1. Quality Italian
8.7
57 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 196 tips and reviews
Ms Helene: All the crudo, smoked salmon ricotta and chives crostini, freshly shucked oysters, Caesar salad, egg white frittata, breakfast potatoes and charred broccolini
Wesley Bliss: Renowned for their aged steaks, inconceivable chicken parm pie, and kale carbonara. Her the corn creme brulee, oysters, and some excellent cocktails too.
Ricky Gilbert: Wow - if you like QualityMeats you will like QI. Chicken parm is enormous but you already know this. Over order apps (including their chopped salad and eggplant) and sides (Corn Brûlée and Macaroni).
ZenFoodster: Love steamed buns w/ 'shroom & bok choy & pan-fried egg & chive 1's. Star item is Chinese hand-pulled noodle called "la-mien"-NOT Japanese ramen. Don't order veggie 1 & have it hand-cut 4 xtra $1.
Amanda Nanawa: Really good, fresh dumplings and all at a very affordable price. Clean restaurant & bathroom was impeccable. We ordered pan fried dumplings, steamed pork dumplings, & wonton soup w/dumplings. Tasty!
Savannah Petrick: the xiao long bao are juicy and the skin is a good thickness but the meat isn't super tasty. duck buns are yummy. service is really quick & the place feels authentic, especially by midtown standards.
3. The Bar
8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews
Jamia Pope: They have an extensive wine, scotch and bourbon list. The bar food is more like a tiny appetizer but it was delicious.
Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!
Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved
5. Rainbow Room
8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews
James H.: Every bread choice was perfectly done and delicious.
Gothamist: The legendary Rainbow Room is reopening today. There will be a festive Sunday brunch in addition to Monday night dinners with live performances open to the public. Sun, 10/5. Read more.
Meredith Blechman: The much-hyped re-opening did not disappoint. The space offers the most incredible view of the city that never sleeps. The staff was incredibly attentive - service rivaled a Danny Meyer restaurant
6. Jams
8.3
1414 Avenue of the Americas (at W 57th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
Fiona Q: Lobster gnocchi and butterscotch flan were divine! Also best french fries ever!
Andrew Smallwood: Great for breakfast with a twist
Hailey Heewoo Kim: Cute atmosphere, awesome food! The calamari was amazing(!!) and absolutely loved(!!!) the squid ink rigatoni with crab - it had the perfect hint of spice! Looking forward to another visit!
10. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.
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.
12. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
Carlos Sanchez: Worthy of both Michelin stars...incredible. Chef's Tasting for dinner all the way. Aquavits are novel and worth a try too.
The Food Sluts: Awesome, precisely prepared, exquisitely plated Scandinavian food. We loved the Nordic seafood with butter-poached lobster, seared diver scallops and Montauk squid ($40). Read more.
Paul Oswald: Order a manhattan at Aquavit. Best Manhattan in Manhattan. Chase it with a Lychee Akvavit. Stumble home.
13. Mangia
8.0
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews
Jane A: Eggplant tomato soup and wild mushroom, pesto, mozzarella pizza are amazing!
Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!
Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot
14. Salon de Ning
7.9
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews
Jessica Ransom: Great drinks, beautiful rooftop, and super romantic! Total evening first date spot in the summer!
Katie Flynn: Drink the Ning Sling a la Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl. It's $22, but huge and worth it!!!
K-Þórır D.: Great view on terrace. A nice place to start ur day with coffee & smoothie...
15. Draught 55
8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
Michael Hilgendorf: They have 2 flavors of crabbie's! Great beer options, chili and nachos are yummy!
Untappd: Located on 55th and 2nd, this small little bar has tons of taps and great food. There is a special private area in the back with lounge chairs and TVs. Great selection!
Alex Grabowski: Outlets underneath the bar!