Restaurants on 34th Street in New York
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Manhattan is one of the dining capitals of the world. Many fine restaurants line 34th Street, which cuts right across midtown. On or near 34th Street, visitors can find Penn Station, the Empire State Building, Herald Square and the Morgan Library and Museum. You can always get a bite to eat here, whether it's in a fancy restaurant or a humble diner, from American to ethnic food. - Situated on the corner of Third Avenue and 34th Street, this pizzeria has been open since 1933. It has a diner-like decor, with tiling and simple seating. In addition to pizza, choices include calzones, salad, pasta dishes and appetizers such as fried calamari. Try the white pizza, with mozzarella or ricotta and no tomato sauce. Toppings are traditional, with choices such as roasted pepper, broccoli or sausage.
Patsy's Pizzeria
509 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-689-7500
patsyspizzeriany.com - This basic eatery serves Greek, Italian and American dishes in a classic diner setting. The menu is enormous, offering everything from omelets to sandwiches to dinner entrees, such as seafood, steaks, pasta dishes and diner favorites, including meatloaf and roasted or grilled chicken . Try the matzoh ball soup or shrimp cocktail or chicken fingers to start. Or go traditional New York with a Reuben sandwich that includes either corned beef or pastrami, along with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on rye bread.
Skylight Diner
402 W 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
212-244-0395
skylightdinernyc.com - One of the many ethnic restaurants along this street is Ali Baba's. The restaurant has typical Turkish food seasoned with lemon juice and herbs and olive oil, such as baba ghanoush and hummus and lebni. As a main dish try one of the many lamb-based recipes or a shish kebab.
Ali Baba Turkish Cusine
212 E 34th St,
New york, NY 10016
212) 683-9206
alibabaturkishcuisine.com