Nostos

Greek classics anchor a Nostos menu heavy on marinated lamb and honey-drizzled baklava. The windows glow after dusk, an open invitation over 59th between Sutton Place and Second. Just above the East River traffic, the block stays walkable even when the avenues get crowded.

A guaranteed stop for drive-through coffees at dawn, Nostos also keeps the kitchen open late for takeout moussaka. Inside, tables are set for dine-in entrees served alongside house-made pitas and cracked olives. Expect familiar comfort without the neighborhood tourist markup.

Find the restaurant at 420 E 59th St New York, NY 10022; call (212) 220-4135 for orders or seating. A quick click brings up directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c259007cac1837:0xc23e6bc304589760