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    Dinner on Ludlow

    3.2 (164 reviews)
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    Bar on the first floor
    Alex Z.

    Came here with a Pulsd coupon for 2 which the choice of 2 appetizer, 2 main and 4 drinks. This place is located very close to the subway, so it's easy to get to at the corner of ludlow and delancey. It's a multi floor venue with bar/restaurant on the first floor and above for party. First floor is classic setting, high ceiling with a lot of chandeliers. Service was very fast, the waitress is super nice. Ordered steak tartare and mussels for starter, pretty good taste and good portion. Main I had steak which is $6 extra for the coupon. Steak was very juicy and cooked perfectly pink inside. My partner ordered the burger, the size of the burger is so small, it's bigger than a slider but smaller than regular burger. If you are hungry don't order this. Truffle fries are amazing. Crispy and thin. I'm surprised to find out this place offers very good food. And good cocktail as well. Just the price is a bit high.

    Shantell S.

    So I've been to the DL before for Day Parties but never to eat , so i got a Pulsd Deal and decided to check out Dinner on Ludlow.... Upon arrival your hit with the prettiest chandelier hanging and mood lighting to match, the music playing was there right amount of loudness you could still hear the person you were with .. Soo the deal was 2 apps 2 entrees and 2 cocktails.. ( best deal I've gotten by the way ) So for my app i got the Mussels and babbbyyy let me tell you i didn't normally like my mussels with red broth but i have to change my tune after these mussels, now we know it's all about the broth that the mussels comes in and let me tell you this dude was soo good and the surprise of them adding olives to the broth was a need i didn't know i needed and lastly to top the dish off to perfection the bread they give you with the mussels is like the perfect vessel for mussels. He got fish tacos he said they moist and the sauce was a good addition to the tacos .. for our 2 drinks we order SideCar and Spicy Margarita (my fav) my drink had the right amount of spice For our Mains i ordered the DL Burger and it was a 5/5 for me it was juicy, messy, tasty and the bread complimented the burger so well. He orders the Lamb Shank which he's said was cooked well but he didn't like the side he got Couscous and a side of Mac n cheese which was cheesy and watery at the same time ( i didn't know it was a think till this meal) he gave his meal a 3/5 which is still a good rating ( they should off side that you can choose your self) overall I'd come back to eat here again .. oh SB my server was down on Point with her drinks

    Guacamole app
    Jamie H.

    Had a gilt voucher, so we made our reservation for a Friday. Roxana (hope I got her name right) was sweet and attentive. It was a lot of food, and beverage, and everything was super tasty. We got about $160 worth of food/bev and just had to pay tax & tip-just under $50. Hubby and I really enjoyed our meal and experience! We liked the decor and vibe.

    Johnny G.

    They have redeemed themselves in my eyes during Covid. They do $50 per person dinner and 2 hour open bar. It was a complete vibe. Great energy, lots of dancing and our waitress made sure our glasses were never empty. Grab your squad and book in advance.

    Love the chandelier
    Kathy X.

    I found an awesome deal for this restaurant on Pulsd that was $49 for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 drinks. The interior decor was absolutely breathtaking with beautiful, dainty, sparkling crystal chandeliers and a colorfully lit up bar. There were floor to ceiling windows in the front with velvet drapes tied in the middle with plush white couches by them. The place had a slightly vintage vibe with a high end, luxurious, upscale feel, while still managing to be inviting. My friend was already there sitting off to the side and the charming host (who was also the waiter) welcomed me and said that we could sit anywhere. We were led inside and I sat on the comfortable deep blue booth seating. Since I do not drink, I asked which of the cocktails would work best as virgin drinks and ended up selecting La Paloma and and another one. The La Paloma was the palest of pink in color and consisted of rose, grapefruit, lime and soda. It was light, refreshing and lovely. The other non alcoholic beverage I tried was a deep pink sparkling drink with strawberry and lime flavors. It was delightful and sweeter, more full bodied than the other one. For my appetizer, I decided to get the Cornmeal Crusted Calamari which came with marinara sauce. The portion size was quite generous and the calamari was quite crispy, just the way I like it. There was tasty seasoning throughout as well. My friend had the edamame hummus, which came with olives, cucumber and celery. The edamame hummus also had olive oil and herbs. It was really interesting and was definitely unique. It was a great healthy option. I had the 10 oz New York Strip Steak with this amazing peppercorn sauce and parmesan truffle french fries. The steak was delicious and cooked a perfect medium well, the way I had requested it. The steak had a bit of char on the outside, was juicy and tender on the inside and the accompanying sauce was super smooth and packed with smoky pepper flavor. There was quite a bit of french fries with plenty of truffle, along with parmesan cheese on top. The fries were soo potato-y and fluffy. Our waiter was wonderful throughout our time. He was attentive and friendly. I truly loved the decor / atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyed my meal here.

    Bar area
    Chunjai K.

