630640 Tue Jun 23 06:36:49 -0700 2009 13 18 Manhattan 0 4797492 I'm seeking an inexpensive restuarant near Grand Central Station, not in it, for seven adults and three toddlers for Sunday dinner. Indian, chinese, American (no burgers), or Italian. TIA Tue Jun 23 06:36:49 -0700 2009 90313 Stuartmc910 1 4797769 Pershing Square Naples 45 Junior's (this is in the food court in the basement on GC; there are so many options there which are all relatively inexpensive.). Tue Jun 23 08:00:54 -0700 2009 4797492 271400 notsochubbychubette 2 4798016 Thanks. Naples 45 looks good for us. I appreciate it. Tue Jun 23 09:02:13 -0700 2009 4797769 90313 Stuartmc910 3 4801245 Sure. The food is basic, but good. Lots of action. Wed Jun 24 06:47:25 -0700 2009 4798016 271400 notsochubbychubette 3 4804834 Sorry to be a voice of dissent but the pizza at Naples 45 is awful. The sauce is bitter, the cheese flavorless, and the crust is like cardboard. Yes, it's thin crust but it also tastes like crap. I worked in the Met Life building for years and we'd occasionally order out from Naples when we were working late. After awhile we just gave up. The other stuff on the menu may be decent - it's been a long time since I had it. Fagiolini on Lexington Ave. and 39th is a nice Italian choice. The prices are reasonable and the food is pretty good. http://www.fagiolini.com/ If you're willing to walk for 10 minutes Szechuan Gourmet serves some of the best Chinese food in the city. Two stars from the NY Times. The only caveat is that you'd want to be sure that all members of your party can handle Szechuan food. http://events.nytimes.com/2008/07/23/dining/reviews/23rest.html?scp=1&sq=%22szechuan%20gourmet%22&st=cse Thu Jun 25 07:17:14 -0700 2009 4798016 10162 Bob Martinez 4 4805031 Great suggestions. Thu Jun 25 08:20:20 -0700 2009 4804834 110897 City Kid 5 4805657 We just had an office lunch at Fagiolini and it was horrible. All of our pasta was very overcooked and the sauce on mine was totally without any seasoning. I would not return. Thu Jun 25 11:14:43 -0700 2009 4805031 13903 prdct 1 4801992 I guess opinions are what this board is all about but I think Pershing Square and Naples 45 are both ripoffs with not very good food and the food court at GC is kind of cheerless and mall-like. Can't immediately think of other options but I'm sure others can. Wed Jun 24 10:02:00 -0700 2009 4797492 110897 City Kid 2 4802197 I'm with you on Perishing Square. Completely unimpressed by the food and atmosphere. If u are ok with pizza, I like Dean's on 42nd and 2nd. Kids will love the pies and there's plenty of salads, pastas and entrees. Wed Jun 24 10:51:52 -0700 2009 4801992 93566 kelea 2 4802409 With three toddlers....I think naples 45 is just fine Wed Jun 24 11:52:57 -0700 2009 4801992 271400 notsochubbychubette 3 4804770 I'll let you know on Monday. That's where we are headed. Thanks to all the suggestions. SG is great, I've eaten there, but not for children. In case you don't have any, they like to "wander" when in restuarants, and you need a big place. On Sunday, naples 45 should not be too crowded so food is the second consideration. I'd rather have a lousy pizza than not enjoy a good meal with children restless. Thu Jun 25 06:59:17 -0700 2009 4802409 90313 Stuartmc910 4 4805045 They are not open on Sundays. http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurant.php?restaurants_id=40 Thu Jun 25 08:23:59 -0700 2009 4804770 110897 City Kid 5 4805331 Ha ha. I was right, it's not going to be crowded, at all! Plan B is now in effect. As we will be at the Central park Zoo, and our group has expanded, we will walk over to Lilly and Loo on Lex. Have anice dinner upstairs where the toddlers can toddle, and then head over to GCT by subway, which the VT visitors love to take. Thu Jun 25 09:47:14 -0700 2009 4805045 90313 Stuartmc910 2 4806201 cheerless and mall-like is the perfect description of the grand central food court Thu Jun 25 13:36:20 -0700 2009 4801992 15695 rose water