starved.io tracks 93 of the 311 licensed food establishments in SoHo (30%).
ManhattanData as of September 30, 2026
Ranked by starved score, among places discussed in the last year.
Iconic, bustling SoHo French brasserie known for its quintessential NYC atmosphere and timeless bistro classics. Perfect for a lively brunch, solo counter dining, or late-night drinks.
Vibrant Mediterranean fare with a signature 'Feast' menu in a lively Soho setting. Known for acid-forward profiles, fresh pita, and a solid sit-down vibe.
Legendary SoHo French bistro, iconic for its sought-after au poivre burger and classic martinis. A quintessential NYC scene for timeless, authentic bistro fare.
Underground SoHo ship-themed haunt serving elite seafood and sushi. Known for consistently vibrant vibes and a legendary warm skillet cookie.
Home of the iconic Cronut and inventive French pastries, this celebrated bakery consistently delivers high-quality treats that often live up to their massive hype.
Expertly crafted Oklahoma-style onion burgers and classic smash patties in a nostalgic, authentic luncheonette setting. A must-visit for burger purists.
Live-fire Mediterranean magic in Soho. Upscale, coal-fired kitchen w/ buzz-worthy signature plates.
Intimate counter seating and precise Japanese-French fusion; world-class seafood tasting menu in a historic Tribeca setting.
Buzzy SoHo American brasserie serving soul-satisfying comfort food. Perfect for stress-free large group bookings and top-tier bar dining.
Exceptional French bistro in SoHo famed for its dense, molten-centered hazelnut-infused chocolate chip cookies. Perfect for chic brunches or elegant client dinners.
Most distinct posts about each place in the last 90 days.
Iconic, bustling SoHo French brasserie known for its quintessential NYC atmosphere and timeless bistro classics. Perfect for a lively brunch, solo counter dining, or late-night drinks.
Nostalgic American comfort food meets high-end scene in this notoriously difficult-to-book SoHo hotspot.
Legendary SoHo French bistro, iconic for its sought-after au poivre burger and classic martinis. A quintessential NYC scene for timeless, authentic bistro fare.
Expertly crafted Oklahoma-style onion burgers and classic smash patties in a nostalgic, authentic luncheonette setting. A must-visit for burger purists.
Home of the iconic Cronut and inventive French pastries, this celebrated bakery consistently delivers high-quality treats that often live up to their massive hype.
Live-fire Mediterranean magic in Soho. Upscale, coal-fired kitchen w/ buzz-worthy signature plates.
Underground SoHo ship-themed haunt serving elite seafood and sushi. Known for consistently vibrant vibes and a legendary warm skillet cookie.
Vibrant Mediterranean fare with a signature 'Feast' menu in a lively Soho setting. Known for acid-forward profiles, fresh pita, and a solid sit-down vibe.
Expertly crafted Oklahoma-style onion burgers and classic smash patties in a nostalgic, authentic luncheonette setting. A must-visit for burger purists.
Underground SoHo ship-themed haunt serving elite seafood and sushi. Known for consistently vibrant vibes and a legendary warm skillet cookie.
Legendary SoHo French bistro, iconic for its sought-after au poivre burger and classic martinis. A quintessential NYC scene for timeless, authentic bistro fare.
First appeared in our sources in the last 180 days. That's when people started talking about a place, not necessarily when it opened.
Elevated British pub fare featuring standout seafood and inventive takes on classics in a trendy, casual setting. Famous for their signature stargazy pie and perfectly executed Scotch eggs.
Authentic Italian & Sicilian pasta, handmade fresh daily. A must-try for pasta lovers!
Authentic Roman imports featuring expert carbonara and an unparalleled wine list in a moody, subterranean setting. A hard-to-get reservation that’s worth every bite.
Consistently loved, less talked about, and not on the Michelin or NYT lists.
Legendary late-night SoHo haunt serving up everything from fresh seafood towers to signature bone marrow until 2 AM.
Traditional Edomae-style omakase in Soho. Celebrated for high-quality sourcing, refined atmosphere, and excellent value.
Historic, iconic NYC tavern offering a classic dive bar experience. Famous for its deep roots and cozy, authentic atmosphere.
Authentic Roman imports featuring expert carbonara and an unparalleled wine list in a moody, subterranean setting. A hard-to-get reservation that’s worth every bite.
Authentic Spanish tapas and specialty grocery finds, featuring a legendary tinned fish selection and vibrant bocadillos.
