Stunning French fine dining with Michelin stars, offering global-inspired seafood and vegetable dishes in an elegant setting.
Le Pavillon is a modern and elegant French restaurant located in a skyscraper, offering a sophisticated dining experience with a stunning bar and a unique indoor garden-like dining area. Helmed by renowned chef Daniel Boulud, the menu features contemporary dishes with a focus on seafood and vegetables, exemplified by creations like caviar-laden spaghetti and roasted cauliflower. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and offers a memorable culinary journey, often noted for its beautiful ambiance and impeccable service.
Le Pavillon offers contemporary, globally-inspired cuisine with a strong emphasis on seafood and vegetable-focused dishes. Recommended dishes include spaghetti with Meyer lemon butter and Kaluga caviar, roasted cauliflower with Aleppo pepper muhammara and heirloom beans, and the Strawberry Fraisier dessert. Some feedback suggests that while generally good, certain menu items may not be as strong as others.
"Highly recommended dishes include the spaghetti with Meyer lemon butter and Kaluga caviar, roasted cauliflower with Aleppo pepper muhammara and heirloom beans, and the Strawberry Fraisier dessert."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Le Pavillon, often recommending it for special occasions and finding the food and ambiance impressive. Some find it a bit pricey, but generally consider it good value for the quality.
Important Note
One user noted that while generally good, Le Pavillon's menu might not feature some of its best dishes compared to other options, particularly during Restaurant Week.
"Le Pavillon is recommended, with advice to choose a seat closer to the entrance for a better view."
Positive"Le Pavillon was mentioned as a possible dining choice."
Neutral"Recommended as one of the best restaurants in the city, with a high price point."
Positive"Le Pavillon at 1 Vanderbilt is presented as the definitive answer for a place where money is no object in Midtown."
Positive"The commenter describes Le Pavillon as a great French restaurant, highlighting dishes like octopus, duck, and chocolate desserts, noting that menu items may change."
Positive"The commenter asked for Le Pavillon's best dishes."
Neutral"The commenter suggests The Bar Room at The Modern over Le Pavillon, stating that Le Pavillon's menu does not feature some of its best dishes."
Negative"The commenter is asking for a recommendation between Le Pavillon and The Bar Room at The Modern for lunch during Restaurant Week."
Neutral"Le Pavillon is participating in NYC Restaurant Week with a $60 lunch option."
Neutral"Le Pavilion was included in the user's list of Michelin star restaurants in NYC where they are attempting to order Long Island Iced Teas."
Neutral"Le Pavillion is highlighted for its beautiful space, great views of midtown, and impeccable service, noting it is affordable for the quality of food offered."
Positive"La Pavillion is recommended as a very New York location for a first-time visitor."
Positive"Le Pavillion is suggested as a special occasion restaurant, praised for its beauty, good views, impeccable service, and affordability relative to food quality."
Positive"Le Pavillon is recommended as a fine dining option if the budget allows for Per Se-level spending. It is expected to be accommodating of various dietary restrictions."
Positive"Le Pavillon is mentioned as a French restaurant that could be a suitable option for a Michelin-star experience, potentially offering a similar quality to The Modern."
Neutral"Le Pavilion is described as having a gorgeous dining room and decent service, with good food. Both three-course and six-course menus are within consideration for the budget."
Positive"Le Pavillon is recommended as a fine dining option for a romantic occasion."
Positive"The user suggested Le Pavillon as an option for a buyout if there is no budget."
Neutral"Le Pavillon was mentioned as a potential restaurant for a private event."
Neutral"The original poster confirms having visited Le Pavillon, stating it was very good and their third Boulud restaurant."
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