2. 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).
John Jay: Great coffee shop. Love the frittata sandwich. But they pour their cortados like lattes. Waaay to much milk, makes the espresso diluted. Be warned fellow cortado fans
Lou Allen: One of the best coffee shops I've been to on my trip to New York. Loads of space, decent latte, fast wifi. Love the decor. The front is good for working, but the library is good for relaxing
Jeff Tomczek: Drip coffee, fresh bakery and even almond milk. Communal table in front great for meetings. Back library perfect for relaxed reading. Could use more seating, but for Midtown East this is a real cafe.
4. 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!
7. 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.
10. Le Pain Quotidien
7.4
16 E 44th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Karen: The mushroom and gruyere quiche is delicious. Try the mixed berry tart for dessert.
Ignacio Sb: Good food, good drinks, good service and free wifi... What else?
JJay043: A Belgian classic, always a best choice for traditional European pastry, excellent traditional bread and savory lunches. I love this location close to commercial areas but in a quiet side street.
12. Certe
7.3
22 West 55th Street (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews
Alisha Doran: My husband and I chose Certé catering for our wedding. Our expectations were met above and beyond. The food was exquisite and the service impeccable. I highly recommend Certé!
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
Devonta: Great atmosphere. I had the PAELLA abs it was piping hot, rich and delicious. A little salty. The gauc and chips were excellent.
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!