Emily BK

“After multiple attempts to get to Emily BK, finally made it there on Saturday. It did not disappoint at all, even after all these years and the Manhattan expansion. The space is tight, but the noise level surprising moderate. I appreciate that they have high top seating at the bar. If you have mobility issues, that's the place to be seated. The staff could not be more accommodating. The Caesar salad starter was delicious (sorry I forgot to take a pic). The anchovies are placed on top of the salad, rather than blended into the dressing, so it was easy to remove for anyone who does not like anchovies. Hopefully you do and get to eat them all like I did. The pizza is definitely worth returning for. Perfect crust and amazing sauce. Now to the burger. At $31 it is a little steep. The sauce and onions are right on point. The burger was cooked perfectly as ordered. The bun looked better than it tasted. Looked like a pretzel bun, but with everything else going on, it did not add anything to the palette, although it is lovely to look at. I'll be going back soon to try another pizza and the burger without the bun.”

“Emily is a gem hidden in plain sight! I got to try the Big Ang pizza which was great! Perfect crust and tasty toppings. I ordered the Emmy Burger which seemed to be a highlight on the menu. Every bite was pleasant, the burger was very juicy and the fries were very crispy and well salted. I enjoyed the Brussels sprouts later at home and they were perfect cold as they had green apple and bacon. I had the Cherry Lime Spritz which was a very flavorful fizzy drink which reminded me of a Shirley Temple. I'd definitely be back to try the other pizzas and for a second go at those Brussels! Oh and the service from Indah was top notch and welcoming. She was friendly, attentive and knew the menu well.”

“I saw a Twitter post raving about the burger here, and I had to check it out. There was no wait, which was a nice surprise. I ordered the Emmy Burger and the Emily pizza, which is a sweeter pizza topped with hot honey and pistachio. The burger was fantastic. The caramelized onions added a depth of flavor that really made the meat stand out. I wouldn’t recommend the pizza if you’re looking for a traditional or classic slice. While it was a unique experience, it just wasn’t for me. Overall, the burger is definitely worth the hype 🍔”

“Great burger (4.5/5)! The meat is very tender and the sauce they used gives it a nice little kick to it. The cheese is also nice and melty and the caramelized onions are a nice touch. Fries are also tasty and crispy/fluffy. But, totally not worth $32.”

“We had a reservation for 3 on a Friday night and were seated as soon as we arrived. The restaurant is small and was really busy so would recommend booking, at least for weekends. We ordered the hot wings to start and then the Emmy Burger and the Trio House Pie to share for our mains. The wings arrived quickly and really packed a punch of flavour. The portion size was generous, enough for 3 of us to share, and overall it made for a great starter. We had a nice break between our starters and mains arriving, which we appreciated. When they arrived though all of the main dishes were delicious! The burger was so juicy and all of the flavours together worked so well, I can see why this is considered one of the best burgers in New York. Shoutout to the fries that came with the dish as well, they were so moreish and none of us could stop eating them. The pizza was more of a Neapolitan style pizza but the dough was tasty and we all thought it was an enjoyable slice. We ended the meal with some espresso martinis and the s’mores calzone. The martinis were great and the calzone was a great dessert, it was just a bit too much for us after all of the food (clearly had eyes bigger than our stomachs). All in all I would highly recommend Emily if you are looking for a casual restaurant with good food. We all had 3 or 4 drinks each, along with the food, and the total bill (including tax and tip) came to c$300. We didn’t think this was bad value for the quality of food (and being New York) and we all agreed we would return. Looking forward to trying more dishes in the future!”