Will Andrich: Mixed greens salad is excellent
Douglas Elliman: A hidden gem. This chic Italian restaurant is modern yet cozy. We love the food, the cocktails, the service and the location. You must go and try the Pumpkin Gnocchi. It is out of this world!!!!
Jean Poh: Service sub par. Lots if co fusion over simple drink orders and required a lot of hand holding. Let the tourists have this one, I'm not keen.
3. Deux Amis
8.2
356 E 51st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 25 tips and reviews
Felicia Yesari: Bucki's burger is a must. The merguez with frites is a great bite. Don' forget the onion tarte!!!!!
Carl Muehleisen: Anything on the bar menu. The couscous are great!
Magdalena Snow: So far really awesome place, super friendly staff, delicious snails and great wine, mini baguettes so feshly incredible you can't just eat one
6. Benoit Bistro
8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Joshua Boggs: Great restaurant, top-notch service, solid cocktails, and extensive wine list. Really liked the Benoit Burger.
Eater: The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and on the weekends, Benoit serves one of the best brunches in Midtown (it includes a dessert buffet). [Eater 38 Member]
nymag: The three-course, $25 lunchtime prix fixe menu is one of the better deals in midtown. And per Adam Platt, the signature tarte flambée is worth a special trip. Read more.
7. Ethos
8.4
905 1st Ave (at 51st St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 79 tips and reviews
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 Group: Come and enjoy delicious Greek food, especially the Grilled Calamari, Shrimp & Octopus, and get a whole Bronzini. The clintele skews older.
Dan Berube: Great service and yummy seafood. Grilled calamari is the best I've had.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Il Tinello
7.3
16 W 56th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews
The 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 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...)
Alberto: Horrible service...completely ignored after our dinner was served. Took 45 minutes to leaves after we were done
12. Draught 55
8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
Michael Hilgendorf: They have 2 flavors of crabbie's! Great beer options, chili and nachos are yummy!
Untappd: Located on 55th and 2nd, this small little bar has tons of taps and great food. There is a special private area in the back with lounge chairs and TVs. Great selection!
Alex Grabowski: Outlets underneath the bar!
13. Amma
7.7
246 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 68 tips and reviews
Shabuddin Shaik: Try the idli upma and masala tea here. An Indian restaurant with excellent service, contemporary styled ambience and excellent culinary sense.
Nourah Al-Twaijri: Really GOOD Indian Reataurant!! The food is so delicious, don't miss the Butter Chicken and "karere bindi" the signature dish is So yummy!! Friendly staff and the owner is super sweet :)
15. Smith & Wollensky
8.5
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews
Jinnie L: Their cajun ribeye was pretty tasty & huge. loaded baked potato was my favorite part ;)
Food Network: Anne Burrell craves the Coconut Layer Cake dessert at Smith & Wollensky on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
New York Habitat: Connected to the Smith & Wollensky restaurant, the lesser known grill has its own side entrance and provides a more casual experience at a cheaper price.