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The best cheesecake in New York (2026)

Updated November 9, 2026 · 57 restaurants

57 restaurants in New York have cheesecake on the menu. Top of the list: La Tête d'Or by Daniel, Portale and Tha Phraya. 42 of them have a Michelin distinction. Most are in Brooklyn and South Ozone Park. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.

How we built this ranking: We include the restaurants in New York that have cheesecake on the menu and rank them by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin. It is not yet a rating of the dish itself: once the community rates enough dishes, this ranking will use them.

  1. 1 CHEESECAKE at La Tête d'Or by Daniel La Tête d'Or by DanielCHEESECAKE$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.75
  2. 2 RICOTTA CHEESECAKE at Portale PortaleRICOTTA CHEESECAKE$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.72
  3. 3 Thai Cheesecake at Tha Phraya Tha PhrayaThai Cheesecake$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.67
  4. 4 Labneh Cheesecake at Dagon DagonLabneh Cheesecake$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.65
  5. 5 CHEESECAKE at Elea EleaCHEESECAKE$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.60
  6. 6 BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE at Oceans OceansBLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.59
  7. 7 Chocolate basque cheesecake at Chambers ChambersChocolate basque cheesecake$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.57
  8. 8 basque cheesecake, mango compote at Nudibranch Nudibranchbasque cheesecake, mango compote$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.55
  9. 9 Rhubarb Cheesecake at Gramercy Tavern Gramercy TavernRhubarb Cheesecake$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.53
  10. 10 New York Cheesecake at Keens Steakhouse Keens SteakhouseNew York Cheesecake$$$$ 4.53
  11. 11 NY Style Cheesecake at Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYC Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYCNY Style Cheesecake$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.53
  12. 12 Cheesecake Macarons at Gabriel Kreuther Gabriel KreutherCheesecake Macarons$$$$ · 2 Michelin Stars 4.52
  13. 13 Cheesecake with corn at Oiji Mi Oiji MiCheesecake with corn$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.51
  14. 14 salted caramel beignets with whipped lemon cheesecake at The Modern The Modernsalted caramel beignets with whipped lemon cheesecake$$$$ · 2 Michelin Stars 4.51
  15. 15 Cheesecake at Torrisi TorrisiCheesecake$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.51
  16. 16 CHEESECAKE at Eleven Madison Park Eleven Madison ParkCHEESECAKE$$$$ · 3 Michelin Stars 4.50
  17. 17 Cheesecake at L'Artusi L'ArtusiCheesecake$$$ 4.50
  18. 18 BASQUE CHEESECAKE at Ci Siamo Ci SiamoBASQUE CHEESECAKE$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.49
  19. 19 BASQUE CHEESECAKE at Sixty Three Clinton Sixty Three ClintonBASQUE CHEESECAKE$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.48
  20. 20 BASQUE BRULÉED CHEESECAKE at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina Bourbon Steak by Michael MinaBASQUE BRULÉED CHEESECAKE$$$$ 4.48
  21. 21 Osaka Cheesecake, Crème Fraîche, Homemade Jam at l’abeille l’abeilleOsaka Cheesecake, Crème Fraîche, Homemade Jam$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.47
  22. 22 Cheesecake at Russ & Daughters Cafe Russ & Daughters CafeCheesecake$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.47
  23. 23 Black Sesame Cheesecake at noreetuh noreetuhBlack Sesame Cheesecake$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.42
  24. 24 Mascarpone Cheesecake with Angel Food, Osmanthus & Strawberry Consommé at The Musket Room The Musket RoomMascarpone Cheesecake with Angel Food, Osmanthus & Strawberry Consommé$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.38
  25. 25 CHEESECAKE at Don Peppe Don PeppeCHEESECAKE$$$ · South Ozone Park 4.36
  26. 26 Basque cheesecake at Upland UplandBasque cheesecake$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.35
  27. 27 New York Cheesecake at Katz's Delicatessen Katz's DelicatessenNew York Cheesecake$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.35
  28. 28 Basque chocolate cheesecake at Cervo's Cervo'sBasque chocolate cheesecake$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.35
  29. 29 CONCORD GRAPE CHEESECAKE at Markette MarketteCONCORD GRAPE CHEESECAKEMichelin Recommended 4.35
  30. 30 Cheesecake at The Office of Mr. Moto The Office of Mr. MotoCheesecake$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.32
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat cheesecake in New York?

According to the Pesto Score, the best places for cheesecake in New York are La Tête d'Or by Daniel, Portale and Tha Phraya.

Where to eat cheap cheesecake in New York?

Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Tha Phraya, Dagon and Russ & Daughters Cafe.

How many places for cheesecake are there in New York?

Pesto lists 57 restaurants in New York in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.

Which neighborhoods of New York are best for cheesecake?

Most places are in Brooklyn and South Ozone Park.

Are there Michelin restaurants for cheesecake in New York?

Yes: La Tête d'Or by Daniel (Michelin Recommended), Portale (Michelin Recommended) and Tha Phraya (Bib Gourmand).

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