Anatoli 56 Greek Taverna

The city’s Upper East Side offers plenty of tables, but a Greek restaurant keeps the neighborhood odds stacked in its favor. A brick-front storefront and a well-lit storefront window signal where dinner operates far beyond takeout or weekend rushes. Anatoli 56 Greek Taverna turns everyday needs into a short walk at 1066 2nd Ave New York, NY 10022.

Inside the category’s usual lunch and dinner window, fast service keeps the turnover rolling whether you’re alone or rolling in a party. On the drink side, beer and cocktails pour along a great wine list; alcohol isn’t an afterthought here. These services land in the same space where the tables arrive quickly and the solo diner feels accommodated at a moment’s notice.

Call ahead or swing by to secure a seat before the midtown spillover arrives; the contact line is (212) 385-9195. Hit the map for directions before you leave the subway: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c25929f37dd005:0xdbf9c7fcdd833857.