Armani/Ristorante has moved. And everything about it is a diminished. Truly disappointing. We were big fans of Armani/Ristorante, but this new space is truly a let down after the high floor expansive view of the Fifth Avenue location. On 5th the ceilings were high, the bar was stunning and everything was elegant. Now in cramped quarters on the UES it has the feel of a department store restaurant. Serviceable, but not memorable. The food, the service and the ambiance are all a downgrade from what we experienced in its original location. Conclusion: Armani/Ristorante has gone from couture to RTW. read more

Armani Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I used to go to the 56th St. location before it relocated further uptown. A lot of the staff came over too so there's good continuity. Decor could be less understated, but that's the only negative comment I had. The bread is so deeply flavorful before you even reach for the seaweed butter or small-batch Sicilian olive oil. The olive oil blew my mind: sharp and spicy, just shy of overwhelming or overly powerful, perfect with the bread and woke me up. When a restaurant focuses on these small pre-meal details, I already know I am going to have a good time. Lasagna is distinguishable from the hundreds of Italian restaurants in the city for its copious amounts of bechamel sauce, and the portion size is either too small if you want a feast, or perfect if you're on GLP-1s or don't want to take a nap right after dinner. Service is warm, attentive, and prompt. Prices are nuts compared to the outer boroughs, but every tablecloth restaurant in Midtown East or the UES is going to be bonkers price-wise, and in its neighborhood, value is decent. Ultimately I'm going to come back here often for the same reason I went to the old location so often -- it's quiet (an increasingly rare noise level for places open after 5pm in this city), friendly, never crowded, always bookable, tasty -- just a great place to make last-minute plans and/or catch up with friends from out of town. When you take that vibe and ambiance into consideration, there is considerable value for the food price. read more

Beautiful restaurant, elegant decor. Great food and service! Highly recommended for either drinks at the bar, lunch or dinner. read more

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Armani Ristorante is brand new. It is on Madison at the Armani Residences. There is apparel and Armani Casa floors as well. It is an Armani design. Designer prices and portions so you will stay slimmer. Good pasta. Interesting pumpkin dish with goat cheese crumble. I ordered the main entrée of eggplant which was good w tomato and cheese. Rose tea and a meringue dessert w strawberries. I would return for an occasion or anytime. Good to bring a date or for business. A lunch or dinner. Appealing drinks in their lounge and for an event. I like shopping, but food is good too. read more

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Great place to eat in midtown Manhattan. Great food, exceptional service, and beautiful atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd recommend. read more

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The venue is wonderful ... great space at a good location. Chic, quiet and cool. Has Greta upstairs dining which is mostly used for events, apparently. The switch from old location to here is understandable. The menu is small but good variety. Well prepared. Small plate for the price. Absolutely a place trying to charge gastronomy pricing for a menu that can be had at many places in nyc. Go for the experience - once - if you afford it, but simply not a place that will become the frequent place for me (as the last venue was). read more

Great date spot! Look honey, let's be real. You come here for the ambiance, which is pretty worthwhile. Food was up to par. We opted for the 3-course prix fixe. I really enjoyed my wagyu oxtail ravioli and Dover sole. The appetizers were rather forgettable. Service was as good as expected. read more

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Had a girls dinner here and it was no surprise why my friends selected this restaurant. When you walk in, it feels super TRENDY and glamorous, Cocktails were delicious according to every single person who had one. I would come back just to try more of their cocktail menu. We had the pre-fixe menu completed with a pasta dish, steak, and petite desserts. The food was honestly not that memorable to me. The ambiance however; was gorgeous and the service was very attentive to our large party. The restaurant is connected to this architecturally BEAUTIFUL staircase that leads you to the Armani store. Felt like you just walked into a fashion world's dream. Envisioning a ton of photoshoots just on that staircase alone. read more

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Beautiful restaurant but food unimpressive. Nice service. There are many other better restaurants in area. Also very pricey.

