5 Underrated Restaurants in Upper West Side, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Upper West Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide highlights five restaurants on the Upper West Side of New York that score well on Google but have fewer than 400 reviews, so they may not show up first in searches. It is for locals and visitors who want a solid meal away from the most crowded spots. Seven places qualified with a rating of 4.4 or higher, and we ranked them by Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry covers hours, the type of food and what reviewers mention.
#1
The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar
★ 4.8 (281 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant$50–100 per person
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A seafood restaurant at 635 Amsterdam Ave, open for dinner every day from late afternoon, until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention a large outdoor seating area, tuna tartare, oysters, calamari, salmon, branzino, clam chowder and a chocolate lava cake, with friendly staff who give menu advice. It has a daily happy hour, cocktails and a wine list, and reviewers describe it as a good spot for solo dinners too.
Best for: Seafood dinners on the patio
- Address
- 635 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 4–11 pm; Sun 3–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
Super Nice Pizza
★ 4.8 (247 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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A pizza restaurant at 975 Amsterdam Ave, open for dinner nightly with a weekend morning service on Saturdays and Sundays. Reviewers mention a dim, lively room, a breakfast pizza with potato, egg and onion, shakshuka, a zucchini pizza, an elote pizza and an anchovy pasta. They also point to staff who know a lot about cocktails and wine, and one reviewer was seated right away without a reservation on a Saturday.
Best for: Creative pizza and weekend brunch
- Address
- 975 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 10 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 10 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#3
Osteria Accademia
★ 4.7 (379 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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An Italian restaurant at 646 Amsterdam Ave, open for dinner on weekdays and from noon on weekends. Reviewers describe a small, cozy room that feels like a library, a happy hour with reasonable prices, and dishes such as vitello tonnato, arancini, calamari and cheesy bread. They recommend reservations and note that the patio is heated in winter. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Intimate Italian dinners and happy hour
- Address
- 646 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–10 pm; Mon 4:30–10 pm; Sat 12–10:30 pm; Sun 12–10:30 pm; Thu 4:30–10 pm; Tue 4:30–10 pm; Wed 4:30–10 pm
#4
Mimi's Pizza
★ 4.7 (339 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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A pizza restaurant at 2393 Broadway, open from 10 am daily and until midnight Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention very large cheese slices with a good crust, generously topped sausage slices and fast service, and some find the slices a little oily. Beyond pizza, it serves Italian entrees, salads and heroes. One reviewer took slices to park benches nearby. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Big slices on the go
- Address
- 2393 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–12 am; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–12 am; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 10 am–12 am; Tue 10 am–10 pm; Wed 10 am–10 pm
#5
The Grand Feast
★ 4.7 (255 Google reviews)American restaurant
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An American restaurant at 854 Amsterdam Ave, open daily from 9 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention a simple appearance but flavorful food with generous portions, including a bacon and egg breakfast burrito and a beet salad. Most describe friendly, attentive service, though one reviewer reports a poor evening experience with slow attention. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Casual breakfast or all-day meals
- Address
- 854 Amsterdam Ave #1, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Upper West Side, 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
- Book ahead at The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, The Grand Feast opens at 9 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?
The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 281 reviews. Super Nice Pizza is second at 4.8 from 247 reviews.
Which restaurants in Upper West Side, New York NY are open late?
Mimi's Pizza stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar $50–100. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar.
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