Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in SoHo
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Manuela
Gallery-like space where seasonal American plates and contemporary art share the stage.
Notable Picks
#1
Manuela
8.3
Set inside an airy SoHo art space, Manuela serves seasonal American cooking with a gallery’s sense of composition, from roasted vegetables to polished desserts. Opened in 2024, it’s quickly earned strong notices for refined, produce-driven plates and a room where contemporary artworks share the spotlight with the open kitchen.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roasted Cauliflower with Date Vinegar & Almond, Salt-Roasted Sunchokes with Ricotta & Celery, Pavlova with Seasonal Market Fruits
What Makes it Special: Gallery-like space where seasonal American plates and contemporary art share the stage.
Worthy Picks
#2
Sartiano's
7.7
In the Mercer Hotel's former Mercer Kitchen space, nightlife impresario Scott Sartiano partnered with three-time James Beard winner Alfred Portale for upscale Italian with a scene-y edge. The caviar cannoli and lobster bucatini impress, though you're equally paying for the celeb-spotting and SubMercer downstairs lounge.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Bucatini, Mortadella Panini, Caviar Cannoli
What Makes it Special: James Beard-winning chef in a scene-making SoHo hotel setting
7.6
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Part immersive attraction, part all-you-can-sample ice cream crawl, this Broadway destination runs guests through themed rooms, slides, and photo ops with stations for scoops and soft serve along the way. It’s less about chasing the city’s most nuanced gelato and more about a high-energy, sugar-fueled experience for groups and families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ice-a-Bagel bagel-and-cream-cheese ice cream, Banana soft-serve cone, Sprinkle-filled sundae from the pool room
What Makes it Special: Ticketed SoHo attraction where interactive rooms, slides, and photo sets are paired with multiple ice cream tasting stations.