1. The Smith
8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews
William Hodgess: The short rib ragu is insane!!
The 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 Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.
3. Pathos Cafe
7.5
932 1st Ave (at 51st), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 5 tips and reviews
Paola Venturini: Octopus, tuna tartar, and prosciutto and gorgonzola pizza. Sangria pitchers too.
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 Rod: This place is really nice a the food it's excellent!!
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 Lewis: Fab wine selections; had ravioli, eggplant, broccoli rave- all excellent sides for entrée
Michael Schiano: It's a sleeper
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
5. Il Corso
8.1
54 W 55th St (btwn 5th & 6th), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 41 tips and reviews
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 lynne: Great spot for Italian. Cozy, good service and excellent food. Go!
Dessy Rabuse: delicious! Very authentic italian food. Great service. Small and cozy.
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 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!
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!
Tina Hui Tina Hui: Dine al fresca on a lovely summer night for happy hour. It's almost magical.
The 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 Sandomeno: Great spot for a drink outside and the spiciest crab cakes I've ever had inside!
12. Pizzarte
7.3
69 W 55th St (btwn 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 54 tips and reviews
Jo G.: If you're looking for a real Italian pizza, then go there and try the Pulcinella, it's so good and tasty!
JennyJenny: 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.
wayneywonder: 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..
13. Empire Steak House
7.1
151 E 50th St (3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 35 tips and reviews
Charlie: 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!
Hinter: Top3 best steaks i've ever had. Glass wine not so good
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.