Went here for my parents' anniversary and this place is an absolute must! I've been here a few times and every time it delivers. The service is amazing and the food is incredible. It has an old nyc type vibe which I love. Definitely get the risotto, the steak, the steak tartare, and the garlic spaghetti. Cocktails are all good so get whatever fits your taste! Definitely get dessert, it always comes with a few extra. read more

Armani Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Delayed post - A few years ago, I came here for dinner, and didn't like the food. I decided to give this place another chance. I am glad I did. My friend and I ordered off the Restaurant Week menu as it has some items that we wanted to get. We started off with an appetizer made with salmon, it's fresh and refreshing. We followed the server's recommendation and ordered the sea bream entree. The skin of the fish fillet was perfectly seared. The couscous at the bottom of the fish fillet compliments the dish really well. We ended the 3-course dinner with the chocolate mousse dessert that comes with passionfruit sorbet. They also brought out some mini cookies, compliments of the chef. Service was so attentive, and I saw them ironing the table cloth when they prepared for the next reservation. I did not take a picture of the bread, but the olive oil for dipping tastes so good. read more

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My daughter and I wanted to take advantage of Restaurant Week, so I chose this beautiful restaurant. I love the decor from the moment I stepped out of the elevator. The service was exquisite. They staff checked in on us the entire time. The presentations on the dishes were like artwork and the drinks were nice and refreshing. It was a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Gorgeous restaurant sitting on the 3rd floor of the flagship store. I hd a slow day at work and decided to treat myself to an upscale lunch down the street. I had read only great reviews and my experience truly lived up to what everyone says: exceptional service, tasty food, and generous portions. i started off with complimentary cauliflower foam and bread. the cauliflower foam tasted like soup - so savory nd full of flavor. The bread is also quite nice - lots of flavor, soft interior/crunchy exterior. got the crudo as my appetizer which tasted great - what makes this stand out is the quality of the fish. the spaghettini is definitely the star of the show with lemon zest to add a kick of flavor, really enjoyed this part of the meal very happy with my experience and will be returning read more

Armani Ristorante - cauliflower foam with burnt onion - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here today for restaurant week, and I loved it. Polite, professional, and attentive staff. A beautiful, elegant, and pristine place for a dinner date, business lunch, or going out with the girls. Portions, although small, are very tasty and pleasing to the palate. Not too far from the train station. Very nice decor; just take the elevator up and enjoy. Regular menu prices are not too bad. Drinks are $$$ more than your average price. Be ready for a hefty bill. Even with restautant week, our bill was $218. But the experience is well worth it, I would say. read more

