5 Underrated Restaurants in Murray Hill, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Murray Hill, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide highlights five food spots tied to Murray Hill, New York NY that rate well on Google but have fewer than 400 reviews, for anyone looking past the busiest names. It is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, from eight qualifying businesses. Each entry notes hours, the address, listed attributes and what reviewers mention, so you can decide between a quick slice, a French brunch or evening cocktails. One entry is a Staten Island market that ships orders.
#1
Spoto Pizza & Gelato
★ 4.9 (352 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Spoto Pizza & Gelato is a pizza restaurant at 587 3rd Ave, open from 11:30 am until 9 or 10 pm, with shorter Sunday hours. Reviewers mention a thin, crispy Margherita slice, pepperoni vodka slices, garlic knots and a veggie pie, along with gelato kept in metal containers. A couple found the crust a little hard or the sauce short on salt. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Thin-crust slices and gelato
- Address
- 587 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 11:30 am–10 pm; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 11:30 am–10 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
#2
The Consulate - Murray Hill
★ 4.9 (344 Google reviews)French restaurant
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The Consulate is a French restaurant at 160 E 38th St, entered from E 37th St, open 11 am to 10 pm and from 10 am on weekends. It lists outdoor and rooftop seating, a bar and happy hour. Reviewers mention escargot, steak frites, salmon eggs Benedict and toffee cake, and a surprise anniversary dessert, while one found it overpriced with slow service.
Best for: French brunch on a terrace
- Address
- 160 E 38th St, E 37th St Entrance, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#3
Frank and Sal Italian Market Staten Island
★ 4.7 (383 Google reviews)Italian grocery store
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Frank and Sal Italian Market is an Italian grocery store at 4060 Hylan Blvd on Staten Island, open 8 am to 6 pm and until 2 pm on Sundays. It offers in-store shopping, pickup and delivery, and accepts SNAP/EBT. Reviewers mention fennel sausage, cheeses, cannoli cream and shells, tarallis and pecorino shipped in insulated packaging, and staff who called to fix a duplicate order.
Best for: Italian groceries shipped or picked up
- Address
- 4060 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10308, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#4
Madison Pizza NYC
★ 4.7 (233 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Madison Pizza NYC is a pizza restaurant at 14 E 37th St, open daily from 10:30 am to 8:30 pm, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention crisp crust, flavorful sauce, a Florentina pizza and vegan cheese pies with toppings such as pineapple and mushroom. They also note pasta, sandwiches, rolls and calzones, friendly staff, a clean room and limited seating.
Best for: Vegan pizza and quick slices
- Address
- 14 E 37th St, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 10:30 am–8:30 pm
#5
Bubo
★ 4.6 (342 Google reviews)Cocktail bar$10–20 per person
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Bubo is a cocktail bar at 515 3rd Ave, open from 4 pm until at least midnight and as late as 2:30 am on Fridays. It lists a wine list, food at the bar, happy hour, Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention a lychee martini, ceviche, tuna tartare with avocado and a weekend brunch set, while one described poorly handled coordination for a private event.
Best for: Cocktails and small plates after work
- Address
- 515 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 pm–2:30 am; Mon 4 pm–1 am; Sat 4 pm–1 am; Sun 4 pm–12 am; Thu 4 pm–2 am; Tue 4 pm–1 am; Wed 4 pm–1 am
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Murray Hill, 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.
Tips before you go
- The Consulate - Murray Hill and Bubo take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Frank and Sal Italian Market Staten Island 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?
Spoto Pizza & Gelato ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 352 reviews. The Consulate - Murray Hill is second at 4.9 from 344 reviews.
Which restaurants in Murray Hill, New York NY are open late?
Bubo stays open until 2:30 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Bubo $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Consulate - Murray Hill and Frank and Sal Italian Market Staten Island.
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