Daniel

Nice ambiance and amazing food.

As good as it gets. From the minute you walk in you know you will have a great dinner! All the complex favors, the creativity of the chef and the attention to details made this experience a great one. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I really had a great time there. The environment is elegant and the service is really good. I would recommend the scallops and for the drink, grey scotch for sure. And the end of the meal, they even invited us to check out the kitchen!

As a new foodie to the New York restaurant scene, fresh from our move from San Francisco, I had heard a lot about Daniel. I was not disappointed.
My husband had surprised me with plans to celebrate our 6 year «first date» anniversary by taking me here yesterday. It was a phenomenal experience from start to finish.
The atmosphere is quiet and sophisticated without feeling cold and the staff are all very friendly and make a point to make you feel comfortable and at home. I dare say even personable. As I’ve dined at a few michelin rated restaurants, the staff can come off as «acting» or even robotic at times, but at Daniel I felt like I could share a conversation with any of the many people who came by our table.
The food was beautiful and perfectly plated, the temperature was perfect and the flavor pairing original.
I greatly loved the Scottish langoustines, the foie gras that melted in your mouth after it was prepared next to your table. I had the venison as my main course and it was perfectly cut, cooked and presented. The final desert course felt like an additional 3 courses as we had selected a desert that was then followed up with chocolates and freshly baked madeleines.
I can’t wait to go back and I hear they can do a pressed duck if you ask ahead of time, that would certainly be quite memorable!

Once again, certain restaurants shouldn’t be on Unilocal.There should be a higher level of Unilocal for places like Daniel. I’d fear some idiot would give it one star because they didn’t like their margarita or were pissed because the food was so French.
I can’t recall what I had on my recent visit. I didn’t take notes or stupid photos. You’re at Daniel. Professional photographers have shot photos of all the food with proper lighting and all that. Let’s just stop it.
Enjoy your meal for once.
What’s special about Daniel is not just the food but the whole experience. The staff trained and working at levels of service that you just don’t get that often. Things are just taken care of. They handle the details so you don’t have to worry about it. It’s warm and inviting.
It’s the experience. It’s the love. It’s the dedication to service.
Holy crap. The wine list. Two pages of Château d’Yquem!

I don’t even know where to start, such an amazing business establishment. The 3^rd ranking French chief is spot on with the menu and wines. They also a 4 and 5 course meal, with so many great choices and a veggie menus as well, you can’t go wrong. I would Recommend this place for a special date and such. The price is a bit on the hr side. Kudos all around to Daniels.

I was lucky enough to be invited here on a date to the James Beard awards 2015. It was a multi-​course dinner filled with truffles, lobster, other types of seafood and dessert. My favorite thing was a lotus cocktail, it was delicious. Overall the food was very good, well presented and service was excellent, but I was there for a special event. I plan to return on a regular night to check it out again.

Amazing meal and experience start to finish. One of the best meals I’ve ever had (though I’ve discovered «sweat breads» are not something I’d ever have a craving for hmm) 3 hours of PERFECTLY timed fine dining with amazing food is definitely splurge worth for a special occasion. Also their signature martini is now my absolute favorite! I probably can’t drop the cash for the full course meal again any time soon, but I definitely plan on checking out the bar. My husband even bought a sphere ice ball mold to try and replicate the drink ;)

excellent ! Very customized service and attention. Outstanding food quality, rare and surprising ingredients, Very good creativity.
price reasonable for a 3 starred michelin

I have never had a meal so amazing, paired with the finest of wines…
I would not recommend any other nyc restaurant as strongly as o recommend Daniel…

Elegant and Fancy, drinks and food are Superb!
try the sea scallop ceviche and the seabass.
definitely one of the best Restaurants in NY city.

