Bar at Eleven Madison Park

Elite bar, one of NYC’s best. Cheaper than you’d expect (still expensive). Fun / classy rotating cocktail menu

Reader, you may be asking yourself: "Huh, is there a random bar at Eleven Madison Park? Will this bar seat me and my friend at 8pm on a Friday with no reservations? Will this bar let me order the full tasting menu? Or just casual drinks? Or just a la carte dessert? Will the bartenders let me sample the cream cheese foam they use to top the cherry blossom cocktail? Will I see bonafide celebrities? Is this really too good to be true?" Don't be absurd, Reader. And don't tell your friends.

Great option for those who want a shorter or less expensive experience than the dining room at Eleven Madis9n Park.

Amazing bar

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.

The service is absolutely tremendous and worth every bit of hype... the food, not as much. There were some standout dishes, but bland flavors and inconsistent serving temps keep this from being worth the very expensive asking price. The beautifully appointed dining room has both a wonderful background noise vibe with prerecorded music to fill in the gaps, yet still quiet enough for your table to hold a conversation. The staff, from the greeting, to the seating, to the serving, are excellent. Realize that you're going to be here for more than 4 hours across 9 courses, and the staff does everything they can to keep your experience top notch. The food, while mostly vegan, does have animal protein options for 3 of the courses. At times, there is more attention placed on the table presentation than on the flavor or on serving the food at a pleasing temperature. When you are waiting 20 minutes between courses, the food needs to be appetizing and satisfying for that small portion... although about 1 out of every 3 times, we found the food lacking (duck served lukewarm, albeit with crispy skin; fairly bland middle courses). The experience overall can be impressive, especially if you are entertaining clients from out of town.

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.

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!

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

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 ).

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.

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.

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.

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!

This has been one of my dream restaurants to dine at since I was in high school and they brought back their meat menu right on my birthday, so it was the perfect occasion to give it a try. As soon as you walk in, the service is immaculate and like no other. The ambience is very spacious and lofty, but also intimate. Staff were so friendly and warm, but also not overbearing. It was an exciting night in the kitchen due to bringing back the meat menu and the graciously accommodated us for a kitchen tour, which was super exciting to see kitchen operations operate at this kind of scale. The food of course is excellent. My most memorable dish was probably the pull apart bread just because of the vegan onion butter. Definitely wish that I could buy that separately or take it home. I also really enjoyed the maitake mushroom seitan skewers as well as the lobster which was very delicately poached and tender. Halfway through the course, I was struggling because it was so much food and I was getting so full but I powered through. All in all, it was a really lovely experience and I love that they send you off with a little parting gift of granola for the next day. Super memorable meal.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!

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.

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.

I've been here a couple of times, and though the service was always stellar (they treat you like royalty, which I guess makes sense because the prices are ones only royalty can afford!), I have definitely had comparable vegan dishes for 1/3 or 1/10 of the price. Gautier in London charges a third of the price and has way more flavorful and exciting dishes. And before it closed, Seeds and Weeds was also better than EMP. I'd say, if you have the money, it's worth it to try once, but I probably won't be back for a long time, because it absolutely isn't worth the money. On a side note, what a cop-out to add animal products back in. Please just admit that vegans don't pay thousands of dollars for food like carnivores do for their "fancy" meats, and you did this for the money.

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!

The quality of food and service is everything you would expect it to be. Make sure to get reservations well in advance if you are not local in New York and are not flexible on the dates but want to be seated in the dining room.

We went here for our one year wedding anniversary and it was nothing short of spectacular. We are both meat eaters but this is an incredible vegan menu. Their bread and butter is truly the star, I can't even imagine the butter had no dairy. We also got to tour the kitchen and have their take of a caramel apple. We did the wine pairing but if you do not, try their yuzu cocktails! They're delicious. Last but certainly not least I must commend the service. They are attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and great overall. I will definitely be going back!

