Who's the Mac Daddy (and Cheese)?

by Keith Wagstaff - Citysearch Editor - 215 Reviews - 112 Lists

Updated: April 14, 2009

Sure, instant mac and cheese made with the powder packet was delicious--at age 11. But now that you're grown up, something a little fancier is called for, something, say, with Gruyere or truffles or bacon. Not that there's anything wrong with a weak spot for that little blue box....

Mac and Cheese That Pleases

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Supermac
    Read Reviews

    348 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (map)

    Supermac is NYC's best mac and cheese-only restaurant, and the Quattro Formaggio demonstrates why: Three delicious cheeses (Asiago, mozzarella, parmesan) under crisp bread crumbs and a layer of cheddar that doesn't coagulate.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended DuMont
    Read Reviews

    432 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    A delicious dish with a somewhat clever name: Dumac and Cheese. Radiatore is smothered in cheddar, parmesan and that staple of gourmet mac and cheese everywhere--Gruyere.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Westville
    Read Reviews

    210 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    Bacon is like VH1--good in moderation. Thick chunks of the fatty treat give this mac and cheese a kick, but don't overwhelm the thick noodles in a creamy Gouda with excessive saltiness.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average The Waverly Inn and Garden
    Read Reviews

    16 Bank St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    The infamous $55 macaroni and cheese with shaved truffles is actually quite good: The truffles add a delicious earthiness without overpowering the dish. Worth the money? That's up to you, Mr. Moneybags.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Primehouse NY
    Read Reviews

    381 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016 (map)

    Simple and indulgent--that's the way steak lovers like their macaroni and cheese. No fancy truffles here--just perfectly cooked noodles in an insanely rich combination of Wisconsin extra sharp cheddar and Asiago.