Turns out I saved the draft but never submitted my review. This is for Jan 2015. I heard about Daniel a long time ago but didn’t know how I felt about spending such a hefty sum on one meal. Since it was the holidays, I decided this would be my Christmas gift to myself. The décor epitomized simple elegance. There aren’t many people pictured because this was taken at the end of the night and we definitely closed out the place with a reservation at 10:00PM.
Our 7-​course meal started with a few dishes that were not exactly a part of the 7-​course meal. The three dishes are actually a part of a trio of carrot dishes. First being a beautiful piece of shrimp with an acidic and citrus flavor, second the most divine carrot purée I have ever had in my life, and the third a smoked fish.
SUNCHOKE VELOUTÉ
Quail Breast, Black Trumpet Custard, White Truffle
Hold a white truffle to my face, shave it directly on my plate, and I’m yours. The server was kind enough to let me take a big whiff of it and seriously, I felt like I melted in my seat. This dish pure magic.
ALEPPO SEED CRUSTED SEA SCALLOPS
Birch Reduction, Celery Mousseline, Matsutake
I am always quite skeptical of scallops at fancy restaurants. They are delicious but how do you elevate it to be different than other scallop dishes. This did not disappoint-​perfectly cooked and seasoned. My second favorite scallop dish of all time.
SAUTEED DUCK FOIE GRAS
Quince Marmelade, Early Mesclun, Candied Pecans
I consider foie gras to be my forbidden fruit. As a California resident, I am deprived from the tantalizing delights that the foie gifts to humanity. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed with this dish. It was overwhelmingly oily and I ate what appeared to be the liver lining or something chewy along those lines.
ROASTED ATLANTIC TURBOT
Speck Ham, Savoy Cabbage, Fall Vegetables
Caramelized Salsify, Ommegang Beer Jus
By the time we got to this dish, I felt tired of eating. I wasn’t full but the flavors started becoming very overwhelming. I come from an Asian background so I’m familiar with a lot of strong flavors, but I kind of grew tired of it. My tastebuds were hoping for a break. This dish was also a disappointment. It tasted like flavored fish-​that was all it was to me. The vegetable roll was good though.
EMMA FARMS WAGYU BEEF RIB EYE
Rutabaga, Porcini, Lentils, Horseradish
I wish this dish came out before the fish because I would have saved more space for this one. The meat, as you can see, was seared perfectly. The porcinis, hidden beneath the beef, was also a delight. Notice that fried scallion-​I kind of laughed when our server noted the single scallion, but it was the best damn scallion I ever tasted.
JARDIN EXOTIQUE
Tamarind Parfait, Papaya, Pomegranate Pearls
Passion Fruit-​Mint Sorbet
So begins the desserts. It was definitely a welcomed introduction to my palate. This dish was lots of fun with many colorful elements. I kind of thought it was hilarious that they had a boba though.
ATOME ROUGE
Tainori Sphere, Chocolate-​Almond Financier, Red Fruit-​Black Tea Ice Cream
Our final official dessert plate. I didn’t care much for the sphere but the ice cream was delightful.
Overall, I had a delightful time at Daniel. The flavors were outstanding and I tried a lot of things I never even knew existed. The dishes are a true testament to the creativity and innovation that earned it its two stars.
Would I go again? Probably not. The food was great but not memorable-​my favorite dish was the carrot purée. The tasting menu was not as balanced as I would have liked and I was just not amazed. Maybe these fancy tasting menu types of restaurants aren’t for me. I thought Gotham City Bar and Grill (one Michelin star) was just okay as well.

Dr Daniel,
A couple of years ago I infiltrated your fancy establishment conveniently hidden in what looks like a luxury apartment building. I rubbed elbows Thurston Howell the 3^rd and sat across from Phillip Drummond and I loved every minute of it. Your food was wicked! (That means it was good, dam good.) I’m going to use my next income tax return and go back for more.