Award-winning artisanal baguettes and an elite brunch menu make this a must-visit for bread lovers and casual diners alike.
Each stat is quotable as written. Ranks are among the 37 neighborhoods with a dashboard. How we count
starved.io tracks 93 of the 311 licensed food establishments in SoHo (30%).
SoHo has 884 licensed food establishments per square mile, 12th of 37 ranked neighborhoods.
2 restaurants in SoHo hold a 2025 Michelin star, Bib Gourmand or Green Star.
538 r/FoodNYC threads mentioned a SoHo restaurant in the past year, 13th of 37 ranked neighborhoods.
SoHo restaurants appeared in 70 articles from outlets including Resy, Eater and Grub Street in the past year, 5th of 37 ranked neighborhoods.
90 Instagram food creators posted about SoHo restaurants in the past year, tied for 11th of 37 ranked neighborhoods.
8 of SoHo's 65 rated restaurants rank in starved.io's citywide top 10%, versus 10% expected.
The typical rated restaurant in SoHo scores at the 64th percentile of starved.io's citywide ranking.
Mediterranean restaurants make up 6.3% of SoHo's restaurants, 4.3× the citywide share (1.5%).
French restaurants make up 13% of SoHo's restaurants, 2.9× the citywide share (4.4%).
Balthazar was SoHo's most-discussed restaurant on r/FoodNYC in the past year (54 threads).
3 restaurants in SoHo first appeared in our sources in the last 180 days, tied for 20th of 37 ranked neighborhoods.
| Cuisine | SoHo | All NYC |
|---|---|---|
| American | 25% 22% | |
| Italian | 19% 16% | |
| Japanese | 18% 10% | |
| French | 13% 4.4% | |
| Mediterranean | 6.3% 1.5% | |
| Chinese | 5.1% 8.1% | |
| Spanish | 2.5% 0.8% | |
Distinct r/FoodNYC threads about SoHo restaurants, Sep 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026.
| Month | Threads | Share index |
|---|---|---|
| Sep '25 | 46 | 0.89× |
| Oct '25 | 32 | 0.56× |
| Nov '25 | 38 | 0.84× |
| Dec '25 | 34 | 0.93× |
| Jan '26 | 35 | 0.88× |
| Feb '26 | 25 | 0.67× |
| Mar '26 | 35 | 0.79× |
| Apr '26 | 50 | 0.98× |
| May '26 | 85 | 1.57× |
| Jun '26 | 69 | 1.62× |
| Jul '26 | 58 | 1.26× |
| Aug '26 | 44 | 1.01× |
Data as of September 30, 2026. Time windows never reach earlier than March 1, 2025, when dense Reddit coverage begins. Ranks are among the 37 neighborhoods with a dashboard. A neighborhood gets one at 25+ tracked and 15+ rated restaurants, and a stat is left out entirely when its sample is too small.
Every licensed food establishment in the NYC DOHMH inspection dataset is placed in a neighborhood by its coordinates (Pediacities NYC neighborhood boundaries, point-in-polygon on NYC DOHMH inspection-record coordinates). "Tracked" restaurants are those with a starved.io profile. Coverage varies a lot between neighborhoods, so compare it before comparing anything else.
Licensed food establishments divided by the neighborhood's land area in square miles (0.352 sq mi here), measured in a New York State Plane projection.
A profiled restaurant with at least 3 unique Reddit, Instagram or article references and at least 5 sentiment-scored opinions. starved score = the site's 'Best' sort: share of positive opinions weighted by the number of unique posts. It measures how much, and how warmly, a place is discussed; it is not a star rating. Citywide, 3,181 restaurants are rated; the median score is 15 and the top-10% cutoff is 42.82.
Distinct r/FoodNYC threads with at least one comment or post about a restaurant in the neighborhood. A thread that names several of its restaurants counts once.
Distinct articles (by URL) from food media that discuss a restaurant in the neighborhood, dated by publication.
Distinct Instagram accounts that posted about a restaurant in the neighborhood.
Current-edition Michelin Guide (stars, Bib Gourmand, Green Star) and New York Times 100 Best awards, matched to restaurants by Google Places ID. Starved.io is not affiliated with either.
Each restaurant counts once, under its most-mentioned cuisine tag. Shares are out of tracked restaurants with a cuisine tag, here and citywide. A ratio above 1× means the cuisine is more common here than across the city.
Restaurants on a recent DOHMH permit whose first mention in any of our sources was in the last 180 days. This is when people started talking about a place, not its opening date.