Il Corso is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

1. Il Corso

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

Sean C.Sean Cover: Had the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes and calamari for appetizers. For dinner we had the saffron risotto, the sea bass, the seafood pasta, and the spaghetti. Everything was delicious.

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!

deep Indian Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

2. deep Indian Kitchen

7.9
1190 6th Avenue, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

Natalie L.Natalie LeMoss: Such a good value. Yummy Indian food and so much of it, I couldn’t even finish it all.

Marcie T.Marcie Tran: Lamb kati rolls are my go-to!

Cynthia L.Cynthia Lin: Really strong flavors--can be a little heavy

Deux Amis is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

3. Deux Amis

8.2
356 E 51st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 25 tips and reviews

✨Pun B.✨Pun Bandhu ✨: A cozy neighborhood fav. We see Emeril here a lot. Love the lamb with couscous. Comes with amazing broth u pour over the couscous. Best French Fries (pomme frites) around!

Carl M.Carl Muehleisen: Anything on the bar menu. The couscous are great!

Magdalena S.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

The Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

4. The Bar

8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews

cj f.cj fitzgerald: After dinner, have a cocktail at my favorite place in Manhattan (its both opulent and modern). Highly recommend the risotto, truffle sliders, and afternoon tea. In the summer, sit on the balcony.

Gary T.Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!

Tony E.Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved

The Shops at The Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

5. The Shops at The Plaza

7.7
1 W 58th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews

Emeltri G. A.Emeltri G. Alegre: Be sure to visit Gramercy Park Flower Shop ;). And also great place to hang tasty foods and frozen yogurt

Felicia V.Felicia Valentine: One of the cutest flower boy I did ever see ♥ and very charming too ;)

Sheshelaghost L.Sheshelaghost LaGhost: One of a kind pieces! A-List fav! Womens clothes & Accessories.

Paname is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

6. Paname

7.7
1068 2nd Ave, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 10 tips and reviews

Denise P.Denise Pelkey: Paname is an eligent, modestly priced welcoming child friendly as well as intimate setting. you will enjoy the food and customer service.

Levent A.Levent A.K.A. Progressive: Try cod fish. It is amazing.

Bruce M. F.Bruce M. Foster: For those made a habit of Meli Melo on Madison Avenue...

Aretsky's Patroon is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

7. Aretsky's Patroon

8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This classic American steakhouse offers not only delicious steaks, but also an extensive menu of classic, well-loved American fare. Additionally, they mix strong, excellent cocktails.

RazorfishRazorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.

Delegates Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

8. Delegates Dining Room

7.4
1 United Nations Plaza (First and 45th), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 2 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Although the UN Headquarters can be visited on tours, one of the best secrets is the Delegates Dining Room. Despite what its name suggests, the restaurant is open to the public with a reservation. Read more.

Holly S.Holly Schulz: Beautiful setting for important work - changing the world for the better

Armani New York Fifth Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

9. 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 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

10. 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.

Aquavit is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

11. Aquavit

8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews

Isa S.Isa Sierra: Not exaggerating when I say that this is one of the best meals I've had in NY. Ever. Try the chefs special menu. These 11 courses are an incredible journey through their seasonal dishes. Great wine.

The Food SlutsThe Food Sluts: Awesome, precisely prepared, exquisitely plated Scandinavian food. We loved the Nordic seafood with butter-poached lobster, seared diver scallops and Montauk squid ($40). Read more.

Paul O.Paul Oswald: Order a manhattan at Aquavit. Best Manhattan in Manhattan. Chase it with a Lychee Akvavit. Stumble home.

2 Darbar Grill Fine Indian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

12. 2 Darbar Grill Fine Indian Cuisine

7.6
157 E 55th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 41 tips and reviews

Kelsey L.Kelsey L: Best Indian food in Manhattan. Must try the butter chicken and cheese and garlic naan. But really you can order anything and it'll be delicious-- this place never disappoints!

Sheba K.Sheba Kunhimohammed: Good Indian food, not that expensive. Yelp checkin gives you a free dessert.

Caroline T.Caroline Thompson: Happy hour there is the best and even comes with a free app!

Mangia is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

13. Mangia

8.0
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Handley: Great fresh Italian. Lots of different salads and meats to choose from. High quality. Not cheap nyc Italian deli junk

Douglas K.Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!

Jackie B.Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot

Gente Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

14. Gente Ristorante Italiano

7.4
153 E 45th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 24 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Start with the bruschetta with mozzarella, prosciutto and roasted peppers and then move on to the risotto pollo e spinaci. Read more.

Kevin M.Kevin Mantell: The gelato is imported from Italy. It is amazing.

Mariano G.Mariano Gnecco: Excellent lasagna at this place!

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Saffron in Midtown East, New York.

15. Grand Central Oyster Bar

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

Anna K.Anna K.: Bloody Mary shooters are absolutely the must. Bouillabaisse has a satisfying amount of saffron in it, oysters are great and surprisingly tasty with a drop of horseradish.

Renee T.Renee T: Plenty of oysters, beers, and a comfortable atmosphere. Classic.

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...