NYC's Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2025

Get ready, NYC foodies! 2025 is shaping up to be a year of exciting new restaurant openings. From banh mi havens to Caribbean hotspots and elegant seafood bars, there's something for every palate. Here are some of the most talked-about spots:

Banh Mi Bliss: Bánh Anh Em

Opening: February Location: East Village Bánh, the beloved Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant, is expanding to the East Village, bringing its famous freshly baked banh mi and rice noodles to a larger space.

Caribbean Cravings: Bar Kabawa

Opening: February Location: East Village Chef Paul Carmichael returns from Australia to bring his unique Caribbean cuisine to Momofuku’s former Ko Bar space, offering a prix-fixe menu and a separate bar menu.

Cozy Madrid Vibes: Bartolo

Opening: April/May Location: West Village Ernesto’s, the popular Basque restaurant, is expanding with Bartolo, a cozy Madrid-style tavern offering an Old World menu in the West Village.

Cambodian Cuisine: Bong

Opening: 2025 Location: Crown Heights The acclaimed Kreung Cambodia pop-up finds a permanent home in Brooklyn, serving casual Cambodian dishes with hard-to-find ingredients grown in a family greenhouse.

More Exciting Openings:

Check out other anticipated openings including Bub’s Bakery (gluten-free and vegan options), Crevette (modern European seafood bar), Golden HOF (Korean pub), I Cavallini (Italian), Kebabwala (Delhi-inspired kebabs), La Royale (classic French), Lex Yard (American cuisine at Waldorf Astoria), Maison Passerelle (French at Printemps), and Seahorse Oyster Bar (W Hotel).