In one word - Fantastic. We went to Daniel to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we couldn't have asked for a better place. The food, ambience and hospitality, all together make a visit to Daniel an experience worth remembering. We ordered the four course dinner for both of us and were pleasantly surprised by the care with which each dish was prepared and explained to us. The staff went above and beyond with a cake and other complimentary dishes. I would definitely recommend visiting Daniel for special occasions. If you're being served by Javier, then he will make your visit memorable with his conversations as well.

This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect. We were greeted and seated at the lobby entrance were we ordered a couple of cocktails before being escorted to our table. We did the four course prix fixe; every single course got better than the previous one as they arrive, exquisite food! The service was extraordinary, very professional; staff is knowledgeable, friendly, fast, and always ready to help.

This had to have been one of the best dining experiences in my life. I have eaten at so many Michelin restaurants around the world and the service at this place was absolutely outstanding. A 200/10 rating in terms of service. our waiter (Matthew who is now a Maitre D there!) had been working there for many years, gave fantastic suggestions on what to order, helped us figure out if we want a whole bottle of wine what type of wine, and how much of it we should order in conjunction with our meal. What really pushed the service over the top was that everything was perfectly organized, and our waiter went to the back room to even ask if they had extra leftover pastries for us as they had some freshly baked ones earlier that day. We left this restaurant so ridiculously fooled because of all the free dessert. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The interior was beautiful. We got a great side table where we could people watch and enjoy, the wine was superb. 100% would go back again and definitely recommend. I even felt that the price was actually quite fair considering the ingredient quality and amount of food you get 10 out of 10 place. Update 2024: we returned and were served by Matthew and Jorge, service, food and ambiance still exceptional. Will definitely return as usual!

that kitchen tour was unforgetable!! playing like ratatoiulle game..... thank you. i will definitely visit my wife!! please have some spicy food like shin noodle as menu options.... as final... so one can wake up after fantastic french dishes....

The experience was truly unforgettable. I hadn't set high expectations for the place or the food, but I was blown away. The service was exceptional – a cohesive and knowledgeable team. Our server had been there for an impressive 15 years! Opting for the 4-course prix fixe menu with premium wine pairing exceeded all expectations. The wines were paired exquisitely with our dishes; special mention goes to the champagne that arrived as a palate cleanser. The food itself was a work of art, bursting with flavor and evident attention to detail and quality. The dessert, a sorbet dish, was a revelation – its unique preparation led to an explosion of flavors in your mouth. As a delightful surprise, they treated us to an additional cake (a mini masterpiece) to celebrate my partner's birthday. It was both visually stunning and decadently delicious. Kudos to the Pastry chef, but honestly, the entire team at Daniel deserves applause for creating an exceptional and truly unforgettable dining experience. I awarded the atmosphere 4 stars, with no reflection on Daniel's part. The dining room offers an open setting, but unfortunately, due to a boisterous table of women, many of us experienced some visible discomfort. The volume of their conversation and screeching was quite noticeable.

My fiancee and I celebrated my birthday and our recent engagement here. They gave us a sofa table (only 4 of them in restaurant) The sommelier was knowledgeable of the wines and gave us great recommendations to match the menu. Our waiter's service was beyond first class. He ensured our wine glasses were always filled, and our food came out in a timely manner. We had the tasting menu and everything was presented well and delicious. We had our selections of bread to go along with the meal. By desert, we were full already. As my first time going to a two star Michelin restaurant, it did not disappoint and it was a once in a life time experience. I did not know fine dining until I came to Daniel

Daniel is a great French style 2-Michelin starred restaurant in the city. We did the Prix Fixe menu which was pretty good value especially when you consider all the nice extra additions and the quality of the food and the entire place.

The most Amazing 4 course meal I've ever had. Beautiful presentation, wonderful mixes of Savory & sweet. A definite recommendation while in New York!

