Eleven Madison Park

Ann N★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

This review is a treasured memory of my visit to Eleven Madison Park in 2017, before they transitioned to a plant-based menu. Having previously dined here in 2013 and 2014, this was my third visit, and sharing this meal with my family made it an incredibly special and unforgettable experience. Even back then, securing a reservation was famously difficult. It required a deposit, and changing or canceling was no easy task, making the booking process quite a hurdle. However, every single moment at the restaurant made it entirely worth it. The dishes were the pinnacle of sophistication—healthful, deeply satisfying, and a true feast for both the eyes and the palate. The flavors were absolutely magnificent. Furthermore, the hospitality was genuinely warm and welcoming, creating a perfectly comfortable and relaxing atmosphere despite its prestigious reputation. I haven't had the chance to visit since they became a fully vegetarian restaurant, but I am very much looking forward to returning and experiencing their new culinary chapter. A timeless icon of New York dining!

Kevin Joyce★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Eleven Madison Park redefined what fine dining means in New York and then redefined it again when they went fully plant-based. Daniel Humm took one of the most celebrated tasting menus in the world and rebuilt it from scratch without animal products and somehow made it even more creative. The multi-course experience is a journey through technique presentation and flavor that challenges everything you think you know about vegetables grains and fruits. Each course arrives like a small piece of art and tastes even better than it looks. The sunflower butter with sourdough bread is so good that it could be the entire meal and you would leave satisfied. The dining room overlooking Madison Square Park is one of the most beautiful restaurant spaces in the city high ceilings natural light and an energy that is both serious and joyful. The service is beyond anything I have experienced elsewhere every member of the team is knowledgeable passionate and genuinely invested in your experience. They explain each dish with enthusiasm that is contagious. The wine and beverage pairings are inventive and perfectly matched. This is a restaurant that asks you to trust the kitchen and rewards that trust completely. Whether you agree with the plant-based direction or not you cannot deny the ambition and execution. Eleven Madison Park is not just a restaurant it is a statement about what food can be when creativity has no ceiling.

Sam★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

We have always wanted to come to Eleven Madison and when they re-introduced some meat to the already amazing plant-based menu, we knew it was time. Wow. The most important thing to note is that the service was spectacular. This, for us, was the most important factor. There was an elegance and sophistication to the service that was helped by the perfect atmosphere. The food was incredible and just surprises you with each bite. Dishes you might never order on your own will totally surprise you. The duck was incredible and the lobster tail was the most tender and flavorful I have ever had. By far the most amazing dish was what I believe was a plant-based take on Caviar service. It was incredible. If you have the opportunity, this is the Michelin 3 that you should not miss.

Gianna Mm★★★★★★★★★★1.03 months ago

A very disappointing experience. The table was near the door, and the cold air hit my back the entire time. The place is a large room that offers no intimacy, with resounding acoustics. The first course was bread with onions, with a butter that had a very strong flavor. The second course was rice with a super spicy sauce. My palate was completely on fire, making it impossible to truly savor the subsequent courses. The cold dishes were frozen, and those that were supposed to be hot were lukewarm. Dessert was a granita, also covered in the aroma of the Amaetroc di Saronno. No dish offered the opportunity to savor the true essence of the products, except for the mushroom one, which really highlighted the product. The staff was attentive and kind, and even the chef, who conducted the table tour, was very helpful and friendly. Maybe we Italians have a different cuisine, but I believe that an experience in a starred restaurant should excite and convey something. This is what's missing.

Dr. Brittany Conners★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

I celebrated my 7 year business anniversary here and as soon as I arrived, I was taken care of. My table had a congratulatory artwork perched on a beautiful wooden stand. They knew details about me and my silent retreat business. Everyone cheered for me, asked about the future of my company, and made sure I had an amazing time. It felt like a runway, servers swirling about rhythmically, and always on point. There was a hum of the city on the inside and a sense of slowness as each entree arrived. Before I left, I was even given a gift! The food was amazing!! I wanted more of everything yet I know it was portioned to perfection. The plant based entrees truly were awe-inspiring. After talking with various people, I realized I'll need to return during a different season and try more delicious dishes in the near future! Really grateful I chose to come here to celebrate and seeing table after table be saluted as well, it felt like the perfect place to be! Thanks to everyone who made it happen, made me feel welcome, and inspired me to reach higher!!