Quick Summary:

  • What is a great way to explore Harlem?
    • A great way to explore Harlem, a neighborhood in the northern part of Manhattan, is through food.
  • What types of food can be found in Harlem?
    • Restaurants and bars serve delicious American soul food, farm-to-table comfort cuisine, New American, Italian, French, Asian, Ethiopian fusion, Caribbean, Mexican, and vegan dishes.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Sylvia's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sylvia's | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Sylvia's

2. Vinateria ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vinateria | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Vinateria

3. Boulevard Bistro

Category: Activities
Boulevard Bistro | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Boulevard Bistro

4. Harlem Tavern

Category: Food & Drink
Harlem Tavern | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Harlem Tavern

5. Settepani

Settepani | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Settepani

6. Harlem Shake

Harlem Shake | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Harlem Shake

7. Tsion Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Tsion Cafe | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Tsion Cafe

8. Babbalucci

Babbalucci | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Babbalucci

9. Maison Harlem

Maison Harlem | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Maison Harlem

10. LoLo's Seafood Shack

Category: Food & Drink
LoLo's Seafood Shack | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© LoLo's Seafood Shack

11. Red Rooster

Red Rooster | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Red Rooster

12. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Category: Food & Drink
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que | Romantic Restaurants in Harlem, New York City
© Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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