Four Midtown Restaurants to Match Your Meal

4.8 (837)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 16:00 – 22:00

2 East 45th Street

Choose between downstairs bar seating for solo dining and semi private group dinners upstairs at this Midtown Italian restaurant. Roy Nachum designed the immersive setting, while Chef Augusto Ferreira leads the kitchen. Contemporary plates include pizza and cacio e pepe. Last seating is 9:45 PM.

4.4 (120)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 16:00

156-158 East 45th St

Daily bento specials anchor this Midtown Japanese counter, with varied portions inspired by traditional home cooking. Onigiri offer a lighter option alongside comfort dishes and a ramen station. Choose this stop for a weekday lunch. Opening hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with weekends closed.

4.4 (1,853)

Mon – Thu, 07:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30; Fri, 07:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:45; Sat, 07:30 – 11:30, 17:00 – 21:45; Sun, 07:30 – 11:30, 17:00 – 21:00

400 5th Ave #2

On the second floor of The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue, this dining room draws on the French and Italian Rivieras. Handmade pastas and a wine program shape the meal, with floral decorations throughout the space. Breakfast and dinner run daily, while lunch runs on weekdays.

4.0 (328)

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 17:00; Sat, 10:00 – 18:00

590 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP anchors this Italian café and restaurant on Madison Avenue, next to Trump Tower. A patio and quick lunch options distinguish the stop from the surrounding Midtown bustle. Central Park is nearby, offering another location cue when comparing these four places.