Last Updated: 7 days ago
Phone: (212) 686-5252
Address: 250 5 AVENUE 10001
An elegant, chef-driven fine dining experience in a stunning hotel setting. Offers a sophisticated French-Italian menu with standout Mediterranean influences.
This elegant establishment, nestled within the revamped Fifth Avenue Hotel, offers a sophisticated fine-dining experience with a Mediterranean flair. Known for its sumptuous decor and open kitchen, it provides a classic ambiance perfect for special occasions. Standout dishes include a meticulous crab mille-feuille and a rich squab en croûte.
The cuisine blends French and Italian influences with a Mediterranean focus, lauded for its sophisticated preparations and high-quality ingredients. Recommended dishes include the crab mille-feuille, squab en croûte, and a standout risotto. While most feedback is positive, a few diners found certain dishes like the chicken fricassée to be underwhelming.
"Standout dishes include the 'Risotto del Giorno', crab mille-feuille, and squab en croûte. The 'Oysters à la pomme' and halibut with caviar have also been praised."
Overall customer sentiment is highly positive, with many praising the restaurant's beautiful ambiance, excellent food, and suitability for special occasions. However, a few reviews mention less impressive food quality or notably poor service.
Important Note
Some reviewers found the food quality to be only 'OK' or unimpressive, and there is at least one mention of terrible service.
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Positive"Cafe Carmellini is recommended as a place suitable for quiet conversation."
Positive"This commenter listed Cafe Carmeliani as a recommendation."
Neutral"Considers Carmellini a good second option after Jean Georges."
Positive"Inquires if Cafe Carmellini offers lunch."
Neutral"Cafe Carmellini is described as a great choice for a special night out."
Positive"Cafe Carmellini is listed as a recommendation for a special meal."
Positive"Cafe Carmellini is mentioned as a restaurant with an impressive interior that enhances the dining experience, in addition to having good food."
Positive"This user recommended Cafe Carmellini for a company dinner, highlighting its French Italian cuisine and spacious dining room as suitable for events."
Positive"This commenter stated that there is no dress code at Cafe Carmellini and recommended it for a celebration, finding it more appropriate than a classic NY vibe which they personally don't prefer."
Positive"This commenter agreed that Cafe Carmellini has a larger, airier dining room with big windows, contrasting it with Minetta's cozier, darker ambiance. They also believe sneakers would be acceptable at Cafe Carmellini, provided the rest of the attire is upscale."
Positive"This commenter suggested Cafe Carmellini offers an extremely elegant and comfortable dining room, ideal for a special occasion like an anniversary lunch, giving a feeling of being transported to a fancy estate. They also confirmed that the three-course lunch allows choice from several options per course and that sneakers are acceptable if the rest of the outfit is upscale."
Positive"For a combined birthday and anniversary celebration at Cafe Carmellini, the server sent out four desserts when two were requested, and then provided a fresh slice of chocolate tart to-go instead of the remaining portion, showcasing impressive class."
Positive"Cafe Carmellini is recommended for its stunning room, food, and drinks, offering a great vibe that is not stuffy. It is suggested in combination with a visit to Portrait Bar."
Positive"Cafe Carmellini is listed as a restaurant to consider for a special occasion, especially if opting for lunch which often has more reasonable prix fixe options. The commenter suggests aiming for a total cost under $230 before tax and tip to stay within budget."
Positive"Cafe Carmellini is recommended as being worth the splurge."
Positive"The commenter finds the dining room of Cafe Carmellini exquisite and the service gracious, comparing the ambiance to a Fred & Ginger waltz."
Positive"This user suggests Cecconi's, S&P, Cafe Carmellini, and Daily Provisions as breakfast options."
Positive"This commenter seconding Cafe Carmellini and highly recommending its hotel bar, The Portrait Bar, for an anniversary. They describe the bar's cocktails and atmosphere as similar to Monkey Bar."
Positive"Cafe Carmellini is listed as a restaurant recommendation for the anniversary dinner."
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