La Gioconda is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce 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.

Toasties East is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

2. Toasties East

8.2
6 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews

Vicky D.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.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 L.David Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection

Toasties E. 51st is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

3. Toasties E. 51st

8.4
23 E 51st St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 46 tips and reviews

Jesus F.Jesus Figueroa: The breakfast platter is SO good and super inexpensive. Great bang for your buck. And there are a few locations in the city to choose from...

allisonallison: A little bit of this and a little bit of that.

A.D. R.A.D. Revels: Breakfast is fantastic. The platter is a steal.

NY Jumbo Bagels is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

4. NY Jumbo Bagels

8.1
1070 2nd Ave (Bt 56th And 57th), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Midtown East · 32 tips and reviews

ellen r.ellen resnick: Fantastic bagels, and great other appetizers too, love it here, and service is great, they get to know u..

Abigail L.Abigail Limbach: Best bagels in NY

Katsu G.Katsu Goto: Prefer the bagels here to Ess-a-Bagel's.

Cello Wine Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

5. Cello Wine Bar

7.6
229 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Midtown East · 27 tips and reviews

LorinLorin: Great wine selection and overall fantastic place. It's quite small, so get there early. Do not pass up the meatballs stuffed with mozzarella!

Kristen P.Kristen Peirano: Great flatbreads especially the white one !

Jarett L.Jarett Lewis: 2 drinks $43 enjoy. Didn't get wine.

Pret A Manger is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

6. Pret A Manger

8.1
1200 Ave of Americas (at 47th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 70 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: Egg and tomato breakfast sandwich makes the best refreshing breakfast. My absolute favorite.

Mike B.Mike B: Happy to have this here

tibi t.tibi taylor: Ready made sandwiches, salads. Coffee. Iced green or black tea. High quality ingredients.

'Essen is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

7. 'Essen

7.3
515 Madison Ave (at E 53rd St.), New York, NY
Deli · Midtown East · 28 tips and reviews

William O.William Ostrow: Vietnamese sandwiches in the back across from the salads are amazing. The tofu skin sandwich on sourdough was ridiculously tasty and fully packed. Ask for some hot peppers. Grab some free bread.

P-LO L.P-LO Louis: Their shrimp shumai udon soup is to die for :-) #enjoy

Imani G.Imani G: Shakes and Fresh juices are delicious and healthy.

Karizma Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

8. Karizma Lounge

6.8
244 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hookah Bar · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

Dino M.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.Kim C.: Opened 2 months ago, beautiful spot, good service & cheap drinks at happy hour.

Michael C.Michael Clarke: I like the fact that they refill your hookah constantly

Madison Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

9. Madison Restaurant

7.3
965 1st Ave (at E 53rd St.), New York, NY
Diner · Turtle Bay · 58 tips and reviews

M R.M Reilly-Brooks: Nice brunch. Servings are huge—eggs Benedict with nice hash browns. Corned beef hash excellent and pancakes too.

Pawan T.Pawan Thakkar: Can't get enough of this place. French toast or waffles are a must

HarryHarry: Perfectly poached eggs and fluffy pancakes, the perfect breakfast! Try the eggs a la Madison and the eggs florentine, as well as the berry pancakes, you won't regret it!

Empire Steak House is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

10. Empire Steak House

7.1
151 E 50th St (3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 35 tips and reviews

Max F.Max Flashenberg: Came here for restaurant week, one of the best filets I have ever had! Great meal all around

HinterHinter: Top3 best steaks i've ever had. Glass wine not so good

David K.David Kearns: The Surf and Turf was pretty good. The sides are bland, the seating is uncomfortable, and the service leaves something to be desired. The prices are a bit extreme. Basically $40 a plate and up.

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Marinara Sauce in Midtown East, New York.

11. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.5
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 403 tips and reviews

Giovanni D.Giovanni D'Palma: Swung by for a quick lunch, the tuna burger and the ipswitch sandwich were delicious and definitely try a few oysters!

Tristan L.Tristan Louis: Stand in one corner in front of the Oyster Bar at Grand Central and have a friend stand on the other side and whisper. the other person can hear you...

Tiffany & CoTiffany & Co: The Whispering Gallery, just outside the Oyster Bar door, invites lovers to whisper their secrets from one corner of the vaulted ceiling to the other. You must try it.