Midtown Dining from Bento to Tableside Steak

4.4 (2,266)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:45; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 14:45, 17:00 – 22:00

150 E 50th St

Spice Symphony pairs Indian curries with Indo-Chinese dishes on East 50th Street. Diners single out crispy spinach chaat and fresh garlic naan. The dining room keeps the lighting low. Daytime lunch boxes bundle curries, noodle dishes or vegan options such as aloo gobi.

4.4 (639)

Mon – Wed, 12:00 – 22:30; Thu – Fri, 12:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

145 East 50th Street

Bistango at The Kimberly serves seasonal, homemade Italian dishes inside the hotel. The kitchen prepares gluten-free versions of any dish on request, including short rib ravioli and arancini. Lively music accompanies the meal. For dessert, the menu includes gluten-free carrot cake.

4.3 (693)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 23:00

145 E 47th St

Allora serves classic Italian-American dishes inside the Bernic Hotel on East 47th Street. Bistecca di Manzo à la Diane is prepared tableside. The meal can end with flambéed desserts. Diners also highlight pappardelle and lobster. Negronis and a broad wine list accompany the meal.

4.4 (120)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 16:00

156-158 East 45th St

BentOn serves bento specials that change daily at its East 45th Street counter. The boxes combine varied, filling portions inspired by Japanese home cooking. Onigiri rice balls suit lighter appetites. The counter also serves karaage. Weekday hours run from 11am to 4pm.