In the mood for a burger? Located on 9th Avenue, 5 Napkin Burger serves up a variety of juicy burgers. Burgers range from a cheddar bacon burger, to an Italian turkey burger with melted mozzarella, to the Mediterranean lamb kofka burger. Five Napkin Burger is probably most famous for its namesake, the original five napkin burger. Dripping with Gruyere cheese and topped with caramelized onions and rosemary aioli, the original five napkin burger is a step up from the average burger.
5 Napkin Burger
630 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
212-757-2277
fivenapkinburger.com
New York City is home to a handful of restaurants led by Mario Batali. Esca, located on West 43rd street, serves up delicious Southern Italian fare. Batali's menu features a variety of fresh fish and pastas. Plus, Esca's romantic ambiance and lovely outdoor patio can make a romantic start to an evening in New York City.
Esca
402 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
212-564-7272
esca-nyc.com
Originating in Queens in 1994, Pio Pio has taken New York City by storm, and now has seven locations in three boroughs. Although, located at 10th Avenue, Pio Pio is a little out of the way for some theatergoers, it is worth the trek! Pio Pio cooks up a variety of South American treats, but is most famous for its mouth-watering rotisserie chicken served with a delicious special sauce. The modern space makes it a fun place to hit before any show.
Pio Pio
604 Tenth Avenue (between 43rd & 44th Streets)
New York, NY 10036
212-459-2929
piopionyc.com
Needing nachos? Craving a quesadilla? In what New York City's travel website calls a "charming little slice of Mexico off Times Square," Toloache Mexican restaurant serves delicious Mexican food prepared from fresh ingredients. If the vast menu isn't enough, the beautiful space will make theatergoers feel as though they're actually in Mexico!
Toloache
251 West 50th Street (between 8th and Broadway)
New York, NY 10019
212-581-1818
toloachenyc.com