My first Michelin weight restaurant experience. We were in town visiting and planned our first and probably only Michelin rated restaurant experience at 11 Madison. There's not a lot of Michelin restaurants that are fully vegan but there are a few. As a vegan, I decided to go here for my special experience to also celebrate 12 years with my partner. we dined in September so it was the end of the summer seasonal menu. The theme was tomatoes. The restaurant is fine. I wasn't really sure what to expect. Basic but exactly what it probably needs to look, clean, white, dark, and intimate. Service is fine everybody's professional very well organized. Have answer questions walk to the bathroom do anything you need or ask of them. We opted for the 11 courses for a full experience, which was basically $400 a person. Some of the dishes that really impressed us were the tomato tart not only was it beautiful visually, but it was delicious. It is very fresh and creative. Another item that I would have loved to just take a loaf home was the brioche croissant bread loaf. It was so good. Maybe our favorite dish? if they had this to go, I would've bought a loaf to take home. Dessert was really good as well. It was perfect for summer very refreshing strawberries on ice with a cool airy cream to dip it in mochi plum tart was also a refreshing way to end the night. One thing we didn't take a photo of was our chocolate covered pretzels, which were delightful, crisp and tasty. The reason for the three stars is because I was very disappointed with two of the dishes that seemed very basic for Michelin restaurant at several hundred dollars a person. That would be the tofu dish and the udon noodles. There was nothing unique about them. In fact I thought they were rather bland. We were off to such amazing wonderful creative dishes, and, confused by these dishes. I don't think I'm being too critical, if I would've known that was going to be our dishes, I would've opted for à la carte. It's not that they were horrendous, but they just weren't at a level of what I would've expected from Eleven Madison, therefore three stars.

We went to EMP for our 35th anniversary. Hard to believe. This was my 2nd time at EMP (the 1st was pre-vegan). This was my wife's first time. This time in the bar area - and I tend to favor this over the main restaurant for groups of less than 7 or 8. We still had too many courses to remember all clearly in a 3 hour meal. It is really difficult to find flaws. It was a wonderful meal suitable for the occasion. And I don't generally like meat. The service was as good as one ever sees. This is possibly the best restaurant space in NYC - unless one wants a view. But, I can add a few very small quibbles. 1). The wine list. It is impressive, but not well balanced. We have spent a great deal of time in Toulouse and have some affinity for regional wines - which tend to be good wines and great value. They are almost totally missing from the list. A shorter wine list with broader coverage may be preferable - unless EMP wants to build up to a large cellar (such as Bern's in Tampa). 2). The grapes in the picture were good, but I have had significantly better ones. At these prices, the grapes should be the best quality and these were not. 3). I don't like coconut oil as a base. There was a bit too much of it for my taste. EMP is expensive, but the price is justified.

This place was on my must try list for years now. Finally got to stop by for lunch with my wife. The service was great, as expected for any michelin starred establishment, let alone a 3 star. Presentation was flawless. The vegetarian dishes all popped with color and creativity. Everything was so pretty. The bad side is, of course, I did not leave full. After spending close to $400 per person, you WANT to leave full. Veggies are great and I am not bashing them, but sometimes they just don't get me full. We were lucky enough to do a kitchen tour and just like the plates they serve, the place was spotless and shiny. We also left with granola so that was a nice touch. Very friendly staff. Sadly, not sure if I can justify the price.

Honestly if I could give six stars for service I would still think it deserved more. I'm about as far from a "fancy dining" guy as there could possible ever be and I still felt welcomed like I was the only person in the building. If you've never had the chance to dine at a Michelin level restaurant I would say add it to your bucket list and do it before its too late. Eleven Madison Park is a world class restaurant and if you're lucky enough to get a table (please reserve well in advance) then you should take the opportunity to experience it. Eleven Madison Park is where food becomes a art and you can taste a team obsession for excellence in every bite.