The class of this place is beyond words. Greeted warmly at the door by two waiters and a coat check girl, we felt like we walked into the Buckingham Palace. Only there for drinks, we were seated by the bar.
I ordered an old fashioned and my friend had a White Cosmopolitan. They both tasted amazing. The White Cosmo was definitely a unique highlight. Served beautifully with a (hibiscus?) petal in an ice sphere, it was a delicious elderberry based cosmopolitan drink. For sitting at the bar, it was not necessary to make a reservation.
They also gave a unique bar snack. It looked like a q-​tip, but it was a prosciutto-​like ham wrapped around a cracker.
I’d definitely want to come back for the food, it was a great experience, but pricy. Perfect for a date night.

There’s a reason they got 3 Michelin stars: Daniel is, from start to finish, the epitome of elegance and class. Yes, it can be a bit intimidating when you walk in and feel like you should be wearing your best cashmere and pearl necklace, but the impeccable service makes you feel otherwise. Look up and admire the intricate moldings in the ceiling, the beautiful chandelier… the entire interior architecture of the restaurant is just breathtaking.
We were seated in the center table that overlooked the entire restaurant; with the two columns along the side, it felt like we’re looking out a window. =)
Tasting:
1) Quail with Fois Gras: good.
2) Sea scallop ceviche: excellent. Perfect amount of acidity and so fresh.
3) Hawaiian Kona Abalone: omg this is AMAZING. The abalone looked small, but sliced and put back into the shell with a nice crust on top. Every bite was sublime… wish it lasted forever.
4) Bacon wrapped Yellowfin tuna: this is just ok. Tasted a little flat. I didn’t think the lentil complimented it.
5) Caramelized Sweetbread with Licorice root: I didn’t like this dish very much, maybe it’s because I’m not a licorice fan. The sauce was a bit too sweet and… well, licorice-​y for me.
6) Boeuf: came with both shortrib-​mash potato concoction and wagyu tenderloin. The tenderloin was excellent– super tender.
7) Desserts: were good, but I’m not a sweets person. =p
8) I highly recommend the Domaine Pierre Usseglio and Fils 2011. The mark-​up is pretty high here, but you can get a bottle outside for around 40 bucks.
Happy Eating!

This place is beautiful and definitely a little more than pricey. I made a reservation online in advance for an anniversary dinner and the restaurant was phenomenal. They had a lot of nice touches such as a printed menu with a note as a keepsake.
The butter and salt for the bread is awesome but you have to be careful not to fill up on bread. Every dish on the tasting menu was absolutely amazing. The presentation and the culinary skills of the staff are on a whole different level. I was a huge fan of the sea scallops ceviche, the Hawaiian Konya abalone, and the pan seared hamachi with harissa. I preferred the quail to the beef but honestly, everything was tasty. The portions are a great size to get through the 7 courses although I did get very full by the time dessert came. The drinks are a little overpriced and I would certainly stick to wine and not a mixed drink. We were NOT fans of the golden girl or the panda swizzle. The little macaroons at the end of the night are the icing on the cake. The truffles that come in a cute fancy box are adorable and savory. A must go

I came here with my mom for an early Thanksgiving meal. Daniel has a very nice open space with columns on the edge like a cloister. The service was average but the food beautifully plated and good.
Assorted Breads — baguette and brioche were delicious and served with ash and sea salt with butter
Scallop, Yellowtail, and Foie Gras Amuse Bouche — scallop and yellowtail were delicious but foie was too salty
Hawaiian Kona Abalone with a bean purée — tender with delicate flavors
Peekytoe Crab Salad — a little too much mayo but tasty
Wagyu Tenderloin, Black Angus Short Ribs in Yukon Tartlet — a very nice dish with tender beef
Seabass — tender but too much butter
Desserts — We ordered two desserts which I can’t remember but the basket of warm Madeleine’s was my favorite.