We had a great experience at Daniel! While we are not new to fine dining, this was our first Michelin star experience. We loved the food, appreciated the extra courses brought out & especially loved the carefully selected wine pairings. The service wasn’t perfect - it took a long time from being seated to receiving menus and ordering drinks. We had been at the table for 45 min before we were finally able to order anything. We had a late reservation, so I think they were just overwhelmed when we arrived. The service did drastically improve after we placed our order. I highly recommend the 4 course option, as my partner and I each chose different dishes and were able to taste a ton of different dishes between the 2 of us. We left extremely full!

Great execution in every dish. The recent renovation enhanced the contemporary elegance of the dining room. I have been here a few times and is very satisfied with every visit. BTW they sometimes welcome family with (older) children too. Eg Easter

Beautiful place. The staff were very attentive and informative with any questions we had. Starting out with the cocktails, delicious. Both were very different and very well balanced. The 4 course prix fixe filled us both and was just great. The star of the evening was the quail stuffed with fois Gras, just amazing.

This past Sunday I had the great pleasure of dining at Daniel with great friends in celebration of my birthday. We had the four course tasting menu and we were stuffed. They had several extra little nibbles come out in addition to the ordered courses which was really great. The food was presented creatively and was delicious. The flavors were well balanced and the menu offered a broad range of choices. The drinks were presented beautifully and were equally delicious. The service was outstanding and what I expected at a Michelin star restaurant. It really makes a big difference to be taken care of with such care. This was the perfect restaurant to bring in a special birthday or other occasion. Thank you to the team at Daniel for making it very special and I’ll be happy to come back.

Outstanding. The food was amazing, the ambience was beautiful and the service made us feel very special. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary and we both considered Daniel one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Thank you guys for the great work to make our night special!

The last time I was at Daniel it was before covid. There were inconsistencies in the food that bothered me. On this visit, post covid, Daniel was back. Everything was perfect. There were exciting tastes and presentations. The service was prompt, attentive, and knowledgeable. Not being able to complain about anything, let me mention the dinner. The meal started with three small canapés each made from celery. The most amazing was a celery puree drizzled with a spiced sauce that brought heat and danced on the taste buds. The first course was foie gras, locally sourced, perfectly flavored. The second was scallops done in a manner I have never tasted before. They seem to be layered on potatoes and covered with a green sauce. I wish I could be more specific but I don't remember how the menu described the dishes. The combination of flavors and consistencies of each dish was amazing. The main course was a rib eye of pork flavored with a bacon spiced sauce and it was superb. Finally there was a lemon tart desert beyond compare. Go to Daniel!

Generally very satisfied for 2 stars Michelin restaurant! Especially sole dish and Piedmont Noisette were superb. Best experience for French dining in NYC. Amuse Bouche should improve though. I didnt find them impressive at all. And Canele was wonderful! Service was very great as well.

Fairly straight forward to get a reservation. They seated us early on our 8:15pm. Staff were excellent, good demeanor, high quality service, friendly and engaging. We did the seven course with wine paring. Highly recommend going with this option and whatever the chief recommends. Notable dishes, the cod and the lamb. The newly remodeled interior was tasteful, juxtaposed with modern art work. Overall would go again, and recommend to friends/family.

Came here with my girl for our anniversary dinner and I was excited to come here given its reputation and not to mention, their two Michelin stars! We were both blown away by how they treated us like royalty every step of the way and how attentive and detailed they are with every dish; staff was also very personable and friendly! Really enjoyed every bite, and we were too full at the end to finish off the dessert but really loved how they catered to us! By far my favorite Michelin restaurant, thank you from another Daniel!

Daniel is one of the best restaurants I've been to in my life. I went with my girlfriend for our anniversary. We had the mindblowing tasting menu, which included 7 courses, and a whole assortment of other dishes and desserts they surprised us with. At the recommendation of a friend, we decided to do the wine pairing and share it between the two of us. That was easily more than enough, given how many dishes there were. Each wine complemented their corresponding dish perfectly. The waiters were even kind of enough to top our glasses up even when we didn't ask for it. Topnotch service. They were also very attentive, folding our napkins if we left the table and helping us to push our seats in when we sat down. By the end of the meal, we were both completely stuffed. They kept giving us more food and desserts that were not listed on the menu. We were also definitely feeling the effects of the wine pairing we split. I don't even know how someone can do a single wine pairing on their own. It's way too much alcohol. My biggest pet peeve with fine dining is it's often not filling. But Daniel was so worth its high cost. Their tasting menu changes every season, so I definitely plan to come back for another amazing dining experience.

