The Pullman Kitchen is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

1. The Pullman Kitchen

959 2nd Ave (51st Street), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Turtle Bay · 29 tips and reviews

Nina Z.Nina Zhang: Showed up 15 minutes after they "opened" and they said they wouldn't be ready for another 15. So much for a neighborhood spot

Tracie D.Tracie D.: Amazing sandwiches (chicken and waffles to die for). Great local craft beer. Neighborhood spot fo sho.

Mita M.Mita M.: Fried chicken & cornbread waffle sandwich is to die for. Great neighborhood spot.

Joy Curry and Tandoor is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

2. Joy Curry and Tandoor

7.2
148 East 46th Street (btwn 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 31 tips and reviews

Steve E.Steve Emmet: Great neighborhood place! The curries are always fresh and hot and the staff is super friendly! Honestly, I could probably eat here once a day and never get tired of the food.

SuperjonbotSuperjonbot: Chicken tikka BBQ + lamb vindaloo sauce on the rice + cauliflower. You are welcome in advanced!

Iqbal M.Iqbal Mohomed: The lamb over rice lunch special is fantastic!

Kurant Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

3. Kurant Wine Bar

6.3
1091 2nd Ave (btwn 57th and 58th), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Sutton Place · 29 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Siemiginowski: Amazing, exciting and comfortable neighborhood spot! Kurant and The Jeffrey are the best spots in this vicinity!

Amy B.Amy Babic: Great place to catch up with friends. And every appetizer is seriously so good. Spinach artichoke dip YUM!

DaynaDayna: Best new addition to the neighborhood! Bottomless brunch and bloody Mary's are amazing. :)

Pierre Loti is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

4. Pierre Loti

7.7
300 1/2 E 52nd St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 28 tips and reviews

Jade F.Jade F: Great service, wonderful staff. Food is great! Love this little neighborhood spot.

Ani Z.Ani Z: GREAT service. Really friendly staff. Delish soujouk and exquisite wine mmm

Hoyin T.Hoyin Tong: Fantastic wines & the most hospitable owners I've ever met. One of my favorite midtown east wine bars.

Caffe Linda is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

5. Caffe Linda

145 E 49th St (Lexington Ave and 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

KelleyKelley: So good. Everything is amazing. You can't go wrong. The pasta is served hot and is delicious. The staff is friendly and the service is great. Neighborhood gem- we will definitely be back! 🍰🍷🍝🍝🍝

Timothy J.Timothy Joyce: The salmon here is great! Cooked perfectly and not over seasoned.

Yifei Y.Yifei Yan: Try their risotto with squid ink if you see it on the daily special menu. You will be shocked twice: when they serve you the dish and when you taste it:)

Sofia Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

6. Sofia Wine Bar

8.6
242 E 50th St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 93 tips and reviews

Jenny T.Jenny T: Casual neighborhood spot with an ambience that is surpassed only by the wonderful staff members who are so friendly and willing to help with whatever they can. GREAT WINE LIST!!!!!

Jeffrey W.Jeffrey Wooten: Quaint spot away from the grind of the 53rd St. bars. Bartenders know their wine varietals. So if you don't see what you like, describe & they will get you sorted. Neighborhood place, very casual.

Christopher T.Christopher Tai: Order the Prosciutto mac n' cheese with the buffalo cheese and sea salt! Order it with some red wine and you're good to go!

Lexington Brass is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

7. Lexington Brass

517 Lexington Ave (at 48th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 135 tips and reviews

Brian T.Brian Toth: Hidden gem- amazing food, great music, quiet atmosphere. Tuna tacos, artichoke salad- (So good!!), branzino... Def a repeat neighborhood spot

Chip G.Chip Graham: The chefs special brunch tasting is an amazing deal!

Damien B.Damien Basile 😈: Get the Chicken & Waffles. It comes with melted honey butter. One of THE BEST things I've eaten!!

The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

8. The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen

7.9
485 5th Ave (41st St, inside Andaz 5th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 82 tips and reviews

Doris H.Doris Hu: Great cocktails and delicious small plates. I recommend the shishito pepper and the octopus.

Jeff T.Jeff Tropeano: This is really one of the coolest places I've been to in my 10 years in NYC. You HAVE to go. Read more.

Jake E.Jake Eleftheriou: Do yourself a favor and order a mojito. Or three.

La Bonne Soupe is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

9. La Bonne Soupe

7.7
48 W 55th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 148 tips and reviews

Kerry T.Kerry Timony: Creme Andolouse soup is to die for!

Nick E.Nick Ehle: The soup and salad prix fixe is a great light lunch or dinner (includes wine and dessert!) Go for the onion soup.

Daniel C.Daniel Cape: One of my favorite spots on the planet. Everything is absolutely perfect. The lobster bisque and veal stew are delicieux et magnifique! Bon appetit!

The Smith is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

10. The Smith

8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica Stark: Shareable snacks/apps for a slightly larger group: Hot Potato Chips & Beer Battered String Beans. Dinner: Chicken Pot Pie. Was amazing but LARGE--be prepared to share or take some home!

Jasmine B.Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.

AskMenAskMen: Aside from seafood towers & ceviche, the menu also includes smart comfort food like fried chicken & potato waffles, and St. Louis-style sticky ribs. Read more.

Hillstone is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

11. Hillstone

153 E 53rd St (SW 54th & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews

Maria O.Maria Orsini: Great atmosphere. One of the best handmade burgers I have ever had!! Everything on the menu looks amazing. Nice selections of wine by the glass as well.

Perri G.Perri Gorman: Fun Fact: the owner independently owns 63 restaurants. Houston's became Hillstone to avoid the new law that requires a franchise to post calories on the menu!!

Nicole S.Nicole Slavitt: Def the best veggie burger ever!

Dainobu is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

12. Dainobu

8.3
129 E 47th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Turtle Bay · 30 tips and reviews

ドーラドーラ: I like their excellent selections of Japanese snacks, natto, and iced coffee. They also have a food bar inside the market where you can order hot takeouts.The 29th of each month is the "meat day."

KinoKino: Dainobu now sells raspberry and green tea flavored KitKats for $6.99 a bag.

Neil P.Neil Palmer: Best takeout sushi in midtown

Ethos is one of The 13 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in Midtown East, New York.

13. Ethos

8.4
905 1st Ave (at 51st St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 79 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy Mixa: Get the pittas and dips platter. We also got a free desert sampler which was delicious!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come and enjoy delicious Greek food, especially the Grilled Calamari, Shrimp & Octopus, and get a whole Bronzini. The clintele skews older.

Dan B.Dan Berube: Great service and yummy seafood. Grilled calamari is the best I've had.