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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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My husband and I dined at Eleven Madison Park on February 26 at 8:45 PM and unfortunately it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've ever had especially given the restaurant's three Michelin stars and the nearly $1,400 price tag for dinner for two. To start with the positives, the evening began well. We arrived slightly early and were warmly greeted, had our coats checked, and were invited to the bar for pre-dinner drinks. The bartender was knowledgeable and took time to explain the cocktail program and the thought behind the drink menu. The cocktails were excellent, and they even use specially filtered ice, which was a nice touch. When our table was ready, another staff member smoothly escorted us to the dining room and transferred our bar tab without issue. We also had an outstanding server named Deanna. She was attentive, professional, and clearly took pride in her work. Her service was one of the highlights of the evening. We ordered the seafood tasting menu. My husband selected the scallops and added the elevated wine pairing, while I chose the lobster. With drinks and wine pairing, the meal came to just under $1,400. At that price point, and at a restaurant with three Michelin stars, we expected an exceptional and carefully managed dining experience. Another surprising issue throughout the meal was that several staff members delivering dishes seemed unfamiliar with what they were serving. In multiple instances they struggled to describe the dish, made mistakes explaining it, or simply said someone else would come along who knew more. At this level of dining, we expected staff to confidently present each course, so this felt disorganized and off-putting. To be fair, there were a couple of standout dishes. The radish tea served with the bread course was memorable and beautifully executed. My favorite dish of the evening was the honey lavender duck--the skin was perfectly crisp, the duck was cooked rare, and the sauce complemented it wonderfully. Unfortunately, the dining room environment completely undermined the experience. We were seated next to three chefs from the restaurant who appeared to be celebrating a colleague's departure. They were clearly intoxicated and extremely loud. Staff members repeatedly came out from the kitchen to socialize with them, creating constant noise and disruption in what should be a refined dining room. The most uncomfortable moment came during dessert. The sommelier brought over one of the chefs who had been sitting next to us all evening drinking and asked her to prepare our dessert tableside. The dessert was shaved ice prepared with a manual ice shaver. She appeared confused about what she was supposed to do and even said she didn't know how to make it. After watching her eat with her hands and drink throughout the evening, it also raised concerns about basic food handling standards. At a restaurant operating at the three-Michelin-star level, the dining room should feel as carefully orchestrated as the kitchen. Unfortunately that sense of professionalism and control was missing during our visit. I hope management reviews the service notes from that evening so they can understand what occurred. I'm sharing this feedback because the beginning of our evening showed the level of hospitality the restaurant is capable of. For comparison, we also dined at Le Bernardin during the same trip and it was extraordinary--the service was impeccable and the food was truly exceptional. read more

Eleven Madison Park - Granola given to take home for breakfast and the menu - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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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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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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Disappointment is the perfect way to describe this experience. We were so excited to try the new menu which included the return of the honey-lavender duck. A return to the glorious past right? Unfortunately, the menu is still primarily vegetarian and while decent, not special. The laminated bread with onion butter is the starter and it's really good. The onion broth give the butter a complex and interesting flavor. The next dish, leek and coriander steamed collard green dumplings was average. There's a nice use of spices, especially saffron, but still not a standout. The highlight to the soba noodles dish was the tomatoes which were truly impressive but that can't hold a dish, especially with the noodles being bland. The butter-poached lobster was also nice but not particularly memorable as it needs something more to be impressive. Next was the potato, served in a clay pot with land caviar (seeds) and chive blossom. This was a really great dish and while the vegetarian caviar didn't taste quite like the real thing, it was very good. The potato itself was cooked perfectly and overall this was my favorite. Now on to the duck. You've read about it and there was a lot of hype but the truth is it was tough and the lavender only numbed my taste buds. This is the definitive example of a bland dish. It also would have been helpful to have a steak knife since the duck was so tough (!). Finally on to the service, with for a 3 star should have been over the top. Yes there's a lot of staff but they are very mechanical and cold. When I mentioned the tough duck and my disappointment with it, the waiter literally said "ok, now let me tell you about the dessert". Wow. I'm not expecting a freebie but at least acknowledge you'll tell the chef.. Overall all the bad buzz is real and having dined in many Michelin started restaurants, including past iterations of this one, this was one of my least impressive visits. read more

