The Modern vs Locanda Verde
Both The Modern and Locanda Verde are rated highly by experts. On balance, Locanda Verde is preferred by most professionals compared to The Modern. Locanda Verde ranks #14 in New York City with positive reviews from 18 reviewers such as The Infatuation, concierge.com and Zagat.
The Modern
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9 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
From $90 /night
Concierge
"The Bar Room's menu of small plates is already the favorite with diners, but both spaces have ravishing Danish modern settings and Meyer's famously perfect service."
Fodor's
"Side by side on the ground floor of the New York MoMA are two spots that compete for the title of the country's best museum restaurant."
Travel + Leisure
"Created by James Beard Award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther, the menu includes Alsatian-influenced small plates, large plates, and sharable “bites.”"
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Zagat
4.6
""Pure class all the way", this Danny Meyer "triumph" is a "truly special" MoMA showcase for "inspired" French–New American cooking served by a "choreographed" team."
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BlackBook
"All über-clean lines, buzzing art hounds and pricey prix fixes. Room is stunning, and the food is so spectacular, inventive, and strong on seafood."
Locanda Verde
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377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013
From $25 /night
Concierge
"Andrew Carmellini, its immensely talented Italian-American chef, creates lusty, family-style food intended for sharing—this is a trattoria best enjoyed with a hungry group."
Fodor's
"The menu is full of inspired Italian comfort food that hits the mark."
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Travel + Leisure
"Chef-owner Andrew Carmellini brings robust Italian cooking."
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Zagat
"Hip Italian dining."
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BlackBook
"Big pastas, extensive and reasonably priced wine list, and cake trays loaded by an expert dessert chef. Specials get more adventuresome."