“Goddess,” the Metropolitan Museum’s sensational new exhibit exploring the influence of classical dress on art and design, is on view through Aug. 3 at the Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street landmark. Here are several recommended options for dining nearby:

Centolire

1167 Madison Ave. (between 85th & 86th streets)

(212) 734-7711

The Upper East Side is silly over Centolire, Pino Luongo’s love song to Italian-American immigrant cooking. Its setting has the air of a prewar co-op, with a kitchen that shames anything nearby; Old and New World classics are mixed with Luongo’s popular Tuscan-influenced pastas and strongly seasoned fish entrees.

Café Boulud

20 E. 76th St. (between Fifth & Madison avenues)

(212) 772-2600

The casual cousin of Daniel Boulud’s flagship, Daniel, is warm and cozy; there are banquettes, mirrors and a full-length bar that’s staffed by a warm and winning team. The French-driven menu is a successful combination of “haute” and bourgeois elements.

Beyoglu

1431 Third Ave. (at 81st street)

(212) 570-5666

This formerly upstairs meze house has expanded; there’s now a downstairs, as well as wraparound outdoor seating. The gently priced menu of Turkish tapas, too, has been broadened with a handful of Mediterranean entrees.

Miss Saigon

1425 Third Ave. (between 80th & 81st streets)

(212) 988-8828

This budget-minded Vietnamese kitchen is a neighborhood staple. Slowly spinning ceiling fans set the mood; there is an extensive menu of dependable soups, salads, sates, noodles and entrees, as well as daily blackboard specials.

Clove

24 E. 80th St. (between Fifth & Madison avenues)

(212) 249-6500

A homey atmosphere works with a menu that boasts modern and traditional American favorites. It’s the place for a real hamburger in a grown-up setting, and Mayor Bloomberg (who lives nearby) can vouch for the roast chicken.