Alto
- Neighborhood: Midtown East
- 11 E. 53rd St.
- New York, NY 10022
- 212-308-1099
- Price range: $$$$$ ($31 & up)
Star Michael White, also of Convivio, dominates East Side Italian, this time with modern stylings and a forward-thinking menu. Contemporary, sleek décor is anchored by a glass wall of wine bottles; the wine list itself numbers well over 2,000. White's perspective can be best described as northern Italian with a greenmarket influence, in dishes like cold tomato soup with fresh mozzarella and basil (a Caprese salad in a cup!), rosemary-roasted squab with morel mushrooms, and sautéed pink snapper with artichoke and mint (both a sticker-shocking $38).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between Fifth & Madison Aves.
- Public Transportation:
- E,V to Fifth Ave.-53rd St
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Thu. 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri. 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Sat. 5 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Business Lunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$$ ($31 & up)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Upscale
- Features:
- Celebrity Chef
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
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"Hidden Gem"
By saraht from Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, July 23, 2009
This place is a bit stuffy but great for business lunches. There are a ton of expensive, just average fancy lunch places in midtown but this one st...
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