5 Underrated Restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY Worth Trying

This guide gathers five restaurants in Chelsea, Manhattan that earn strong Google ratings without yet drawing a big crowd of reviews. It suits neighborhood regulars hunting for a new spot and visitors who want something beyond the best-known names. Only places rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews qualified, and the order comes from Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry lists hours, address and the details reviewers bring up most.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Forno D'Oro NYC★ 4.9 · 320 reviews
  2. 2Georgie’s Chelsea★ 4.7 · 146 reviews
  3. 3Upside Pizza★ 4.6 · 298 reviews · $1–10
  4. 4Wonder Chelsea★ 4.6 · 253 reviews
  5. 5Rosati's Pizza★ 4.5 · 129 reviews · $1–10
#1

Forno D'Oro NYC

★ 4.9 (320 Google reviews)Italian restaurant

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Forno D'Oro NYC is an Italian restaurant at 196 8th Ave, open from noon daily and until midnight Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention fresh, light food, top pizza, a ricotta spread they singled out, and an unusual dessert worth ordering. They describe a warm, intimate room with attentive service and careful presentation on the plate. The entrance and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Pizza and an intimate dinner
Address
196 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
Hours
Fri 12 pm–12 am; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12 pm–12 am; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#2

Georgie’s Chelsea

★ 4.7 (146 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant

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Georgie’s Chelsea is a brunch restaurant at 161 8th Ave that opens in the morning and stays open until 2 am most nights and 3 am on weekends. Reviewers mention tuna crispy rice, a burger and pancakes at weekend brunch, outdoor seating, cold beer and inventive cocktails. One reviewer noted separate happy hour windows upstairs and downstairs and an old New York look to the room.

Best for: Weekend brunch and late drinks
Address
161 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
Hours
Fri 9 am–3 am; Mon 9 am–2 am; Sat 8 am–3 am; Sun 8 am–2 am; Thu 9 am–2 am; Tue 9 am–2 am; Wed 9 am–2 am
#3

Upside Pizza

★ 4.6 (298 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person

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Upside Pizza is a slice shop at 555 6th Ave, open until 11 pm most nights and later on Fridays. Reviewers mention the spicy vodka and pepperoni slices, a thin crust and flavorful sauce, though one found the Sicilian slice dry and another wished prices were posted. There are indoor tables, outdoor seating and a code-access bathroom. It is listed as good for kids and dogs are allowed outside.

Best for: Vodka and pepperoni slices
Address
555 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
Hours
Fri 11 am–1 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
#4

Wonder Chelsea

★ 4.6 (253 Google reviews)Restaurant

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Wonder Chelsea at 128 W 23rd St works like a compact food hall, letting you order from many restaurant menus in one place, and it is open daily from 10:30 am to 5 am. Reviewers mention a generous salad with peanut sauce, beef brisket with dipping sauces, and food ready in under fifteen minutes. One reviewer found the fried chicken short on flavor. The entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Mixed orders for groups
Address
128 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, United States
Hours
daily 10:30 am–5 am
#5

Rosati's Pizza

★ 4.5 (129 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person

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Rosati's Pizza, at 70 7th Ave between 14th and 15th streets, is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention Chicago-style deep dish, double dough pies with Italian sausage and mushrooms, and a crust that stays tender after cooling, along with friendly staff. It offers counter service, outdoor seating, catering and dessert, and it is listed as good for kids, with dogs allowed.

Best for: Deep dish and double dough pies
Address
70 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
Hours
daily 11 am–11 pm

How we made this list

We looked at 8 restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?

Forno D'Oro NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 320 reviews. Georgie’s Chelsea is second at 4.7 from 146 reviews.

Which restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY are open late?

Forno D'Oro NYC stays open until 12 am; Georgie’s Chelsea stays open until 3 am; Upside Pizza stays open until 1 am; Wonder Chelsea stays open until 5 am.

How much does it cost at these restaurants?

Google lists these price ranges per person: Upside Pizza $1–10; Rosati's Pizza $1–10. The others do not list a price range.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for Upside Pizza.

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