Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Tim Ho Wan, Golden Unicorn and Pepe Rosso, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for bbq in NoLita. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional bbq.
NoLita's Premier BBQ Destinations
Discover the rich and smoky flavors of NoLita through a curated selection of restaurants that redefine the art of barbecue across diverse culinary traditions. You can savor traditional Chinese roasted meats at Tim Ho Wan and Golden Unicorn or explore the unique grilled and savory offerings from Pepe Rosso, Poke Bowl, and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue. This vibrant collection brings together American, Italian, and Japanese influences, offering a delicious journey through one of Manhattan's most stylish neighborhoods.
5 restaurants in Best BBQ in NoLita | Top Spots
- Tim Ho Wan · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Golden Unicorn · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Pepe Rosso: Italian.
- Poke Bowl: Japanese.
- L&L Hawaiian Barbecue: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