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I honestly don't even know where to start... I definitely felt under dressed...showed up in sweatsuit so maybe wear something nice, like a nice date out. The guy at the front said I'm fine as long as I'm comfortable, and I was totally comfortable but still felt a bit underdressed. Now the service is some of the best I've ever received. Well trained and super professional yet friendly. It's a beautiful thing. The food. It's really too much to describe. You have to experience it for yourself. And don't let the price deter you. Ball out lmao I mean, be financially responsible, but plan for it. It's well worth it. Literally everything tastes amazing, and that's what was disturbing. I really thought at least one dish would be bad or mid, but everything was delicious and unique and a whole culinary experience. To top it off, we were celebrating our honeymoon and got to do a tour of the kitchen! We experienced one last bite, which was a snowy experience that I'll never forget. This was such an amazing experience. I can't wait to come back during a different season to see what's on the menu! read more

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Incredible food in an incredible elegant space with incredible service. 5 star food: almost unbelievably good food. This place has been famous for a long time for good reason.... The food is amazing 5 star service: on a trip back to NYC, the service was still excellent as always. It's like a smoothly choreographed ballet 5 star ambience: located in the first floor street level of Credit Suisse First Boston, I used to come here for business meetings all the time. The space is unbelievably elegant inside, with huge windows onto Madison Square Park. read more

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

My wife and I decided to celebrate our ten-year anniversary at Eleven Madison Park. It was also our first three-Michelin-star restaurant, so to say we were excited is an understatement. If you want the TLDR: it was good, but we left a little disappointed. When we first walked in, we were greeted right away by a warm/friendly staff that made us feel like we were in for a really special night. We arrived a little early, had a drink at the bar, and even there, the service was warm and very welcoming. When we were finally seated, the dining room was exactly what we'd imagined: elegant, calm, quiet. You get the sense that everything in that space has been considered, down to the tiniest detail. At one point, my wife and I noticed a single silver balloon floating in the corner of the room and we joked that some kid must've left it behind...when we asked the waiter he said it was actually an art installation! That pretty much summed up the place. Again, nothing was accidental, everything deliberate. I'll be honest--for the first part of the meal, our minds were blown. The leeks, the broth, the bread--just incredible. Every dish felt balanced and deliberate. But as the night went on, something changed. The flavors got heavier and the spices got louder. What started off as refined and thoughtful began to feel a little overdone. It wasn't that the food was bad. Far from it. But it just lost that quiet elegance that made the first courses so special. The service also changed pace. Still friendly, still professional, but just...slower. The timing between courses got longer, and instead of feeling that the experience was in sync with us, we were going at the pace of the restaurant. By the time we reached the fifth or sixth course, my wife and I were both thinking we had enough and were starting to become almost eager to leave--which isn't the feeling you want to have at what is supposed to be one of the best restaurants in the world. Again, there wasn't a single moment that was unpleasant per se (sorry, just thinking of our next meal). The food was good, the people were great, and the space was beautiful. But for all the precision and polish, it just didn't leave that lasting impression we were hoping for. Maybe our expectations were too high from having watched too many episodes of the Bear, maybe it just wasn't their best night. Either way, for a restaurant with this much hype, I expected to walk out amazed. Instead, I walked out thinking, " It was fine.", and fine is just not why anyone goes to dine at Eleven Madison Park. read more

(If I could give more stars, I would.) Eleven Madison Park continues to redefine what hospitality means -- and this visit somehow topped every extraordinary experience we've had there before. From the moment we walked through the doors, the magic began. The hostess greeted me by name, warmly welcomed us back, and then immediately turned to my son to wish him a heartfelt happy birthday. That level of thoughtfulness -- before we even took a step inside -- set the tone for the entire evening. It wasn't performative. It was genuine. Throughout the night, every single team member made a point to wish him happy birthday -- and not in a scripted way. They noticed his Reese's sweatshirt and told him how much they loved it. It felt personal. It felt joyful. It felt like they were celebrating with us, not just serving us. The food sequencing -- as always -- was flawless. EMP has an uncanny ability to build momentum with a menu. Each course flows into the next with intention and rhythm. Nothing feels rushed, nothing lingers too long. It's choreography. This particular menu was a beautiful departure from the traditional winter format, weaving in subtle Valentine's Day elements -- luxurious touches of truffle and romantic flourishes throughout. We opted for the animal protein selections, and it was a masterclass in execution: * The scallops were pristine and delicately composed. * The lobster was rich yet perfectly balanced. * And the honey lavender duck -- that famous duck -- was every bit as transcendent as we had hoped. It's iconic for a reason. And then dessert... the baked Alaska. Absolutely stunning. Equal parts nostalgia and refinement. The kind of dessert that makes the entire table pause. Service details were, as usual, impeccable. Napkins refolded the moment you step away. Silverware replaced seamlessly. Water glasses never below half. The team reads the table effortlessly. It's attentive without hovering. Precise without being mechanical. But what truly blew me away -- and I mean genuinely moved me -- was what happened next. They invited my son into the kitchen for his birthday. When we walked back, they had hung a "Happy Birthday" sign on the wall just for him. And because he was wearing his Reese's sweatshirt, they made him a custom birthday hat that read: "I turned eleven at Eleven Madison Park" ...with Reese's incorporated into it. It was thoughtful. It was playful. It was above and beyond in a way that can't be taught -- it has to be culture. They even gave us apple snow in the kitchen -- this whimsical, ethereal treat that felt like we were being let in on something special. Watching the kitchen team engage with him so warmly and sincerely is a memory we'll have forever. That is what makes Eleven Madison Park elite. Not just the food (which is world-class). Not just the precision (which is unmatched). Not just the creativity (which is constant). It's the hospitality. It's the humanity. EMP operates at the highest level of fine dining, yet it never feels stuffy or intimidating. It feels welcoming. Joyful. Intentional. They understand that luxury doesn't have to mean rigid -- it can mean generous. Every visit reminds me why this restaurant sits in a class of its own. Eleven Madison Park doesn't just serve dinner -- they create moments you carry with you long after the night ends. An absolutely extraordinary experience. Again. read more

