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Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue
Diners’ top pick
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$$$$
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Italian
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4.9
(1626)
To find more availability and menu information, please visit our website:
https://www.armani.com/en-us/experience/armani-restaurant/armani-ristorante-new-york
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Immersed in the heart of Manhattan, overlooking Fifth Avenue; Armani Ristorante lends itself to forge a new form of dining experience. The dazzling Italian trendy decor by Fuksas mingled with culinary creations communicate through each bite and each eyesight the personality and the beliefs of a distinctive philosophy that has changed the world through its innovative creations. In a place where vanguard cuisine marries traditional Italian cuisine our guests will savor the wonders of our exclusive dishes, and the impeccable care of our service absorbed in our unique surroundings that remains together elegant and relaxed.
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Tempura Matsui
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Japanese
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4.9
(529)
Welcome to Tempura Matsui -----Michelin One Star-----
Tempura Matsui invites you to experience the fine art of cooking tempura. Within a serene setting, guests have a seat at our counter or tables and can view the delicate preparation of lightly frying fresh fish and vegetables. Tempura Matsui is designed to emulate a Japanese cottage with warm woods, slate floors and round and square windows. A five-seat bar allows guests to wait for their seats while enjoying a glass of wine, sake or beer.
Please note our dinner menu price will change from $220 to $250 effective from March 1, 2023. Our website will introduce the new prices on the same day. Till then, you can take advantage of the old prices.
You may make a reservation one month ahead and any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the reservation to avoid a $100 charge.
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Il Tinello - East 46th St
$$$$
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Italian
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4.9
(175)
Blending 36 years of tradition with innovative Italian cooking, Il Tinello provides a rich experience that can only be matched by its delicious menu. The quality Italian ingredients, spectacular wine list and impeccable service showcase the restaurant's heritage, while the classy decoration brings new energy to every meal. The fresh home made pastas, regional ingredients and diverse wine list boast of what's to come, yet the classics and traditions continue to tempt. Never intimidating and always comfortable, Il Tinello delivers an experience that is perfect to celebrate your big day or every day.
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Aquavit
Top-rated food
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$$$$
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Nordic
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4.8
(1891)
Two Michelin-starred and New York Times Three-starred Aquavit, located in Midtown Manhattan showcases seasonal, Modern Nordic fare and has been a pioneer of Nordic cuisine since opening in 1987. The restaurant has an extensive wine list as well as an aquavit infusion and cocktail program. The Dining Room serves a 2 or 3 course prix fixe menu for lunch and a 5 course tasting menu or a Chef's tasting menu for dinner.
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Mike's Bistro - UES
$$$$
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Kosher
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4.8
(580)
"Mike's Bistro combines an elegant menu with a relaxed, spacious atmosphere in a convenient Midtown East location. Chef Michael Gershkovich creates and executes a contemporary, internationally inspired, Glatt Kosher (OU) gourmet menu with seasonally-inspired nuances."
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Il Postino
$$$$
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Italian
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4.8
(904)
Il Postino sets the standard for authentic Italian cuisine. The superior quality of the food and relaxing atmosphere creates a memorable dining experience. Owners Luigi Russo and Piero Trotta have built a wonderful dining establishment unrivaled in the neighborhood .
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Il Monello
Top-rated hospitality
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$$$$
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Italian
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4.9
(43)
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Club A Steakhouse
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Steakhouse
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4.9
(6506)

