Best Late Night Restaurants in Belmont
20 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bronx Burger Co.
Halal smashed-burger spot where seasoned and loaded fries are a headline.
Notable Picks
8.7
Bronx Burger Co. is a halal smashed-burger shop near Fordham where fries are treated as seriously as the burgers, with multiple seasoned and loaded options. Students and locals lean on it for late-night burger-and-fries runs with made-to-order food and strong delivery coverage.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Parm Fries, Parm & Herb Fries, Cajun Spiced Fries
What Makes it Special: Halal smashed-burger spot where seasoned and loaded fries are a headline.
8.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hong Kong Sushi is a busy Bedford Park counter that mashes up Chinese takeout standards with an enormous sushi and hibachi menu, backed by thousands of delivery orders. People lean on it for late-night rolls, combo specials, and reliable, fast-moving comfort more than sit-down ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hong Kong Dragon Roll, Three Rolls Hong Kong Special, Shrimp Tempura Roll
What Makes it Special: Massive late-night menu where sushi rolls sit alongside hibachi and classic takeout.
8.4
Da Vegan Guru is a 100% plant-based soul food counter inside Bronx Food Co, serving vegan takes on fried chicken, seafood baskets, burgers, and comfort sides late into the night. Locals and visitors lean on it for indulgent, fully vegan plates that still feel like classic comfort food, from mac and cheese to chicken and waffles, without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guru's Famous Chicken & Waffles, Guru's Famous Baked Mac & Cheese, Guru's Famous Cheese Burger
What Makes it Special: Vegan soul food plates from a longtime plant-based chef.
8.4
Pugsley Pizza is a loud, college-favorite slice shop just off Fordham Road known for oversized pies, quirky decor, and marathon late-night hours. Students and locals come for big, foldable New York slices and over-the-top specialty pies that stay relatively affordable even when you’re feeding a crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Roll, Love Pie, Penne a La Vodka Pizza
What Makes it Special: A raucous Fordham hangout serving giant, personality-filled New York slices late into the night.
8.4
Thai Noodle House runs out of the Bronx Food Co hub but cooks like a dedicated noodle shop, with wok-fired stir-fries, brothy noodle soups, and curries built for reliable delivery. It’s the go-to in Belmont when you want late-night Thai comfort that still tastes freshly cooked rather than generic ghost-kitchen fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Drunken Noodles with Beef, Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Pad See Ew
What Makes it Special: Belmont’s most reliable Thai delivery for noodles and late-night cravings.
8.3
Taqueria Emilio 2 is a busy Mexican spot on East 187th where taco platters, fajitas, and family-style trays keep the dining room and delivery queue moving. Its long taco list, late hours, and reliable execution make it a go-to when you want classic street-style tacos with plenty of meat options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo Taco, Bistec Taco, Al Pastor Taco
What Makes it Special: Crowd-pleasing taqueria with a deep taco lineup and family trays.
8.3
Bronx Night Market is a seasonal open-air food market at Fordham Plaza where rotating vendors serve everything from giant mozzarella sticks to empanadas and sweets, and leashed dogs are welcome throughout the grounds. It feels more like a neighborhood block party than a single restaurant, with music, crowds, and plenty of snacks you can enjoy while walking your dog.
Must-Try Dishes:
Giant Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Lobster Rolls, Handmade Empanadas
What Makes it Special: Open-air weekend market with rotating food vendors and a friendly, dog-welcoming crowd.
#8
Tacos VIP
8.2
Tacos VIP is a compact counter-service shop on East 187th built around fast, customizable tacos, burritos, and quesadillas at wallet-friendly prices. It’s the move when you want a quick taco fix between errands or classes without sacrificing freshness or portion size.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas
What Makes it Special: Small taco counter turning out fast, affordable orders deep into the evening.
8.1
Operating out of the Bronx Food Co. digital food hall, Bao Works focuses on bao sets and dumplings that travel well, with late-night hours that make it one of the more reliable dim sum-adjacent options in 10458. Combos built around fluffy steamed buns and pan-fried or steamed dumplings give you a mix-and-match way to scratch a dim sum craving from the couch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Two Bao Combo with Dumplings (5 pc), Bao Trio Set, Fried Pork & Chives Dumplings
What Makes it Special: Delivery-first bao and dumpling shop where you can build full dim sum-style meals from combos.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Birthday & Celebration Central
Rancho Estrella is a homey Mexican restaurant near Fordham that leans into big plates, burritos, and nachos in a sit-down setting. Regulars call out the burrito lineup, from steak to camarones, plus late hours, karaoke nights, and portions that easily carry into the next day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito con Pollo, Burrito con Bistec, Burrito Mixto
What Makes it Special: Sit-down Mexican spot where a full burrito section meets karaoke nights.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Group Dining Gatherings
Operating out of a digital food hall near Fordham, Glazed Hen focuses on Korean-style fried chicken wings, rice bowls, and bao that travel well for delivery and late-night orders. With hundreds of recent ratings and long hours, it’s the reliable move in 10458 when you want crispy wings, sauces, and Korean-influenced comfort without leaving home.
