1. La Gioconda
8.1
226 E 53rd St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 12 tips and reviews
Rachel Gruber: I didn't expect such a great Italian restaurant in midtown, but everyone that I was with loved it. Great food, very authentic, I will be going back.
Sonya Doshi: Loved the Cacio e Pepe!
Kip Rupp: We typically get the specials, which are always awesome. But have never had anything off the menu that disappointed.
B Fuss: Fantastic old school vibe (& old clientele.)
Mark Heyert: Excellent tater tots, crab cakes, beet salad, and the bartenders are sweet and funny.
Michael Witbrock: Cocktails, old fashioned wedge salad, steak
3. Joe Coffee
7.9
44 Grand Central Terminal (Lower Dining Concourse), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 160 tips and reviews
Jc Q: I love joe, they consistently make a perfect espresso never over or under extracted with perfect crema! The iced coffee is always spot on. Pastries delivered daily from the best shops across the city.
Sandra R: "Seasonal fruit"or blueberry doughnuts from Doughnut Plant are yummy!
Bravo: Best cup'a around. Always good indie rock playing. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
6. Monkey Bar
8.5
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Andrew: Great place for cocktails, dinner or both. Great place for a business cocktail gathering as well...
Eater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.
Bergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.
7. La Cava Wine Bar
7.6
939 2nd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 34 tips and reviews
Natalie Miyake: Fabulous find in midtown east. Nice space, great appetizers and large wine selection. Try the salmon tartare with avocado.
Harry: Nice, cozy little wine bar. Decent selection of wines and finger food. Conveniently located. However, the music does not suit the place and decor imho
Sexy LF: Nice selection of wines by the glass and a great, classy after-work scene. This isn't your popcorn and peanuts on the counter crowd.
9. Del Frisco's Grille
7.7
50 Rockefeller Plz (Rockefeller Center), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Rockefeller Center · 101 tips and reviews
Lauren: There are TWO - one is a restaurant, one is a grille. The grille is GREAT for happy hour - I highly recommend the flatbreads, especially the prosciutto and arugula one.
Rewan Parti: Cheesesteak egg rolls, filet mignon and side of fries! Also order the flatbreads they are delicious.
Steve W.: Cheesesteak Eggrolls for the sweet and spicy win
11. Certe
7.2
22 West 55th Street (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews
Patricia S.: Certé's catering transformed our office party into a gourmet experience. The food was delectable, and their staff was courteous and efficient. I highly recommend them for any corporate event!
Noël Duan: For $1.75, you get an oatmeal raisin cookie bigger than your face. I would take a picture but I already ate it.
Raja H: Come here for the Montauk Hangover sandwich. Fried duck egg, creamed corn with pancetta, a spicy lobster sauce, and crispy fried leeks on a roll. (credit to Serious Eats)
13. Pampano
7.5
209 E 49th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 86 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Pace: Pescado tacos with Mahi Mahi tempura are amazing!
The Wall Street Journal: For $39, the "bottomless brunch" covers unlimited small plates and all the Sangria, Bloody Marys or Margaritas one can handle. (There is a two-hour limit to the bottomlessness.) Read more.
Savored: Get the Grand Margarita!
14. Sinigual
7.4
640 Third Ave (E 41st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 91 tips and reviews
Meli: Upscale Mexican food that's worth the price. Lobster quesadilla & chicken quesadilla are savory; guacamole is tasty and chunky; pineapple & mango mojitos are must tries. Will def return for more.
Lee Hoffman: The tortillas w butter = amazing. Pomegranate margarita = awesome
Scott Sklar: The lobster quesadilla... If you don't order it, you doing it wrong.
15. The Shop
7.1
485 5th Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews
Tracy Boyd: Delicious! The market salad with raw cauliflower, yes cauliflower, was outstanding.
Anne Lac: The pork chop with mashed potato was perfectly cooked - delicious! Must try if you are here for dinner.
The Salup Group: Definitly stop in for breakfast. Its really a cute spot