Quality Italian is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

1. Quality Italian

8.6
57 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 196 tips and reviews

Mary M M.Mary M Motta: although it is pricey, you get what you pay for - especially with the meat selection. get a reservation if you don't want to wait. perfect for a special occasion.

Jake Spencer H.Jake Spencer Hammel: Delicious food and a great spot for special occasions.

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: By far the best #burger I've ever had--see for yourself. If you're feeling an appetizer, try the sausage & pepper garlic toast.

Gabriel Kreuther is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

2. Gabriel Kreuther

8.4
41 W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 83 tips and reviews

Gavin P.Gavin Phillips: Everything is awesome - the 10 course tasting menu is one of the best meals I've had in NYC. Impeccable and friendly service. Great for a special occasion.

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Go for a special occasion and plan to spend a leisurely time tasting beautifully styled plates. Service is exceptional.

James H.James H.: The diver scallops were perfect. So good.

Aquavit is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

3. Aquavit

8.5
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews

Andres Z.Andres Zirlinger: Incredible experience. Some bites are strange for the American palate but interesting to taste nonetheless. Great for special occasion

Chad H.Chad Horner: one of the best dining experiences you can find in New York. i would recommend the chef's tasting, over the seasonal menu, if you only plan on doing this once

The Food SlutsThe 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.

Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

4. Quality Meats

8.8
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews

Meaghan H.Meaghan H: Love this place for a special occasion. Amazing steaks, and I've spotted a celebrity or two here.

Irene U.Irene Unger: Great spot. Has a cooler vibe than many other steak houses. Everthing was great, but try the crab cake and the corn side for extra yumminess.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Updated take on the classic steakhouse with sights like a four pound rib steak to share.

The Polo Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

5. The Polo Bar

8.9
1 E 55th St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 65 tips and reviews

Julie S.Julie Soscia: Reservations will definitely need to be made in advance, but you can enjoy a meal or cocktails at the bar. All the food is delightful, but the steak is a must!

Jason R.Jason Rodriguez: Everything about this place is perfect. Polo Burger and an old fashioned are a must.

Heather R.Heather Rodriguez: Over-priced, trendy douchebaggery.

The Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

6. The Bar

8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews

cj f.cj fitzgerald: After dinner, have a cocktail at my favorite place in Manhattan (its both opulent and modern). Highly recommend the risotto, truffle sliders, and afternoon tea. In the summer, sit on the balcony.

Gary T.Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!

Tony E.Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved

Club A Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

7. Club A Steakhouse

8.5
240 E 58th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 83 tips and reviews

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: One of our favorite restaurants for the extra special occasions, Club A Steakhouse is a great place to celebrate while indulging in Prime NY Strip cut extra-thick and cooked to perfection.

Kristy V.Kristy Vasquez: Try the following. Filet mignon, Mac n cheese, Canadian bacon and a bottle of Santa margherita. Will be worth the money you spend here.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Intimate steakhouse, with a very red interior. Take advantage of their $100 four-course dinner-for-two deal – try the hanger steak with a bottle of malbec.

The Modern is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

8. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews

Volker W.Volker Wohlfarth: Wonderful food for special occasions

Lori L.Lori Luo: Take a seat in the restaurant to go for the four course prix fixe or tasting menu. You'll find that the Alsatian Dumplings, Baked Quail, and Soft-Poached Eggs are all executed to perfection.

BLOUIN ARTINFOBLOUIN ARTINFO: Begin or end your MoMA trip at this award-winning restaurant, which showcases German artist Thomas Demand. Look closely - the forest is not real but created with 270,000 intricate paper leaves. Read more.

Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

9. Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar

8.1
227 E 56th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 45 tips and reviews

StacyStacy: The show was hilarious and the drinks were strong, u def. only go here if ur celebrating a special occasion tho.... #dragqueens

Tim F.Tim Fogarty: Order off menu, they love the challenge! The vegetarian chili was amazing!

LogoTVLogoTV: Great Dinner, drinks and drag SHOWS! At the same time! Milan, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4

La Grenouille is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

10. La Grenouille

8.1
3 E 52nd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Boulud: My favorite restaurant for marking a special occasion. The cooking is very traditional French and the restaurant is spectacular.

A B.A B: Have to go for the prix fixe menu. Begin with lobster bisque, sole, beef and veal very well prepared with great sauce. Of course, great service by the staff.

Tiffany & CoTiffany & Co: The ruby banquettes at this classic French restaurant have been graced by presidents, Mad Men and movie stars. Make a dinner reservation tout de suite and request a small corner table.

The Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

11. The Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel

8.5
(Central Park South), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 2 tips and reviews

Ken H.Ken Horan: Wear a tux

AntenorAntenor: Se vc curte hotelaria, não deixe de visitar o The Plaza NYC. Um grande clássico da hotelaria mundial. Luxo, requinte e bom gosto. Os visitantes (são muitos!) são recebidos com simpatia.

Strip House is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

12. Strip House

8.8
15 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 57 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Medina: It’s pricey but worth it. One of the more st memorable meals. The steak was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were garlicky and addicting. Topped off with the layer cake. Yummmmm

Geoffroy B.Geoffroy Bablon: The porterhouse for two is one big, tasty steak. Just charred on the outside, super tender on the inside. Get it with a bottle of Belle Pente Pinot noir.

Brendan L.Brendan Lewis: Trust me on this: you do not like whoever you are with enough to share the roasted bacon appetizer. Tell them to get their own damn order

Sip Sak is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

13. Sip Sak

8.6
928 2nd Ave (btwn 49th & 50th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 99 tips and reviews

Cynthia R.Cynthia Remolina: Lamb Ossobuco and almond pudding are to die for

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.

La Gioconda is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

14. 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 G.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 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.

Benjamin Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Midtown East, New York.

15. Benjamin Steakhouse

8.7
52 E 41st St (btw Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 102 tips and reviews

unknownunknown: The best fillet mignon! amazing staff. totally recommended

Khaled N.Khaled Nemat Alla: I believe this is one of the best steaks in NY

BassimBassim: Crab cakes, calamari, salmon, and ribeye steak were my dishes. Everything was delicious.