Restaurants & Food across the New York City metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned restaurants & food businesses across the New York City metro, not just the city itself. Listed in New York, Bronx, Brooklyn and Long Island City.
New York kitchens are a neighborhood matter, and the ones listed here sit mostly in Harlem and central Brooklyn. Senegalese, Haitian, Jamaican, West African, Southern and modern American cooking all show up, in dining rooms, counters, cafes and caterers. Reservations are worth making for the smaller rooms even midweek, and several of them run a heavy takeout trade that can make the dining room look emptier than the business is.
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Where they are across the New York City metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
15 listings, scroll for more
- Amy Ruth'sNew York
- Black Rican VeganBronx
- BLVD BistroNew York
- Brooklyn TeaBrooklyn
- Guevara'sBrooklyn
- Home Sweet HarlemNew York
- Joloff RestaurantBrooklyn
- Makina CafeLong Island City
- Milk & PullBrooklyn
- NBHD BrûléeNew York
- Ponty Bistro HarlemNew York
- Rosa's at ParkBronx
- Sylvia's RestaurantNew York
- The Edge HarlemNew York
- VSpotNew York
Businesses on the map of New York City
- Amy Ruth's, New York (ZIP code area)
- BLVD Bistro, New York (ZIP code area)
- Brooklyn Tea, Brooklyn (ZIP code area)
- Guevara's, Brooklyn (ZIP code area)
- Home Sweet Harlem, New York (ZIP code area)
- Joloff Restaurant, Brooklyn (ZIP code area)
- Makina Cafe, Long Island City (ZIP code area)
- Milk & Pull, Brooklyn (town center)
- NBHD Brûlée, New York (ZIP code area)
- Ponty Bistro Harlem, New York (ZIP code area)
- Rosa's at Park, Bronx (ZIP code area)
- Sylvia's Restaurant, New York (ZIP code area)
- The Edge Harlem, New York (ZIP code area)
- VSpot, New York (ZIP code area)
Eating out in New York City? Start with these.
Short guides to finding a table worth the trip, from neighborhood counters to the farmers market, and how a good review helps the kitchen you liked.
Guides for eating out
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Each photo is from a listing in that category.
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Community & Nonprofit11 places Photo: Coalition for Asian American Children and Families
Notes
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How many restaurants are listed across the New York City metro?
15 right now, in New York, Bronx, Brooklyn and Long Island City. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Do restaurants in New York City take reservations?
Many do, and plenty are walk-in only. Some kitchens here are takeout, catering or food-truck operations with no dining room, so check how each one takes orders before you go.
How can I ask about allergies or dietary needs?
Call ahead rather than asking at the table, and ask how the kitchen handles cross-contact, not just whether a dish contains an ingredient. Small kitchens are often very accommodating when they know in advance.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a restaurant that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a restaurant we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.