Eleven Madison Park lived up to the legends I've heard about their Unreasonable Hospitality. The book by their former owner/operator is revolutionizing the way I think about my job and serving my friends and family; so I wasn't sure what to expect honestly when I went to the restaurant not being able to pay for the full experience. Their team exceeded my expectations. Sam and Kate were the bartenders for the Tasting Menu service that my brother and I split. Because of our decision to do so I think they could tell we were ballin on a budget but they made us feel so special. It had come up that it was my birthday last week and they pulled out all the stops to make this a 1 of 1 experience for us. They were so kind and professional and delightful. I will remember this for a long time. Thank you Sam and Kate. You will both forever come to mind when I think of hospitality. read more

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The food was good. In some cases, very original, especially with the tomato introduction. However, the whole time I felt like I was in a tourist situation with the table behind me having a person wearing shorts and short sleeve shirt and the service being attentive, but hurried and replicative. I miss the restaurant from its pre-Covid days where meat was the original focus. I feel like the pivot post Covid and turning back to meet is half hearted. Unfortunately, we are now left with Danielle as the single standing preemptive French restaurant in the city. Dessert was a huge letdown and the whole chocolate guessing game was silly and gimmicky. Perfect for tourist, but not for New Yorkers. Sadly, I feel like there is a battle between what is appropriate for a real French restaurant and what is demanded by patrons who don't understand what a real French restaurant should be is happening to be able to survive financially. This is the first ever review. I have written online and I hope the last as I only tend to do it if things are really unsatisfactory. And this was a real letdown. read more

Thank you to team at EMP for giving my bf and I an unforgettable night. It's very clear why this restaurant has 3 Michelin stars and held best restaurant in the world in 2017. From the world class service to the presentation and freshness of everything, it is a reminder that those committed to the craft will always win. We came here to celebrate my bf's birthday. I think what separates Eleven Madison from other Michelin restaurants is the experience. The way they prepare the food at your table to how they explain everything even where the food is sourced. And to top it off, after dinner, we got a sneak peak of the kitchen which was so cool (upon request depending on availability). Then we headed up to the upstairs bar afterwards, it was a very seamless experience. Also note that they have two tasting menus: plant based and non plant based. So my bf was able to get plant based while I did the other. Also be prepared for a lot of extras with your menu thats not listed such as a whole bottle of vermouth, granola and chocolates to take home as well as a few appetizers. read more

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For the cost of this experience, you want it to be the best food of your life. It was not. Most of the dishes were WAY over-salted and the rest just didn't taste great. I think these people got too high on their own supply and need to get back to making the food delicious first and foremost. Let's spend less time on the choreography of the wait staff and more time on the dishes. read more

Just a fabulous experience overall. It's exactly what you would hope from a three-Michelin starred restaurant, with incredible food and very attentive service. Each course is so thoughtful and innovative and delicious, and highlights seasonal food from their farm upstate. They have added in options for meat courses, but my friend and I did the fully vegan menu and it was impeccable and so filling. The space itself is also beautiful and comfortable with an elegant ambiance. I would recommend for any foodie! read more

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Had dinner at Eleven Madison Park and it truly felt like a special NYC fine dining experience. The whole meal was beautifully paced and incredibly polished, from the first small bites to the final tea and take-home treat. Every course felt thoughtful and artistic, with gorgeous plating and a lot of seasonal, garden-inspired details. Some of my favorites were the tomato/summer vegetable courses, the sunflower-inspired dish, the zucchini course, and the dessert with berries and granita. Even the bread and butter presentation felt memorable. Service was exactly what you'd hope for at this level -- professional, calm, warm, and very detail-oriented without feeling stiff. The dining room has that classic Madison Square elegance, and the whole experience felt refined but still comfortable. It's definitely not just "dinner"; it's more like a full evening experience. Expensive, of course, but for a special NYC occasion, it felt very worth it. A beautiful three-star meal and one of the highlights of my trip. read more

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We had a tasting dinner in the bar tonight and it was superb. Though it says bar you sit at a table in the lounge. Both the food and staff were memorable from the tomato / basil water (trust us) to the sesame chocolate pretzel, it was all superb. Staff is exemplary somehow creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with amazing service. A shout out to Calem, Harrison and Emily for making an amazing experience ever better with your caring and thoughtful service. read more

