Restaurant Openings · January 12, 2023
The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2023
From the long awaited transport of Gjelina to Revelie Luncheonette, a French-American diner brought to us by Raoul’s, and so much more, keep reading for our most anticipated restaurant openings of 2023.
From the long awaited transport of Gjelina to Revelie Luncheonette, a French-American diner brought to us by Raoul’s, and so much more, keep reading for our most anticipated restaurant openings of 2023.
Bad Roman
PC: Eater NYCQuality Branded, the team behind NYC hotspots Don Angie and Quality Italian, will be adding another Italian restaurant to its repertoire: Bad Roman. It will be taking over the iconic Landmarc space in Columbus Circle. All we know so far is that the menu will be modern Italian, the space is big, and it is expected to open in late January or early February.
Revelie Luncheonette
PC: Eater NYCThe Raoul’s team is finally expanding with another spot just down the street at 179 Prince. As the name implies, Revelie Luncheonette will be a French-American diner serving more casual dishes in an old-school vibe. Expect a soda fountain in the corner, and a menu filled with burgers and shakes.
Gjelina
PC: Instagram @gjelinarestaurantThis iconic LA restaurant just opened a New York location at 45 Bond Street. Similar to their West Coast counterpart, they’re offering a menu focused on farm-to-table cuisine, highlighting local and seasonal ingredients. Expect dishes like saffron chitarra, mackerel crudo, wood fired pizzas, and buttermilk panna cotta. Currently, they’re only open for breakfast and lunch from 8-2:30, and they’re walk-in only. We’re staying tuned to hear when they open reservations and extend into dinner.
Caleta
PC: Eater NYCThe Zunigas are finally opening a spot in the East Village on January 7th, after 18 months of making ice cream from their apartment. Caleta is NOT A WINE BAR – it’s an ice cream shop by day, serving Bad Habit ice cream, and a new American inspired menu to pair with wines and ice creams by night. Look out for interesting flavors like dill & yuzu, miso raspberry, and grape sorbet.
Wegmans
PC: Craine’s New York BusinessManhattan is getting its first Wegmans. And not just a typical Wegmans market with its usual pizza counter and hot bar… it’s also expected to have a seafood restaurant with an oyster counter and omakase bar. They’re even applying for a liquor license! Who wouldn’t want to grocery shop and then enjoy a delectable meal filled with sushi, caviar, and dim sum, all in the same space!? It’s planned to open in the second half of the year, at 770 Broadway.
Superiority Burger
PC: New York MagazineSuperiority Burger will be reopening… soon. The vegan burger shop closed in 2021 in order to relocate to the former Odessa diner spot, which is also in the East Village. With the reopening, we’re excited to reunite with the crispy fried tofu sandwich and gelatos. Now, we’ll be pairing them with a nice drink, since they’ll have a liquor license.
Carriage House
PC: Carriage HouseBravolebrities Austen Kroll and Craig Conover are working with Chris Maier and Chef Jordan Andino on a restaurant venture in the West Village, called Carriage House. It plans to offer a relaxed fine dining experience with a menu filled with reimagined childhood classic dishes. They hint at a reimagined pb+j TV dinner with foie gras, chicken liver, duck, and berries. The space will house 3 separate rooms, each with a different dining experience and menu.
Noksu
PC: Culinary AgentsThe Circle Group has recruited Chef DaeDae, a Korean born chef that has previously worked at Silver Apricot and Per Se, for their new Midtown concept Noksu. The name means deep and clear valley in the mountains, and it is expected to serve a tasting menu with Korean, American, French, and Japanese influences. The space is small, with only an 18 seat counter and an 8 seat dining room.
Kebabwala
PC: KebabwalaExpected to open in the East Village since Fall 2021, we’re eagerly waiting for Kebabwala’s opening. This concept by the Unapologetic Foods team will serve as a fast casual Indian kebab shop. Majority of the food will be served to go, but they will also offer beer and wine. Plus their specialty mango lassi.
Cecily
PC: Instagram @emilyassemblyThis new spot in Greenpoint will serve as a cafe during the day, and a natural wine bar and restaurant at night. The goal of the founders, who all live in Greenpoint, was to create a place that reflects the neighborhood’s unique character.
Park Ave Kitchen
PC: Wine SpectatorDavid Burke is opening a brasserie in Midtown. The menu will be influenced by American and European cuisines, and hopes to fill a void in Midtown for this type of approachable, creative, quality food. It will also have a cafe and market space with to-go items and baked goods.
Libertine
PC: What Now New York143 Christopher St will soon house Libertine, an all-day French bistro from Cody Pruitt, former GM and sommelier of Anfora. The new West Village spot is slated to open this spring and will offer a natural wine list with a menu by Executive Chef and Partner Max Mackinnon.
The Commodore
PC: The CommodoreThis retro Brooklyn dive bar and restaurant is opening another location on Ave C in the East Village. Bon Appetit described their fried chicken sandwich as “the best ****ing fried chicken sandwich in Brooklyn, or New York City, or probably the world,” so we’re excited for this new location.
Smith And Mills
PC: Time OutThe Tribeca-based restaurant group from industry veterans Matt Abramcyk and Akiva Elstein – are bringing their beloved concept Smith + Mills to the revived Rockefeller Center development. The Rock Center space is anchored by a circular shaped bar that will serve a menu of classic cocktails, and offer an extensive raw bar program and European-inspired shared plates by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Burns (previously Luksus, Noma).
Bar Vinazo
PC: What Now New YorkA new Spanish wine bar is coming to Park Slope this spring. Brought to us by industry vets Joe Campanale and llyssa of Satter of Lalou and Fausto, this neighborhood spot will offer a fresh take on the Spanish wine Bar, featuring flavors from Galicia, Catalonia, and Basque Country along with a selection of organic and biodynamic wines. They also plan on offering a selection of meats and cheeses.
Two Little Red Hens
PC: Johor Kaki2 years after closing their doors, this Yorkville bakery found a new location in the Upper East Side. It’s expected to reopen early this year, with its famous Brooklyn blackout cakes, pecan pies, cupcakes, and cheesecakes.
Balkan Streat
PC: What Now New YorkChef William Djuric, who previously worked at Momofuku Ssam Bar, is opening his own spot on 6th Ave. The restaurant plans to introduce New Yorkers to Balkan street food, which originates from South Eastern Europe. Expect dishes like the Balkan burger, bureks, and cevaps.
Roscioli
PC: RoscioliOne of Rome’s top restaurants is opening a new location in New York City, in the old niche niche space. We are anticipating an alimentari with their own takeout products, plus a deli, restaurant, and wine bar.