Went here for the wife's 40th birthday. Having recently seen the NYtimes give this place 4 stars we were looking forward to big things. Service - impeccable. There's an army of staff here to... More

Went here for the wife's 40th birthday. Having recently seen the NYtimes give this place 4 stars we were looking forward to big things. Service - impeccable. There's an army of staff here to keep on top of things but they don't rush you. Ambiance - Awesome space with huge windows. Very tastefully done without being overbearing. Food - Two people tried the summer tasting menu and I went with the tower of pork. Summer tasting menu was a dissapointment as almost every dish came with a foam of some description. Some folks may like that but we prefer the food 'as is'. The tower of pork on the other hand was superb with head cheese and pork belly particularly good. Wine - great list with some that are reasonably priced. Staff were attentive to our requirements and very good recomendations. overall I'd recomend but in some ways the tasting menu was 'wd-50' light with the molecular style, and to be honest foams have had their day. To have it on every course was overkill. Pros: Service & Ambiance Cons: Too much foam
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The food is delicious w/ well considered texture combinations. My husband and I have had three 'date nights' here, delighted each time. We've found that the food is a highlight of the night, but... More

The food is delicious w/ well considered texture combinations. My husband and I have had three 'date nights' here, delighted each time. We've found that the food is a highlight of the night, but the service and ambiance of the place also just lets us relax and we end up with great conversation.
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Let me start by remarking how wonderful the service was, completely helpful and with not a hint of pretentiousness. The food was quite good as well, don't pass on the desserts. The appetizer list... More

Let me start by remarking how wonderful the service was, completely helpful and with not a hint of pretentiousness. The food was quite good as well, don't pass on the desserts. The appetizer list was both interesting and excellent. I had the duck for my main course, it was very good. Overall, Eleven Madison Park would get one of my highest recommendations and one more special kudos to the staff, they were spectacular!
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Changed tables twice because we felt like we were in a wind tunnel. Service spotty but the noise was dreadful and in a party of seven I could only talk to the people next to me. The foie gras... More

Changed tables twice because we felt like we were in a wind tunnel. Service spotty but the noise was dreadful and in a party of seven I could only talk to the people next to me. The foie gras appetizer was terrific, the main course ordinary. Go, look at the pretty room, and eat somewhere else. Above all else, be careful - theu did not without a dight honor a reservation for restaurant week. Just not worth the money, even by Manhattan standards.
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This is the kind of restaurant to go to when you're an adult. No crazy antics at the bar, no themed-food menus, just a lovely old bank converted into a lovely restaurant. it's the type of place to... More

This is the kind of restaurant to go to when you're an adult. No crazy antics at the bar, no themed-food menus, just a lovely old bank converted into a lovely restaurant. it's the type of place to bring your parents or a first date. The room is impressive and the acoustics make for a lovely dining experience. The food is first-rate American and just as tasty as eating at Bouley but without the sticker shock. It's not cheap but it's also not extravagant. A classic in my book.
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