Between the central location, abundance of restaurants, notable architecture, neighborhood feel and proximity to Madison Square Park, there’s a lot to love about Manhattan’s Flatiron and NoMad neighborhoods. While Flatiron and NoMad have storied pasts full of historic buildings and old-world luxury hotels, a recent boom in new restaurants and businesses continues to breathe new life into the neighborhoods.
Here’s our guide to all the best places to frequent when in these charming NYC neighborhoods.
See also: The Ultimate West Village & Greenwich Village Guide
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35 E. 21st St. / 212. 913.9659 / Website
Bring your friends to this one, as you’ll want to try each and every dish at Cosme, which serves sharable plates of elevated Mexican fare. We recommend heading over early and enjoying a few of the incredible cocktails at the bar. Be sure to try the octopus tostada and duck carnitas, and thank us later.
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55 W. 19th St. / 917.261.5538 / Website
An outpost of Michelin-starred omakase restaurant KOSAKA, Maki Kosaka is a refreshing take on the traditional sushi handroll restaurant. Expect to find world-class Japanese fish and seafood, fresh seasonal vegetables and innovative preparation for an elevated dining experience that is unique to KOSAKA.
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1185 Broadway / 332.249.8160 / Website
This newly bowed hotspot thrives under the watchful eye of James Bard Award-winning chef José Andrés. Zaytinya serves an incredible menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines in bright and airy interiors that’ll have you feeling like you’re somewhere along the Mediterranean coast.
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1170 Broadway / 212.722.0555 / Website
Located inside the historic Johnston building, The Ned NoMad’s accommodations feel something akin to grabbing a Parisian hotel and dropping it in the heart of Manhattan. Expect bespoke details, sophisticated furnishings and an immersive atmosphere. Perhaps best of all, guests gain access to some of The Ned Club’s exclusive spaces during their stay.
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25 W. 28th St. / 212.404.8400 / Website
The newly opened Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad redefines luxury within the NoMad neighborhood thanks to its incredible food and beverage program, luxurious spa and upscale design. Expect to find amenities such as large soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and more in the palatially outfitted guest rooms.
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5 Madison Ave. / 212.413.4200 / Website
Located just off of Madison Square Park, The New York EDITION serves as home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, 5-star boutique accommodations and much more. Enjoy the visionary design by Ian Schrager, indulge in a treatment at the spa and work up a sweat at the state-of-the-art gym.
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31 E. 32 St. / 212.561.6470 / Website
NoMad is the lucky recipient of exhale’s latest NYC location. Their new recovery menu includes cryotherapy, an infrared sauna, compression therapy, lymphatic drainage through pressotherapy, salt therapy, AccuFit and more for a relaxing and rejuvenating spa experience. Feel free to bundle your treatments for a full-blown spa day!
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11 Madison Ave. / 212.520.7600 / Website
Spacious, relaxing and equipped with a gorgeous fountain, Madison Square Park is the perfect place to spend a slow Sunday afternoon. Lounge in the grass and read a book, watch the dogs enjoying the incredible newly renovated dog park (one of the best in the city!) and grab a shake from the original Shake Shack.
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20 W. 22 St. / 212.0702.8742 / Website
Enjoy either a 30 or 50 minute customized facial designed to target your skin concerns. Add-ons such as LED therapy, dermaplaning, chemical peels and hydradermabrasion ensure that you’ll leave with glowing, hydrated skin. If you frequent the area often, indulge in a membership to receive monthly facials and plenty of other membership benefits.
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164 5th Ave. / 347.394.2770 / Website
Beloved by celebs such as Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, Alo Yoga is known for its incredibly soft fabrics and adorable athleisure designs. The spacious Flatiron location is one of our favorites to frequent. You truly can’t go wrong with any of their designs, but we particularly love the It Girl pant and anything in the Airlift fabric.
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125 5th Ave. / 212.533.9720 / Website
This NYC-born clothing store hardly needs an introduction. The Flatiron location is the brand’s first-ever brick-and-mortar, making it our favorite place to peruse the season’s latest. We recommend working with expert stylists to curate a wardrobe of investment-worthy pieces that you’ll love for years to come.
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