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Omg I absolutely love this restuarant. This restuarant usually participates in restaurant week but unfortunately I never made it there. In the meantime I am in my tasting menu phase and I came across the Giorgio Armani tasting menu, which is 7 course meal for $135 per person. It was definitely a splurge but so worth it for the taste and experience. I went inside Giorgio Armani store to hop on the elevator to get into the restaurant on the 3rd Floor. What I learned at the end of the night as I was leaving is that the restaurant had its own street entrance. I arrived at around 6pm there were very few local diners so I get to enjoy the amazing ambiance while feeling like a regular. However prior to being seated the hostess checked my temperature and had to complete an electronic contact tracing form. When I was seated I had the perfect view of 5th Avenue from the 3rd floor. The menu was served in a tablet. I loved the table set up and I was constantly thirsty so I kept drinking water the whole time. I must say that if you're doing this tasting menu be prepared for a three hour course meal experience. The service overall was amazing there about 5 people constantly pouring water when it was half full, scraping off the crumbs and changing utensils for every dish served. Dennis the waiter was amazing and very knowledgeable. He is originally from Italy and he was my curator throughout my meal experience up until 7pm-7:30pm when the restaurant started getting busy. Now to the food: The chef served two free appetizers for their summer menu which changes every two days. 1) Zucchini Tarragon and Italian Parmesan tart. The tart was made from rice flour. It was light and it was a perfect bite. 2) Custard with fish eggs and truffle - this dish was ok definitely a sample of a luxury appetizer. Now to the seven course tasting menu: First dish: LATTUGA E PISTACCHIO Baby lettuce salad dressed with white balsamic vinegar, Sicilian candied pistachio foam, matcha powder and yogurt powder. First impression: love the dressing and the salad tasted good when you combine all the components to the baby lettuce. Second dish: VITELLO TONNATO Veal tonnato with Pantelleria caper leaves and homemade vegetable giardiniera. The veal is braised and served separately from the homemade pickled vegetables. This dish was interesting and to really appreciate the dish you have to take the pickled vegetable and wrap it with the veal to get that perfect food balance. What I did was I ate the veal first then chased the aftertaste down with the pickled vegetables. Ultimately when you combine the two it is the perfect bite. Third dish: POLPO Grilled octopus with fermented blueberries served with a purple corn cannolo filled with mantecato. This dish was also served separately. The octopus was cooked to perfection but it had an interesting taste with the fermented blueberries. The corn cannoli is filled with octopus blended in olive oil, that was also interesting. Definitely a dish I never had, probably my least favorite yet the taste of it is memorable. Fourth dish: TORTELLI Tortelli filled with buffala milk robiola, fresh green pea puree and black seasonal truffle. This dish was to die for, I have no words but I would eat this dish again if it's available a la carte. Fifth dish: RISOTTO Carnaroli Riserva "San Massimo" Armani Milano with safron and Parmigiano fondue. Another amazing dish, very rich in cheese but deceivingly filling. Definitely worth trying a la carte. Sixth dish: MANZO 35-day dry aged angus served with confit potatoes and oven roasted mushroom. Since I was getting really full from the two amazing previous dishes, I didn't enjoy this dish as much as I would have liked. The meat was cooked Medium and I had to force myself to finish the 3oz serving. I loved the confit potato, grilled scallion and picked rhubarb. I wasn't thrilled by the mushroom. I would have the dish more if I was more hungry. There was a break between the sixth and seventh dish because I needed to digest all the savory ingredients I ingested. So for the pre dessert the chef served a coconut sorbet with homemade strawberry fruit roll up. This dish was very refreshing especially after eating the savory dish. Seventh dish: MELA VERDE Robiola and goat cheese mousse, cake topped with green apple sorbet. This dish hit the spot to end my night. The mousse blended perfectly with the green apple. The sorbet with the cake tasted awesome. I devour this dish. Definitely worth ordering a la carte. On top of the food listed above, there was complementary fresh baked sourdough bread which I will reheat plus breadsticks and cheese crisps. In addition, the were petite fours but was too full to consume I took it to go. Favorite dishes: tortelli, risotto and mela verde. If you able to splurge or treat yourself with a tasting you should check this place out! Dennis was an amazing waiter and food curator. read more

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We were seated in front next to the door. Every time it opened we were whooshed by cold air . Early January . I ordered an appetizer & a pasta. The pasta came in a huge bowl with a little 3 " I opening with about 3 bites of pasta, which did not seem Italian. It was supposed to have razor clams but there was no discernible clam sensation. We were a table of 4. Everyone but me ordered a different main course & all 3 said it had no taste at all. We will not go back. SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT! Food not.Decor is very nice. read more

Blessed to have Armani host two of our holiday luncheons on back-to-back years, and it felt good revisiting the space post-COVID. Their tiramisu was legendary, excellent service to boot. The highlight was their parting gift of various jars of honey and jams, the talk of the office come new year! read more

wonderful experience! from start to finish... cant wait til I go back! Refreshing to feel you got what you paid for.

The most wonderful dining experience we've had in a long while . Living in NYC over 10 years much has changed as of late. Armani is an ode to days gone by. The staff are welcoming in this lovely venue overlooking 5th Ave. Fabrizio greeted us and brought our party of 4 to the loveliest table . The entire staff were warm and went above to ensure our evening was nothing short of spectacular. We must rave about the food. The chef is to be commended . Every bite was truly mouthwatering. Start to finish, presentation to taste, Armani does an incredible job! read more

