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Rita’s

62

A 'grown-up' evolution of a cult classic, serving nostalgic modern Americana and top-tier tequila cocktails in a buzzing Soho diner setting.

Cuisine

Modern American

Price

££

Neighborhood

Soho

Status

On radar

Ordering Strategy

The small plates and starters are the main event here; order the garlic bread immediately. Focus on the 'Americana' snacks and cocktails (Margaritas are essential) rather than a traditional three-course structure.

What to order

Safe first

Tear-and-Share Garlic Bread

Modeled on Parker House rolls and doused in green-flecked butter.

Hungry

Steak Dinner

Comes with creamed greens and crisp fried potatoes, speaks to a restaurant that is still devoted to American cooking.

Wildcard

Quail and Grits

A really nice dish that to me is very Rita’s then and Rita’s now, entails milling their own grits with heritage corns from the U.K. and U.S.

What to skip

Skip
Mac & cheese (sic)— Sloppy, not quite cheesy enough and comes topped with underseasoned avocado and green chilli.

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Consensus score

62
Critic ApprovedConfidence 70%2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 10 mentions

Weighted critic average + agreement bonus + volume + public signal + boosts. Higher agreement raises confidence.

Top critic: Marina O'Loughlin (40%)

Critic Weight 33 pts

Authority + depth + recency

Agreement 11 pts

How aligned the critics are

Volume 8 pts

How many trusted sources

Public Signal 11 pts

Google rating + volume

Boosts 0 pts

Manual boosts + hidden gem

Critic signals

2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 4 total signals

Public signal

4.4★ (378 reviews) · 10 mentions

Good to know

There is a coveted, enclosed garden out back perfect for warmer evenings. The restaurant can get very loud and busy, so booking is recommended. Bathrooms are limited.

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