From Astoria, Queens, New York City, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York City and beyond, New York has sent a steady stream of restaurants to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives over the years. We gathered the spots Guy Fieri has featured across the state, kept the ones still open and still beloved, and ranked the top 16 by how much diners actually love them. Consider it your New York road-trip eating list.
1. Pastabilities (Syracuse)
Italian · $$ · 4.6★ (3,885 Google reviews)
Pastabilities earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 3,885 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 16, Episode 2 — “Fully Focused” (December 17, 2012)
Address: 311 S Franklin St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: +1 315-474-1153
Website: www.pastabilities.com
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2. Pies ‘N’ Thighs (Brooklyn)
American, Chicken, Breakfast, Southern · $$ · 4.4★ (3,828 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Pies ‘N’ Thighs still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 3,828 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 3 — “Takeout: All Over the Menu” (June 4, 2021)
Address: 166 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: +1 347-529-6090
Website: piesnthighs.com/utm_sourcegoogle
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3. Funk ‘n Waffles (Syracuse)
American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.4★ (2,943 Google reviews)
The American classics at Funk ‘n Waffles clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,943 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 16, Episode 3 — “Far Out” (December 24, 2012)
Address: 307-13 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: +1 315-474-1060
Website: www.funknwaffles.com
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4. Mulberry Café (Lackawanna)
Italian · $$ · 4.7★ (2,529 Google reviews)
Mulberry Café is one of the area’s go-to spots for Italian comfort food, with a strong 4.7 stars from 2,529 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 2 — “Homegrown & Homemade” (May 3, 2010)
Address: 64 Jackson Ave, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Phone: +1 716-822-4292
Website: www.mulberryitalianristorante.com
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5. Don Antonio by Starita (New York)
Italian, Pizza, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (2,069 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for Italian comfort food, Don Antonio by Starita keeps a 4.6-star rating across 2,069 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 7 — “East Coast Cruisin” (September 23, 2015)
Address: Don Antonio's Pizza, 309 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: +1 646-719-1043
Website: www.donantoniopizza.com
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6. Kitty Hoynes (Syracuse)
Other · $$ · 4.7★ (2,063 Google reviews)
Kitty Hoynes earned its spot on the show for a one-of-a-kind menu that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 2,063 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 13 — “Turn On Traditional” (November 12, 2012)
Address: 301 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: +1 315-424-1974
Website: www.kittyhoynes.com
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7. Sophia’s Restaurant (Buffalo)
Breakfast · $ · 4.7★ (1,999 Google reviews)
Known for a knockout breakfast, Sophia’s Restaurant still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 1,999 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 7 — “And The Kicker Is…” (February 15, 2010)
Address: 715 Military Rd, Buffalo, NY 14216
Phone: +1 716-248-1235
Website: m.facebook.com/SophiasRestaurantBuffalo
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8. Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub (Buffalo)
Other · $$ · 4.4★ (1,965 Google reviews)
The a one-of-a-kind menu at Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,965 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 5 — “Home And Away” (February 1, 2010)
Address: 2134 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210
Phone: +1 716-825-9327
Website: www.blackthornrestaurant.com
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9. Duck’s Eatery (Manhattan, New York City)
Asian · $$ · 4.7★ (1,937 Google reviews)
Duck’s Eatery is one of the area’s go-to spots for bold Asian flavors, with a strong 4.7 stars from 1,937 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 19, Episode 5 — “Dynamite Duos” (March 7, 2014)
Address: 28 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
Phone: +1 646-669-7876
Website: dimsumsam.us
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10. Defonte’s Sandwich Shop (Brooklyn, New York City)
Sandwich · $$ · 4.7★ (1,922 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for over-stuffed sandwiches, Defonte’s Sandwich Shop keeps a 4.7-star rating across 1,922 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 11 — “Long Standing Legacies” (February 20, 2012)
Address: 379 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: +1 718-625-8052
Website: defontes.shop
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11. Eva’s European Sweets (Syracuse)
Dessert · $$ · 4.8★ (1,379 Google reviews)
Eva’s European Sweets earned its spot on the show for dessert worth the trip that regulars rave about, and the 4.8-star average from 1,379 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 16, Episode 9 — “Eurocentric” (February 24, 2013)
Address: 1305 Milton Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: +1 315-487-2722
Website: www.evaspolish.com
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12. John’s of 12th Street (Manhattan, New York City)
Italian, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (1,324 Google reviews)
Known for Italian comfort food, John’s of 12th Street still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,324 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 7 — “Global Traditions” (January 23, 2012)
Address: 302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: +1 212-475-9531
Website: johnsof12thstreet.com
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13. Earl’s Drive-In (Chaffee)
American · $$ · 4.6★ (845 Google reviews)
The American classics at Earl’s Drive-In clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 845 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 9 — “Twists And Traditions” (March 22, 2010)
Address: 1259 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029
Phone: +1 212-289-1581
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14. Queen’s Comfort (Astoria, Queens, New York City)
Other · $$ · 4.5★ (830 Google reviews)
Queen’s Comfort is one of the area’s go-to spots for a one-of-a-kind menu, with a strong 4.5 stars from 830 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 15 — “Amazing Appetizers” (October 23, 2015)
Address: 36-02 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
Phone: +1 347-987-3994
Website: queensroomnyc.com
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15. Rinconcito Salvadoreño (Port Chester)
American, Mexican · $$ · 4.5★ (448 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for American classics, Rinconcito Salvadoreño keeps a 4.5-star rating across 448 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 2 — “Variety of Flavor” (September 8, 2023)
Address: 20 Broad St, Port Chester, NY 10573
Phone: +1 914-937-2166
Website: rinconcitony.com
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16. Rincon Criollo (Queens, New York City)
Other · $$ · 4.6★ (169 Google reviews)
Rincon Criollo earned its spot on the show for a one-of-a-kind menu that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 169 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 13, Episode 6 — “Meat Madness” (January 16, 2012)
• Season 19, Episode 14 — “Crazy for Chicken” (April 18, 2014)
Address: 2232 Jericho Tpke, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Website: www.rincon-criollo.com
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