Vegetable forward tasting menu with some meat/seafood options. I will start off by saying that this restaurant has an amazing ambiance and one of the best services I have ever received - making it very well deserving of its 3 michelin. The food was also tasty, although I wouldn't necessarily say it was the tastiest food I have had at a nice restaurant. Highlights of the meal included the bread service, the radish tart, and the asparagus. It is a bit pricey considering most of the meal is vegetables, but nevertheless, an enjoyable experience and the most amazing service. Expect to stay for around 3 hours for the full tasting. read more

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Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: 9pm Meal: Solo Dinner Reservation Made Thru: Resy a few days prior Accolades: Voted The World's Best Restaurant in 2017, Three Stars: Exceptional cuisine in 2025 MICHELIN Guide Bar Tasting Menu ($225) + Tax ($19.97) = $244.97: Prepaid with Reservation *Laminated Bread - onion butter, radish tea *Radish - salad with sea fennel and mint *Scallop - marinated with kohlrabi and hazelnut *Lobster - poached with cabbage and pear, spiced bisque *Maitake Mushroom - grilled with seitan and spinach *Citrus - granita with brioche *Sesame - pretzel with chocolate Wine Pairing ($125) *Peter Lauer, riesling, sekt, saar, germany 2021 *Baias a Enseadas, escolha pessoal, fernao pires, lisboa, portugal 2021 *Antoine-Marie Arena, vermentinu, hauts de carco, patrimonio, corsica, france 2016 *Sette, barbera, asti, piedmont, italy 2023 *Clos Guirouilh, jutancon, southwest, france 2016 *Beverage ($8) - Espresso *Tax ($11.80) When Eleven Madison Park turned vegan, I figured I would never come here. Convincing the meat eating hubby to spend this amount on veggies? Forget about it! When I had some solo time in NYC while I happened to be pescatarian, I figured it was now or never. When a rezzie opened up a few days prior, I figured it was meant to be. I showed up a little early, about 15 mins. They were able to seat me shortly after I arrived. I gotta say, the way they play with flavors? So good! I adored the mushroom dish. The way they made it smokey and meaty. Yum! I was a lil bummed I couldn't try the duck, but at least I got to try the seafood. I gotta say, even with fish and lighter food, I still prefer having a full bodied red. I originally was gonna do a glass of bubbles and then a have a glass of red, but decided last min to try the pairing. Obviously, very white forward, but nothing was too buttery or sweet which is what I don't like. Considering a glass of wine could have been like $50, it wasn't a bad deal to do the pairing. My server was wonderful. Friendly and attentive without being overly so. They also invited me to tour the kitchen which was fun. I was able to see the action - well sorta. I think they were cleaning up since I was probably part of the last seating. Still fun to see the layout and the stations. A wonderful experience. Especially since I was a solo diner. REVIEW #4003 read more

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Wonderful and a truly NY fine dining. Had been here quite long time and came back and felt like I have left. Lovely and grand feeling with great attentive service. Foods are just well cook and well presented. Quality is everything you would expected. The vibe is just relax and chill. Just simple wonderful to come back and enjoyed a delicious dinner here again. Can't wait for the next time. read more

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I found the food here to be well presented and reasonably well-executed, and the service was outstanding. However some of the dishes weren't particularly memorable, and it's also really difficult to justify the $500 price tag after tax and tip. Celery (drink) - really interesting. Very herbal and a bit savory. Laminated bread - phenomenal. Layers and layers of buttery bread, served with an onion compound butter and a light but savory radish broth. Radish - some sliced of radish served with a tart, slightly thickened broth. It also came with a wrap of sticky rice with a slightly spicy filling inside a leaf wrap. This was herbal, a bit spicy, and packed with flavor. Made for nice contrast against the rich and savory bread course. Tardivo - a beautifully presented vibrant red dish. The greens were a tad bitter, paired with a sweet and sour raspberry vinaigrette. Not my favorite course, I didn't love the bitter notes. Tonburi - savory and creamy flavors with interesting texture. The tonburi acts like caviar, which you can spread on a little roll of fried pita with a aioli dip. Silken tofu - also leans into the savory profile, but a bit lighter. The onion flavor is prominent, and I enjoyed the variation between the veggies, silken tofu, and the light broth. Also somewhat similar to the first course in flavor profile. Potato - a steamed potato with gnocchi inside, all in savory broth and with some shaved truffles over top. I'm not the biggest fan of truffles, but the dish was definitely unique. I would've preferred the potato to have been cooked a bit softer. Maitake mushroom - kind of like the steak substitute. It was a set of skewers with mushrooms, seitan, and onions, with some basic blanched spinach on the side. The skewers were chewy and savory. Citrus - easily the best part of the meal. The ice is shaved tableside and packed into an orange filled with cream. It's served alongside some delicious brioche. Sesame - a nice last bite, a nutty pretzel with some vermouth to sip on. read more

