Toscana 49

Toscana 49 is a tranquil and elegant escape from the hustle of the city, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan's east side, a stone's throw from New York City's top hotels and Grand Central Station. They provide traditional Italian cuisine as well as fresh handmade pasta produced daily in their kitchen using time-honored methods. Their friendly staff can help you select wines from their vast wine list, introduce you to their daily specials, which use the freshest ingredients available from local markets or create the ideal drink.

Restaurants may provide a respite from the outer world, and Toscana 49 delivers just that. Leave the hectic city streets behind as you enter the restaurant's cream-colored décor. Start with the crostone di fegatini de pollo, a toasted Tuscan bread with chicken liver and sage, and then a slice of Parma ham with melon. You're ready to explore the courses, which include red snapper, grilled baby squid, and veal scaloppini after you can no longer imagine traffic, people, and loud noises. The limoncello will feel miles away from the center of one of the world's busiest cities by the time it arrives at the table after dinner.

Location: 143 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017

Website: www.toscana49.com