Pizza & Pita 344 E. 34th St., between First Ave. and Second Ave. (212) 679-6161 The Mini Pizza ($4.50) made with whole-wheat crust and low-fat cheese is relatively guilt-free and indisputably flavorful. •Minimum: none •Delivery area: 26th St. to 42nd St., First Ave. to Third Ave. •Hours of delivery: 10 a.m. - midnight •Credit cards: yes •Keeps address on file: no
		The Barking Dog 150 E. 34th St., between Third Ave. and Lexington Ave. 212-871-3900 At this pet-friendly eatery, the Cobb salad ($11.95) doesn't skimp on the chicken, bacon, avocado or the blue cheese. •Minimum: $10 •Delivery area: 26th St. to 42nd St., FDR Dr. to Fifth Ave. •Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. •Credit cards: no •Keeps address on file: yes
		Tre Pomodori 210 E. 34th St., between Second Ave. and Third Ave. 212-545-7266 Portions are large yet prices stay low at Tre Pomodori: Indeed, all pasta entrees hover around $10 with the grilled eggplant sandwich ($7.95) falling short of the minimum for delivery. But who's complaining? •Minimum: $10 •Delivery area: 24th St. to 44th St., FDR to Sixth Ave. •Hours of delivery: noon - 4 p.m.; 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. •Credit cards: yes
		East Japanese Restaurant 366 Third Ave., between 26th St. and 27th St. (212) 889-2326 Among the neighborhood's sushi joints, East's spicy tuna roll ($2) more than holds its own. •Minimum: $8 •Delivery area: $8 •Hours of delivery: 14th St. to 40th St., Ave. C to Fifth Ave. •Credit cards: yes •Keeps address on file: yes

Brick Oven Pizza 33
489 Third Ave., between 33rd St. and 34th St.
212-545-9191

Italian, Pizza
For the best pizza in the neighborhood, place an order with this beloved local standby. Best known for its thin-crust Margherita pizza, ($11.95 for a medium), the restaurant also cooks up some doubly Italian variations such as the baked ziti pizza and the lasagna pizza ($15.95 each for a medium). Not satisfied with perfecting pies alone, Pizza 33 also offers meatball sandwiches, ($5.50), chicken rolls ($4.50), and meat stromboli ($4.50).

Minimum: none
Delivery area: 18th St. to 46th St., First Ave. to Broadway
Hours of delivery: Mon.-Tue., 9:30 a.m. - midnight; Wed., 9:30 a.m.- 2 a.m.; Thu, 9:30 a.m. - 3 a.m.; Fri. - Sat., 9:30 a.m. - 5a.m.; Sun., 9 a.m. - midnight
Credit cards: $10 minimum
Keeps address on file: yes

Better Burger
565 Third Ave., at 37th St.
212-949-7528

American, Health Food
An offshoot of Josie's restaurant, Better Burger has officially proven that fast food and health food need not be mutually exclusive terms. The beef, chicken, turkey, and even ostrich patties ($5-$6.50) are hormone and antibiotic free, while the french fries ($2.50) are baked instead of deep-fried so you won't have to worry about clogging your arteries. Made with soy yogurt, the strawberry-banana smoothie ($4) is expressly designed for someone with a low tolerance for lactose and a high tolerance for dessert.

Minimum: $7.50
Delivery area: 23rd St. to 51st St., First Ave. to Fifth Ave.
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Website: betterburgernyc.com

Carl's Steaks
507 3rd Ave., between 34th St. and 35th St.
212-696-5336

American, Steakhouse
Craving an authentic cheese steak? There's no need to hop on the train to Philadelphia because this homegrown mini-chain is the real deal. The standard cheese steak ($6)—which can be ordered with American, Provolone or cheez whiz—is unlikely to disappoint but the truly ambitious should consider The Works ($7.50), a cheese steak piled high with grilled onions, mushrooms, and three types of peppers: hot, sweet and green. A side of cheese fries ($2.75) should not be bypassed. You've already broken your diet.

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: 14th St. to 55th St., FDR Dr. to Seventh Ave.
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Wed., 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., noon - 10:30 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no

Gemini Restaurant
641 Second Ave., at 35th St.
212-532-2143

American, Breakfast, Hamburgers
A classic diner that's open 24 hours is a wonderful thing. One that delivers round the clock is even better. Gemini doubles your pleasure by not just making outstanding breakfasts like blueberry pancakes ($5.90) and satisfying late night munchies like spicy buffalo wings ($5.55) but also bringing them directly to your doorstep. Suddenly, there's never an inappropriate time to have an insatiable craving for mozzarella sticks ($5.55).

Minimum: $5
Delivery area: 27th St. to 45th St., FDR Dr. to Fifth Ave.
Hours of delivery: 24 hours
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no

Lemongrass Grill
138 E. 34th St., between Lexington Ave. and Fifth Ave.
212-213-3317

Of the seven Lemongrass Grills in the city, the Murray Hill location probably has the most loyal fan base because, within its price range, there's not much serious competition nearby. The vegetarian fresh roll ($4), with its paper-thin crepe, makes a pleasingly light starter while the pad khing , a stir-fried dish using tree ears, juliened ginger and oyster sauce finds its main entree competition in pad bai ba-prow a.k.a. as Sweet Basil. (Both are $8 for chicken, $9 for beef.) The cocoanut sticky rice with fresh mango ($4) has no true rivals when it comes to dessert.

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: 24th St. to 44th St., First Ave. to Eighth Ave.
Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Website: lemongrassgrill.com

El Parador
325 E 34th St., between First Ave. and Second Ave.
(212) 679-6812

Mexican
An upscale Mexican restaurant with killer quesadillas, El Parador has mastered the basics (chiles rellenos, $16) and invented some delectable originals (baby back ribs steamed in banana leaves then slathered with a tequila barbecue sauce, $19). Every meal comes with a sweet potato on the side. But if you're looking to turn this into a fiesta, you'll have to make your own margaritas.

Minimum: $25
Delivery area: 30th St. to 38th St., FDR Dr. to Park Ave.
Hours of delivery: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no

Sarge's Deli
548 Third Ave., between 36th St. & 37th St.
(212) 679-0442

Opened in 1964 by retired police officer Abe "Sarge" Katz, this Jewish deli serves (and delivers) spicy, house-cured pastrami ($9.95) and reliable, hot corned beef ($9.95) all day long. If a large, overstuffed sandwich sounds a bit overwhelming, consider the potato pancakes ($7.50) with applesauce or sour cream and the Nova Special ($17.95), two bagels with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Minimum: none
Delivery area: Manhattan ($4 delivery charge above 60th St. and below 14th St.)
Hours of delivery: 24 hours
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Website: Sargesdeli.com