The 2021 list of NYC and Westchester County’s
Michelin-starred restaurants
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Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare - Photo Nathalie T. Cuisine Inspired

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​On May 6, 2021, in the particular context of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Michelin Guide unveiled its 2021 star rating for New York City and Westchester County. 
In total 68 restaurants were awarded stars.
Given the difficult circumstances, no restaurant was dropped or downgraded in 2021, among those which remained opened or still temporarily closed.
7 newcomers made it to the Michelin-1-star list: Don Angie, Francie, Jua, Kochi, Rezdôra, Tsukimi, Vestry.
The Michelin-2-star and Michelin-3-star categories remain the same.
​Besides its 2 Stars, Blue Hill at Stone Barns was also awarded the new Michelin "Green Star", in recognition of its long time commitment to sustainability.

With 5 restaurants, the list of Michelin-3-star restaurants in NYC stays the same.

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare
431 W 37th St
New York, NY 10018
Website

​Fine-dining counter restaurant by Chef César Ramirez. The menu, focusing on seafood and shellfish is inspired by Japanese cuisine and French technique.
Dinner only: tasting menu $430pp.​

Ph: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010
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Chef Daniel Humm’s acclaimed fine dining restaurant, overlooking Madison Square Park.
The new tasting tasting menu consists of entirely plant-based courses.
Dinner: Dining Room Tasting Menu (8-10 courses): $335pp

Photo: Jake Chessum

Le Bernardin
155 W 51 St.
New York, NY 10019
Website

Chef Eric Ripert’s restaurant where fish and seafood are the stars of the menu
Lunch from $115 (Prix Fixe- 3 courses) – Dinner from $190pp (Prix Fixe- 4 courses), Chef's Tasting Menu: $290pp - Vegetarian Tasting Menu: $230pp

Photo: Shimon & Tammar

Masa
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NT 10019
Website
 
Chef Masayoshi Takayama's restaurant, specialized in Omakase
Lunch and Dinner: Dining Room Omakase $750pp - Hinoki Counter Experience: $950pp

Per Se
4th floor Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10023
Website
 
Chef Thomas Keller’s interpretation of the French Laundry in NYC
Dinner tasting menu from $355pp

Photo: Deborah Jones

As in 2020, the list of Michelin-2-star restaurants in NYC & Westchester County counts 14 establishments

Aquavit
65 E 55 St
New York, NY 10022
Website
 
Modern Nordic cuisine, by Chef Emma Bengtsson.
Dinner Tasting Menu (5 courses) : $175
Chef's Tasting Menu (8 courses): $275

Ph: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

 Aska
47 S 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website

Modern Scandinavian restaurant run by Swedish Chef Fredrik Berselius, at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge
Dinner only: 12-14 course Tasting Menu: $295pp

Read Cuisine Inspired’s article about Aska here

Ph: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Atera
77 Worth St
New York, NY 10013
Website 

​Executive Chef Ronny Emborg’s intimate counter-dining restaurant in Tribeca
Dinner tasting menu: $298pp
Lunch on Saturdays only

Ph: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Atomix 
104 E 30t St
New York, NY 10016
Website

Innovative Korean cuisine by husband and wife Chefs Junghyun and Ellia Park
Dinner only: Tasting Menu at The Chef's Counter: $325pp 

Ph: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Blanca
261 Moore St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Website

Chef Carlo Mirarchi’s intimate counter-seating restaurant in Bushwick.
Temporary closed.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns  
630 Bedford Rd
Pocantico Hills, NY 10591
Website

Chef Dan Barber's acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant located in Pocantico Hills, 30 miles North of Manhattan
Tasting Menu : $298-$348pp 

Photo: Ingrid Hofstra

Daniel
60 E 65th St
New York, NY 10065
Website
 
Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant in the Upper East Side, serving modern French/European cuisine.
Dinner starts at $188pp (4-course Prix Fixe)
​Chef's Tasting Menu: $275pp

