1. Sofia Wine Bar
8.6
242 E 50th St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 93 tips and reviews
Anusha Pachunuri: We got the Marinara pizza. I actively hate marinara sauce but they proved me wrong. So good! I'm already thinking abt the next I'm going to be here! Lovely ambience too, cozy!
Edgar Mave: Delicious, wine and food. Perfect formula = Macaroni with prosciutto + Pizza Marinara + Cascina Boschetti + excellent service
Pia: The meatballs and crudo mozz (made in-house) were delish. Our waiters were friendly and personal. The ambiance is cozy and intimate with candlelight and exposed red brick. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Russell Hirschorn: Best pizza in midtown east on 1st over Marinara, Soph and Best on 1st. Margherita, buff and bbq packd w. quality chicken, veg is awesome, wife loves pear and the rice balls are killer at $3.
Zdenek Farana: Pretty good actually, don't let the rating distract you. Crust crispy, not super thin, but I did like it very much! Vodka sauce is all the rage, sausage one was packed with sausage. A bit pricier.
Polina Weitz: They have a nice variety of toppings, and their crust is nice (not thin though). They allowed me to made substitutions on their pizzas. Loved both the Wild mushrooms and the Quattro Stagioni.
4. Toasties East
8.2
6 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews
Vicky Davis: The hot dishes & daily specials are remarkable and the sandwich line is always the length of the place, but worth the wait. Not cheap, the portions are huge.
Victoria G: Finally get the hype for sandwiches. Best hot sandwiches I have ever had. Get the Sgt Sweet Pepper on a hero. It's off the menu.
David Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection
6. NY Jumbo Bagels
8.0
1070 2nd Ave (Bt 56th And 57th), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Midtown East · 32 tips and reviews
ellen resnick: Fantastic bagels, and great other appetizers too, love it here, and service is great, they get to know u..
Abigail Limbach: Best bagels in NY
Katsu Goto: Prefer the bagels here to Ess-a-Bagel's.
8. Best Pizza
7.3
1038 1st Ave (at E 57th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Sutton Place · 15 tips and reviews
Lakshman Prasad: The best pizza I have had in NYC. Fast, good and they have whole wheat ones too.
David Greenberger: The place lives up to its name. 1 of the top 3 slices I've had in NYC. No need to get fancy, the plain and mini pepperoni slices are out of this world.
Rodrigo Salazar: MUCH better than Ultimate Pizza, everyone knows that
11. La Cava Wine Bar
7.6
939 2nd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 34 tips and reviews
Lauren Kiesel: Amazing tartare, cheeses, and wine. Great service and vibes. The music choice was funny and not fitting for the mood though -- Billy Joel and Classic rock
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.
12. La Bellezza Pizzeria
7.5
145 E 49th St (Between 3rd & Lexington), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Turtle Bay · 29 tips and reviews
Ricky Sherrill: You cannot go wrong because the pizza, calzones, and hot sandwiches are all good.
Jake Baker: Amazing eggplant parm heroes here. One of the true great hole in the walls, but watch put for major food coma after lunch.
Nick Rovisa: The chicken roll is perfect. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
14. Karizma Lounge
6.8
244 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hookah Bar · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews
Dino Morency: The hookah is amazing, very authentic. They refill your coal ON DEMAND! Good for hanging out, pre-gaming, or a good time - 5 STARS
Kim C.: Opened 2 months ago, beautiful spot, good service & cheap drinks at happy hour.
Michael Clarke: I like the fact that they refill your hookah constantly
15. 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)