Armani Ristorante - Carpaccio di Gamberi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Armani in NY is a good Resturant. I would recommend the food, and the ambiance was great. The steak especially was SO good Unfortunately the server DianaD was very rude, and unprofessional. The whole time it felt as though she was not interested to serve or help. For example when asked for her recommendations for the main course and later for dessert she said read the menu both times. The experience was negatively tainted because of how she was acting. However other staff including the host, the 2 runners that were helping DainaD, the chef and the manger Francesco were all kind, warm and welcoming. Thank you read more

Armani Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I believe they offer excellent service and food. It's pricey but worth it. Located near Fifth Avenue, upstairs in the Armani clothing store, with luxurious decor. read more

Armani Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The Highlights- Beautiful views with high end aesthetics and upscale food and drink. I stopped in for dinner with friends and must say I had a great time. The waiter's were very pleasant and attentive to our table. I was here during restaurant week however as it was my first time dining here I wanted the full experience and ordered via the main menu. I enjoyed the two amuse-bouches prepared by the chef and the three different breads sent out to the table. We ordered the Manzo Affumicato appetizer which was smoked slice beef and caramelized onion- decent. The Branzino was a crispy fillet with black garlic sauce and burned leeks- everything together tasted divine. For dessert, the chocolate cake was moist and rich, the earl grey ice cream provided a nice balance to it. There were no misses. Overall Experience- 8/10. Tip: if you want pictures on the staircase it closes at 6pm so plan accordingly read more

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great ambience and food is AMAZING I loved the risotto and their hibiscus sling is one of the best mocktails I've tried read more

Armani Ristorante - Dessert - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We came here for restaurant week. The ambiance is so romantic. All guys should bring their dates here lol. Service was impeccable. Our glasses were never empty, so was the bread basket. Food was also very tasty. The crispy skin on the sea bass was divine. The burrata with eggplant was so balanced that I regretted not getting it as my own appetizer. Glad that one of my friends insisted coming here haha read more

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Such an exquisite dining experience! The food is light and flavorful, the service is impeccable, lovely set of choice wines, and a beautiful intimate setting...who can ask for more? The salmon tartare was extremely fresh, and the accompanying sauce was light. The pasta was cooked to the perfect texture, and the Ragu sauce was a perfect compliment. I paired my meal with Brunelllo wine (my favorite!) and capped my meal with their tiramisu. Their tiramisu was also light (thankfully) and had the perfect espresso to mascarpone ratio. I highly recommend, as I know I will be back. read more

Armani Ristorante - Salmon tartare - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Let me start my mentioning that more than enough people had warned me this place serves average good. But I still thought I should give it a try because it is super close to where I live and it was a cold day. I had the most wonderful time. Service is excellent. Food was pretty great. The vibe is great. Evidently, the 5/5 stars. Their second bread is actually much better than the first roll that they bring out. We started off with the orange clockwork (I think that's the name). It was an excellent cocktail with subtle orange flavors on the orange foam. Absolutely delicate and a delightful drink. Also had the old fashioned and had an interesting flavor to that as well that we could not figure out (maple syrup?) We did the four course dinner for 115 per person and I thought that was pretty reasonable. I had the tartare and it was absolute perfection. Comes with toast. The octopus is also nicely grilled and comes with some salad. Also fermented blueberry something. The pasta dish is to share. They give a nice tasting portion. The spaghetti was al dente. Very nice flavors. Loved it. My Dover sole was the star of the show. And the lamb too. All the flavors were balanced. The veggies were nicely cooked and complimented the protein. We ordered Affogato and Nocciola. They were both delicious. Not sickly sweet. The espresso was perfect for the affogato and the mascarpone thing was too good. The Nocciola was a beautiful dish. Complimenting flavors between ice cream and the hazelnut mousse. They also gave us some sweets on the house :) read more

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We LOVED everything about our dinner there this evening!! From the cocktails to the dessert- it was an all time favorite dining experience. Staff and service were also fantastic. Highly suggest a visit ( or many)! read more

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I will try again in a year , if they are still open !!!! Ambiance was A+, music was just right , decor extremely chic, and it stops there. Service was poor, and food was HORRIBILE. The best part of the meal was the bread and the amuse bush, The seabass was spoiled , the eggplant was worst than you would have in any diner in ny/nj. The menu is full of words that require a translator . We live in the neighborhood, eat out every night and we were excited to find a new restaurant. All i can say is that this was probably the worst meal we have had in the neighborhood. Very Disappointing... just to be clear I am talking about the restaurant on Madison ave that opened 12/2024 not the one on 5th ave . read more

