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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
Daniel
9 / 10
60 E. 65th St., New York, NY 10065
From $25 /night
Concierge 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 Fodor's
"One of the most elegant dining experiences in Manhattan." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This chichi French palace features floral arrangements and wide-eyed foodies who gawk over plates of peekytoe crab and celery-root salad." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The namesake of acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud, this New French restaurant is often lauded as one of the best in the nation." Full review
Zagat 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." Full review
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Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park
9 / 10
11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Luxury, precision, and creativity are the driving forces at this internationally renowned restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Art Deco-designed Eleven Madison Park in the Flatiron District offers a unique method of ordering food." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Well-choreographed", "theatrical" tasting menus (think "card tricks") feature "exquisite" dishes and "memorable" wine pairings." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Food king Danny Meyer brought in young alchemist chef Daniel Humm and kick started this tired power luncher overnight."
DK Eyewitness 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."
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