Fabulous cuisine-Amazing service - terrific ambience. A very special place for any occasion. The staff celebrated our honeymoon with a special dessert- thank you so much. Truly a friendly and welcoming Michelin Restaurant - it should have 4 Michelin stars!!!

Very good French cuisine. They also prepared gift for our baby.

Our meal at Daniel was one of a kind featuring tastes from South France. What composed of a three course prix fixe was filled with flavorful anticipation and delight with each bite around the table. Our three course prix fixe was comprised of an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Pre-appetizer we were served bread (baguettes, three grain sourdough, and focaccia) where focaccia was my favorite. The bread paired with olive oil imported from Provence was a perfect starter to our French meal. The olive oil was very fragrant alone and had a nutty spicy taste much different to common store bought olive oil. Prior to our appetizer we were also served a complimentary amuse-bouche which resembled a savory, flaky puff pastry topped with crème fraîche. The taste was similar to a less oily version of a scallion pancake and more flaky. This was a new taste and joy to eat for me. For my appetizer, I ordered the Maine Peekytoe Crab which composed of wild Monterey seaweed, half boiled quail eggs, bok choy shoot, and tapioca kelp chips. The crab was tender, fresh, and creamy. Bites of creamy crab and the acidic dressing packed a tasty juxtaposing yummy mouthful. Tender crab and runny yolk from the quail egg paired along side crunchiness from the briny seaweed and tapioca chip was a fantastic mixture of diverse textures. Overall, this was a colorful, flavorful, and textured appetizer. For my entree, I ordered Scharbauer Ranch Beef which is roasted tenderloin, zucchini, chanterelles, "Pomme Savonette", bone marrow, and bordelaise sauce. The roasted tenderloin was a tender medium rare. Although the meat was tender, I preferred the taste of either the meal or Colorado lamb. The zucchini was a unique aspect of this dish which was diced zucchini wrapped in zucchini flower and was a delight to eat paired with the the tenderloin and slightly acidic bordelaise sauce. For my dessert, I ordered the Frog Hollow Farms Apricot which comprised of lemon verbena chantilly, "Galil" meringue white coffee ice cream, and apricot configure sorbet. This dish was a winner. The acidic apricot sorbet and coffee ice cream were sandwiched between each other made for a wonderful pairing or creamy sweetness and acidity to balance out any heaviness. The little treats on the side of the decor shaped like white honeycomb and the crust on the bottom of the ice cream sorbet whole were great texture contrasts. Finally, we were done with our prix fixe meal. Wait...but, not yet! We were served complimentary petit four and a small bucket full of mini madeleines. Oh my goodness, the madeleines were simple and topped off with confectioners sugar, but they were super cute and fresh out of the oven tasted so good. Now finally, we were done with out meal. Overall, we were treated with fantastic service and delicious food. Daniel is a Michelin restaurant worth checking out here in Manhattan, NY. Although, it may be pricey the food and experience is worth the price. The only downside was the venue of the restaurant which was supposedly to be on a terrace. The terrace is in fact small covered tents/booths along the sidewalk. Because of Covid and renovations, eating outdoor in the tents is reasonable, but I think it would've been more worth it for the atmosphere if we waited after indoor renovations. The temperature outside was also humid and hot which, but thankfully the food and the mini fan inside each tent made it more bearable. I enjoyed my experience and hope anyone else that comes here does as well. I definitely recommend the restaurant. Thank you Daniel!

