5 Affordable Restaurants in Harlem, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 21 restaurants in Harlem, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five affordable restaurants in Harlem, New York NY, for anyone who wants a sit-down meal or takeout without a big bill. The list started from businesses in Google's lower price ranges, which were then ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Twenty-one places qualified. Each entry below draws only on the business's own listing details, opening hours, address and what its reviewers mention, so you can compare cuisine, hours and service options before you head out.
#1
Bosino
★ 4.8 (484 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Bosino is an Italian restaurant at 201 W 103rd St that opens at noon on weekends and at 4 pm on weekdays. Reviewers mention pesto pasta, lasagna, eggplant parm and pizza, along with kind, attentive service and a welcome for young children, though one diner found a recent pizza and veggie pasta bland. The listing notes outdoor seating, vegan and vegetarian options, wine, beer, dessert and delivery.
Best for: Pasta dinners close to home
- Address
- 201 W 103rd St, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails
★ 4.6 (502 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, at 26 Macombs Pl, runs from 8 am until late every day except Monday. Its Google listing highlights coffee, tea, cocktails and live music, and reviewers mention a Thursday jazz night. Regulars point to brunch dishes such as a chicken and guava waffle and a breakfast burrito, plus small pizzas and BBQ wings. It is listed as Latino-owned and women-owned, with accessible seating and entrance.
Best for: Brunch and Thursday jazz
- Address
- 26 Macombs Pl, New York, NY 10039, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–11:30 pm; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 8 am–11:30 pm; Tue 8 am–11:30 pm; Wed 8 am–11:30 pm
#3
Archer & Goat
★ 4.6 (458 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–80 per person
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Archer & Goat is an American restaurant on Malcolm X Blvd, open Wednesday to Sunday with evening service on weeknights and daytime hours at the weekend. Reviewers mention corn and coconut soup, carne asada with tostones, breakfast arepas, warm date cake and fruit mocktails. Guests describe front and back seating, DJ nights and a relaxed bar. The listing notes cocktails, a strong wine list, happy-hour drinks and Latino-owned and women-owned status.
Best for: Weekend brunch and relaxed dinners
- Address
- 187 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9 pm
#4
Cucina Italian tavern
★ 4.6 (303 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–60 per person
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Cucina Italian tavern sits at 331 Lenox Ave and keeps late hours, open until 2 am on Friday and Saturday and midnight most other nights. Reviewers mention frozen rose, calamari, wings and chicken parm, while others were let down by a shrimp pasta and a lunch special, and one notes an automatic gratuity on the bill. The listing includes brunch, cocktails, a wine list, happy-hour drinks and outdoor seating.
Best for: Late drinks and small plates
- Address
- 331 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–2 am; Mon 12 pm–12 am; Sat 12 pm–2 am; Sun 12 pm–12 am; Thu 12 pm–1 am; Tue 12 pm–12 am; Wed 12 pm–12 am
#5
Briciola Harlem
★ 4.6 (254 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Briciola Harlem is an Italian restaurant and wine bar at 398 W 145th St, open daily from noon to midnight. Reviewers describe a cozy room with a few tables, bar seating and some outdoor tables, and mention meatballs, fresh pizza, well-seasoned pasta and a welcoming team. One takeout customer felt a salad portion was small. The listing notes a strong wine list, cocktails, vegetarian options, quick bites and delivery.
Best for: Wine with pasta at the bar
- Address
- 398 W 145th St, New York, NY 10031, United States
- Hours
- daily 12 pm–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 21 restaurants in Harlem, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Bosino, Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, Archer & Goat, Cucina Italian tavern and Briciola Harlem take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Bosino ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 484 reviews. Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails is second at 4.6 from 502 reviews.
Which restaurants in Harlem, New York NY are open late?
Cucina Italian tavern stays open until 2 am; Briciola Harlem stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Bosino $20–30; Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails $20–30; Archer & Goat $30–80; Cucina Italian tavern $20–60; Briciola Harlem $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bosino, Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, Cucina Italian tavern and Briciola Harlem.
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