Best Chicken Parm in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

Breaded, fried, smothered in sauce and mozzarella. Chicken parm is comfort food royalty.

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#1
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Don Angie

103 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY, 10014
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A West Village Italian-American favorite where the chicken parm is a showstopper — the cutlet is impossibly crispy, draped in house-made marinara and melted mozzarella, served as part of a refined red-sauce experience.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
89%
1108 reviews analyzed
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Parm

248 Mulberry St, New York, NY, 10012
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

The Nolita red-sauce joint from Major Food Group, serving a classic chicken parm with a golden-fried cutlet, tangy tomato sauce, and stretchy mozzarella that channels old-school Italian-American cooking at its best.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
1027 reviews analyzed
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John's of 12th Street

302 E 12th St, New York, NY, 10003
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An East Village red-sauce institution since 1908, where the chicken parm arrives with a perfectly breaded cutlet and rich marinara in a candlelit, unchanged dining room that feels like a time capsule.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
79%
947 reviews analyzed
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#4
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Arthur & Sons

145 E 39th St, New York, NY, 10016
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Murray Hill Italian spot serving a generous chicken parm with a shatteringly crisp cutlet, house-made sauce, and bubbly melted cheese that makes it a go-to for the red-sauce faithful.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
79%
28 reviews analyzed
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Regina's Grocery

300 E 88th St, New York, NY, 10128
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An Upper East Side Italian grocer and sandwich shop whose chicken parm hero features a well-seasoned cutlet, bright marinara, and melted mozzarella on fresh-baked bread.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
78%
29 reviews analyzed
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#6
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Aunt Jake's

1555 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10028
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An Upper East Side Italian spot serving a hearty chicken parm with a thick, crispy cutlet and generous tomato sauce that satisfies the neighborhood's craving for honest Italian-American comfort food.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
78%
380 reviews analyzed
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Aperitivo by CARTA

101 W 10th St, New York, NY, 10011
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A West Village Italian wine bar whose chicken parm pairs a well-executed cutlet with refined marinara and quality mozzarella, served alongside a thoughtful wine list.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
77%
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Emmett's

50 Macdougal St, New York, NY, 10012
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A MacDougal Street Chicago-style pizzeria that also turns out a solid chicken parm — the cutlet is well-fried and generously sauced, delivering straightforward Italian-American satisfaction.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
75%
664 reviews analyzed
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Full Rankings at a Glance

#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
1Don AngieWest Village$$$89%A West Village Italian-American favorite where the chicken parm is a showstop...
2ParmNew York$$81%The Nolita red-sauce joint from Major Food Group, serving a classic chicken p...
3John's of 12th StreetNew York$$79%An East Village red-sauce institution since 1908, where the chicken parm arri...
4Arthur & SonsNew York79%A Murray Hill Italian spot serving a generous chicken parm with a shatteringl...
5Regina's GroceryNew York78%An Upper East Side Italian grocer and sandwich shop whose chicken parm hero f...
6Aunt Jake'sNew York$$78%An Upper East Side Italian spot serving a hearty chicken parm with a thick, c...
7Aperitivo by CARTANew York77%A West Village Italian wine bar whose chicken parm pairs a well-executed cutl...
8Emmett'sNew York$$75%A MacDougal Street Chicago-style pizzeria that also turns out a solid chicken...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best chicken parm in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Don Angie ranks #1 for best chicken parm in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 89%.
How does Savor rank chicken parm?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's chicken parm. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many chicken parm spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 8 chicken parm spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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