So what is a trip to new York without having great cuisine and a mind boggling dining experience. Restaurant Daniel has been on my list for a while and even with a slight drop from a 3 to 2 star Michelin rating, I knew it was a spot that I had to hit on this last NYC trip. Boy was I glad that we had made this a stop for our final dinner in NYC. Daniel Boulud and his staff deliver with exceptional quality and precision. We made our way over to this joint on a Saturday evening with plans to head over to P.D.T for drinks. We arrived right on time for our reservation and was greeted promptly at the door and seated immediately afterwards. The restaurant décor is beautiful (yes I said beautiful) and with intimate table seating for all guests. The bar was elegant and we were seated in the lounge area.
The servers were on point making it easily one of the best service experiences I have had. There will be no moment where you are searching for anything… and the timing of the food coming out is perfect. They were extremely friendly and ensuring that we had everything we needed at any point. We orderd a cocktail from the bar and it was amazing… they use some type of smoking glass to let the cocktail have the smokiness come through. Perfection.
We of course had to go with a tasting menu which consisted officially of the abalone, foie gras, Duo of boeuf, and the tarte tatin. They of course provided a few other small items throughout the process inclusive of the basket of warm madeleines at the end. Every dish is beautifully plated and the combination of ingredients is on point. There was so much food that I have no idea how people do the 7 course tasting menu as even the 4 course was enough to make me want to buy one of those pregnancy pants. They provide complimentary bread at the beginning all of which are delicious. The amouse bouches that were provided were excellent offering hints of culinary expertise. The abalone was perfectly cooked and elegantly displayed, the foie gras was amazing along with the presentation that they made to cook it right in front of you. Perfect flavor to it and delicious. The duo of Boeuf was excellent as well again with beautiful plating. The beef was tasty and very well cooked to provide the right amount of flavor to it. The real surprise was how amazingly delish the tarte tatin was. I could eat this for days and it is not traditionally a dish I feel I would like. The madeleines were amazingly delish and even with being so full from everything we could not help ourselves but to devour all of it. The gifts of canele at the end was a nice touch as well (also which was delicious and I devoured a day later). This is the perfect culinary experience and best way to spend a good 2 to 3 hours.
Sit back and prepared to be «wowed» It was quite the experience and I hope to be able to do it again soon.

This is an amazing culinary experience that will fulfill your 8000 tastebuds and satisfy your soul Allow yourself to be consciously aware of the layers and depth of flavor that each morsel delivers as you savor it in your month and feast on the presentation of visual delight
The staff’s attention to every detail would make Chef proud to have his namesake flagship restaurant on the lips of everyone who proclaims themselves a «Foodie»
My suggestion is the tasting menu 4 or 7 courses. This may be paired with a wine and my suggestion if that if you are fortunate enough to come to Daniels, then you must have that experience.
The four course tasting was a delight both visually and gastronomically. You are delighted with little starters to get your juices flowing and your palate ready to enjoy explosions of flavor. You will leave satisfied And if you’re lucky, a surprise visit by Chef Daniel, who is larger than life when he walks through the dining room as well as humble and welcoming.

Wow — one of the top 10 dining experiences of my life for sure.
Daniel is a beautiful restaurant, with endless nooks and cozy tables. We were in the main dining room, but in one of the elevated areas so it was a little more private — but it was ideal for people-​watching. (Not only was I engrossed in what was happening at my own table; I was equally fascinated by what everyone else was getting.) I was also given a chair just for my purse, ha. The service is seamless and the staff is choreographed in a way that blew my mind.
As for the food, my friend and I did the four course pre-​fix, and it was so much food that I honestly couldn’t imagine doing the full seven courses. I started with the abalone, then had the foie gras and the signature beef dish, then dessert. There were amuse bouche throughout, as well as an amazing bread basket and surprise desserts and a treat to take home. I’ll let my photos do the talking.