It's been a dream for me to dine here for like five years, so my partner finally made the surprise reservation to celebrate a few milestones. All around amazing experience - we felt we also came in the right season as all the dishes were so good and incorporated flavors and veggies we like anyway. The mushroom veloute with mushroom and onion pastry from the first course, and their famed sunflower butter, was so good - could not tell the butter was vegan. We enjoyed almost all the courses but the other two standouts were the lettuce course, with baby lettuce brought out on ice served with a spring pea salad and the most amazing ricotta I have ever experienced, vegan or not. It was slightly salty, slightly nutty, super creamy, and I more or less wanted to lick the plate clean. The other course that blew us away was the dessert - a simple arrangement of fresh strawberries accompanied by a decadent "icing" / cream, and strawberry mochi. We were also taken into the kitchen for a surprise course, which was awesome, and my family raved about the granola I brought home as their take-away gift. Overall super grateful for the experience and had a very memorable time.

Michelin stars are a guarantee for a nice place to sit but little else. A three star experience should represent perfection. It is a high bar to live up to. But this place falls fall from it. Pros: Service is impeccable. Decor is good. Food: Is forgettable.

Food was phenomenal, service was out of this world, and the ambiance was romantic. I saw several people dine alone here too, and I think it would be a great place for that.

EMP has been a bucket list restaurant for me for quite a long time. Being all vegan made it even more interesting because I didn't know what to expect. I believe this place definitely deserves their 3 Michelin stars. This is the best food I've ever had! The atmosphere felt almost casual but clean and elegant too. Everything tasted so fresh and the flavors worked extremely well with each other. The service was the best I've ever had. If you're thinking about dining here, stop thinking about it, you have to try this!

The creativity of the chef with plant based food is truly mind blowing. This is the best vegan food I've ever had in my life. Their Michelin stars are truly well earned. As the service was also the best I've experienced in a long time. The servers are so warm and attentive, there was always someone there to pull my chain when I got up or pick up anything that dropped on the floor. They even walk you to the bathroom! The dining area has high ceilings which creates a very large space feel while the service and food adds a dimension of warmth to the experience. I would highly recommend doing the tasting as well as the wine pairing. You won't regret it. :)

This is a review based on a 3 hour lunch. Despite being late, the staff graciously took us in and gave us an experience of a lifetime. Attentive without being pretentious, Eleven Madison Park offered numerous dishes that delivered in both presentation and flavor. Notable dishes include the tomato tart filled with a tomato purée and topped with a fresh tomato and Thai basil, the fried eggplant, the zucchini prepared two ways, and the best rice and beans (fancy style) you've ever had. The place was quintessential New York with high ceilings and white tablecloths. Dress code is truly casual but I would recommend dressing up because it's a special occasion! We will be back.

The amount of flavor packed into each course is amazing. The customer service was also outstanding. We were in town for the mayhem ball and they personalized our dessert course and take home containers. So cute!

I used to frequent EMP in the early 2000s when it was more "accessible" and the menu (a la carte) seemed reasonably priced for special occasions. For some time now the menu is prix-fixe and vegan. I have no dietary preferences or restrictions; and I appreciate and respect all cuisines. My vegan friend suggested to celebrate our birthdays together here. As a foodie who likes to try new foods and enjoys cooking at home, I was wary on justifying the cost of dining here. But it was a special occasion with a very good friend so I went along. I was thoroughly impressed start to finish with each dish. The textures, combinations, and flavors of ingredients were exceptional. Very creative and well-executed. It was a very positive and eye-opening experience. To learn about the creations using plant-based ingredients was mind-blowing to me. We were satisfied and grateful to celebrate here.

