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Best Burgers in West Village

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Best burger in West Village
4 Charles9.5 · #2 citywide · Dry Aged

Scored by Brotherly Burgers. Updated October 2026.

The West Village is the best burger neighborhood in New York City, and it is not close. With 25 ranked burgers including 4 Charles (9.5), The Noortwyck (9.4), Sip & Guzzle (9.3), and Golden Swan (9.3), 4 of the city's top ten, the depth here is unmatched. Wild Cherry (8.8), Emmett's on Grove (8.7), and White Horse Tavern (8.7) would be the best burger in most other neighborhoods. Le B (8.5), Smacking Burger (8.5), L'Artusi (8.2), Do Not Disturb (8.1), Cafe Cluny (7.6), and The Spaniard (7.4) fill out the mid-tier. Even the lower-ranked spots like Smashed, Emily, and Burgerhead are solid options. If you only have one night in NYC and you want a great burger, come here.

Restaurants
35
Burgers ranked
25
Avg score
7.6

Burger rankings in West Village

The Double Wagyu Cheeseburger at 4 Charles Prime Rib
4 Charles
West Village · Dry Aged
9.5/10
PANTHEON
The Dry-Aged Cheeseburger at The Noortwyck
The Noortwyck
West Village
9.4/10
HALL OF FAME
The Tavern Burger at Sip & Guzzle
Sip & Guzzle
West Village
9.3/10
HALL OF FAME
The Brixton Burger at Golden Swan
Golden Swan
West Village
9.3/10
HALL OF FAME
Wild Cherry's Cheeseburger in the candlelit dining room: a thick patty with melted cheese over a slice of raw onion on a glossy, toasted brioche bun, with a small salad on the side
Wild Cherry
West Village
8.8/10
ELITE
The Dry Aged Burger at Emmett's
Emmett's on Grove - Dry Aged
West Village · Dry Aged
8.7/10
ELITE
The Double Smash Burger at White Horse Tavern
White Horse Tavern
West Village · Smash
8.7/10
ELITE
The Le Burger at Le B
Le B
West Village
8.5/10
ELITE
The Big Smack at Smacking Burger
Smacking Burger
West Village · Smash
8.5/10
ELITE
The Dry Aged Burger at Emmett's
Emmett's on Grove - Char Cheddar
West Village
8.4/10
STANDOUT
The Frog Club Burger at Frog Club
Frog ClubClosed
West Village
8.4/10
STANDOUT
L'Artusi's L'Burger at lunch: a thick patty with melted pale cheese and arugula under a glossy toasted bun, with a pot of orange aioli on the side and crisp potatoes with fried herbs
L'Artusi
West Village
8.2/10
STANDOUT
The Smashed Burger & Fries at Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
West Village · Smash
8.1/10
STANDOUT
The Cluny Burger at Cafe Cluny
Cafe Cluny
West Village
7.6/10
GOOD
The Smash Burger at The Spaniard
The Spaniard
West Village · Smash
7.4/10
GOOD
The Suprema Burger at Suprema Provisions
Suprema Provisions
West Village
7.2/10
GOOD
The The Happiest Burger at The Happiest Hour
Happiest Hour
West Village
7.0/10
GOOD
The Big Schmacc at Smashed
Smashed - Big Schmacc
West Village · Smash
6.9/10
SOLID
The Emmy Burger Double Stack at Emily
Emily
West Village
6.8/10
SOLID
The Lavaux Burger at Lavaux
Lavaux
West Village
6.4/10
SOLID
The Big Schmacc at Smashed
Smashed - Classic
West Village · Smash
6.4/10
SOLID
The Burger at Saint Theo's
St Theo'sClosed
West Village
6.4/10
SOLID
The Burgerhead Smash at Burgerhead
Burgerhead
West Village
6.2/10
SOLID
The The Burger (from Bar Sardine) at Fairfax
Fairfax
West Village
5.7/10
AVERAGE
The Bandit's Burger
Bandit'sClosed
West Village
3.0/10
SKIP

All burger restaurants in West Village

4 Charles Prime Rib
Steakhouse, $$$$, 1 ranked
9.5/10
PANTHEON
Sip & Guzzle
Japanese-American, $$$, 1 ranked
9.3/10
HALL OF FAME
Golden Swan
French Tavern, $$$, 1 ranked
9.3/10
HALL OF FAME
Emmett's on Grove
Chicago-Style, $$, 2 ranked
8.7/10
ELITE
White Horse Tavern
Historic Tavern, $$, 1 ranked
8.7/10
ELITE
L'Artusi
Italian, $$$, 1 ranked
8.2/10
STANDOUT
The Spaniard
Cocktail Bar, $$, 1 ranked
7.4/10
GOOD
Smacking Burger
Smash Burger, $, 1 ranked
8.5/10
ELITE
Le B
French Bistro, $$$, 1 ranked
8.5/10
ELITE
Cafe Cluny
French-American, $$$, 1 ranked
7.6/10
GOOD
Smashed
Smash Burger, $, 2 ranked
6.9/10
SOLID
Emily
Pizza & Burgers, $$, 1 ranked
6.8/10
SOLID
Lavaux
Wine Bar, $$$, 1 ranked
6.4/10
SOLID
Fairfax
American, $$, 1 ranked
5.7/10
AVERAGE
Frog Club
French, $$$, 1 ranked
8.4/10
STANDOUT
Burgerhead
Charbroiled Burger, $, 1 ranked
6.2/10
SOLID
Bandit's
Burger Joint, $, 1 ranked
3.0/10
SKIP
Do Not Disturb
American, $$$, 1 ranked
8.1/10
STANDOUT
The Noortwyck
Dutch-American, $$$, 1 ranked
9.4/10
HALL OF FAME
Suprema Provisions
Italian, $$, 1 ranked
7.2/10
GOOD
The Happiest Hour
American, $$, 1 ranked
7.0/10
GOOD
Saint Theo's
Coastal Italian, $$$, 1 ranked
6.4/10
SOLID
Wild Cherry
American, $$$, 1 ranked
8.8/10
ELITE
Cecchi's
American, $$
On our list
Crevette
French, $$$
On our list
Dante Aperitivo
Italian, $$$
On our list
Joseph Leonard
American, $$$
On our list
Little Ruby's
Australian, $$
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St Tropez
French, $$$
On our list
Breakfast by Salt's Cure
American, $$
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Motek
Israeli, $$
On our list
Jack & Charlie's
American, $$$
On our list
Market Table
American, $$$
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Little Owl
American, $$$
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Boucherie
French, $$$
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