5 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five family-friendly restaurants in and around Chelsea, New York, for parents and groups who want a relaxed place to eat together. Every business here is listed on Google as family friendly, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many reviews each place has collected. Five qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry covers the category, opening hours, address and useful features, along with the points reviewers raise most often, so you can match a spot to your plans.
#1
Lulla NYC
★ 4.8 (1,483 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–70 per person
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Lulla NYC is an Italian restaurant at 113 W 24th St, set inside a hotel, and it opens at 7 am every day, closing at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with outdoor seating, coffee, cocktails and live music listed. Reviewers mention the focaccia, crisp calamari and well-made cocktails, and one notes the host stand sits further inside the building. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Family breakfast or Italian dinner
- Address
- 113 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
#2
Vito's Slices and Ices
★ 4.7 (2,297 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Vito's Slices and Ices is a pizza counter at 464 9th Ave, open from 11 am until 11 pm most nights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention thin slices with a chewy crust, a margherita slice they rate highly, and Italian ices alongside the pizza. Vegan and vegetarian options are listed, and one reviewer came specifically for the vegan cheese. Lines can stretch at lunchtime, though reviewers say service moves quickly.
Best for: Quick slices and Italian ices
- Address
- 464 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#3
Westville Chelsea
★ 4.6 (2,340 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Westville Chelsea is an American restaurant at 88 7th Ave serving lunch and dinner on weekdays and weekend brunch from 10 am to 4 pm before dinner service. Healthy options, vegetarian and vegan dishes, coffee, cocktails and a strong tea selection are listed. Reviewers mention the breakfast burrito and potatoes, market-fresh ingredients and friendly service, though one found a carnitas bowl dry. Outdoor seating and full wheelchair access are available.
Best for: Weekend brunch with varied diets
- Address
- 88 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 11:30 am–10 pm; Tue 11:30 am–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–10 pm
#4
Ovest Pizzoteca
★ 4.4 (1,047 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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Ovest Pizzoteca is a pizza restaurant at 513 W 27th St, open from noon daily until 10 pm, or 11 pm Thursday to Saturday. Reviewers describe a moody, relaxed dining room with music, and point to the calamari, tiramisu and Chianti. Opinions on the pizza differ, with one reviewer finding the dough too soft. The listing includes outdoor seating, cocktails, a wine list, vegetarian options and wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms.
Best for: Unhurried pizza and wine evening
- Address
- 513 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–11 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#5
Gotham Pizza
★ 4.3 (743 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Gotham Pizza is a casual slice shop at 144 9th Ave that stays open until midnight most nights and 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention a cornmeal-dusted crust that comes out crunchy rather than foldable, plus garlic knots and salad on a short menu. It offers counter service, a few tables, delivery and curbside pickup, and the listing notes it is quiet, family friendly and accepts reservations.
Best for: Late-night budget slices
- Address
- 144 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–3 am; Mon 10 am–12 am; Sat 10 am–3 am; Sun 10 am–12 am; Thu 10 am–12 am; Tue 10 am–12 am; Wed 10 am–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, 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
- Lulla NYC, Westville Chelsea, Ovest Pizzoteca and Gotham Pizza take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Lulla NYC opens at 7 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?
Lulla NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,483 reviews. Vito's Slices and Ices is second at 4.7 from 2,297 reviews.
Which restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY are open late?
Lulla NYC stays open until 12 am; Vito's Slices and Ices stays open until 12 am; Gotham Pizza stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lulla NYC $20–70; Vito's Slices and Ices $10–20; Westville Chelsea $20–30; Ovest Pizzoteca $20–30; Gotham Pizza $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Westville Chelsea, Ovest Pizzoteca and Gotham Pizza.
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