"People can feel perfection," said by Walt Disney and referenced by Will Guidara in his book Unreasonable Hospitality. EMP is perfection. We've been here three times now, first in July 2022 for the full menu, and second in May 2023 for the bar menu, and third in August 2024 for the 5-course menu. We were impressed all three times and this is now one of our favorite Michelin-rated restaurants in the world. Each time we came back, the experience was just as good or better, versus at other restaurants our repeat experiences have gotten worse. The food is superb. Our minds were blown every time we were here, at how good EMP made their food with only vegan ingredients. We aren't vegan but we would eat vegan if things could be prepared like this all the time. There really is some great food science and innovation happening behind the scenes. The ambiance is awesome at well - the high ceilings in the art deco building is timeless and full of class without even trying, and it's not loud in the building because there is so much space. In terms of the experience, the service was consistently good every time. For that extra touch, the first two times we weren't really celebrating anything so there wasn't anything special done aside from a consistently great meal and service - totally fair, we can't expect "magic" every time. But the third time we were celebrating my wife's new job at her dream company, and everyone who came by our table made sure to congratulate her and we also received a short tour of the kitchen towards the end of our meal. LOVED the extra touch and a view of the very clean kitchen, including the "Make It Nice" plaque. Every time we're in NYC, we will make an effort to go to EMP. You have not tried fine dining until you've tried EMP - don't miss out!

Actually the best meal I've ever had. We obviously had very high expectations and had hesitations with the new plant based menu but wow we get it now! You are met right as you enter through the revolving doors who takes you to your seat. The service was top tier (probably the best I've experienced). They're there right when you need and take care of everything before you can even think of something. Food was incredible! We got the full tasting menu (summer season) and everything was so flavorful and unique. I've tried plant based restaurants before and many have been underwhelming but this place was so good it probably is number one in my books. The ambiance is great too. Very high ceilings and large windows. Whoever designed this place is master class. One thing I will note is that they utilize lots of natural lighting so it got quite dark - though actually found it intimate in a way. If you're thinking about coming - definitely and highly recommend you do!

Dirt Candy in NY and March located in Houston took home the win. Unfortunately, there were too many misses to make this evening special. Once we entered, we had to tell the lady that welcomed us our name several times. She couldn't remember our name and even asked what restaurant we were attending. She asked us to take a seat and less than 2 seconds later a young man apologized and said they have our table ready for us. Their was nothing exceptional about tonight- a card acknowledging our anniversary was nice- but even Capital Grille does that, and they even have the wait staff and chef sign the card. The food was fine. Presentation was beautiful but the food overall was just okay.. The granola gift doesnt go with what we were served this evening- a breakfast item? Why not mini pretzels to remind us of how we closed out the evening? Or something with vinegar like house made salt and vinegar chips to remind us of our vinegar leeks we began our meal with? Or coffee beans that go with their coffee made esp for 11 Madison? All the little touches they once had for this restaurant is now a miss. Such a shame considering they were once one of the best 50 restaurants in the world! The food was fine, but when competing against so many fabulous restaurants in the city - at that price point it was a miss.

This was a beautiful experience for a special occasion. Food was so good (yup, vegan! Go figure). Had with wine pairing, so amazing. Staff was very helpful. If reservations are gone on Resy, CALL! The person I spoke to was very helpful and we got a time slot on a Saturday night! When I have another big event, we will be coming here!

Returned here after having come several years ago prior to its change to a vegan restaurant. We met the chef which was pretty cool, but if I'm being honest I much preferred the previous restaurant. I love what he's doing and think it is important but for the price, it's just not worth returning though fine to experience. My favorite thing was the onion "butter", but none of the other dishes really stood out to me.

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The service was thoughtful, the space was beautiful, and the food was creative without being too fancy. Everything is plant-based, but it never felt like anything was missing. It's clear they care about every detail. Great for a special night out.

Back in NY visiting (12/24) about 10 months after this amazing experience. The food was spectacular when I visited. I've shared that the Manhattan cart is one of the most remarkable experiences I've enjoyed in a restaurant since visiting France is 1995 and they wheeled out a 4 level cheese cart. Highly recommend visiting Eleven Madison.

Great food, attentive service, super knowledgeable and passionate sommelier (a young man- didn't catch his name, was able to share interesting information about the wine we were drinking), beautiful, historic art deco building lobby... We have been here twice, once not long after it opened with the new vegan menu as well as recently for Thanksgiving 2024.

