The 10 Best New Restaurants in New York City Opened in May 2025

In terms of weather in New York, it might be a bit messy: Are we indoors or outdoors? This means that on any given night, you might be craving something for supper, from soup to squirting can be frantically shaken. So maybe this month’s new restaurant also has some robbery, maybe it’s not accidental. From burger joints to multi-course tasting menus, there is an opening to satisfy all kinds of diners regardless of budget or food cravings.
And, like spring, this month is also a time for restaurant renewal. Not only is the expected Adda reopening finally happening in May this year, but a longtime Williamsburg agency, JR&Son, has also started to move again. And, we welcome NADC Burger’s first New York outpost, which has already counted fans in cities like Austin and Denver.
But the quality of all these restaurants have common? Well, it's easy: they're delicious. Plus, we have done the hard work so that this group can only try to try out where they are missing this month. Read on to discover the 10 best new restaurants to check out in New York City this May.