Eleven Madison Park

What a gastronomical experience!

I've dined here four times--spring, summer, fall, and winter--and each visit has been unforgettable. The service was impeccable, and the flavors in each dish stood out remarkably. I was also fortunate enough to walk through the kitchen, an experience I will never forget.

There are culinary experiences that you hear and read about and they make you so curious that you will put anything in motion just to experience it first hand. That is exactly how I felt about EMP and why I booked two tickets to take my mom to NYC to see for ourselves.

I opted for the 12 course lunch reservation. Serendipitously, Daniel Humm just released his new book and they had a small Christmas market just outside. I was able to snag a book and proceeded to say hello to the Chef who was graciously signing copies. We had a lovely conversation and meeting my favorite chef is now on video.

Walking into the restaurant you feel immediately like your known and old friends, as you are taken to your table. We had one of the best tables in my opinion as we were able to see the entire restaurant and be mesmerized by the flow and service of the staff. My mom even joked that she wanted to be sure she followed the format and walk the right direction as not to interrupt.

What stood out to me were obviously the flavors and the composition of each dish. To be able to think them up and the meticulous detail - awe inspiring.

Service was impeccable and when we were invited to a kitchen tour, it was the icing on the cake to see my moms expression as the whole lunch, touched her and reminded her of my grandfather who was a professional waiter in Budapest. He would have loved the art deco design of the restaurant along with the service and despite not being pescatarian like his granddaughter, he would have enjoyed the flavors.

Thank you to the entire staff and especially Chef Daniel for a truly unforgettable experience!! I can't wait to go back.

Ambiance - 4 stars

Food- 4.5 stars

Service- 5 Stars


Everything was superb and thought out and like most Michelin restaurants at this caliber, I did't have a lot of complaints. However, this review might be moot as I was there back when they were still serving meat and everything that was buttery goodness!

So, if you are already vegan, I would probably say that you would have more of an appreciation for the courses here since it is tailored for it. As I am not vegan, the food here wasn't bad, but it was either average or pretty good, with most being average. Adding to this the cost of the dinner here, it was not worth it. Outside of the courses where we had finger foods and dessert, which were my favorites, all the others were either too tangy, too salty, or too bitter.

The service and staff were all very friendly.

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.

O.m.g. This place is AMAZING!! I'm not vegan but HOLY this vegan food ...I LOVED! The service is top tier. We sat in the lounge/bar area and the ambiance was amazing. Would love to go again!

I made a reservation for Saturday lunch, and it was a 6 course meal for the bar tasting menu. We were stuffed by the end - they offer their bread (onion this time around with onion butter topped with garlic confit) repeatedly, I think partly to make sure you are full. We got two orders of those.

ONION: the food was so cozy, and a nice start to the meal with food that tasted familiar in some way.
Tea with Roasted Leeks and Brown Rice
Marinated Leek Salad
Rice with Onion and Thai Basil

SWEET POTATO: this was my favorite. A well contrived balance of sweet/savory as well as crunchy/soft textures. I could've eaten 6 of these.
Fried with Plantain and Sea Fennel

GAI LAN: there was some pasta wrapped around the vegetable, which added to the flavor. Not my favorite but still liked it.
Steamed with Black Truffle and Myoga

MAITAKE: My 2nd favorite. I haven't had too much seitan before but again the textures and flavors of this were nice, although more familiar with the dark soy sauce/sweeter taste.
With Pine, Seitan and Juniper

MANGO: the white one was my favorite, which was wrapped in white chocolate. The saffron was a bit too tart?
With Kulfi and Pistachio

SESAME: nice end to the meal with housemade vermouth. They even had a nonalcoholic version for my wife that was sweeter and grape-forward.
Pretzel with Chocolate 

Cocktails: I ordered the Sansho, which was strong and refreshing, but not as nuanced with other flavors as I expected. Tried a sip of the Squash which had more flavors to it I think and a sip of the Cashew which was very creamy.

My wife ordered a coffee and they kept refilling the cup, without any rush to get us off the table. Really quality service all throughout.

They also gave us Granola to take home, a bit on the sweeter side for my taste but I really like the texture.

Forgot to ask for a menu to print out but I asked through email so I knew what I got. All in all, a little under $300 a person with tax and tip. The most expensive meal I've had but worth the experience.

Amazing experience. It is hard to evaluate a three Michelin star restaurant unless you constantly dine at multiple star restaurants, which is not me. So, this review will be from the perspective of a person who just wanted to see if the hype was lived up to: it was.

I really could not find any flaws. The food was fantastic, the staff was polite and professional, and the ambiance was intimate and inviting. We felt welcomed right away and the front of house was sure to consistently check in. The second my glass of wine was empty, it was filled (and if I was still on the paired course, it was filled with the same wine). We were also provided a second serving of our favorite dish simply because we said we liked it.

Also, from a non-vegitarian perspective, I can tell you that I did not miss the meat, so anyone in the same boat should not be concerned.

We took a cool photo of the table in front of us: strong After The Party FS II vibes.

Eleven Madison Park is a vegan Michelin star restaurant in Flatiron. There is a huge dining room and side bar room with jazzy music playing in the background. For two people, Bar tasting is about $500. I enjoyed the tostada, udon noodle soup, and asparagus. I found several of the plates to be too salty. Also, not a fan of savory drinks as first course. I also went to their Bake It Nice pop up last weekend and waited 4 hours for 2 vegan pastries. The pastries were enjoyable but not worth the wait. I likely will not return but glad that I finally experienced dining here. At least the service was on point!

TLDR: Disappointing for a 3 Michelin Star Restaurant

I want to start off by highlighting that the presentation, ambiance, and service were all impeccable. The tasting menu of 11 courses came out to $400+ per person. For this price tag I was expecting a way better flavor profile from each dish. Sadly, most of the dishes fell flat. The presentation and style were all there but at the end of the day, no savory dish made me feel like I have to return for this bite. The desserts however were standouts for me. I particularly enjoyed the Chocolate pretzels.