Dining Near Penn Station

Penn Station sits where Midtown meets Chelsea as a gateway to this popular neighborhood. Each day, thousands of NYC natives and city visitors travel here ready to experience what the area has to offer, from proximity to Broadway and MSG to contemporary art galleries and the High Line.

The central location means a competitive dining scene, with almost unlimited options. There's one clear standout among the best Italian restaurants near Penn Station — L'Amico, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in the heart of it all.

Italian Cuisine as It Should Be

When Chef Tourondel created L'Amico, he combined his European roots with a focus on freshness and artisanal technique. This approach makes our menu both chef-driven and market-driven, prioritizing seasonal ingredients with precision cooking.

We serve Italian cuisine reimagined to go beyond the expected. Our pizzas come from wood-fired ovens for that extra depth of smokiness and flavor. Pastas are handmade daily, and desserts range from savory to sweet, including homemade sorbet and gelato.

While our menu rotates with the season, it also changes throughout the day. Enjoy specialties like Amaretto Italian toast for breakfast, 7 peppercorn cab burgers for lunch, or wood oven-roasted chicken for dinner. Weekend brunch features favorites from both our breakfast and lunch offerings.

Our extensive beverage list pairs well with any meal and includes beer, spirits, signature cocktails and an Italian-forward wine selection. Non-alcoholic options are always on the menu, too.

Come to Dine. Stay for the Atmosphere.

The setting at L'Amico is one of the reasons we earn mentions in guides to restaurants near Penn Station. Our atmosphere is welcoming, never too stuffy or too casual. Step inside to copper touches that warm the space, especially from the tops of our two wood-fired ovens. They're the centerpieces of an open kitchen that gives you a firsthand look at how our chefs bring each meal to life.

We do outdoor dining right, too. Watch the city pass you by with seasonal sidewalk seating, or request a table on the outdoor terrace. Our terrace is enclosed and heated during cooler months, so you can dine alfresco any time of year.

Service is attentive and unhurried — the kind that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.

At the Center of It All and Ready When You Are

We're located inside the Kimpton Hotel Eventi at 849 Avenue of the Americas, just blocks from Penn Station. You can also catch a subway train or bus at several stops nearby. This location makes us the perfect choice for celebrations and everyday moments alike, including:

• Date night
• Italian cuisine before the big MSG event
• Pre-theater dining
• Birthdays and anniversaries
• Corporate events

We're open throughout the day to fit your schedule. Join us for:

• Breakfast daily from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Lunch on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Dinner daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Your Next Italian Meal Awaits

Make your reservation for breakfast, lunch or an Italian dinner near Penn Station today. We welcome parties of eight or fewer to book on Resy. Have a group of nine or more? Please connect with us online for assistance.