I must say that I went to Daniel a second time for my Birthday on April 15th and the service and the food was simply amazing! Absolutely 5 star quality from chef to the waiters. The only Negative thing I would say is that I made reservations at the top of the date list (a month ahead) and I actually requested a table in the center or another side of of the restaurant vs where my partner and I sat a year before at daniel for my Bday. I SPECIFICALLY told the person taking reservations to seat us in the center part of the restaurant to have a different experience. I requested this a month ahead so I'm guessing this could be accomplished, But it wasn't unfortunately because they sat us exactly in the same table area side of the restaurant we did last year for my Birthday. So my partner and I were questioning is there seating levels to this? Is there some hierarchy? Is it because we're an interracial LGBTQ couple? Is this the tourist side and think that we are tourists? Is it because we are not regulars? Is there an extra fee for certain areas of the restaurant? I must say the questioning was definitely part of our experience unfortunately this time around. Even though everything else was top notch. Hopefully if we come again we will have a table in a different section of thr restaurant.

Everything was absolutely amazing and beyond expectations! The foie-gras was the best one I’ve ever had. Immense selection of cheeses with refreshing cocktails made by undoubtedly professional bartenders. No need to mention the service cause everyone knows they are the best! ✨✨✨

I recently had the immense pleasure of dining at Daniel in New York City for the third time, and I can confidently say that it is the best restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of eating at. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a truly remarkable dining experience. The service at Daniel is nothing short of perfection. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism that set the tone for the entire evening. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure every aspect of our dining experience was flawless. One of the standout features of Daniel is their tasting menu and wine pairings. The culinary creations that came out of the kitchen were nothing short of incredible. Each dish was a work of art, expertly crafted and presented with utmost care. The variety of flavors, textures, and ingredients showcased the chef's creativity and expertise. The wine pairings were impeccable, elevating each course to new heights. The sommelier's recommendations were spot-on, enhancing the flavors of the dishes and complementing them perfectly. It was evident that a lot of thought and expertise had gone into curating the wine list to match the exquisite menu. The ambiance at Daniel is elegant and refined, making it the perfect setting for a special occasion or a memorable night out. The attention to detail in the decor and table settings added to the overall dining experience. Daniel in NYC is a culinary gem that consistently delivers a world-class dining experience. From the impeccable service to the extraordinary tasting menu and wine pairings, it's a restaurant that sets the bar high for fine dining in the city. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in New York, Daniel should be at the top of your list. It's no wonder that I keep coming back for more – it truly is an amazing place.

Came here to celebrate my love’s birthday. Had their 7 course tasting menu. Attentive service with great wine pairing experience.

Daniel's is located at the old Mayfair Hotel where LA Cirque was located in NYC. Fabulous French cuisine and wine. Impeccable service. Dining was outside because of covid restrictions but it was beautifully done. Customers were in their own booths with one side open to the air. All wait staff were masked. This is a Michelin starred restaurant. It was remarkable in all ways. And the best thing was we stumbled on the restaurant while walking to another. We didn't eat inside but chose the outside seating. Even that seating was nicely appointed. I can't say enough about the perfect service. There was no rush and we relaxed and enjoyed the meal over 2 1/2 hours. I will go back again if I'm in NYC.

Beautiful experience. We managed to snag a reservation the day of later in the evening. Did the tasting menu and everything was wonderful. From service to the desert loved every moment. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive and helpful. We were so full at the end of the meal. Yet I couldn’t resist trying everything.

It is the best service you will receive anywhere, hands-down! I have been here a few times; it is a fantastic experience and a cut above all the other fine-dining restaurants. It is an experience; I can’t stop raving about the service. The first time I went, it was terrific, and that was over 13 years ago, and the service is still excellent; I traveled there from out of town with a group of friends, and it was their best experience as well—excellent job staff and management. Thanks for the beautiful time.

A truly wonderful dining experience. From the attentive staff to the delicious food, a memorable experience. We hade the tasting menu which consisted of 8 courses. My cousin and I were in a food coma at the end of the meal! Truly an experience I would recommend.