Must-Try Dishes:
10 pc Soy Garlic Wings, Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Two Fried Chicken Buns
What Makes it Special: Delivery-focused Korean fried chicken spot with deep wings-and-bowls menu.
Howl At The Moon Grill & Bar is the late-night backbone of the Fordham crowd, a sports bar where wings, burgers, and bar plates run well past midnight. TVs, music, and strong drinks make it a go-to after games and service shifts when you still want a real meal, not just a slice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken Sandwich, Fish Tacos, Chicken Wings with Fries
What Makes it Special: Long-running Fordham sports bar pouring late drinks with real bar food.
Worthy Picks
#13
Papa Halal
7.9
Papa Halal is a late-night Middle Eastern and halal concept at 2368 Hoffman built around shawarma platters, falafel, and pita wraps. With long hours and generous combo deals, it fills the classic chicken-over-rice and mixed-shawarma niche for students and night-shift workers around Belmont and Fordham.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed Platter (Chicken & Beef Shawarma), Beef Shawarma Platter, Falafel Platter
What Makes it Special: Late-night halal spot built around shawarma platters and pita wraps.
Mario's Pizza & Italian Homemade Cuisine on East 187th Street functions as a hybrid slice shop and red-sauce takeout spot just off the Bronx’s Little Italy strip. Slices, wings, and pasta trays run late into the night, making it a reliable option when nearby dining rooms have already closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Slice, Lasagna Pizza Slice, Garlic Knots
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizzeria that stays open late with a full Italian menu.
Operating out of a Belmont digital food hall, Mezouk focuses on customizable Mediterranean bowls and wraps built around harissa chicken, falafel, and zhoug salmon. It is useful when you want late-night, relatively lighter Mediterranean delivery with plenty of sauces and add-ons.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mezouk Bowl, Harissa Chicken Bowl, Falafel Wrap with Avocado
What Makes it Special: Delivery-only Mediterranean concept offering build-your-own bowls and wraps with late hours.
7.8
Boca is a Latin restaurant and lounge off Webster Avenue where DJs, hookah, and bottle service share space with steaks, mofongo, and shareable bar food. It leans nightclub more than quiet dinner, drawing a dressed-up crowd for birthdays and late-night hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baby Churrasco, Wings with Jack Honey Sauce, Mofongo
What Makes it Special: Latin lounge where clubby lighting and DJs sit over a full menu.
#17
039 Fast Food
7.8
039 Fast Food is a compact Arthur Avenue counter specializing in straightforward burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, and Albanian-influenced snacks. It’s a practical option when you want a classic burger-and-fries combo that’s cooked to order but still priced like neighborhood fast food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Burger, Chicken Burger, Steak Burger
What Makes it Special: Euro-influenced fast-food counter focused on burgers, dogs, and shakes.
7.7
Kennedy’s Chicken & Burgers on Webster Avenue is a no-frills fried chicken shop where generous portions of wings, chicken dinners, and sandwiches almost always land with a side of fries. It’s a dependable late-night option for quick fried cravings in Belmont, especially via takeout and delivery.
Must-Try Dishes:
21 Wings with Medium Large French Fries, Chicken with Dinner Rolls and Large French Fries, Large French Fries
What Makes it Special: Classic Bronx fried chicken counter where most combos feature a serious pile of fries.
#19
Yamitsuki Ramen
7.7
Operating out of a delivery-focused kitchen near Fordham, Yamitsuki Ramen leans into classic and modern Japanese broths—tonkotsu, shoyu, and spicy miso—built for takeout and delivery rather than lingering in a dining room. It’s the play when you want a customizable ramen lineup dropped at your door anywhere in 10458.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Yamitsuki Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen
What Makes it Special: Delivery-first ramen brand offering a wide range of broths and toppings from a single Bronx outpost.
#20
Famosa Pizza
7.6
Famosa Pizza anchors a busy stretch of East 187th Street in Bronx Little Italy, with a long menu of pies, slices, and pasta available into the late evening. Regulars praise the specialty slices and friendly counter team, especially when you need a quick, hot pizza run after most neighborhood dining rooms have wound down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza
What Makes it Special: Little Italy slice shop with lots of specialty pies and late hours.