Best restaurants in Chelsea

[stuffmyfacefool]

Hey! Just moved to chelsea from the east side. I love a lot of the restaurants near here, like the fatty crab, and gradisca. So many of the restaurants here though are touristy (i.e. spice market, pastis, etc.)

Where are the greatest little spots to eat while also avoiding the tourist mobs??

[JeremyEG]

You may not be able to avoid the mobs but Txikito is one of my favorites in the neighborhood. Especially at the bar. How about Grand Sichuan? Also Cafe Grumpy for coffee.
Welcome!
JeremyEG

[stephaniec25]

Soccarat Paella Bar is amazing (check my spelling on that, though)
Cookshop
Le Zie
Grumpy for coffee as said above

[newfoodie]

I love Soccarat! The Arroz Negro is amazing. And I believe that their wine bar next door should be opening any day now.

[JeremyEG]

Also Murray's for bagels.

[rrems]

O Mai is a superb upscale Vietnamese that gets a mostly local clientele.

[edwardspk]

El Quinto Pino is a great little spot for tapas. Company is also a great spot for pizza. Don't forget Scarpetta for Italian. Red Cat is also solid.

[LargoRobby]

The Red Cat
La Nacional
Tipsy Parson is new and getting lots of buzz
Socarrat Paella Bar
El Cocotero for Venezuelan. Not fancy, but good arepas and patacon.

[mallomars]

I second Soccarrat, Company, O Mai and Le Zie. I would also add: Gascogne an amazing french restaurant with a beautiful garden in the back perfect for brunch (when it isn't 5 degrees); and Tia Pol for tapas

[kenito799]

and the izakaya next to Tia Pol is nice too

[foodie4life]

Hey, welcome to the neighborhood! I would like to 2nd/3rd Red Cat, Murray's, Soccarat, Scarpetta, Tia Pol, Txikito, Co, Cookshop
For something a little different, try Blossom vegan restaurant. I actually really like Morimoto too, though maybe that falls in the "touristy" category. Boqueria is great for tapas.

I don't think O Mai is anything special.

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[feynmix]

Very good list. I like El Cocotero a lot. Very reasonable prices, a huge extensive menu, and good atmosphere.

I would also add:
The Green Table in Chelsea Market
Cafeteria (probably a few tourists, but its a good brunch spot and is always bloody packed)
Empire Diner
La Bergamote - Not a restaurant, but a fantastic bakery.

[brooklynmasala]

Izakaya Ten is fantastic.

[LeahBaila]

Tipsy Parson
The Corner Cafe (for the most amazing bagels)
Pars
Da Andrea
Crispo
The Donut Pub
Rare Bar & Grill (opening soon)
Markt
Grand Sichuan
Billy's Bakery
Amy's Bread (Chelsea Mkt)
Tre Dici
Friedman's Lunch
Wafels & Dinges

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