Club A Steakhouse provides a truly unique dining experience. Family owned and operated the owner Bruno Selimaj or one of his three sons are onsite and greets each guest every night. Club A Steakhouse manages to encompass the characteristics of a traditional steakhouse & new world modernism that is evident in both the menu and décor. The warmth paired with the distinct menu and extensive wine list make it perfect for any occasion.
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Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'
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Steakhouse
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4.9
(1461)
Located in New York's landmark Helmsley Building, Bobby Van's Steakhouse has been serving the best porterhouse in town for the last eleven years. Upon entering, one is greeted with the sight of a credenza groaning under the weight of large bottles of wine. A bar full of regular customers is on the left and looking into the one-hundred seat dining room, one sees the thirty foot high ceiling and windows overlooking Park Avenue. To complement our Prime Aged Steaks our Sommelier has created an award winning wine list. Whether you're looking for a big Cabernet, a Pinot Noir or something in between our comprehensive list is sure to please. "
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La Grenouille
Great vibe
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$$$$
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French
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4.7
(3600)
Established in 1962, glamorous and timeless La Grenouille offers classic French cuisine in an elegant and intimate setting. Owner Philippe Masson continues the family legacy by creating breathtaking flower arrangements and culinary delights.
A garden of visual, epicurean marvels and Live Jazz, La Grenouille serves Dinner, Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM. A spectacular three-tiered Skylight Piano Room with Grand Fireplace is available for private parties. Our bar and Upstairs Fireplace Room are dedicated to St. Exupéry who, during the 1940’s, wrote part of the Little Prince upstairs in the Skylight room of La Grenouille.
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HYUN
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Korean
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4.8
(164)
Korean cuisine cannot be defined singularly. It builds upon ancestral stories and experiences. HYUN team tries to keep alive Korean age-old unique flavors rather than momentary trends. We believe that creating the best experience of Korean cuisine could be possible when trinity of cuisine, style, and space are combined. That’s why we design our space which befits Korean cuisine by harmonizing traditional fundamentals with new creativity. In order to express the mature and natural taste of Korean cuisine, HYUN adhere to Korean traditional tableware. Such tableware also adds to the beauty of the food served in them with heightening your senses. HYUN team cordially invites you to our unique place where the boundaries of a space, the emptiness of the background, and the peoples’ movements have been combined.
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Bookmarks
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Tapas / Small Plates
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4.6
(38)
Evocative of an elegant penthouse, Bookmarks Rooftop Garden Lounge and Terrace is conveniently located steps away from Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library in the heart of Midtown East. Sip on literary inspired cocktails, enjoy light bites and city views from our wrap around terrace, or, snuggle by our fireplace in our cozy Writer’s Den room.
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TacoVision
Great budget-friendly spot
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$$$$
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Mexican
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4.7
(603)
Equally—inspired by Mexico City street food and NYC spirit, TacoVision is a modern taqueria who channels the transcendent power of tacos and small—batch mezcal and tequila in the heart of Midtown East.
Join us at our first floor tequila bar or head up to our 2nd floor mezcal bar showcasing over 300 bottles of mezcal and tequila. Our outdoor dining options include our street cabin, sidewalk dining, along with our newly opened Margarita Garden located in the rear of our 2nd floor dining room. Expect to be transformed to a tropical garden sipping on one of our many margaritas or agave spirits. Infrared heaters and awnings will keep you warm. We look forward to hosting you for our very popular Taco Tuesday with happy hour all night, Tequila Thursdays afterwork party from 5pm, or for our bustling fun #20/20 endless tacos brunch and margs on the weekend from 11AM - 3:30PM.
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Gyu-Kaku - New York, NY | Midtown
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Japanese
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4.7
(2489)
We are open for limited dine-in service.
We have updated our operations in accordance with all government guidelines to put your health and safety first.
To maintain a safe environment for you and Gyu-Kaku staff, we ask that all guests understand and adhere to the following:
- Outdoor seating are Non-Reservable and we are not currently offering any outdoor grilling tables.
- Reservations are mandatory. We hope that you will come to dine-in with us when you are ready. Please make a reservation via telephone or our website so that we can prepare for your visit.
- Please bring a mask and use it at all times when you are not eating or drinking.
- We will measure your temperature upon entering the restaurant.
- To comply with spatial distancing rules we have spaced our tables out and limited seating capacity.
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Amata
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Italian
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4.7
(847)
AMATA is a vibrant yet cozy Italian steakhouse and restaurant serving delicious traditional Italian fare with a modern flair. Located in East Midtown of Manhattan, NYC, Amata boasts a large, splendidly-decorated room, with white linen service, sidewalk café seating, a quaint and lively bar, and a smaller intimate room for private events.

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If you’re looking for a perfect neighborhood for a power lunch, look no further. As a hub of world media, Midtown East is one of the most commercial areas of NYC, and you can find a meal worthy of a mogul. Scattered between Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building are steakhouses surrounded with Sinatra lore, classic cocktail bars, and other timeless institutions. On the casual side, some of the city’s best food trucks and Halal carts prowl the streets, slinging deliciously affordable options to tourists and workers each day.

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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Midtown East. Our customers recommend Club A Steakhouse, TAO Uptown and The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

As of June 10, 2023 there are 167 restaurants in Midtown East. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.

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