Manhattan Restaurants for Takeout, Theater and Steaks

4.6 (248)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 19:45

790 11th Ave

Pick up fresh focaccinas or homemade prepacked gelato at this tiny Italian takeout spot. Most orders leave in a bag, with only a few outdoor seats available. The kitchen also prepares pasta and whole pizza pies, giving the stop more range than takeaway slices alone.

4.5 (2,963)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:30

254 W 47th St

Settle into a bustling two story Italian restaurant serving scratch made pasta and red sauce classics. Staff work with pretheater diners on tight timelines and can guide orders toward dishes with shorter preparation times. Multiple meatless options accommodate groups with different dining preferences before a Broadway show.

3.9 (1,890)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 23:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

150 W 57th St

Step inside an ornate dining room next to Carnegie Hall, where scarlet booths, gold trim and art deco styling frame the meal. Tea service sits alongside continental classics such as beef Stroganoff. Russian and European artwork and chandeliers with red glass ornaments shape the setting.

4.5 (884)

Mon – Thu, 11:45 – 21:45; Fri – Sat, 11:45 – 22:30

1359 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, USA

Choose this Manhattan chophouse for dry aged steaks and a wine cellar leaning toward higher end bottles. Founded by a Peter Luger veteran, it pairs traditional steak preparation with an energetic, often noisy room. Expect an upscale meal with few budget options on the wine list.