2,724 reviews
#339 of 6,818 Restaurants in New York City$$$$, American, European, Vegetarian Friendly+1 212-889-0905+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
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5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
MICHELIN
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Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2023
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CUISINES
American, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
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Chef Daniel Humm presides over this temple of modern elegance with a zealous dedication to masterful precision. Nothing is out of place and everything ...
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Eleven Madison Park is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of New York City. The restaurant overlooks Madison Square Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Manhattan, and sits at the base of a historic Art Deco building on the corner of 24th Street and Madison Avenue. Located here since 1998, it underwent a full-scale renovation and redesign in the summer of 2017. The restaurant has been owned by Chef Daniel Humm since 2011 and during that time it has evolved considerably, both in food and in experience. Our tasting menu in the main dining room consists of entirely plant-based dishes. Guests can also visit the bar for a more abbreviated version of the tasting menu, some light snacks, or simply for a cocktail or glass of wine.
CUISINES
American, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Stamford15 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Recently dined at Eleven Madison Park (EMP). This was an exceptional experience from before arriving (see pre-visit email) to our departure from the restaurant. The staff was uniformly friendly, knowledgeable and attentive (but not intrusive). I was very pleasantly surprised to get a "pre-visit email" from Maitre d' Annelise inquiring about any special circumstances for our visit. I replied with some details and a request, which she delivered on at our departure! A very special touch not often seen. The tasting menu offered several choices at various courses, all of which we shared, so we each got to taste about 10 different dishes. From the caviar to the chocolate "pretzel" at the end of the meal, each dish was beautifully presented, well prepared and full of complex flavors. There is wonderful creativity at EMP: a desert that included squash and cheese "fondue", a foie gras covered in pumpkin seeds. Every dish was great but we thought our favorite was the duck. EMP is a beautiful space with high ceilings which makes for comfortable conversation. We had a wonderful evening and look forward to visiting again.
Written January 15, 2020
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#Beach&Wine
18 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
My husband and I have had the privilege to dine at a fair amount of Michelin starred restaurants, and dinner at Eleven Madison Park was absolutely the best experience we have had. The ambiance was incredible, such a delightful space, but really and truly what made EMP unforgettable were the service/people and the food. EMP's staff were both genuinely welcoming and attentive. They made us feel like part of the family while still providing the best service. Madison was amazing throughout the night, and ushered us from entree to entree seamlessly. Little details throughout the night showed her attention to detail; for example during conversation about her hometown we disclosed that our dog was from the same city, and at the end, she had a take home bin of treats for our pup. That was so thoughtful and really speaks to the remarkable service. Brady (the sommelier) was equally as incredible. He helped my husband pick the right bottle of wine for his palate and also made great recommendations for cocktails for me. He was kind enough to show us the cellar, which is incredible. Lisa took us to be back of the kitchen where one of the pastry chefs prepared a quick little dessert bite for us during the kitchen tour. It was a true pleasure seeing the "well oiled machine" that is the Staff at EMP working so seamlessly together while somehow managing to make us feel extra special.
In regards to the food, every plate was perfectly balanced. The portions were generous, compared to other restaurants. The platings were elegant and not over done, the taste of the food was amazing. From start to finish it was a treat. Brandy and pretzels at the end of the night was a delightful surprise. It is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into the dining experience. Thank you EMP for an incredible night. Usually we try to experience new restaurants, but our night at EMP was so enjoyable, we will be sure to be back
Written March 10, 2020
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Viajante_SP
Sao Paulo174 contributions
May 2019 • none
From the very early moment till getting the bill, we can realize the reason behind the tree Michelin stars granted to this restaurant : the service provided by gentle waiters is flawless. They are skilled to be around without bothering you.
I have tried the tasting menu . It was quite good. I should say Daniel and Le Bernardin are still the best ones in my own New Yorker ranking, but 11 Madson Park is certainly as good as them.
I liked much the pragmatic sommelier : he realized I had got scared with the New Yorker prices of my favorite Bordeaux´s ( way more expensive than the price in Paris). Then, he suggested a Napa´s "honest" alternative to replace it. It worked !
The reservation was made two months in advance . I have got surprised with the requirement of paying at the reservation moment . That´s unusual !
I do recommend the experience.
Written March 13, 2020
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amadeusny
113 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Dining in fine restaurants has always been an anti patel, great experience. Yet, other than the price this was nothing great or special.
