La Gioconda is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

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

Our Man On The GroundOur Man On The Ground: Great Italian restaurant in midtown with fabulous tasting pasta dishes. Great value 2 course lunch for just $14.95. Read more.

Sonya D.Sonya Doshi: Loved the Cacio e Pepe!

Kip R.Kip Rupp: We typically get the specials, which are always awesome. But have never had anything off the menu that disappointed.

Gourmet 53 is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

2. Gourmet 53

8.1
875 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Deli · Turtle Bay · 13 tips and reviews

Paul G.Paul Gauger: Good food at a great price. generous servings and all fresh.

Joe O.Joe Ortiz: Very good lunch specials for under $10, no complains about this joint!

Sandy S.Sandy So: Grab a numbered ticket for a chance to win a free meal!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

3. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.2
320 Park Ave Frnt 5A (East 50th between Park & Madison), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 27 tips and reviews

Alejandro V.Alejandro Vite: I'm Mexican and the flavors and tastes made me feel at home. Get the Carnitas Bowl, it is authentic Mexican flavor!

Ryan S.Ryan Sorensen: The line can get crazy long over lunch time but it always moves quickly.

✰ David M.✰ David Mathison ✰: Avoid the line, order through the app

Paname is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

4. Paname

7.7
1068 2nd Ave, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 10 tips and reviews

Paname French R.Paname French Restaurant: Perfect cut before the act of grilling prime for carnivores only at paname french restaurant1068 second Ave bet 56x57 st nyc capp212 207 3737 for priced fixed dinner the town best value

Levent A.Levent A.K.A. Progressive: Try cod fish. It is amazing.

Bruce M. F.Bruce M. Foster: For those made a habit of Meli Melo on Madison Avenue...

Il Gattopardo is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

5. Il Gattopardo

8.1
33 W 54th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 33 tips and reviews

cece p.cece porras: Small and cozy, perfect for an amazing italian meal. Love their homemade pastas specially the lasagna. Their complimentary arancini is spectacular.

G I.G I: Place is overrated. Staff is nice, but food is ok. Everything has so much salt in it! Would not be returning for sure.

Nicolò T.Nicolò Trentini: A Perfect italian restaurant in NY. Good service and good food. The place isn't very big though.

Ristorante DeGrezia is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

6. Ristorante DeGrezia

7.7
231 E 50th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 15 tips and reviews

Olessya K.Olessya K: Try their house specialty - papardelle with stewed boar meat sauce. Similar to bolognese but more tender melting in your mouth. Simply divine!

Michael S.Michael Schiano: It's a sleeper

Kevin O.Kevin O'wings: Man so this is tougher than I want it to be. Pros and cons. 1 pros great food, spinach pasta with meet sauce. Great the porkchop great. Waiter absolutely horrible. We got there at 7:50pm. They gave

Pathos Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

7. Pathos Cafe

7.5
932 1st Ave (at 51st), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 5 tips and reviews

Paola V.Paola Venturini: Octopus, tuna tartar, and prosciutto and gorgonzola pizza. Sangria pitchers too.

Monday L.Monday Lisa: Nice outdoor seating but food very over priced for what it is. BF got a Cuban that looked like a 5th grader made a turkey sandwich and it was $15 🙄

Elvi R.Elvi Rod: This place is really nice a the food it's excellent!!

Armani New York Fifth Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

8. Armani New York Fifth Avenue

7.6
717 Fifth Avenue (at W 56th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

Gavin S.Gavin S: Awesome & unique store design. Absolutely stunning !!

Gavin S.Gavin S: The staircase will blow your mind!! Simply magnificent architecture. Kudos to the people responsible for the interior design.

Brian T.Brian Toth: Check out the staircase...

Cellini is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

9. Cellini

7.7
65 E 54th St (btwn Park Ave & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 22 tips and reviews

Autumn M.Autumn Mosca: Great food! The envelop pasta as a appetizer was Delicious!!! Staff was on point.

Jim F.Jim Follett: Great restaurant! All pasta dishes are great. Veal and fish are outstanding. Get the table for 8 under the alcove if you have a group. Almost like having a private room

Emily R.Emily Ritchlin: Great service and you're served right away!

Ethos is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

10. Ethos

8.4
905 1st Ave (at 51st St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 79 tips and reviews

JR -.JR -: Delicious Greek food, loved every item I had there - grilled octopus, pita platter, lima beans, Greek paella, grilled bronzini. Very value-for-money lunch set.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come and enjoy delicious Greek food, especially the Grilled Calamari, Shrimp & Octopus, and get a whole Bronzini. The clintele skews older.

Dan B.Dan Berube: Great service and yummy seafood. Grilled calamari is the best I've had.

Sip Sak is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

11. Sip Sak

8.7
928 2nd Ave (btwn 49th & 50th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 99 tips and reviews

Luca DLLuca DL: A must: grilled hand chopped spicy lamb on skewer + grilled lamb chops

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Excellent vegan options! Order the roasted red pepper dip, charred octopus and garlic shrimp. For mains order the lamb chops.

Berk K.Berk Kapicioglu: Their lamb shank is a giant portion and quite delicious. One of the better Turkish restaurants in the city.

Il Tinello is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

12. Il Tinello

7.3
16 W 56th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A little on the pricey side, but one of the best Italian restaurants in New York. The service is great, and we'd recommend anything they're serving that day from the specials menu.

Ashley M.Ashley Mas: One of my favorite restaurants in NY! Spectacular food, classic old Italian ambiance. Worth the price, but it's not for you if you're looking for something quick and/or quiet (like I said, Italian...)

AlbertoAlberto: Horrible service...completely ignored after our dinner was served. Took 45 minutes to leaves after we were done

Ammos Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

13. Ammos Estiatorio

7.5
52 Vanderbilt Ave (at 45th St.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews

KarenKaren: Even though it is a seafood restaurant, they have other options. Try the half chicken. Delicious!

Fizzie W.Fizzie Water: I can't! That crispy béchamel on the veggie lasagna is certified crack. Give me a tub of that and put me in a coffin, I'm ready to die.

Gilt CityGilt City: Eating at Ammos is like taking a vacation to the Greek Islands. Serving some of the freshest and most authentic Greek dishes, Ammos is a truly transporting experience.

Gente Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

14. Gente Ristorante Italiano

7.4
153 E 45th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 24 tips and reviews

Gilt City C.Gilt City Curator: Fantastic classic Italian cuisine. Try the $35 Prix-fixe menu including one starter, soup, or salad, one entree, and one dessert.

Kevin M.Kevin Mantell: The gelato is imported from Italy. It is amazing.

Mariano G.Mariano Gnecco: Excellent lasagna at this place!

Five Guys is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Tomatoes in Midtown East, New York.

15. Five Guys

7.5
690 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

Maria B.Maria Belen: I love the cajun fries...the staff is very helpful and friendly..

Matt M.Matt Maison: They give extra fries, normal Five Guys style.

Albert O.Albert Oeswadi: get the free peanuts!!