Only two blocks from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, Seven serves new American cuisine in a relaxed, modern setting. The menu features Cajun monkfish and skirt steak, and there's also a tapas menu to share with a group. For dessert, try a chocolate layer cake or rice pudding with toasted almonds. Entrees range from $17 to $25.
Seven Bar and Grill
350 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-967-1919
sevenbarandgrill.com
Marseille combines classic French cuisine with Italian and Greek influences. Feast on steak frites and short ribs in the charming Brasserie-inspired dining room. Be sure to save room for something sweet, as the chef showcases a strawberry rhubarb crisp with buttermilk ice cream. Certified by the Green Restaurant Association.
Marseille
630 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-333-2323
marseillenyc.com
Elegant yet accessible, Vice Versa serves contemporary Italian food in a beautifully designed space. Try buffalo mozzarella or lobster salad for an appetizer. For dinner, you can enjoy seafood ravioli or "Strangled Priest" pasta with duck ragout. Though the pasta dishes are moderately priced (near $20), you can opt for something fancier on the meat and fish menu.
Vice Versa
325 West 51st St.
New York, NY 10019
212-399-9291
viceversarestaurant.com
Sweet Emily's offers inexpensive, simple comfort food in a relaxed setting. Some of the menu standouts include chicken tortilla soup and bacon, mac and cheese croquettes. Open for lunch, Sweet Emily's also holds jazz and comedy nights.
Sweet Emily's
321 West 51st Str.
New York, NY 10019
212-957-9338
sweetemilys.com
Trattoria Trecolori serves traditional Italian fare in a comfortable atmosphere that caters to families and couples alike. Menu selections include sausage rigatoni and spaghetti carbonara. If you like surprises, you can opt for the chef's tasting menu, which is available Monday through Friday.
Trattoria Trecolori
254 West 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-997-4540
trattoriatrecolori.com
