Best Chefs Table Restaurants in Tribeca & Soho (10013)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Atera
A chef-driven tasting menu with serious precision in a minimalist counter room.
Essential Picks
#1
Atera
9.2
A counter-seating tasting-menu room where technique and pacing do the heavy lifting—each course lands with intention, then gets out of its own way. Go for an occasion meal, lean into pairings (or the nonalcoholic option), and treat it as a full narrative rather than a quick dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal tasting menu, Caviar course, Foie gras course
What makes it special: A chef-driven tasting menu with serious precision in a minimalist counter room.
#2
Jungsik
9.0
Jungsik offers a fine-dining experience that reimagines traditional Korean flavors with contemporary flair. Known for its Michelin recognition, the restaurant is a destination for those looking for innovative, upscale Korean cuisine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hwae, Bulgogi Buns, Soybean Jelly
What makes it special: Michelin-starred reimagining of Korean cuisine with a modern twist.
Notable Picks
#3
César
8.6
A seafood-leaning, Japanese-influenced tasting that plays best when you treat it like a chef’s-table performance: sit close, follow the rhythm, and let the signatures land in sequence. It’s a polished counter-focused experience that rewards attention more than improvising your own meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Uni Brioche, Squab Course, Frozen Soufflé
What makes it special: A chef-driven seafood tasting with signature bites built for a counter experience.
#4
Forgione
8.3
A chef-driven Tribeca room where the best move is a multi-course strategy—start with snackable signatures, then build into mains once you’ve found your groove. For groups, the dedicated Chef’s Table setup turns the meal into a guided progression without going full tasting-menu formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hiramasa Tartare, Duck in a Jar, Hot Chicken Wings
What makes it special: A chef-led kitchen that rewards ordering in waves—especially at the Chef’s Table.
8.2
A townhouse restaurant where the chef’s-table energy comes from the way the menu progresses: seasonal sourcing, smart restraint, and a calm, structured arc that feels intentional without being stiff. Best when you commit to the full flow rather than trying to optimize every course.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef's Tasting Menu, Seasonal À La Carte Plates, House Dessert Finale
What makes it special: A romantic townhouse setting with a focused tasting experience.