Dining
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eateries near NYU Langone Medical Center that cater to almost every taste and pocketbook in Kips Bay, Murray Hill, and Gramercy Park. The area around Lexington Avenue between 26th and 28th Streets is also affectionately known as "Curry Hill" for its many authentic and inexpensive Indian restaurants. Many other fast-food places and eateries are clustered around 2nd and 3rd Avenue between 28th Street and 36th Street. Here are a few restaurants listed that are particularly worthwhile in atmosphere, remarkable in style, or renowned for their cuisine, in the general vicinity of NYU School of Medicine.
Casual
Lamazou, meat and cheeses, superlative sandwiches (take-out only)
370 Third Avenue, at 27th Street, (212) 532 2009
Zimari Pizza, pre-inflation prices: 2 slices and a soda for $3 and a whole pizza pie for $8
113 East 31st Street, between Lexington and Park Avenue, (212) 725 1411
NY ♥ Bagels & Cafe, hectic and loud, but very efficient and delicious for lunch
587 First Avenue, at 34th Street, (212) 725 3777
Penelope, eclectic comfort food (cash only)
159 Lexington Avenue, at 30th Street, (212) 481 3800
(2010 Zagat Rating: 22)
Saravana Bhavan, South Indian specializing in dosas and vegetarian (also known as Saravanaas)
81 Lexington Avenue, at 26th Street, (212) 679 0204
(2010 Zagat Rating: 24)
Bagelry, original New York bagels
429 Third Avenue, at 30th Street, (212) 679 9845
Kalustyan's, international food store known for its spices, vegetarian cafe upstairs
123 Lexington Avenue, at 28th Street, (212) 685 3451
Cinema Café on 34th Street, casual American
505 Third Avenue, at 34th Street, (212) 689 9022
Todaro Brothers, gourmet grocery and European specialty foods since 1917 (take-out only)
555 Second Avenue, between 30th and 31st Street, (877) 472 2767
Luzzo's Ristorante Italiano, authentic Neapolitan cuisine
211 First Avenue, between 12th and 13th Street, (212) 473 7447
Upscale
Sushi Yasuda, exceptional and highly regarded sushi bar
204 East 43rd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue
(2010 Zagat Rating: 28)
Convivio, elegant Southern Italian gourmet cuisine (One Michelin Star 2010)
45 Tudor City Place, (212) 599 5045
(2010 Zagat Rating: 26)
Tamarind, high-quality Indian cuisine with nice ambience
41 East 22nd Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue, 1 212-674-4449
(2010 Zagat Rating: 25)
Wolfgang Steakhouse, outstanding high-end steak house
4 Park Avenue, at 33rd Street, (212) 889 3369
(2010 Zagat Rating: 25)
Artisanal, classic French bistro fare with a focus on specialty cheeses
2 Park Avenue, at 32nd Street
(2010 Zagat Rating: 23)
I Trulli, distinguished Italian with remarkable wine selection
122 East 27th Street, between Lexington and Park Avenue
(2010 Zagat Rating: 23)
Blue Smoke, gourmet barbecue
116 East 27th Street, between Lexington and Park Avenue, (212) 447 7733
(2010 Zagat Rating: 21)
Brasserie Les Halles, everyday French gourmet with an unusual reputation
411 Park Avenue South, between 28th and 29th Street, (212) 679 4111
(2010 Zagat Rating: 20)
Notaro, traditional Italian food
635 2nd Avenue, at 35th Street, (212) 686 3400
(2010 Zagat Rating: 18)