Initially we could not get the sommelier to discuss wine with us. We were pushed into the pairings. We chosen one of each. Interestingly we noticed no quality difference between the more and less expensive wines. We do collect wines and have a good basis of comparison.
Service was robotic and unfriendly. .the wait staff spent a lot of time huddled together talking to each other as they stood around. It was difficult to get their attention at any time.
The food was either ordinary in taste or not very good. The oyster broth tasted like salted oyster shell.s. The only exceptional taste was the caviar. When we mentioned the truffle dish has no truffle flavor or even smell we were smiled at and ignored.
The duck was dry and chewy. It was served with a bowl of oily potatoes placed at the far end of the table, we served ourselves and had very little as the taste was not good,
Bread pudding was bland, the cheddar cheese tasted like any you could buy in a local supermarket.
Several dishes were taken off the table half eaten, nothing was even questioned.
Once the food was served there was no one even to comment to as the staff presence and interaction was sparse at best.
Don’t waste your time and money. There are many wonderful NYC restaurants. Don’t go here.
Written February 20, 2020
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DiscerningDave
11 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
With unbelievably high expectations as supposedly the worlds best restaurant, this did not live up to the hype. The chefs genuinely missed on a few key courses which you cannot do at these prices. I will not return and highly recommend no one else wastes their time until this place gets restored to its old charm and menu
Written February 20, 2020
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Jeff P
Boston58 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
OK, but the worst 3 star of my life.
What was exceptional? The maitre'd, the sommelier, and a savory cheesecake with caviar. The wine by the glass was well selected
What was underwhelming? The menu was light on protein. One of our courses was a tofu course that made table side. It never set. A server took it away, and replaced it with one from the kitchen that was not much better. Contrary to the adage that truffles make everything taste good, the dish had very little flavor.
When I eat at restaurant at this price range, either I expect to be wowed with creative food or I expect very delicious food. This Eleven Madison delivered neither.
Written February 13, 2020
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Ndpluxury
16 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Salut, we don't agree with most order reviewers. our meal was disappointment and will explain in detail. Yes there was creativity, innovation and imagination but it was at the sacrifice of taste. we had the eight course tasting menu which was a journey of various unappetizing shades of beige, khaki or black. The entire meal was devoid of color. key ingredients such as celery root were used in overkill mode and repeated to 4 or 5 of the courses making for a bland flow. It could have been a tasting menu of celery root. One dinner had the vegetarian 8 course meal and the other had meat/fish option and both were equally unsatisfying. Strangely, each course for both were equally unsatisfying. Strangely, each course for both menus constituted of pureed, soft or mushy food. No crunch nor dynamic to the consistency. I don't reproach the playing wicj8was decorative, minimalist and curious with a heaping of pretension. However, the lack of a surprise to the taste buds became expected after the second course. A meal in black and white in every sense of the world; no technicolor explosions of taste, color, sensuality and flavor. The raves of this restaurant can be categorized into "The Emperor's New Clothes" it's hype and truly awful. I do want to acknowledge the excellent wine list and the lovely staff
Written February 8, 2020
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Ro L
San Francisco3005 contributions
Mar 2020 • solo
I skipped this restaurant last year and went to Per Se instead. This time it was inevitable that I had to stop by and went back to Per Se for the 2nd time at a different night (see my review). Service here was ok. I felt that I was rushed out of the restaurant. It took about 1.5hrs to finish my dinner which was the shortest I’ve ever dined at any fine dining restaurant, much less at a 3 Michelin starred restaurant. I was very disappointed ... I wanted to savor every bite with ease. My palate hasn’t fully enjoyed the last dish when another followed in minutes. I also had to keep asking for hot water and sliced of lemons. My waiter did NOT do a good job of checking back to see if I needed anything. Very unprofessional I must say! I’m a Michelin Star enthusiasts and been to several 3 Michelin stars all over the world completing the eight 3 Michelin stars in the Bay Area (see my profile and reviews). The highlight of my visit here was seeing the kitchen where the magic all occurred. I can’t think of any dish that made an impression. Even the caviar with cheesecake wasn’t impressive. I mainly ate the caviar; the cheesecake was unnecessary. Had dinner at Aquavit two nights before and their caviar was so good with a beautiful food presentation (see my pix/review).
Written March 6, 2020
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lanson1970
West Malling72 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Quite simply the best restaurant I have ever eaten in. The environment, service and food are just exceptional. Went with wine pairings which really added to the experience, as did the ginger cocktail I had to start. Taking my friends daughter into the kitchen at the end of the meal just made the whole thing more special. Would recommend to anyone!