Put on your best suit/​dress and prepare for a memorable dining experience.
I decided to surprise my girlfriend on her birthday with a meal at Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant, and it lived up to expectations. It didn’t take long after walking into the restaurant to be impressed with the upscale ambience and gorgeous dining room. The staff was incredibly professional, including comprehensive knowledge of the menu and attentive presentation with regard to our table, drinks, and food.
The meal itself was fantastic. Our tasting menu included rabbit «porchetta,» lime curried yellowfin tuna, homemade ricotta fagottini, cedar wood hamachi with harissa, milk fed veal, and two deserts. I can’t say I liked one item more than the other because they were all great.
The true class of the restaurant was exemplified by a personalized desert from Daniel himself for my girlfriend, staff more than willing to take our picture to capture the evening, and a cab being hailed for us before we walked outside.
This restaurant is well worth the visit. Looking forward to my next meal!

The food and service is great here. Expect nothing but pure food heaven for 3 hours if you get the tasting menu. This is my second time going and they do not disappoint. Everything from their bread basket to dessert was amazing. Maybe except for the Bacon Wrapped Yellowfin Tuna with Green Lentils. There was just too much lentil purée. This may be the only dish I didn’t finish. They are also very accommodating. I was able to swap the Caramelized Veal Sweetbreads with their Black Sea Bass. Check out my pics of the whole tasting menu to get a sneakpeek before you go. Their menus change every so often. I remember the first time I went, they had an amazing truffle dish. I still recall the waiter bringing out a small fancy box with a piece of truffle inside. Daniel is a must go. You’ll have a great dining experience for sure.

Still exquisite after all these years! Daniel Boulud and his expert staff haven’t missed a beat at his flagship New York restaurant. We returned here after 8 years to celebrate our anniversary and we were as wowed this time as we were then. What surprised us the most is that every single table in the formal dining room was occupied on a Tuesday evening in August. The crowd was perhaps fifty percent tourists and business diners and fifty percent regulars. There were a few couples like us obviously celebrating a special occasion.
The three plus hour dining extravaganza began with cocktails in the lobby bar area. They had a seasonal gin menu and my husband and I both started with a specialty drink not offered on the regular drink selection. Both were spectacular.
We were seated at a lovely round table overlooking the sunken main floor. This gave us a wonderful view of the entire dining room… great for people watching and to admire the servers as they scurried around delivering the most professional service I have ever seen and enjoyed. The décor has been updated to reflect a cleaner more modern flavor and yet the ceiling architecture, airy atmosphere and charm remains. While my husband opted for the wine pairing along with the four course prix fixe, I opted to savor my cocktail and enjoy a glass of wine in the middle of my meal.
Here is the run down of our selections (photos have been added):
Sea scallop ceviche, smoked sablefish gazpacho and jalapeño panacotta
Flaked Atlantic Cod, Betterave-​which is a young beet baked in a salt crust
Pan seared John Dory, Suckling pig
All of our dishes were divine but the standouts were the smoked sablefish and baked beet. Whether you are a vegetarian or a carnivore who enjoys beets, this creation is NOT to be missed. It will knock your socks off with its textures, creativity and table-​side preparation!
If I could make one suggestion for newbies it would be to save room for dessert and perhaps opt for the savory cheese course in lieu of a sweet selection. The signature chocolates and warm freshly baked madeleines are so wonderful that no other dessert is really warranted. Of course if you’re celebrating, they’ll write the occasion on your dessert plate and it comes with the prix fixe so it may make sense just to see the creations served.
The service is on point… your water or beverage glasses will never be empty and they will make recommendations and accommodate whatever your culinary desire or restriction. And while all of this is happening, you almost never notice them so it isn’t intrusive. Oh Daniel… wish I could come here weekly. Alas, our budget and schedule don’t permit for such a regular indulgence but for those who dare to indulge and splurge on a $ 500plus dinner for two, this Michelin star chef still delivers one of the most sublime culinary experiences you’ll ever have— all in a very civilized and elegant atmosphere. The only stuffy element (if one can even call it that?) is the jacket requirement for gentlemen. They even have coats for toddlers as one of the young kids came in with his parents sans jacket. Still, the dressy attire is merely a reflection of the caliber of the food and service and gives diners an excuse to dress for the occasion.
If you’re a foodie, this place is it!

