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

1. The Smith

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

William H.William Hodgess: The short rib ragu is insane!!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: While dinner here is awesome, we prefer to eat at this hip spot for brunch - reservations are a must. The BLT+E is to die for, and what makes it extra delicious is that it's served on a croissant!

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

Il Gattopardo is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

2. Il Gattopardo

8.1
33 W 54th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 33 tips and reviews

Norma S.Norma Santoyo: Try any pasta dish! A must when in NYC

G I.G I: Place is overrated. Staff is nice, but food is ok. Everything has so much salt in it! Would not be returning for sure.

Nicolò T.Nicolò Trentini: A Perfect italian restaurant in NY. Good service and good food. The place isn't very big though.

Pathos Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

3. Pathos Cafe

7.5
932 1st Ave (at 51st), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 5 tips and reviews

Paola V.Paola Venturini: Octopus, tuna tartar, and prosciutto and gorgonzola pizza. Sangria pitchers too.

Monday L.Monday Lisa: Nice outdoor seating but food very over priced for what it is. BF got a Cuban that looked like a 5th grader made a turkey sandwich and it was $15 🙄

Elvi R.Elvi Rod: This place is really nice a the food it's excellent!!

Ristorante DeGrezia is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

4. Ristorante DeGrezia

7.7
231 E 50th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 15 tips and reviews

Sylvia L.Sylvia Lewis: Fab wine selections; had ravioli, eggplant, broccoli rave- all excellent sides for entrée

Michael S.Michael Schiano: It's a sleeper

Kevin O.Kevin O'wings: Man so this is tougher than I want it to be. Pros and cons. 1 pros great food, spinach pasta with meet sauce. Great the porkchop great. Waiter absolutely horrible. We got there at 7:50pm. They gave

Il Corso is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

5. Il Corso

8.1
54 W 55th St (btwn 5th & 6th), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 41 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: An amazing experience that brought me back to #Rome. All of the #pastas are homemade. Great wine selections. A MUST if you are searching for #Italian cuisine in #NewYork.

dara lynnedara lynne: Great spot for Italian. Cozy, good service and excellent food. Go!

Dessy R.Dessy Rabuse: delicious! Very authentic italian food. Great service. Small and cozy.

Armani New York Fifth Avenue is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

6. Armani New York Fifth Avenue

7.6
717 Fifth Avenue (at W 56th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Burton: My fiancé and I shop there a lot. Call in advance. Parking is usually taken care of. The staircase is amazing. Has to be the best staircase in the world. Take your time going up it.

Gavin S.Gavin S: The staircase will blow your mind!! Simply magnificent architecture. Kudos to the people responsible for the interior design.

Brian T.Brian Toth: Check out the staircase...

Nerai is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

7. Nerai

8.0
55 E 54th St, New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 42 tips and reviews

John S.John Shrimp: Nerai offers a contemporary twist on sophisticated Greek food in the heart of New York

rahul d.rahul d: Great King Salmon w/ spinach rice & crispy leeks

Leon J.Leon Josowitz: Salad tomatoes not good, zucchini chips soggy. I've had better Greek food.

Draught 55 is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

8. Draught 55

8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite Midtown afterwork spots. We definitely recommend ordering the delicious Banana Bread Beer - but if that isn't your style, go for the sampler and try a few!

UntappdUntappd: 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 G.Alex Grabowski: Outlets underneath the bar!

OBAO Midtown is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

9. OBAO Midtown

8.2
222 E 53rd St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 167 tips and reviews

David G.David Greenberger: One of the best lunch deals in Midtown (even on weekends). Go for the Pho Bo ($8) to heat you up on a cold day. Ask for extra noodles and make it two meals.

Dino O.Dino O: Pho is always pho sho

Alan H.Alan Huang: Excellent pho, perhaps best in manhattan

Kellari Taverna NY is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

10. Kellari Taverna NY

7.6
19 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 78 tips and reviews

PirhoPirho: Great happy hour after 5. Sit at the bar and get free olives or cheese and bread.

Michelle Elaine W.Michelle Elaine Weddings Inc.: If you like Lychee Martinis they make them strong!

Maria A.Maria Avgitidis: Eat like a real Greek: Order Pikilia platter. Add paprika (powder) to tsatsiki. Yum! ΟΠΑ!!!!

Inside Park at St Bart's is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

11. Inside Park at St Bart's

7.2
109 E 50th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 33 tips and reviews

Tina Hui T.Tina Hui Tina Hui: Dine al fresca on a lovely summer night for happy hour. It's almost magical.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab an outside table during the warmer months and enjoy a pitcher of sangria with a Beef Burger or Steak and Eggs. Relax, it’s the weekend, who cares if the service is slow.

Dawn S.Dawn Sandomeno: Great spot for a drink outside and the spiciest crab cakes I've ever had inside!

Pizzarte is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

12. Pizzarte

7.3
69 W 55th St (btwn 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 54 tips and reviews

Jo G.Jo G.: If you're looking for a real Italian pizza, then go there and try the Pulcinella, it's so good and tasty!

JennyJennyJennyJenny: Overlooked calamari, bland pizza, lentil soup is pile of lentils with no broth & they didn't honor the foursquare specials. Don't waste your money.

wayneywonderwayneywonder: Dont waste your time here ive been to Italy the pizza here does not compare the other tips are unreliable... They also didnt give me my free app for the 4 square special jerks..

Empire Steak House is one of The 13 Best Places for Ragu in Midtown East, New York.

13. Empire Steak House

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

CharlieCharlie: I was put off by my first waiter's attitude and unfamiliarity with wine! On a second visit, I really enjoyed the experience! The porterhouse for two is huge! And the Canadian bacon is delicious!

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.