Stay for the festival

Hotels in New York City around 20 January to 12 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Editor's tip. Saturdays are excluded citywide and Sunday is optional. Book the morning reservations open; the strongest rooms fill within hours.

Know before you go

EntrySummer 2026: prix-fixe menus at $30, $45 or $60, for lunch, dinner or both as each restaurant chooses
HoursSummer 2026: Mon to Fri, 20 Jul to 16 Aug; Saturdays excluded, Sundays optional; meal periods vary by restaurant
Running since1992

Good to know

  • Restaurants may join for one to four weeks, so check that the offer is live on the day you book
  • Reservations for summer 2026 opened on 14 July through the official NYC Restaurant Week page
  • Takeout and delivery are not part of the summer 2026 program
  • Began in 1992 as a one-time event for the Democratic National Convention

Sources: nyctourism.com/restaurant-week-about/

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around New York City while you are in town

NYC Restaurant Week runs 20 January to 12 February. These are the food tours and tastings in New York City to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

West Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour★ 4.9 (17)

Guided tour · 2h 30m

West Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour

Satisfy your pizza cravings on a 3-hour walking tour of New York’s Greenwich Village. Sample 3 different pies in one of the city's most historic neighborhoods and tast...

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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour★ 4.9 (92)

Guided tour · 2h 30m

NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour

Explore Greenwich Village on a 2.5-hour guided food tour led by a local expert. Enjoy six food tastings, visit famous landmarks, and hear the stories behind the food a...

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