| Felidia |
| 243 E. 58th St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) |
212-758-1479
www.lidiasitaly.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 25 |
21 |
23 |
$69 |
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| TV "matriarch" Lidia Bastianich "continues to inspire" at this "lush" East Side Italian where "mouthwatering pastas" and other "superb" dishes are paired with "out-of-this-world" wines in a "comfortable" townhouse setting; its "worth the high price of admission" since the black-tie staff really "rolls out the red carpet." |
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| Alto |
| 11 E. 53rd St. (bet. 5th & Madison Aves.) |
212-308-1099
www.altorestaurant.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 25 |
24 |
26 |
$84 |
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| "Dont expect anything familiar" at Scott Conants "high-style", "shoot-for-the-stars" Midtown Italian, just "astonishing cuisine" "brilliantly executed" and "impeccably served" in an "über-cool", wall-of-bottles setting (with a "better-than-first-rate" wine list as a bonus); its a bit "formal" (jackets suggested) with a "price tag to match", but the whole experience is nothing short of "memorable." |
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| DeGrezia |
| 231 E. 50th St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) |
212-750-5353
www.bistro123.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 23 |
20 |
24 |
$55 |
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| Despite its sub–street level site, this East Side Italian is worth seeking out for "terrific", "traditional" fare and "gracious" service in an "old-world" setting; its "middle-aged" crowd calls it "first-class" all the way – so long as "money isnt an obstacle." |
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| Il Nido |
| 251 E. 53rd St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) |
212-753-8450
www.ilnidonyc.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 23 |
18 |
22 |
$63 |
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| "Nothings changed in 25 years" – and "thats fine" – at this "genteel" Midtown Northern Italian "throwback" praised for its "first-class" fare and "formal" service; its "older" clientele says its best enjoyed if you "dont worry about money." |
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| San Pietro |
| 18 E. 54th St. (bet. 5th & Madison Aves.) |
212-753-9015
www.sanpietro.net |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 23 |
20 |
22 |
$73 |
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| The "captains-of-finance" lunch crowd at this "top-flight" Midtown Italian is nearly as "interesting" as the "excellent" "traditional cooking"; but outsiders warn "you have to be somebody – or be with somebody" – to "be treated well", and try not to flinch when the bill arrives. |
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