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Lex Restaurant

Restaurant with an array of classic, cozy Italian-American cuisine. Classic dishes such as French onion soup, penne alla vodka, seafood risotto and spinach and ricotta ravioli, are all delicious at this restaurant.

Address: 1370 Lexington Avenue
Getting there: At East 91st Street; Subway: to 86th Street or to 86th Street; Bus: M86 Select Bus Service to East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue or M101, M102, and M103 to 3rd Avenue & East 91st Street (northbound) or Lexington Avenue & East 92nd Street (southbound)
Hours: Daily noon-11PM
Price: While some dishes here can be a bit expensive, with pasta and special salads reaching up to $20.95, there are also hearty yet cheap dishes such as crab cakes, salads, and soups for $16 at most
Website: lexrestaurant.com (opens in a new tab)

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