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A lovely THREE HOUR meal, but I wouldn't exactly highly recommend it since it's pretty pricey (~$1k for 2) and the experience wasn't worth it (at least for us). My g&t didn't come with a garnish, I felt that was a bit odd for a Michelin restaurant, if not passive aggressive. While most dishes were creative, well executed, and unique the meal dragged for hours--I felt ready to go after the first couple hours. We celebrated our anniversary which was nice but we didn't feel like the staff were celebrating *with* us which we've had the pleasure of experiencing at other anniversary dinners (i.e, at Daniel and Gramercy Tavern). We got the same granola everyone else received and by the end of the meal I was exhausted. P.S., frozen coconut is not a winter dessert. read more

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The most disappointing meal ever. Finally tried EMP after 7 years in the city and it should have just stayed in my thoughts. Most of the menu remains vegan and leans heavy on brined/fermented flavors. Every dish was extremely salty with no actual flavor behind it Even the service felt off with long delays between courses and the broken coffee machines. Totally unacceptable from a restaurant at this caliber. Two dishes did stand out tho. Land caviar felt very special, made of dehydrated seeds with a unique texture ‍ And ofc the duck's return was a big plus. The gorgeous peppercorn crust was easily the best bite of the meal. But you can get this at the bar a la carte so skip on the tasting. read more

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What a joy to update my review to 5 stars. Team again as always-top notch. The food this time was 10/10. Bravo!! The flaky croissant bread with hints of mushroom. The lettuce hearts with almond ricotta. This menu was so good, I feel like I need to go again before the season is out. Krug by the glass-loved that. A variety of tea offerings-I was happy with my selection of elderflower. Love the curated art throughout. The balloon is my favorite. read more

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It's not every day that most of us get to review a $1,000 dinner... Eleven Madison Park has become the one place that people associate with the finest levels of dining in America and even the world. It is the establishment where people come to celebrate, where upmost creativity is intended to balance the priority of enjoyment. So, here is what the experience was like and I hope this was not representative of Eleven Madison as a whole. Yet, it was a reality and I want to be transparent about it. Arriving here on a Friday evening and being seated, the staff were incredibly welcoming and personable, which is a pleasure have in a fine dining spot as opposed to cold interactions focused on professionalism. This is a big space with a high ceiling, giving a sense of grandeur. With that said, the interior has started to show its age and renovations don't seem to have kept up well. The restrooms are not kept up clean either. Having ordered the menu of greatest hits over the years at $400 a person before alcohol and gratuity, there was no way to hide the excitement to try such an iconic restaurant and their landmark dishes from all the years. The dinner came out right below 1k per person with basic wine, tip and tax. Started out with a champagne and a great introductory course of clams and scallops. Little did our table know that this starter would be the best course of the entire night. Then, a small incident happened where our waiter knocked over a glass of champagne on the table, which is certainly not an issue, we are all human. However, what was surprising is that he did not bring a replacement glass with champagne. Minor service mishaps happened throughout the evening, such as another staff member mixing up the placement of utensils for one of the guests, without even noticing. The rest of the service was attentive. The continuation of courses was more heavily lenient on vegetables, with nothing standing out. The one disappointing dish was bringing the seeds of Japanese cypress in an avocado, with the table getting excited as it looked like caviar at first. Upon finding out it was seeds of a tree and there would be no caviar served at all on a tasting menu of this caliber, the sadness at the table ensued. Serving these seeds simply in an avocado was also a bit disappointing creativity wise. If they serve seeds for vegetarian creativity, why not serve real caviar also on a tasting menu? The sous vide carrot tartare is the highlight of the experience in presentation and is certainly fun. Yet, one thing that became evident to all is that carrots prepared sous vide and carrots simply boiled are not that different taste wise, with the whole dish being rather boring aside from the presentation itself. The remainder of main courses such as the tile fish and numerous vegetable dishes were pleasant, but they were not anything exciting, particularly interesting or memorable. In other words, none of the things that people come to a restaurant of this caliber for. The signature duck is delicious, but the piece of it is tiny, with the spice crust overwhelming the tender and aged duck itself, although this might be a matter of preference. This dish along with the scallop appetizer were the two highlights of the meal. Sadly, no truffles in any courses either despite it being truffle season, but just like with caviar, we'll focus on things that were on the menu. Now, as far as dessert, this was the real disappointment. Ice cream on a broken cookie? While the ice cream and the cookie are tasty (although overly sweetened for personal taste), this is not a dessert that belongs in a fine dining establishment, period. This is the kind of simple pleasure that one would expect at a restaurant without a full time pastry chef. Complimented the dessert with Nonino Grappa, for which the restaurant charges $50 per shot. Just like the rest of the experience of preparing basic ingredients into one of America's most expensive tasting menus, this final straw felt like being cheated when a bottle of this grappa retails at $70. In other words, this is not a reasonable markup, even for NYC. As a whole, it seems a bit odd to be giving such a talented team and such an iconic restaurant a disappointing review. I am genuinely thankful to the team for putting in this effort to prepare a complex and delicious meal. The sommelier is also amazing and picked out a great blind tasting for us. In dining, we must also acknowledge that things have a price and the balance of creativity, ingredients, refinement in service and making it a memorable experience must correspond to that. On this evening at Eleven Madison, there was a mismatch here. read more

