Fresh Pasta to Black Garlic Ramen: Four Midtown Tables

4.6 (1,102)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 21:30

54 West 55th Street

On West 55th Street, Il Corso serves fresh homemade pasta in a modern dining room with a neighborhood feel. Start with zucchini fries or octopus before creamy truffle pasta. Finish with pistachio tart and vanilla gelato. The setting suits dinner before the theater.

4.3 (1,235)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:15

60 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, United States

Benoit New York has served classic French fare by Alain Ducasse since 2008. L’Officine is a 12-seat dining room within an authentic 19th-century French apothecary brought from Bordeaux. Reviews praise the decor, cocktails and fries, while opinions on value and consistency vary.

4.7 (1,548)

Mon, 11:00 – 21:00; Tue – Sat, 11:00 – 21:30; Sun, 11:30 – 21:30

58 W 56th St 1st floor

Shinjuku Ramen serves black garlic ramen on West 56th Street. Mackerel plates and agedashi tofu extend the menu beyond noodles. Diners praise the shrimp ramen and smooth, balanced broths. Service is fast, while staff give guests time to order without feeling rushed.

4.4 (853)

Mon – Fri, 11:45 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 17:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00

53 W 53rd St

Beneath MoMA, 53 serves contemporary Asian plates in a three-story architectural space. The kitchen prepares dishes including eel club sando, cod clay pot and kung pao quail. Sunday dim sum brunch runs from noon to 3 PM. Booking ahead is recommended.