Intimate Restaurants in Midtown East
Sometimes less is more. These intimate Midtown East restaurants keep it small, personal, and unforgettable — the kind of places where the chef might come to your table.
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Tomi Jazz
Intimate setting — cozy & romantic with personal service
Cozy, speakeasy-feel jazz den with Japanese izakaya bites and standout cocktails.
Aquavit
Intimate setting — upscale & romantic with personal service
Two-Michelin-starred Scandinavian fine dining icon serving elegant Nordic cuisine in a sleek, modern Midtown dining room since 1987.
The Polo Bar
Intimate setting — upscale & classic with personal service
Ralph Lauren's exclusive Midtown clubhouse restaurant with a classic American menu, equestrian-themed decor, and one of the hardest reservations in NYC.
Ophelia
Intimate setting — upscale & romantic with personal service
Plush 26th-floor rooftop lounge with East River views and standout cocktails.
Sushi Yasuda
Intimate setting — upscale & intimate with personal service
Refined Midtown omakase temple with minimalist bamboo decor, impeccable nigiri, and a serene counter experience considered among NYC's finest sushi.
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