3 Michelin starred fine dining restaurant located in NYC right across Madison park. We've been wanting to go here for a while and finally found a slot available today, 5/9/26 at 12:45m. From the beginning we were greeted warmly; they took our coats and umbrellas. Our "main server/host" Lorenna was great and explained things thoroughly. Overall, ambience was very chill and the decor was very simple; service was on point (not surprised) and staff was friendly. Food was great to my surprise as I went there with hesitation but came out satisfied. We had mix of veggies and meat/seafood but everything turned out great. Def worth more than Per Se. read more

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Very solid experience! While I wasn't particularly blown away by any of the dishes, it was all very delicious! We did the 5 course bar tasting and it was a lovely experience. Our waiter was very attentive, constantly checking on us and making sure we were comfortable. Having gone to a few Michelin star restaurants at this point, I think what stood out for me was it felt like a special experience. To some degree that's what we're looking for when dining at a place like EMP. I could see myself coming back in the future if an occasion calls for it. read more

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An excellent fine dining restaurant that stands out among a city with many excellent restaurants. My review/experience is from a long time ago. So they have gone through a renovation and a couple of menu/philosophy changes since, but wanted to put my review here mostly for posterity and as attestation of what a memorable dining experience it was. *Looks at notes* at the time of my visit, the restaurant had three Michelin stars. The service, which I have no doubt is at the highest standards today, was impeccable. The vibe - at least the time I went - was elegant, but not overly stuffy. I was in NYC visiting and really wanted to go to this restaurant. At the time, it was too late to get in or book a tasting menu, so an option at the time was being able to dine at the bar area on a more limited menu. Despite being such a long time ago, I remember ordering a roasted chicken with a nice white wine to go with it. At the time, it was probably the best chicken I've had at a restaurant to date. If I find myself back in NYC anytime soon, this is a restaurant I would make a priority to revisit. read more

Eleven Madison Park - Old pic - pre 2017 renovation - dining in the bar area - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came for dinner to celebrate my birthday and had a great experience. The service was great, we felt really taken care of and definitely the Michelin star experience. We arrived at 5:30p for our 5:45p reservation awaited a few minutes before we were seated. We were first started off with bread and butter, which were both garlic flavored, I really enjoy the onion consume that was in the first course. I was super excited for the duck dish, which was cooked perfectly and better than I could've imagined. Overall, I really enjoyed the flavors, it felt that they were inspired by Asian influences. The vibe was classy and elegant which was perfect for celebrating special occasions and gave a reason to dress up. Definitely had a a great experience! read more