Armani Restaurant has updated their menu to an amazing summer menu. they've also given a summer lunch menu and are always changing their cocktail menu and updating their wines. Their wines list is quite beautiful and extensive. There is a whole protocol to ordering a bottle of wine here. you can get a nice glass of wine or spend several hundred on an amazing bottle. I am always amazed at the beautiful artwork done by the bartenders in making their cocktails they are truly works of art! I have not had everything on the menu but the things I have had were absolutely making my tongue dance. I Love Love Their desserts! once again visually true works of art. read more

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Even cosmopolitan NYC is severely lacking in fashion restaurants like they have in Western Europe (Prada Cafe, etc.), so my glamor-loving ass was delighted to have a girlfriends' lunch at Armani's restaurant and experience what is really the only European fashion restaurant in the city. Don't be fooled by the name. These fashion houses deliver as well on food as they do on clothes. We got a number of things to try, but the standout items were: - Astice - Warm steamed lobster served with fresh green pea salad, pickled pioppini mushrooms and lemon scent - Tagliolini Verdi - Homemade spinach tagliolini with langoustines, wild mushrooms and seasonal truffle - Tutto Cioccolato - Chocolate cream, hazelnut praline and lemongrass gelato While casual wear is fine, definitely use a meal here as an excuse to dress to impress. We were seated next to some pretty high rollers (think: loud anecdotes about their private yacht voyages through Greece), and the service will have you speaking like a Downton Abbey character if you're not careful. read more

The service here was great! However, if you're going to do a department store lunch this is one to skip. The atmosphere is stuffy and the scent of Armani cologne hits you as you're walking into the restaurant. I ordered the chicken which was fine but not great but the plating was beautiful. For the price I would choose another place. read more

Armani Ristorante - Chicken - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I knew Armani as a place to purchase high quality, couture clothing; I had no idea it is also a place to enjoy a high quality, couture culinary experience! The fashion forward, opulent interior was no surprise given the Armanni name. Not only is the stairwell leading from the shopping floors below to the restaurant above a spectacle of modern art, the flatware and glasses are equally upscale and beautiful. The food is also an artful masterpiece. We dive in with a refreshing pallet cleanser starring hamachi crudo and fresh, sweet watermelon. It's paired with what I'd have to describe as a pork rind/chicharon dusted with a sweet and spicy red chili. So they basically combined fat, spice and sweet with a satisfying crunch...ie high addiction level here, eater beware! The table bread consists of crispy, flat bread wafers baked to perfection with toasted parmesan cheese and garlic. Do your best not fill up on it; it'll be hard, but you can do it. The steak tartare is a vision, reminiscent of a beautiful floral arrangement with its bold and bright hues. Adorned in colorful radishes, beets, onions and a generous portion of truffle flakes, it is as delicious as it is dazzling. Next the pasta dish. Admittedly, expectations were high. I figured if I was going to stray from my normally pasta-averse diet, an Italian restaurant where the executive chef was previously recruited by Italy's formula one racing team as Chef de Cuisine and whose stints at other European restaurants resulted in "Best Italian Restaurant" awards in each of their respective countries, is probably a good place for a pasta cheat day. And I was right! The pasta dish, comprised of housemaid fresh spinach taglioni with tender, flavorful langoustines, meaty and buttery wild mushrooms, and seasonal truffles was phenomenal. This is how pasta is done. As an aside, I was most impressed with the customer service as both my dinner date and I initially failed to note that the pasta dish included langoustine which he is unable to eat. Once it was pointed out, the wait staff promptly and quickly replaced his pasta dish with another equally delicious option that fit his dietary restrictions. No fuss no muss. More deliciousness ensued with the meat course. The veal cheek was thick, yet tender, with a sizeable portion of fat providing additional succulent flavor. The tomato-based vinegar sauce was tart and a great contrast to the savoriness of the meat. Finally, for dessert I enjoyed a variety of artisanal cheeses with assorted preserves, complementary macaroons, and a dessert pastry that was similar to a funnel cake. Appropriate, since my taste buds had just enjoyed a carnival of fun flavors.  Next time you're treating yourself to some retail therapy on 5th ave, continue pampering yourself and visit Armani/Ristorante read more