Unbelievable good high-end dining experience. The dining room is stunning. The service was absolutely amazing, the food spectacular. 4 course Prix fixe plus drinks for 2 of us was US$650 but you it’s not every day you find yourself in NYC without small children!!

I absolutely love coming here for my December vacation. The food is always great. Service is always fantastic. I like how it's always different. The last time I came, the bread was shaped like a crab. This time, they had different types of bread to choose from. We walked out stuffed, and we only did the 4 course!

Amazing experience!! Everything was perfect and romantic.

Absolutely fantastic. The bread buns are delicious, each with their own unique texture and taste. The courses were excellent and so was the wine pairing. I love the foie gras and the duck dish. I also love the corn theme swordfish dish too. The desserts were beautiful and delicious. They even gave us mini Madeleines. Highly recommended, I would absolutely dine here again.

The foie gras was phenomenal, and so I’d recommend getting this supplement. We chose the 4 course menu, which ended up being incredibly filling. Atmosphere is very much laid back and the lights got dimmer towards the end of the night. Service was top notch, but we were slightly disappointed that the madeleines weren’t as good as we had imagined. If they were served a bit warmer they would’ve been better.

Wonderful dinner - we did the three course option. Scallops were a bit too citrusy, but enjoyed the entire evening. Great service! Will definitely return.

Daniel hasn't missed a beat. Their summer menu is everything you would expect and want from Chef Boulod and his culinary team. The smells, taste and textures are enough to send your taste buds wild from beginning to end The entire staff is on their A-game at all times, polite and very friendly. Everyone there helps make your experience special. We ate inside for the first time since the pandemic began. Daniel has taken every precaution possible and has done it with style in a way that looks like the dining experience was always designed to be like this, e.g. ~7 foot private dining walls around each table (in the lounge) that look like works of art vs. clear plastic dividers, distancing, etc. It was truly a wonderful private dining experience.

We did the four course menu. Everything was delicious and the service was great. We did have to wait for 30 minutes past our reservation to get seated but they comped our drinks as we waited. Definitely planning on coming back.

I just came home from the restaurant. The food was excellent but you kinda expect that from a Michelin Star restaurant. What I didn’t expect was this: My friend made the reservation a while back and let the restaurant know that this was a birthday dinner. Sure enough, the restaurant called back for information about the name of the person celebrating birthday (my name). You’d think that since they called to ask for the name, they were gonna do something with it, like write “happy birthday Mike” or something on the desert, right? Nope. Nothing happened. At some point I saw a piece of desert with a candle ending up at a different table but I never got anything other than the regular desert that I ordered from the Father’s Day prix fixe menu. These places are all about the details but somehow they missed this one that kind of let me with a bitter aftertaste on this otherwise excellent evening. 4 stars, sadly.

I admire how you arrive to the top of your career, do whatever you want and people would still go and pay top dollar for a mediocre menu. Definitely wonder if anyone at the kitchen has tried the poorly assembled, badly plated and weirdly conceived plates in the 7-course menu. I would like to write more but there are no words for what happened here. Loved the ceiling details and the lamps got 3 stars for that. Not many photos to add as plates were far from Instagrammable. 😔

Daniel restaurant can knock down the barriers between you n happiness for a few hours and at times I have never tasted more calmly flavorful veal tenderloin or fresher n more gently handled swordfish or a more skillfully roasted breast of guinea hen. Every taste seems to transport you to another world while every gesture of the staff convinces u that u live in the privileged center of this one..

Daniel was such an amazing experience- The space is beautiful and friendly greeting upon entry. There were 4 of us dining and we did the wine pairing with the tasting menu- The amount of servers the bring out food to tables really ensures your food arrives hot and i really notice these details. The wine pairing pours were appropriate and not so big that it was too much and not so little you needed more. The food was coursed beautifully, a couple dishes I didn't care for, but thats why I love tasting menus, because you get to enjoy new foods in the highest quality available:) My only downside was the fact that the bathrooms were located 2 flights down I was in a black gown and very high heels lol , Service was top notch and we all really enjoyed our experience! :)