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Emily

Restaurant · 35 Downing St, New York, NY 10014, United States · United States

4.5 on Google · 3,655 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 137 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.5★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.5★

863 examined reviews

Flagged
14%

137 of 1,000

Coverage
27%

1,000 of 3,655 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Emily offers a lively atmosphere and standout comfort food in the West Village, highlighted by its signature dry-aged beef burger served on a pretzel bun. While many praise the flavorful Detroit-style pizzas, appetizers, and attentive service, others note that the dining space is cramped and some experience rushed service or high prices.

+ Repeated strengths

The Emmy Burger

Reviewers frequently praise the Emmy Double Stack Burger for its juicy dry-aged beef, unique sauce, and pretzel bun.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2025-09-21

Most epic burger of NYC (some say that the burger was declared "the best burger in the world")

Detroit-Style Pizza

The thick-crust, cheesy Detroit-style pizzas—particularly the MVP and pepperoni variations—receive recurring praise.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2024-09-07

What a really lovely place, superb pizzas like you have never seen before. It was full all the time...go go go

5★ · 2024-10-06

This place is perfect for a big group, but let me tell you about the MVP pizza—OMG, one of the best slices I’ve ever had in the city! And in NYC, the king of thin slices, the fluffy, thick crust on this pizza is totally unexpected—but it ju...

5★ · 2025-12-08

Snagged a last minute outdoor table as a walk-in on at 7:30pm on a Saturday night. Night was pretty chilly (low 40s) so the outdoor heater didn’t quite keep us warm enough, but the delicious meal completely made up for it! The burger is to...

Appetizers and Sides

Sides like crispy seasoned waffle fries and starters such as cheesy garlic sticks and salads are frequently highlighted as delicious.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2025-06-27

Great food and big portions. Really nice environment, friendly service. Definitely would come again. Watermelon burrata: great refreshing start to the meal Cheesy garlic bread fingers: best garlic bread I’ve ever had Chicken wings with sir...

− Repeated complaints

Rushed Service and Pacing

Several reviewers report feeling rushed by staff who bring checks prematurely or remind guests of table time limits.

1 supporting review

1★ · 2025-09-13

I will NEVER come back to this place again. Even though the food tasted fine, the way I was treated completely ruined the experience. I came here with my family and we ordered 4 burgers, spending over $120. At first, we placed the order to-...

Cramped Seating and Noise

Guests note that the indoor and basement seating areas can feel tight, crowded, and loud.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-10-15

The burgers were really juicy and the portions were huge! You will not feel like they skimped on the quantities. The drinks were top class. On top of all of this it's pretty economical considering all that they offer!

4★ · 2025-08-31

This burger lives up to the hype. It was so good and we loved it! My friend and I also got the big Hawaiian pizza and it was delicious as well. Some of the best pizza we have had here. I will say we went around 8pm and the seating is a bit...

High Pricing

Multiple reviewers mention that items like the burger are expensive relative to portion sizes or overall value.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2024-09-12

The place is very nice, with lovely little tables outside for dining. The food is okay, the wings are delicious, the burger is just average. Very expensive…

5★ · 2024-10-15

This burger is amazing, I highly recommend trying it while you're in NYC. The place is pretty cool, and the service is great. It's expensive compared to Spain, like any restaurant in NYC.

5★ · 2025-10-19

Incredible burger. Juicy patties with nice meat flavor. Really good sauce. Relatively expensive.

Good for

  • Trying an iconic, highly-rated NYC burger
  • Sharing Detroit-style pizzas with friends
  • Casual dinners with a vibrant atmosphere

Avoid if

  • You prefer a quiet, spacious dining environment
  • You dislike sweet-savory flavor profiles in savory dishes
  • You want a leisurely meal without strict time limits
Summarized from 641 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2024-09-06 to 2026-07-15 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Sep ’24340
Oct ’24432
Nov ’24303
Dec ’24453
Jan ’25270
Feb ’25161
Mar ’25402
Apr ’25380
May ’25390
Jun ’25381
Jul ’25382
Aug ’25353
Sep ’25372
Oct ’25412
Nov ’25436
Dec ’25588
Jan ’26363
Feb ’264413
Mar ’266217
Apr ’266816
May ’266614
Jun ’267324
Jul ’264915

Rating distribution

5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Evidence

  • review drive 6 five-star reviews on 2026-02-26 vs avg 1.1/day, 5 of them name a staff member; 11 five-star reviews on 2026-03-21 vs avg 1.9/day, 8 of them name a staff member; 17 five-star reviews on 2026-06-17 vs avg 2.1/day, 9 of them name a staff member weight 0.5
  • low activity account 119 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 3 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 137 flagged reviews.

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Nick Stuchlak

25 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-02-14

some of the best pizza around. great space, plenty of space. service was good. quite an enjoyable experience.
generic account suspicion 85
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Mil Moon

13 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-07-21

One of my favorite pizzas at nyc, one of my first recommendations to my friends !
generic account suspicion 85
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Elliott Penn

10 reviews

★★★★★

2025-12-11

Fantastic pizza and one of the best burgers in the city. The space is cozy and the staff is friendly, making it a great neighborhood spot.
generic account suspicion 85
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Will Thrun

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-26

Fabulous VIP pizza (gluten free crust was top notch) and the burger is top 3 in NYC. Simon was also a very personal server and did a great job
review drive low activity account suspicion 63
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Cursed Boy

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-26

I just left the restaurant and it was a wonderful experience. The burger and the service were incredible. Thanks to Nikki at the bar for her service and attention, I will definitely come back.🖤
review drive low activity account suspicion 63
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Kanisha Khatri

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-26

Vibes are 10/10. Simon is awesome!
review drive low activity account suspicion 63
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Maddie Rapko

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-21

MEL IS THE BEST!!! Absolute queen so attentive and nice.
review drive low activity account suspicion 63
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Amanda Fineman

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-21

Mel was the best server!!! She made Marley’s 24th the best night ever!!!!
review drive low activity account suspicion 63
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Nicole Settlow

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-21

Mel is the best def come here
review drive low activity account suspicion 63
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Molly Herckis

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-21

Mel is the best!
review drive low activity account suspicion 63

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