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Excellent service. Beautiful building and vibes. Fun private kitchen tour. Amazing wine pairings and cocktails. Food was very mediocre though. The best ones were the ones that tried to deviate a little from the beaten path, I.e. tamarind soup. Chicken truffle was okay, if not chewy. Scallops were decent but not spectacular. Everything else was forgettable, sadly. read more

Eleven Madison Park - Kitchen tour - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Fantastic restaurant, although world renowned for its service, I find it to be slight cold and corporate like. Food was good, some amazing and some meh. It's a toss up between them and Per Se and I am probably still more geared towards Per Se imo. Still a great place to visit and try if you haven't already. read more

Eleven Madison Park - Amazing service so far - New American Near Me - New York, New York

My husband and I were really looking forward to having a tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant. I will say that the service is absolutely perfect. The staff operates as if they are in a choreographed show, operating with precision. All of them were very attentive and friendly. And we really enjoyed the opportunity to come into the kitchen to see the operation at work. The food is exquisitely plated; they are small works of art. This is where things did not work so well. Although there were a few dishes we really enjoyed, several were bland and disappointing. We loved the lettuce with radish tostada and almond ricotta, as well as the fluke with fava beans and avocado. Our favorite was the strawberry shaved ice with chamomile and Meyer lemon for dessert. But the silken tofu with peas, lobster, and chicken with truffles was not what I would have expected from a three-Michelin-star restaurant. They were not memorable in any way, and I left some of them half-eaten. Given the $ 400-per-person price for the pre-fix meal, I would not come back. read more

Summary: Food was lackluster, but the service was exceptional. We finally decided to try Eleven Madison Park because they put poultry and seafood back on the menu. They now offer three courses (of 9 total, though the last course barely counts as a dish as it is a single chocolate pretzel) where you can choose between dishes: salad vs scallop, squash vs lobster and grilled mushrooms vs duck. We opted for the seafood or poultry for all three. We were disappointed by the food overall, with the exception of the duck and the collard green dumpling that came with the leek salad. Especially for the price, this just simply is not worth it. Each dish (except the dumpling and duck) were lacking in flavor. It seemed like each dish was just highlighting the one flavor of the featured ingredient of that dish eg the onion dish just tasted like onion with nothing else, the potato dish tasted like potato and nothing else etc. I imagine that is the point, but I do not seek out 3 Michelin star meals to taste flavors I have experienced before. Before going course by course, I will say how fantastic the service was. They have 20-25 staff for about 70 guests. They are extremely attentive and very well informed about the menu and restaurant itself (including art within the restaurant). You could not ask for better service. I was surprised to learn they had 4 sommeliers on staff that night. My only very minor complaint about the service was I told our waiter Brandon (who was absolutely wonderful) that we were very hungry so he should not feel he had to wait 15-20min between courses. The courses still came out 15-20min apart, but I imagine that is how the kitchen operates and I did not want to disrupt that. Onto the food. The first course was an onion bread (texture was almost similar to a croissant) served with onion broth and a vegan onion butter. The bread was tasty and decently sized. I was shocked the butter was vegan, they could have fooled me. That being said, this dish was way too strong an onion flavor to start the meal. It lingered for a few courses after and again, the only overpowering flavor of this dish was onion. The second course was the pickled leek salad with coriander and green chili served with a single collard green dumpling in a dish with soy sauce. The leek salad tasted only of leeks, I did not taste any coriander or chili. The dumpling however was exceptional. Bursting with flavor and the perfect texture. Collard greens have no business tasting that good. My only complaint was they served only one dumpling. I would recommend they serve at least 3 (4-6 would be better) as it's own course. The third course was scallop ceviche with grapefruit, golden beets and yuzu. The dish was light and refreshing (and a decent size) but again, the only flavor I detected was grapefruit. The fourth course was a cold soba noodle in broth with confit tomatoes, sesame seeds and thai basil. I am not the biggest fan of soba so take this with the grain of salt, but I found this to be a very underwhelming dish. It tasted only of floral tomatoes and nothing about this dish screamed michelin star. The fifth course was butter poached lobster, served with kale, squash and a lobster reduction. The lobster was cooked nicely yet once again the only flavor of this dish was lobster. The sixth course is one of their signature dishes, potato served in a volcano clay pot which they plate table side. The potato is baked, fried and smoked with cherry wood. They serve it with land caviar (tomburi seeds from the Japanese cyprus tree), mushroom powder, pomme puree and a lentil nori cream with a chive blossom. For all of those ingredients there should be many flavors and yet there was only one, potato. The land caviar looked like caviar but tasted nothing like it and did not have the texture of caviar as it was crunchy. The seventh course was the duck and coupled with the exceptional service, this dish alone is why I left a 4 star review instead of 3 stars. The duck lived up to the hype, honey lavender dry aged duck served with duck jus, plum jam and pickled radish. This dish was perfection. So many flavors and textures while still highlighting the duck itself. The top of the duck was crunchy with seasonings (reminded me a little of szechuan peppercorns) while the inside was moist and tender. The radish paired really nicely with the duck. I cannot say enough good things about this dish. Just wow, well done! There are two dessert courses, the first was pear sorbet over a crumble, a poached pear over what I think the server said was a white chocolate brioche and a soft pear jelly (thicker than a jelly with more structure). It was pretty tasty but the only flavor that came through was pear. The second dessert was a chocolate sesame pretzel and they serve it with their house made vermouth (they have an alcohol free option too). Dinner took 2.5hrs and we left feeling satiated not full. I did like that they send you home with granola though. read more