Written January 9, 2020
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JupiterFarmer
372 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Nice space, lovely wait staff, we had a wonderful time. I loved the soft cocktail (beet & yogurt) and the chocolate pretzel and loved how constantly they filled my glass with sparkling water. I can't bring myself to give less than 5 stars because it was such a fun time with my companions. But have to admit that much of the food wasn't really to my taste. They do ask in advance about preferences and aversions, and since I wasn't the one who was in contact with them, they weren't aware of my own. I do though wish they had had more produce-based options or just more options in general. For ex., instead of "first course is oysters, does that sound good?", maybe say "oysters or salad". I think none of us actually liked oysters much but no one wanted to say no, since we didn't know what to expect. It's not really their fault but next time I'd say, what else you got?
Written February 11, 2020
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atima
Newburgh385 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Every aspect of our experience lived up to expectations. Room is spacious and comfortable, the service and servers (of which there are many) was friendly and efficient and the pace was great. Even though we were there for almost 4 hours, we never felt neglected or wondered when the next dish was coming. It was just a nice, relaxed pace. The food was also delicious. Every course was beautiful on the plate and also tasted great. We had requested to visit the kitchen and that was fun as well. Overall a great afternoon. Wonderful choice for a special occasion.
Written March 2, 2020
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Dietlikon18 contributions
May 2022 • none
To be honest, I don't understand the positive reviews here. The food was not special in any way in terms of taste. Certainly creatively arranged but not worth the price. I ate more beans than I would at a Mexican restaurant.
We had booked 2 menus without wine, as we both do not drink wine. This we then also got to feel the whole evening in the service. Tables with wine were regularly visited by the head waiter and it was always asked if everything was okay. For us, the food was served and nothing more.
When it came to the bill, we then had the honor to meet the head waiter. We were kindly informed that the amount was already paid in advance and if we would like, we could give a tip. Based on the experience, we did not tip. When the waiter went to get the receipt, he pointed out to us that he needed the credit card to charge the tip. At that moment, he turns the receipt over and sees that we did not enter a tip. From then on, it just got rude. Besides a cheeky comment, our "gifts" were more or less slathered on the table and we weren't even given a goodbye. For a dinner of over $700 for two people, I expect better service and I am very glad that we correctly decided against tipping.
Written May 19, 2022
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RLION51
Albuquerque183 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
An excellent culinary life experience from the moment one walks in the door. Greeted with enthusiasm. Be sure you check the metal threshold as you walk into the main dining room 9created by artist Daniel Turner created by melting down the former kitchen. The menu is a preset tasting menu (8 to 10 courses) with optional wine pairing options. We elected instead to start with champagne and have a bottle of white and red on the table. Each course was a near perfect combination of flavors and presentation. Another highlight is when we were taken back into the kitchen that was remarkable for its QUIET, clean efficiency. We were never felt rushed (in fact were there for four hours). Certainly in my top 3 dining experiences in the world.
Written February 7, 2020
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McS_M60
New York City50 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
Celebrating special occasions is tricky when your spouse is a foodie and gifting a dinner means waiting a couple of months for a reservation. Not the timeframe I was expecting, but it was totally worth it. The creative use and combination of unusual ingredients (not every day vegetarian fare) provided a nice element of surprise to each plate. My favorites: the tomato tea with a fabulous lemon verbena fragrance, the tonburi with corn, ginger and crumpets (my husband ordered extra crumpets!), the eggplant, the beet, the blueberry with elderflower dessert, and the sesame chocolate pretzel. I could have eaten several more!
The service was impeccable, the variety on the menu truly special and the flavors, combinations and textures made the experience absolutely pleasurable. The staff was attentive to every detail and the evening ended with a nice tour of the kitchen, which my husband loves as he appreciates the level work required to deliver outstanding experiences. Thank you for daring to be different!
Written September 30, 2021
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Brummy40
London165 contributions
Sep 2022 • couples
Not sure I’ve seen so many staff working the tables. It certainly means you get great service, and for us it was a treat to be served by several super staff who had moved from Claridges in London. So overall, service was top notch.
Whilst the food was presented very beautifully, I’m afraid for us there was a big discrepancy between what we ate and what we paid. Lots of pretty dishes with fans of cucumber slices, but a big gap in actually feeling ‘fed’. A very expensive night out, followed by a comedy discussion the following morning as to why we felt so hungry! Come on guys, at least include some carbs!
Written September 30, 2022
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