Autumn Vegan tasting menu - the plated designs were stunning. I've attached a small video showcasing the dishes . Negatives - the sommelier was not knowledgeable It was a fall menu - felt they could do more with root vegetables like sweet potato etc

On Wednesday night, we gathered with friends and supporters for a special dinner at Eleven Madison Park benefiting Rethink Food. My entire menu was vegetarian and pairing of wine or cocktails. I ate delicious vegan dishes that I normally don't eat that tastes so delicious. I took some pictures below, all so delicious. Love the sherbet strawberry dessert happened to have paired it with the fruity wine. From a beets with quinoa looking like a sunflower. . To some sort of Romain with a huge cracker and green paste. What made it even a rewarding dish was the staff. From the time you come thru the doors. So welcoming and inviting. Helps you make great pairing drinks either every dish you have.

Of course, service was top notch. I expected nothing less. I was a little unimpressed with the taste of the food. Quite salty and most dishes seemed one note. The first 3 courses were wonderful as was the dessert.

This time, I opted for the tasting menu, but surprisingly, the most impressive dish turned out to be the à la carte Black Truffle absolutely unforgettable. EMP's bread service is hands down one of the best I've ever experienced. It's hard to believe that vegan bread and butter could taste this good--warm, flaky, croissant-like rolls paired with a squash faux butter that's simply perfection. The biggest discovery for me during this visit was finding my granola holy grail. As a self-proclaimed granola enthusiast, the jar of granola gifted at the end of the meal was a revelation. So good I'll definitely keep coming back for more Transforming their entire menu to be plant-based is a bold move, and you can see Chef Daniel Humm's effort to incorporate ingredients and influences from various regions. Overall, the experience was truly delightful, though it hasn't quite reached the level of groundbreaking. A wonderful dining experience that's full of surprises!

To be honest this was one of my favorite restaurants that I have been to, and for sure my favorite vegan dinner! I am not vegan and I was thoroughly impressed and satisfied. The taste of everything was absolutely wonderful. The service was impeccable. It was the perfect balance between fun and elegant so that everyone had a wonderful time. The decor is absolutely beautiful, also a wonderful balance between fancy/elegant without being stuffy. I can't wait to go back next time I am in New York!

My boyfriend and I were fortunate enough to be able to come here this past weekend and it was an incredible experience for us. The food was interesting and delicious. The service was beyond anything I think either of us had experienced before. The atmosphere was beautiful and overall everything was great. The soba with shiitake and wasabi was my personal favorite course. We both got mocktails as well which were very tasty. This was an experience neither of us will forget.

To start, I am not grading EMP against most other restaurants I'm judging it against other Michelin starred restaurants I've been to. Let's start with the food: service is as advertised, restaurant is beautiful, really fun people watching, and the mocktails were excellent. The less good: the food ranged from good to very good. So, it's not accurate to say the food was bad. I enjoyed everything. But none of the dishes were excellent, which is why I expect at a 3 Michelin star restaurant. I think three was a lot of "let the veggies speak for themselves" going on. The problem is veggies are veggies. Even when they're the most fresh and highest quality, asparagus still tastes like asparagus. I expected the restaurant to transform the veggies into more the sum of their parts. The issue is that never really happened with any of the dishes. They were all kind of messy in that they never came together. One dish was buckwheat soba noodles that, honestly, weren't even the 10th best version of that dish I've ever had. Any random Ramen place in New York is doing that better. Again, the food was very good. But, it's definitely not even the best meal or dining experience I've had this year. Last thing I'll say is that this restaurant made its bones on respecting the guest and experience. The meal is expensive and - for many - this is the first and only time they'll experience this level of dining. It's deeply disrespectful to those folks to put out this level of food. I'm sure they'll change up the menu, but this version the menu is not about the guest it's about the chef trying to prove that a vegan menu can be fine dining.