Eleven Madison Park - Tasting menu main dining room Oct 2025 - New American Near Me - New York, New York

EMP has been on my bucket list for a long time. When I found out they were featuring meat courses again, I was ecstatic because we happen to be in town. I was lucky enough to grab one of their bar tasting menu reservations. We've had the privilege to dine at many Worlds Best and Michelin starred restaurants around the world, so I had extremely high hopes. The courses were good, but nothing really wowed me. I wish they offered less vegan courses. Since we do not drink alcohol, I was surprised to see a non-alcoholic wine pairing. I opt it for it ($135) bc I was intrigued, but I would not get it again. The white pairings were delicious, but the red pairings all tasted sour and left a bad aftertaste. I only had a sip. Service was exceptional, I did not expect anything less. For the price, I would rather go to Per Se or Le Bernardin. read more

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Incredible experience! 3 Michelin stars is an incredible achievement. So if you are a foodie go here! Only reason for 3 stars is that it was fully vegan. Which was unique and different. But I wish they had meat selections. (I did know this going into it!) I believe they are going to bring back meat this month though!! Cocktails were phenomenal. Whichever one you get you will enjoy! read more

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Went to 11MP for my birthday dinner this year. What a beautiful restaurant it is. Grand, lavish -- definitely makes you feel like you're in for a special experience. The tasting menu was good and the choices that I picked were also good, but to be honest, there was not a single dish that wowed me or stood out. The onion bread was phenomenal, but then everything after that just felt like it was a baseline good. I expect to be wowed by the food with a place like this. The service was incredible and the kitchen operated like a factory. Super good service and experience in that sense. Overall I was slightly disappointed with how high of expectations I had for the food here. read more

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Everything about this place was top-notch! From the food to the Service to the ambience! I did deduct a point because for a three Michelin star restaurant, I would've expected not to have to place my own napkin down, I also would've expected to have been offered the sommelier. The food was really tasty and seasoned to perfection. The potato dish with the fake caviar was a little salty. Otherwise, everything else was completely delectable! I loved the granola provided at the end of the meal with the nice glass jars. Will definitely return read more

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Bake it Nice review: Eleven Madison Park's seasonal pastry pop up, opened at 11am on September Saturday. At 11:45 the line was around the corner and it took about 30-40 minutes to get to the display/check out area. They were collaborating with Breads Bakery plant based babka. I ordered the special pastry options, chocolate with cherry & almond and candied peach with meyer lemon & vanilla, $8 each. I couldn't taste the peach... lemon was yummy but it wasn't filled with much of it (the plain pastry was still delicious ). read more

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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Their attention to detail is off the charts. Each bite told its own story. The duck was cooked and flavored to perfection. Great night out with friends celebrating decades long friendships. The Manhattan cart is a must try Arthur Ave was our favorite. We were invited to the kitchen by Juan and by far the cleanest place I'd ever seen in all my dining days. The staff from front to back is the true definition of excellence. We will definitely return! Thank you EMP! read more

