Italian · $$ · East Village
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
The American Express Gold Card's dining credits or reservation access apply at these restaurants. Figures are what the card earns here; a credit is listed beside them, never added. Top neighborhoods: East Village (139), West Village (134), and Williamsburg (122).
2,671 restaurants
Italian · $$ · East Village
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Bistro · $$ · West Village
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Pizza · $$ · West Village
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Brunch · $$ · Greenwich Village
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
American · $$ · Flatiron
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Mediterranean · $ · Greenpoint
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Mexican · $ · Ironbound
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Greek · $ · Midtown West
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Italian · $$ · Hell's Kitchen
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Experimental · $ · South Slope
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
American · $ · Clinton Hill
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Barbecue · $$ · Williamsburg
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Southeast Asian · $ · Tribeca
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Indian · $ · Greenwich Village
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Korean · $ · Englewood Cliffs
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
American · $$ · Upper West Side
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
French · $$ · Williamsburg
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Kosher · $$ · Upper West Side
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Tapas · $$ · East Williamsburg
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Italian · $$$ · Central Park South
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
American · $ · Fort Greene
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
American · $$ · West Village
American Express Gold Card · 20% with inKind
Ranked by what each card earns across this city's restaurants at our point valuations, counting the dining program that pays most at each one. Card credits aren't counted. Bilt Dining (356 restaurants) and inKind (295) are the most widespread dining programs here, out of 2,671 restaurants. American Express Gold Card tops the list here on its own dining rate — ≈$6.00 on a $100 dinner before any program.

American Express Gold Card
$325 annual fee
≈$6.00 on a $100 dinner
Perks at 2,671 restaurants hereCard details
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$795 annual fee
≈$5.40 on a $100 dinner
Perks at 2 restaurants hereCard details
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
$95 annual fee
≈$5.40 on a $100 dinner
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