Daniel vs Eleven Madison Park
Daniel, named after chef Boulod, is located on the Upper East Side and holds the illustrious title of best French haute cuisine in the city. Danny Meyer’s American fare at Eleven Madison Park in the Flatiron district is also considered among the best in NYC by countless critics. Daniel features stately yet glamorous Venetian decor, while Eleven Madison Park boasts of elegant art deco concepts and a view of Madison Square Park. Both offer creative and inventive menus that won’t disappoint.
Daniel
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60 E. 65th St., New York, NY 10065
From $25 /night
Concierge
"Why go to Daniel? Because you owe it to yourself to experience the real thing at least once. French haute-cuisine restaurants are vanishing from New York, but Daniel, on the Upper East..."
Fodor's
"One of the most elegant dining experiences in Manhattan."
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Lonely Planet
"This chichi French palace features floral arrangements and wide-eyed foodies who gawk over plates of peekytoe crab and celery-root salad."
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Travel + Leisure
"The namesake of acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud, this New French restaurant is often lauded as one of the best in the nation."
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Zagat
"Still the "hautest of haute" after two decades, Daniel Boulud's "magnificent" Eastsider offers a "religious experience" via "otherworldly" prix fixe–only New French cuisine."
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Eleven Madison Park
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11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
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Fodor's
"Luxury, precision, and creativity are the driving forces at this internationally renowned restaurant."
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Travel + Leisure
"Art Deco-designed Eleven Madison Park in the Flatiron District offers a unique method of ordering food."
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Zagat
""Well-choreographed", "theatrical" tasting menus (think "card tricks") feature "exquisite" dishes and "memorable" wine pairings."
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BlackBook
"Food king Danny Meyer brought in young alchemist chef Daniel Humm and kick started this tired power luncher overnight."
DK Eyewitness
"The Art Deco dining room with soaring ceilings and views of historic Madison Square Park make this the most elegant of Danny Meyer’s restaurant empire."