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jfreemanslade Nov 9, 2009 11:56 AM

Need a place in the east 50s-60s for cheap but great dinner

Looking for a great place to take my mom in the near-vicinity of the Pod Hotel (east 51st/3rd)...ideally entrees don't exceed $20. Any picks?

  1. smokeandapancake Nov 9, 2009 12:27 PM

    felice is a nice simple italian meal. 65th and 1st
    there is also cabana near bloomies; portions are huge..
    http://www.cabanarestaurant.com/caban...

    1. egit Nov 9, 2009 12:24 PM

      Luna Piena on 53rd is pretty good for pastas. Most of their pastas are generous and tend to run in the 13-17 range. The wines are marked up pretty high though.

      Another option, it never hurts to ask a bartender in the neighborhood or even someone who works at the Pod.

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      1. re: egit
        smokeandapancake Nov 9, 2009 01:09 PM

        agreed with luna piena.

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