David Burtka's Favorite 10 Restaurants in New York City

by David Burtka

Updated 11 March 2019

We asked David Burtka about what he loves most - food! You’ve maybe seen him from a handful of Broadway shows, maybe you saw him on hit TV show How I Met Your Mother, or even when he was a guest judge on a few fan-favorite culinary shows. David and his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, both currently reside in NYC, Harlem to be exact. They’re both huge foodies. Having an expertise in both food and entertainment, David has high expectations when it comes to restaurants. So as you can imagine, when looking for a place to eat, the ambience and food are things he looks for. Take a peek at some of his top culinary destinations next time you’re in the Big Apple.

ABC Kitchen

4.4

4.4 (6547)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Gramercy Park

About the restaurant

All good bets for a night out around Union Square. Fresh produce, delicious flatbreads, and during brunch you can shop at ABC while you wait for your food to arrive - how convenient!

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Pam

Dined 2 days ago

Always excellent food and service. This is a don't-miss restaurant when you are in NYC.

Le Coucou

$50 and over

French

SoHo

About the restaurant

One of the most elegant nights out you can have in the city. The decor transports you to a cozy spot in Europe. The food is fancy, yet approachable and utterly delicious.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 20 Jan 2024

Beautiful place. Great service and delicious food. With the extensive and expensive vine list the menu could have a salad dish and a choice of a side dish or two.

Upland

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Gramercy Park

About the restaurant

Go here when you are hungry - I mean it. This place offers massive portions of rustic Italian pastas and fantastic proteins. It consists of a chic, open-space dining room that somehow feels cozy at the same time. This place is perfect for a large group.

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JeremyKVIP

Dined on 12 Nov 2019

Great food, great atmosphere. Shame they ran out of the hen of the woods mushrooms!

Sushi of Gari - Columbus Avenue

4.7

4.7 (1151)

$50 and over

Sushi

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

A staple for sushi in NYC. The fish is always fresh, and the dishes are always innovative. They have multiple locations throughout the city - all are delicious. Pro tip: the one in the Upper West Side is often easiest to get in at the last moment.

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PennyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I love this restaurant but they do nit serve nonalcoholic beer or cocktails. The only non-alcoholic beverages was sodas. I am surprised, particularly during this Dry January.