Read Cuisine Inspired’s article about Daniel here

Photo: Francesco Tonelli

Gabriel Kreuther 
41 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
Website
 
Gabriel Kreuther’s eponymous restaurant located across from Bryant Park.
Modern European cuisine
Lunch: A la Carte > $50 - 3-Course Prix Fixe $115pp 
Dinner: 3-Course Prix Fixe $145pp - 4-Course Prix Fixe $175pp  
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Read Cuisine Inspired’s interview with Chef de Cuisine Joe Anthony here

Photo: Alexandra Creteur

Ichimura at Uchü 
217 Eldridge St
New York, NT 10002
Website

The 10-seat sushi counter by acclaimed Chef Eiji Ichimura permanently closed at the end of 2021.

Jean-Georges
1 Central Park
New York, NY 10023
Website

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant emphasizes French cuisine with Asian influences.
Dinner: 6-course Omnivore Tasting Menu: $258pp - Vegetarian 6-course Tasting Menu: $188
​- 10-course Omnivore Tasting Menu: $318

Photo: Francesco Tonelli

Jungsik
2 Harrison St
New York, NY 10013
Website

Modern Korean cuisine in the heart of Tribeca, by acclaimed Chef Jung Sik Yim 
Dinner: Signature Tasting Menu: $265pp

Read Cuisine Inspired’s article about Jungsik here

Ph: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Momofuku Ko
8 Extra Pl
New York, NY 10003
Website

Acclaimed Korean-American Chef David Chang’s counter restaurant inspired by the Japanese Kaiseki tradition
Dinner (Tues-Sat): Tasting Menu $280pp

Photo: Zack DeZon

L’atelier de Joël Robuchon 
85 10th Ave
New York, NY 10011
​Website

Late chef Joël Robuchon’s fine-dining counter seating restaurant located in the Meatpacking district maintained its 2 Michelin Stars, even though it is still currently closed.

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The Modern
9 W 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
Website

​Overlooking the MoMa’s Sculpture Garden, The Modern serves contemporary cuisine by Chef Abram Bissel
Lunch Tasting Menu $150pp
Dinner Tasting Menu: $250pp

Photo: Evan Sung

The 2021 list of Michelin-1-star restaurants in NYC counts 49 establishments, with 7 newcomers:

• Don Angie,
  
• Francie,
  
• Jua,
  
• Kochi,
  
• Rezdôra,
  
• Tsukimi,
  
• Vestry
  

Ai Fiori
400 5th Ave #2
New York, NY 10018
Website

Modern French and Italian Riviera cuisine by Chef Michael White and Corporate Executive Chef Lauren Desteno and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Guadarrama
Dinner: 4-course Prix Fixe: $115 – Chef's Tasting Menu $175 - Vegetarian Tasting Menu: $150

Photo: Liz Clayman

Bâtard
239 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013
Website

Modern European cuisine at this refined yet relaxed Tribeca restaurant from Drew Nieporant and Execuitive Chef Doug Brixton.
Dinner: 2-course Prix Fixe: $77 – 3-course Prix Fixe: $87 – 4-course PF: $97
 

Photo: Nathalie T. Cuisine Inspired

Benno (Closed in December 2021)
7 East 27th Str
New York, NY 10016

Chef Jonathan Benno's eponymous fine-dining restaurant permanently closed in December 2021.

Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl
New York, NY 10011
Website

​Dan Barber’s original farm-to-table restaurant in Greenwich Village, only steps away from Washington Square Park.
Dinner: 4 course Prix fixe: $95pp – Farmer’s Feast 6-course tasting menu: $108pp

Ph: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Carbone
181 Thompson St
New York, NY10012
Website

Italian-American restaurant by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick
Lunch: A la carte > $50pp
Dinner: Ala carte > $50pp

Casa Enrique
5-48 49th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
Website
 
Cosme Aguilar’s Mexican restaurant in Long Island City, where he serves his family’s recipes.
Brunch A la Carte on Saturdays
Dinner A la carte > $50

Photo: N.S. Doyle

Casa Mono
52 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003
Website
 
Tapas restaurant inspired by the cuisine of Spain’s Costa Brava where Executive Chef Andy Nusser grew up.
Open for lunch and dinner – A la carte only, > $40

Photo: Kelly Campbell

Caviar Russe
538 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Midtown
Website

Seafood, shellfish and caviar are the stars of the menu at this Midtown East restaurant
Open for Lunch and Dinner
Tasting Menu: $175pp - A La Carte available

Photo: Jonas Cuénin

Claro
284 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Website

Chef T.J. Steele and restaurateur J.T. Stewart’s organic and gluten-free restaurant in Gowanus, Brooklyn, where Chef Steele shares his love for Oaxacan food and culture.
Open for brunch Saturdays and Sundays, and dinner 7 days a week
Brunch: 3-Course Prix $45pp
​Dinner: 4-Course Prix Fixe $72pp

The Clocktower
5 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010
Website

​Modern cuisine with British sensibility by Chef Jason Atherton and Restaurateur Stephen Starr
Brunch Sat-Sun: A la Carte,
Dinner à la carte, > $70

Photo: Nick Solares

Contra
138 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002
Website

Chef Fabian von Hauske and Jeremiah Stone’s restaurant on the Lower East Side, where guests can enjoy exquisite innovative cuisine in an unpretentious and relaxed atmosphere
Dinner: A la Carte > $60 - Carte Blanche Tasting Menu: $110pp
 
Read Cuisine Inspired's article about Contra here

Photo: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Cote
16 W 22nd St
New York, NY 10010
Website

Owner Simon Kim and Chef David Shim’s modern Korean steakhouse in the Flatiron district.
Dinner: Butcher’s Feast: $64pp – A la carte available

Photo: Gary He

Crown Shy
70 Pine St
New York, NY 10005
Website

A neighborhood seasonal restaurant by Chef James Kent and Restaurateur Jeff Katz
Dinner : A la carte: > $60pp 

Don Angie (New to the list)
103 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10014
Website

Creative Italian-American cuisine by married couple Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli
Dinner: A la Carte > $60pp

Estela 
47 East Houston St
New York, NY 10012
Website

Chef Ignacio Mattos' restaurant located downtown Manhattan, serving bistro inspired cuisine
Brunch Sat-Sun: A la carte
Lunch Saturday and Sunday: A la carte >$40pp
Dinner: A la carte > $60pp 

The Four Horsemen
295 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website

A wine-focused neighborhood restaurant helmed by Chef Nick Curtola and owner James Murphy 
Lunch Sat-Sun
Dinner Mon-Sun

Francie (New to the list)
136 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, Francie is the result of a collaboration between Chef-Owner Christopher Cipollone and Owner-Operator John Winterman. Francie serves an approachable menu inspired by European flavors with the feel of a neighborhood brasserie.
Dinner only:  A la carte > $75pp

Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
Website

Contemporary American cuisine by Restaurateur Danny Meyer and Chef Michael Anthony.
Dinner: Dining Room 5-course Tasting Menu: $165pp – Tavern A la carte: >$60pp

Photo: Maura Mc Evoy

Hirohisa
73 Thompson St
New York, NY 10012
Website

​Japanese cuisine by Chef Hirohisa Hayashi who comes from the countryside of Japan
Lunch:  A la carte 
Dinner: Omakase: $180pp - A la Carte available >$60pp

Photo: Naoko Takagi

Jeju Noodle Bar 
679 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10014
Website
 
Chef Kim Douglas’s restaurant dedicated to Ramyun, the Korean version of Japanese Ramen.
Dinner: A la carte > $50pp

Jua (New to the list)
36 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
Website