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Visited Armani Ristorante during NYC Restaurant Week and it was a wonderful experience! The restaurant is very classy and has a very elegant aesthetic. The marble staircase connecting the store with the restaurant is very impressive and sleek. The crowd is mostly professionals which makes sense since it is located in midtown. I want to start by commenting on their excellent customer service. Our waiter was very tactful, polite and knowledgeable. We ended up spending 3+ hours there and nothing felt rushed / they never asked us to leave after we were done with food. The food was excellent. I tried the zucca squash shoup for appetizer and the pasta for main dish. Both tasted great. I was not a huge fan of the chocolate mousse I tried for desert but found it ok. If I go back, I will try the second option with the yogurt sorbet. Overall a fun night! Highly recommend this restaurant for both restaurant week and regular dining. read more

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4/5 went there for the food and view. The service and environment are excellent! The food is okay. 5/5 octopus tasty 4.5/5 capriccio appetizer, but there is not meat in it. I wasn't reading the descriptions and it turned out all vegetables slices. Still tasty but was expecting the meat 5/5 truffle pasta with the lougoustine 4/5 lamb chop, tasty a little bit fishy, which I don't like. But my friend who like lamb in general says good. 3.5/5 beef. Have to say it is alright. Not very impressive. We have three people and we ordered a la carte, with one cocktail per person. the price turned out to be 120 per person, which is a little bit higher than I expected. They only offer lunch menu for weekdays but not weekends. Reservations can be made through OpenTable. I went there for saturday lunch, not many people were there. If you are going for the environment and vibes, definitely a good place to recommend. But if you are looking for high end and delicious food, maybe not the best choice. read more

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Great dinner last night. Restaurant extremely accommodating to its guests. Recommend tasting 7 course tasting menu. Great ambiance for date night. read more

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One year late to review but since we came for Valentines Day last year - We had the Valentines Day menu and it was great. They set the mood perfectly and the service was possibly hands down one of the best I've ever experienced. read more

I would like to go back for another date night if I have a chance. Atmosphere is very relaxing and romantic. I like the salmon because it was cook perfectly. Tiramisu is soft and rich. Salad is really good too. read more

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Gastronomy with style Having the restaurant on top of the store is definitely a great experience. After shopping/checking the new collection of the season we had a brunch upstairs and as expected everything was delicious and the service impeccable. read more

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I just had lunch there with my husband. The music was so loud that the speakers were literally vibrating out of the ceiling. I had to ask three times for them to turn the music down so I didn't hear this dreadful vibrating tin sound during my lunch. They finally turned down the music. Secondly, my first course was the dullest first course I've literally ever had. And the second course of Sole, which I've had it many restaurants around the world, was literally the worst Sole I've ever eaten. It arrived cold and had to be sent back to the kitchen. Apparently the kitchen is underground. So almost anything that comes up will be cold by the time it hits the customer. I highly recommend you do not go to this restaurant. read more

My wife and I had a most memorable and leisurely dining experience on Thursday, May 10th at Armani Ristorante, 717 Fifth Avenue. The decor is quite simple and most elegant. We had a 12:30PM lunch reservation and were greeted at the reception desk by Fabrizio, who is the floor manager and Isabel, who took our coats and brought us to our window table. No detail was overlooked. Fabrizio's detailed knowledge of wines including the wine that we chose (which was delicious), to our waitress Giulia's charming and assured service, to Ashrav's attentive service. The food was truly delicious and beautifully served. But, most importantly it was the sense of welcome and goodwill that we were shown by Fabrizio and his most capable staff. We thank our friends at Armani Ristorante for a treasured experience and will look forward to our encore visit. We wish we could award you more than 5 stars. read more