Alto - Midtown East - New York, NY 10022 | Metromix New York

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4 4.0 from 1 ratings


Neighborhood: Midtown East
11 E. 53rd St.

New York, NY 10022
212-308-1099
http://www.altorestaurant.com/
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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