Chef Hoyoung Kim's restaureant named after his daughter, whose name comes from the word "joie" (joy in French). Chef Kim uses ancient wood fire techniques to create an exquisite tasting menu reinterpreting Korean classics.
Dinner: 7-course Tasting Menu: $130pp

Photo: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Kajitsu
125 E 39th St
New York, NY 10016
Website
 
Midtown vegetarian Japanese fine dining restaurant, specialized in Shojin cuisine.
Dinner: 10-course Omakase: $120pp

Kanoyama
175 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003
Website
 
Japanese restaurant by Chef Nobuyuki Shikanai in the heart of the East Village.
Dinner: Omakase: $170pp - A la carte available

Kochi (New to the list) 
652 10th Ave
New York, NY 10036
Website
 
Chef Sungchul Shim's restaurant specializing in skewered dishes inspired by traditional Korean cuisine.
Dinner: Chef's Signature Menu: $125pp

Photo: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Kosaka 
220 W 13th St
New York, NY 10011
Website
 
Sushi counter by Chef Yoshihiko Kousaka
Dinner: Omakase: $225pp at the counter, $200 at a table

L’Appart
225 Liberty St
New York, NY 10281
Website

Chef Nicolas Abello’s 28-seat restaurant, hidden in the French culinary market, Le District and designed like the dining room of a Parisian apartment with an open kitchen.
Dinner: Tasting menu: $230pp - A la carte available
 
Read Cuisine Inspired’s article about L’Appart here

Photo: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Le Coucou
138 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10013
Website

Fine European cuisine by Chef Daniel Rose, in the heart of Soho
Le Coucou serves lunch and dinner
Lunch: A la carte: >$60 pp
Dinner: A la carte > $70pp

Photo: Medres Ditte-Isager

Le Jardinier  
610 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
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Chef Alain Verzeroli's first solo restaurant after working two decades with Chef Joël Robuchon.
Modern vegetable-driven cuisine.
Currently closed - Set to reopen in the second semester of 2022

Photo: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Marea
240 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
Website
 
Coastal Italian Cuisine by Chef Michael White and Executive Chef Lauren Desteno
Lunch: A la Carte: > $70pp
Dinner: A la Carte: >80pp

Photo: Liz Clayman

Meadowsweet
149 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website
 
Chef Polo Dobkin’s restaurant located in Brooklyn.
Brunch: A la carte: > $40pp
Dinner: A la carte: > $50 

Photo: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

The Musket Room
265 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012
Website

Modern globally-inspired cuisine by Chef Executive Chef Mary Frances Attea, in the heart of Nolita
Saturday Lunch: 3-course Prix-Fixe: $55pp - A la Carte available: > >$50pp
Dinner: Chef's choice Tasting Menu: $99pp – A la Carte available Tues-Thurs: >60pp
 

Photo: Emily Andrews

Noda 
37 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011
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Chef Shigeyuki Tsunoda’s 8-seat counter restaurant located in the Flatiron District
Dinner: 20-Course Omakase $365pp

Odo
17 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011
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Chef Hiroki Odo's restaurant, serving a Kaiseki menu based on local and seasonal ingredients.
Lunch: Kaiseki Tasting Menu: $125pp
Dinner: Kaiseki Tasting Menu: $235pp

Oxalis 
791 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Website

A neighborhood bistro not far away from the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park offering seasonal tasting menus.
Dinner: Carte Blanche Menu in the Dining Room: $112pp
A la carte available in Garden Room and Garden hidden behind the restaurant
Brunch Prix-Fixe on Sundays: $40pp

Photo: @Nathalie_cuisineinspired

Oxomoco 
128 Greenpoint Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Website

Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn by Owner and Executive Chef Justin Bazdarich and Chef de Cuisine Emilio Cerra
Brunch > $40pp
Dinner > $50