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It was ranked the world's best restaurant a few years ago. It has converted to a vegan restaurant a few years ago. I was both excited and nervous to try it. It ended up being an exceptional experience. Since 2012, it has maintained three Michelin stars, a testament to its culinary excellence, which is an amazing accomplishment. You can see why once you visit it. Every detail was exquisitely planned and executed. The dishes were beautiful, surprising and delicious. Service was top notch, casual and comfortable but professional. read more

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A massive letdown. I was really looking forward to trying EMP given its legendary status among NYC restaurants, but the meal was overly salty and vegetable-forward in a way that lacked inspiration. First up was a salty onion broth that we were supposed to sip like tea. Still not sure what the purpose of this broth was given that it was neither a palate cleanser nor a particularly noteworthy dish. The accompanying bread was decent but not even in my top ten list--it was a bit too greasy. It somehow got worse from there. One of the dishes was literally a plate full of leeks arranged like flower petals. I like leeks, but being served a platter full of them wasn't exactly on my bucket list. The tonburi, meant to be a replacement for caviar, had the mouthfeel of caviar I guess, but that's the most charitable thing I can say about it. It was topped with a seaweed cream that tasted good in isolation, but had the effect of making that dish's flavor profile discordantly sweet, salty AND sour . I could barely stomach it. The soba was flavorless and the broth forgettable. The duck was decent, but I didn't go to a 3* restaurant to have one (1) decently executed dish that numerous mid-to-upscale restaurants can deliver. My dessert was a chocolate pastry (a substitute I think since I have a nut allergy). It was....very chocolate-y and heavy. The service was overly ingratiating but also oddly inattentive? My cloth napkin was filled with breadcrumbs, but it wasn't replaced even though it was placed pretty prominently on the table. The booth was uncomfortable. I think the only good thing I have to say about this place is that their wine pours are generous, but I wasn't a fan of the offerings (too many acidic reds and flavorless whites), so that wasn't really any consolation. read more

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My husband and I were very exited about trying a plant based tasting menu! Unfortunately the food just fell a little flat. Service and ambiance is expected for a 3 Michelin star restaurant. But the food was incredibly heavy, and the seasoning was incredibly heavy handed. By course two I felt more full than I did at a wagyu tasting in Japan. The sunflower butter and bread that we started off was good, we enjoyed the hasselbach potatoes and I thought the cheesecake was decent as well. Everything else was pretty much forgettable or extremely salty. I've never left a Michelin starred restaurant feeling that heavy and disappointed before. I think it would be a long long time before we came back to try their meat menu. read more

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There's some reviews that I don't feel qualified writing. What can you say about Eleven Madison Park that hasn't been said before? It is excellence personified. Does that mean I loved every single dish? No. In fact, I did not like the ending pretzel at all. But, the honey lavender duck was one of the best things I've tasted in my life. The potato and land caviar demonstrated an intelligence about food that I've never quite seen before. The menu, preparation, and flavors are truly impeccable. But beyond that, it's the culture. I was lucky enough to see behind the scenes in the kitchen. You can marvel at the quiet efficiency of a French brigade, which is truly impressive to watch first hand. However, what left a lasting impression on me was the smiles on everyone's face. There is a clear joy and pride of what they do and it shows. Truly a privilege to experience the work of a team operating at the highest level. read more

July 2025; the food was fantastic, flavorful and filling. The service was great with attentive staff; the ambiance was loud and busy. Upon entry, you are greeted cheerfully into a large, high ceiling "bank-like" room. Very over- stimulating environment but the vegetarian meal was excellent. We had the bar tasting menu; five courses with a few chef surprises. Perfect place to celebrate dinner with friends. We will be back! read more

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