made In New York

    Classic Slice

    Astoria pizzeria delivering authentic New York-style slices and pies.

    421 Amsterdam Ave · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 81.13
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  6. #6

    Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano

    Street Tacos

    Queens taco truck serving carnitas and spicy salsa verde.

    964 Amsterdam Ave · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 80.41
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  7. #7

    Sushi Yasaka

    Roll Bar

    Modern UES sushi bar with creative rolls and sleek décor.

    251 W 72nd St · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.52
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  8. #8

    Holy Cow Burgers

    Smash Burger

    South Bronx smash burger spot with ultra-crispy, thin patties.

    23 W 100th St · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.3

    FoodIndex Score 76.13
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  9. #9

    Homemade Taqueria Columbus

    Carne Asada

    Staten Island Mexican spot with carne asada and carnitas tacos.

    999 Columbus Ave · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.12
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  10. #10

    Tacos El Azteca

    Tequila Bar

    Bayside taco bar with margaritas and loaded tacos.

    W 87 st &, 568 Columbus Ave · Upper West Side

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 61.11
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Upper West Side?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Upper West Side, New York City by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Tacombi, El Gallo Taqueria, and 7th Street Burger.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Upper West Side?
We blend Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals into one FoodIndex Score. Rankings are independent and not paid placements.
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