I'm meeting a friend on Friday for lunch, trying to figure out where to go. So far, I've done Cafe Cluny, Pastis, Joseph Leonard and The Smith. Has anyone gone somewhere that was nice without too many huge trucks driving perilously close to you? Below 23rd preferred. Thank you!

Locanda Verde
Agreed. The space is lovely and the manager has been so friendly. Can't say enough good things about my street eats meals there.
Orchard Townhouse on 23rd and 10th (the old trestle on tenth) has an enclosed garden behind a brick wall, very charming