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Every Anniversary, we celebrate by going BIG. This year we chose 11 Madison Park. They reached out with a welcoming email, after reserving and paying in advance, asking if we had any special requests, allergies, etc. I mentioned that it was our 4th wedding anniversary--Loving response followed. Upon arrival, the greeter welcomed us with "Happy Anniversary!" Good start. They sat us close to the entrance at a rather large table which I appreciated, since I make a mess at those tiny tables that have become the trend, as of late. The staff were very upbeat and enthusiastic, and happy to converse with the diners. Inside, the space is large, and a bit minimalist (I don't think there were any flowers), with pieces from American artist Rashid Washington. As soon as we sat down, the performance began. Our server, more like personal caretaker, ran through the menu and mentioned that they offered a few non plant-based choices for 3 of the dishes. In no time the first course came out: Bread & broth, and we were off. Now, there were a lot of courses; 9 to be exact. Instead of writing about each one, I'll save you time, energy and some boredom by posting the menu and photos of each dish. A few things worth mentioning, in case you may want to take the plunge: We were there for 3, yes...Three hours. The pace & timing started off strong, but something may have happened in the kitchen that caused a backup or lull in the flow; right around the duck course. While all the courses were little works of art, there were some hiccups. Course 3 was a little below par. The frozen Coconut dessert was not a wise choice for the Winter Solstice. Not having the 60 day dry aged beef option for a winter menu, but instead offering Scallops and Lobster. Only offering oat milk, for a fine cup of coffee was a bit unsettling. The sommelier's face went a bit sour when we didn't order a bottle of wine. My wife ordered a gin & tonic, that did not even come with a lime. That's a big fail in my book. Hello...Bartending 101. And finally, we could have gone anywhere for our Anniversary. The fact that they acknowledged it, and were excited for us, but couldn't offer us a glass of complimentary champagne ?!?! That was bad form, and needs to be addressed. I saw a big ice bucket in the dining room with at least 4 opened bottles of bubbly. They did give us two containers of granola, but they do that for everybody. I'd give this 3 1/2 Stars. But YELP doesn't have that option. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance were among the best I've ever experienced. Up until that point, the evening felt really special. Unfortunately, the thing I'll remember most from our visit is finding a piece of plastic in my dessert. To their credit, they handled it graciously and removed the non-alcoholic pairing from the bill, which we appreciated. But after that moment, it became the main thing we talked about, and it overshadowed the rest of the experience. At this level, a mistake like that is hard to overlook. read more

Eleven Madison Park - Nice logo on the ice cube - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Thoroughly enjoyed the collaboration meal here between EMP & Central. The meal was short lived however two of the dishes were damn near life altering. Because I was dining solo I was seated at the bar but my seat awarded views of the dining room where the chefs were playing host to celebrities such as Tony hawk. The tofu dish along with the extreme altitude dish were easily the best dishes I've had in a year & are already being considered best dishes I've had this year albeit being two months into the year. The parting gift of granola was also crazy delicious so much so that I've already ordered my 2nd serving read more

Eleven Madison Park - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I've never been here before (wish I came back in the 2010s) but hearing about the 20-year retrospective, I knew I had to try it. Wanted to see the "story" of Eleven Madison Park through the years hehe. When I was seated, they asked me whether or not I wanted the Honey-Lavender Duck or the Mushrooms as my main course and I obviously had to opt for their old signature standby ( the duck) considering I've never had it. Right away, the first lil bite was in a little wrapped box (The Black and White "Cookie") for us to open and proceed with the tasting! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The menu consisted of these courses: Black and White "Cookie" Clam Bake Sunflower Butter and Bread Tonburi Carrot "Tartare" Tilefish Celery Root Honey Lavender Duck Passionfruit Milk and Honey Sesame ----------------------------------------------------------------------- At the end of the experience, they gave me a little goodie bag with a container of granola, the menu for that night, as well as a pack of cards containing art of each dish as well as a description/story revolving around it. Overall, I will say that I enjoyed the experience. Food was about a 7.5 overall and the service was a 9.5. Do I think that all of these are the best dishes to ever come out of EMP? Naw, I imagine there are much tastier dishes in menus past. But, for the most part, I can see where each dish came from and why they were chosen. I am still glad that I got to go for the 20 Year Experience. read more