    I was going give four stars because last time I came it was fun party and so much of charming people, lol. This time, I took my friend to checkout this place and I want to show her the interesting fun night club but we were kindda disappointed. We went on Saturday night but less people this time then we went up to second floor and third floor. The second floor was closed and the third floor was a special party but front desk told us we can also join. And it wasn't picked at all. The interior itself of this place is beautiful with chandeliers in the first floor and rooftop on the third floor. It looks like a green house with very high ceiling.

    Mac and Cheese & Chicken Meatballs
    Earlene C.

    My first impression upon walking into this place was not good. First of all, its a B rating on the window, which isn't bad. But to me, I can't help but think, Be careful! Second, as soon as we check in with the host, they immediately asked for a coupon or certificate. Is that the only reason people come to dine? Or are you ALREADY profiling me as a cheapskate restaurant.com shopper? I mean, yes I am but... that's weird to ask for it as soon as I check in. Third, he asked to keep my cell phone so he can make sure the restaurant.com coupon is marked as used. No dude, I'm not leaving my cell phone with you. I'll wait. After that unpleasant welcome, we are seated and handed our menus. We find appealing things to order and my husband orders for the table. The food comes out and ok, they've redeemed themselves. Everything was delicious! What a relief because we wanted to make sure my family had a good time eating some New American food. It was their first time dining in New York! We loved the Salmon, Short Rib Beef Stroganoff and Chicken.

    I repeat! I repeat! Do not buy a Pulsd Voucher. that is why they say to make a reservation and you have to let your server know your using it. It's a reason for that. You will get half the food because you're paying half the price. it's not worth it. It's like that with most Pulsd Voucher. It's like they tell the chef that you're using it, and the chef cuts the food amount in half, if not, little to nothing. With that said, the food was ok. the drinks were great, the atmosphere was very pleasing and pleasant. The hostess and the server was great! It's a beautiful setting for dates and any romantic setting. keep in mind that's it very small inside and it's on the first floor.

    Roberta T.

    A dinner to remember. I had my 35th birthday dinner at Diner on Ludlow on 9/16/16. It was spectacular. I dined at this establishment and fell in love with the decor. The low lighting, chandeliers and vintage feel is exactly the mood i wanted to create for the occasion. A month previous to the date i reached out and was put in touch with Aaliyah the Director of Events & Client Services, she helped with every detail of the dinner. She was very attentive to each question I had about the meal and dinner party instruction over email and even called me during the month of communication to explain particulars. I picked 3 items for each course for my 17 guests to choose from. I brought my own cake, balloons and additional table decorations. - Set up, upon arriving at the venue 30 minutes previous i was greeted graciously with a flute of champagne from "Jack" who informed me he would be taking care of everything for the night. He took direction and helped set the table before my guest arrived. - Dinner, service was great. We didn't have to wait long after everyone arrived to have our orders taken by Jack. I had the spicy char tartare for app and steak for main, it was cooked perfectly medium and my sisters fish tasted great as well. The portions were generous. Glasses were never empty and no one had any issue with the food. The family style sides i chose were the Mac & Cheese and broccoli rabe. In fact after, EVERY one commented on how well prepared the food was and how wonderful the decor fit in with my "Glitter and Gold" theme. Literally overall - the service was amazing and I got nothing but praise from my 17 guests. I have nothing but good things to say about this establishment, food, decor and service. They helped to make my night easy and alleviated much of the stress of planning this event. HUGE thank you to Jack for being warm and attentive throughout the dinner. Really made this birthday a night to remember.

    Nice fireplace lounge
    J L.

    Came here for drinks. Well made if pricey. The tiki rum was huge and we'll balanced, and comes lit. Nice touch. Nice fireplace to relax from the cold and wet.

    pork belly, fried egg & frisée salad. bomb
    Monica G.

    food is amazing!!! Pork belly and fried egg frisée salad was wonderful. Didn't like the Mediterranean salad as much (kind of bland) The roasted half chicken is a must. Get it with the mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Arctic char is so light and buttery!! Mac and cheese is gooey and crunchy and perfect!! Little donut balls are very good but a little dry. White chocolate panna cotta is amazing!!

    Jumbo chicken wings (sriracha honey)
    Cheyenne B.

    This was actually a really great experience and so happy I came! When I arrived for dinner the place wasn't crowded so we were able to good table. The service was really great! Our waiter was amazing, was diligent and very nice. The best part though were the food and the drinks. I had two cocktails that's were AMAZING, so refreshing and up my ally. And the food was surprisingly dry good. The servings were plentiful and very tasty. My favorite was the jumbo chicken wings in sriracha honey. I got like 6-8 wings and they were sooo good. Like not too saucy, not too spicy, like just crispy enough! I had the salmon with brussel sprouts and sweet potato. Also very tasty. The ambiance was to die for with plush seating and chandeliers everywhere. I would say the price is up there. I had a Pulsd coupon that cut down the cost. I would wait for a special occasion to go there again, and would definitely recommend to others!

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    had an excellent meal. was very surprised by the high end quality of the food, design of the menu, and plating.

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    Sneaky extra charges, tax and built in gratuity and up charges. Never go back again

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    Lawrence and Dan at the door were amazing!!! Definitely come here for any weekend moment and you'll have so much fun

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