Photo: Evan Sung

Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website

Probably New York’s most acclaimed steakhouse, located in Brooklyn.
Open for lunch and dinner – A la carte

Rezdôra (New to the list)
27 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
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Chef Stefano Secchi and Partner David Switzer's Italian restaurant located in the Flatiron District. The menu, centered around house-made pasta, also features traditionally prepared meat, fish, and local vegetables.
Brunch A la Carte: >$50pp
Lunch: A la carte >$50
Dinner: A la carte >$60

The River Café
1 Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Website

Located by the water under the Brooklyn Bridge, with beautiful views of NYC, The River Café serves modern American cuisine by Chef Brad Steelman.
Dinner: 3-course Prix Fixe: $180pp 

Photo: Viva Violeta Photography / Dany Creative Design

Sushi Amane
245 E 44th St
New York, NY 10017
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Intimate 8-seat Omakase restaurant by Executive Chef Tomoyuki Hayashi
Dinner: Omakase $200pp

Sushi Ginza Onodera
461 5th Ave
New York, NY 10017
Website

Omakase menu by Head Sushi Chef Takuya Kubo
Lunch Omakase starts at $130pp
Dinner Omakase starts at $380pp

Photo: Michael Tulipan

Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce St
New York, NY 10014
Website

Sushi Omakase restaurant by Chef Owner Daisuke Nakazawa and Executive Chef David Kim.
Lunch and dinner: Nigiri-sushi Omakase menu (approx. 20 pieces): $180pp at the sushi counter and lounge counter - Same Omakase at $150pp in the dining room.

Sushi Noz
181 East 78th St.
New York, NY 10075
Website

Japanese tasting menu restaurant by Chef Noz (Nozomu Abe)
Tasting menu from $230pp (Ash Room), $495pp (Hinoki counter)

Sushi Yasuda
204 E 43rd St
New York, NY 10017
Website

Sushi restaurant led by Master Sushi Chef Mitsuru Tamura
Open for lunch and dinner - > $150pp

Tempura Matsui
222 E 39th St
New York, NY 10016
Website

Japanese restaurant specialized in tempura, by Chef Mr Matsui
Lunch set menu starts at $65pp
Dinner tasting menu starts at $200pp

Tsukimi (New to the list)
228 E 10th Street
New York, NY 10003
Website

Counter dining restaurant located in the heart of the East Village. Tsukimi offers a modern take on Japanese Kaiseki
Dinner: Chef's Tasting Menu: $265pp

Tuome 
536 E 5th St
New York, NY 10009
Website

Contemporary American restaurant with Asian influences by Chinese-American Chef Thomas Chen, in the East Village.
Dinner A la Carte> $60pp 

Photo: Noah Fecks

Vestry (New to the list)
246 Spring Street
New York, NY 10013
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Chef Shaun Hergatt's restaurant located in Soho NYC. Artful, vegetable and seafood-centered cuisine inspired by seasonal ingredients.
Dinner only

Wallsé
344 W 11th St
New York, NY 10014
Website

Modern Austrian cuisine by Kurt Gutenbrunner, located in the West Village.
Dinner: A la Carte > 70pp
Brunch: A la Carte > $40pp

Read full article about Wallsé

Photo: @nathalie_cuisineinspired

ZZ’s Clam Bar
169 Thompson St
New York, NY 10012
Website

Intimate seafood bar
Dinner, A la carte
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~Nathalie T. ~ Updated May 3rd, 2022

The first Michelin Guide was published in 1900 by Édouard and André Michelin to provide motorists with information about where they could have their car serviced or repaired as well as where to find a good place to dine. The star-rating system was first introduced in 1926 as a way to award outstanding restaurants for their excellence in cuisine and hospitality. The Michelin inspectors are anonymous, they pay their bill, and dine and drink as every other customer.
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To know more about the 2021 Michelin Guide complete selection for New York City and Westchester County, visit:  guide.michelin.com/us/en/new-york-state/restaurants
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