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Worth every bit of its reputation. It's hard to find a flaw, short of the long wait to find a reservation. But even a seat at the bar is an unforgettable experience. Amazing staff, amazing food. read more

It feels less like a dinner and more like a theatrical event--and the star of the show is the reimagined, completely plant-based tasting menu. The service at EMP is truly world-class, perhaps the best I have ever encountered. Our sommelier and servers displayed a remarkable depth of knowledge, guiding us through the evening's narrative without ever feeling intrusive. Glasses were magically refilled, crumbs disappeared instantly, and every new course was introduced with a passion that elevated the anticipation. read more

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First off it's expensive, but I love the fact that they're holding to their fully vegan menu in a world that is so obsessed with meat. I went with three hard core carnivores and they still were very impressed. The service was impeccable and I really enjoyed the descriptions of the dishes, the presentment (felt like a different server for each dish), and the overall ambiance of the restaurant. It was hard to pick a favorite dish, but I had to request a second portion of the bread... it was that good. At the end of the meal we received a tour of the kitchen (on request) including a quick point out of the "sex and the city" meal location. read more

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The food was amazing--the silken tofu was unreal, and the homemade bread was delicious. It's definitely on the expensive side, so more of a special-occasion spot, but it was truly a core memory. Everything is vegan, and my sister has some additional allergies; the staff were super attentive and happy to make modifications as needed. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was lovely. I would definitely go back to celebrate another special occasion! read more

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If you want to feel and eat like royalty, Eleven Madison Park is the place to go. This was my first time at a Michelin Star restaurant and it did not disappoint. The staff were overwhelmingly attentive, kind, and happy. Staff assist you as you walk in the rotating door, coat check is available, and there's a waiting space with comfy chairs. The natural lighting in the dining area was wonderful and was a large contrast to the dim lit bar area. The bathroom is clean and has small individual cloth hand towels for drying hands. Instead of the tasting menu, we did a walk in to the bar & ordered a la carte. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to try Eleven Madison Park! Our bartender, Isaiah, kindly answered our questions about menu items & the restaurant itself. We ordered drinks and food. I highly recommend you ask your bartender/waiter to describe the menu items you're interested in as they provide more details than the menu offers. My pineapple drink was more yellow bell peppery than pineapple, which was very unique, but I didn't expect bell pepper to be the strongest flavor. The tonburi was unique as it was a plant (seed) I had never tried before. The bread and butter were the best thing I ate my entire trip & maybe my entire life! Wild! I just couldn't believe how delicious, buttery, and flakey the bread was. The butter with the shallot jam? Reduction? (I forget) was mind blowing. One day I'd like to do the full service tasting menu. Until then, Eleven Madison Park is now a culinary highlight of my life P.S. If you didn't already know, Eleven Madison Park food & drink are vegan!! (Isaiah explained that they say Eleven Madison Park is plant based because the dining chairs are leather). read more

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Updating my review to five stars after my partner and I had such a wonderful experience tonight! We were celebrating our one year anniversary and felt so supported (we are a lesbian couple) by the staff. Aside from the stellar service, the food was much better this time than the last couple of times. The dishes were a lot bolder and we loved the exploration of flavors. Though we are still disappointed that they are now serving animals, we appreciate that it's still a mostly vegan menu, and as someone with annoying dietary needs on top of being vegan, I'm always blown away by their kindness in accommodating me. I also felt so well taken care of regarding my disability--none of the staff treated me weirdly because of my cane, and everyone was super friendly. Please keep experimenting with bold flavors, EMP! And please return to a compassionate menu that doesn't harm innocent animals. read more

Eleven Madison Park - Our favorite dish tonight. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Have been following chef Daniel Humm's journey for so long! And, ever since they went vegan, I had even more inkling to try only three michelin vegan restaurant! Finally got an opportunity to try it out! Came here for my wife's birthday during our NY trip! There were definitely some amazing hits and a few misses! Bread was so amazing and flaky! Deconstructed salad was yum! Potato dish was amazing! Sunflower hearts was kind of meaty but I wasn't a big fan of that. The dessert - you would think will be super hard to make vegan! But that also was really good!.. Now that they have started offering meat courses too, I am hoping to come back again sometime! read more

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