Dish ranking
Best desserts in New York
36 desserts from 31 restaurants, ranked by 368 recorded votes.
Dessert is the course most often skipped and most often regretted. These are the ones worth staying for.
In New York the highest recorded total belongs to Carrot Tartare at Eleven Madison Park, with 31 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Carrot TartareEleven Madison Park31 votes
- 2Chocolate Chip Walnut CookieLevain Bakery31 votes
- 3Whole PieDi Fara Pizza31 votes
- 4Whole PieJoe's Pizza24 votes
- 5Chocolate CakeLe Bernardin20 votes
- 6Banana PuddingSylvia's Restaurant19 votes
- 7PierogiVeselka17 votes
- 8Grand Marnier SouffléDaniel15 votes
- 9ChurrosEl Luchador14 votes
- 10Cookie ShotDominique Ansel Bakery14 votes
- 11Oatmeal Raisin CookieLevain Bakery14 votes
- 12TiramisuCarbone14 votes
- 13Almond Apricot CookieLevain Bakery13 votes
- 14ChurrosLalito13 votes
- 15CookiesSuperiority Burger13 votes
- 16Warm Chocolate Bread PuddingGramercy Tavern13 votes
- 17CheesecakePeter Luger Steak House12 votes
- 18Coffee & DonutsPer Se11 votes
- 19Carrot CakeDirt Candy9 votes
- 20ChurrosEmpellón Cocina8 votes
- 21Seasonal CookieLevain Bakery8 votes
- 22Momofuku Milk Bar CookieMomofuku Noodle Bar6 votes
- 23Potato PancakesVeselka6 votes
- 24BaklavaTanoreen5 votes
- 25Tarte TatinLa Grande BoucherieCaramelized apple tart with a delicate inversed pastry crust, served warm with crème fraîche.2 votes
- 26Asparagus and Goat Cheese TartFrevoFlaky puff pastry tart filled with tender asparagus, tangy goat cheese, and a light lemon zest.1 votes
- 27Caramelized Apple and Bourbon Bread PuddingCrown ShyWarm, custardy bread pudding with caramelized apples, a hint of bourbon, and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.1 votes
- 28New York CheesecakeWatermarkClassic, rich New York-style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and seasonal berry compote.1 votes
- 29Risotto ai Funghi di Bosco con Tartufo NeroOsteria BaroccaCreamy arborio rice with wild mushrooms, finished with मक्खन and Parmigiano-Reggiano, topped with fresh black truffle shavings.1 votes
- 30Tarte TatinLe GratinCaramelized apple tart with a buttery, flaky crust, served warm with crème fraîche.1 votes
- 31Dark Chocolate PuddingAu ChevalVelvety smooth dark chocolate pudding, rich and intensely flavored, topped with fresh whipped cream. A classic, satisfying dessert.0 votes
- 32Manhatta Prime Beef TartareManhattaHand-cut prime beef, capers, cornichons, shallots, and a quail egg, served with toasted sourdough.0 votes
- 33Mushroom and Truffle TartCrown ShyFlaky puff pastry filled with roasted wild mushrooms, comté cheese, and shaved black truffles.0 votes
- 34Tarte TatinBoucherie West VillageA caramelized apple tart served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.0 votes
- 35Tarte TatinPetite BoucherieCaramelized apple tart with a flaky pastry crust. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.0 votes
- 36Tarte TatinLe CoucouClassic caramelized apple tart, served warm with crème fraîche. A wonderfully sweet and tangy French dessert.0 votes
How to order desserts well
- Ask which dessert is made in-house, bought-in cakes are common.
- Order the regional classic first: pastel de nata in Lisbon, cannoli in Sicily.
- Share two desserts instead of one each; portions are usually built for it.
Desserts in New York: common questions
- What are the best desserts in New York?
- The highest recorded total is for Carrot Tartare at Eleven Madison Park first, with 31 votes. The full ranking above covers 36 desserts across 31 New York restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this New York ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a dessert that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.