4 East 53rd Street Restaurants In Midtown East For Halal Platters, Souvlaki And Pasta

4.9 (489)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 10:00 – 13:30, 14:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 03:00 (+1)

231 E 53rd St

Shah's Halal Food anchors this East 53rd Street route with halal platters ready in just a couple of minutes. The golden shawarma is the standout, while standard plates carry a stronger seasoning aftertaste. Find it at 231 E 53rd St, where hours run until 1:00 AM most nights and 3:00 AM Friday and Saturday.

4.6 (473)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

231 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA

Souvlaki pitas come packed with tzatziki and fries. The menu also includes lamb chops and traditional baklava. The dining room echoes the cobblestone streets of the Cyclades, with a relaxed setting for dates or catching up with friends. Hours run from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.

4.7 (1,577)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

235 E 53rd St

At 235 E 53rd St, Cafe Luce puts fresh daily pasta at the center of a compact Midtown East room. Spaghetti alle vongole, creamy Alfredo, and fresh focaccia lead the Italian classics, with curated wines and handcrafted spritz cocktails alongside. Tables sit close together, and the restaurant follows a smart casual dress standard from 11 AM to 10:30 PM daily.

4.4 (117)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:30 – 20:00; Thu – Sat, 11:30 – 21:00

235 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA

Mama's Cupboard sits below street level at 235 E 53rd St, serving inexpensive Vietnamese comfort food such as spring rolls, chicken rice, rice bowls, and generously portioned vegetarian banh mi. The kitchen layers crispy tofu on top to keep it crunchy. After 8 PM, the space shifts into a speakeasy with drinks and live jazz.