The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the premier art museums in the world. It is also one of the most visited attractions in New York City, drawing visitors from across the globe. It is a vast museum and can easily take up the entire day to see. For true art enthusiasts, more than one visit will likely be involved. Either way, getting a meal before, after or during a visit to the museum may be in order. The following are some nearby restaurants.
There’s nothing like the scent of fresh bread wafting to you in the morning or the afternoon. Just down the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is Le Pain Quotidien, where fresh baked goods are the featured affair. It’s a great place for to go if you are looking to snack on a croissant or grab a quick bite in the morning before seeing the sights.
Everything is made fresh daily and from organic ingredients. The interior of Le Pain Quotidien is made from reclaimed wood and recycled Gypsum. A full coffee and espresso bar is featured here as well. If you’re feeling a bit more puckish, you can grab some homemade soup or a delicious salad off the menu. Cheese and meat platters can also be ordered, and everything is eaten at a communal table.
Le Pain Quotidien
1131 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10028
(212) 327-4900
lepainquotidien.com
Caffe Grazie opened in 1993 and has been serving delectable Italian cuisine ever since. It's located a block away from both the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park. There are plenty of authentic dishes on the menu. Soups, salads, omelets, sandwiches and pasta dishes are available for lunch. For dinner, try the New Zealand clams with linguine or a side of asparagus-wrapped prosciutto. If you are dining with a large party, you may consider renting the upstairs dining room, which seats 12 to 35 people.
Caffe Grazie
26 E 84 St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 717-4407
caffegrazie.com
A few blocks east of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a long-standing takeout and restaurant joint that specializes in Indian cuisine. As the Website shows, it’s visited by some of Hollywood’s famous stars, and the New York City locals can’t seem to get enough. The interior is cozy place to sit down and enjoy lunch or dinner after a day at the museum. There are small appetizers like papadum and meat samosa to nibble on. Follow these up with a main course, such as curry, shag, vidaloo or chicken. Vegetable dishes also dot the menu. If you are particularly hungry, consider trying the vegetable thali special, which has a number of different foods to sample.
Indian Tandoor Oven
175 East 83 St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 628-3000
tandooroven.com