Daniel is one of New York’s institution for fine dining and many chefs have came out of Papa Boulud’s kitchen. It’s been one of New York’s top restaurants from the beginning of time and held the coveted 3 Michelin stars since Jesus turned water into wine. It was recently downgraded to 2 Michelin stars. However, it’s still considered one of the top 100 restaurants in the world. Here are the past two years’ accolades to name a few:
1) 3 Michelin stars in 2014
2) 2 Michelin stars in 2015
3) #40 on the San Pellegrino 2014 World’s Best Restaurants
4) #80 on the San Pellegrino 2015 World’s Best Restaurants
Daniel is definitely luxury and epitome of New York’s French cuisine. The service was great and the dishes were explained in good detail. However, the restaurant is a bit stuffy compared to other 3 Michelin stars restaurants in New York. I found the waiters to be a bit more snooty and arrogant compared to Per Se, Jeans George, EMP, Masa, Brooklyn Fare and Le Bernardin. I personally think EMP and Per Se provide a much better overall experience than Daniel.
Now, the food. There was a prix fixe menu, which was 4 courses. In addition, there was a 7 course tasting menu. I decided to go with the 7 course tasting menu cause it was my college buddy’s first time dining at an establishment with Daniel’s accolades. Plus, I was paying so he didn’t have much of a choice. I told him to sit there and act appropriate. Also, I told him to not blow our covers and expose to the wait staff that we were actually a bunch of low down dirty heathens. Here are my favorite dishes:
1) Sea Scallops Ceviche — This was the 2^nd course out of the seven. It included Persian Cucumber, Radishes, Sea Lettuce, Finger Lime and White Sturgeon Caviar. The tangy sour flavors of the cucumber and radishes was really refreshing as it filled up my palate. The soft scallops and caviar complemented each other very well. Caviar was definitely fresh cause there wasn’t a hint of fishiness to them.
2) Hawaiian Kona Abalone — The dish was accompanied with Rosemary-​Tarbais Bean Purée, Braising Greens, Iberico Ham Shavings and Tatsoi Salad. The abalone was presented in it’s shell with the Tatsoi sticking up like Alfalfa’s hair. The abalone was very delicate in terms of its texture. It was soft and tender. The Iberico Ham Shavings topped the dish and provided a crispy contrast to the delicate abalone.
3) Roasted Quail Breast — The dish included Pioppini Mushrooms, Romaine Lettuce, Crispy Legs and Green Peppercorn Sauce. The quail was perfectly cooked and extremely tender. They slow roasted the quail for a few hours and it definitely brought out the strong succulent flavors of the quail. The Pioppini Mushroom was fantastic and the Green Peppercorn Sauce wasn’t overpowering the dish.
Overall, Daniel is a great restaurant in it’s class. It’s located in UES, so the patrons are old money. It’s definitely a more refined and classy experience. I would recommend Daniel on special occasions or not. However, I still prefer the tasting menu at my favorite restaurant called McDowell’s.
US 2015 Michelin 3 Stars Count: 10 down. 2 more.
2015 Michelin Rated Restaurant Count: 21
San Pellegrino 2014 World’s 100 Best Restaurants Count: 11
San Pellegrino 2015 World’s 100 Best Restaurants Count: 13

2-​Michelin Star Daniel was our choice for my birthday celebration. Loved seeing all the people dressed up & enjoying the fancy night out… we likewise thoroughly enjoyed ourselves but were not completely blown away
Mr & I arrived almost 1 hr early & got to partake in their bar beforehand. They were offering «fun with gin» on their menu so we indulged in a lavender-​gin something which was pretty good. However, I experienced total drink-​envy when I saw the table beside us get these martini glasses with huge ice cream scoop-​looking things in the middle & what looked like rose petals all throughout. Then the liquid part was poured over it, to melt the center frozen scoop & create the drinky — boy did I want that instead of what I was having! Next time!
After we arrived at our table, we were handed the menu & advised about their prix fixe or tasting menu scenario, then left to peruse — only problem, was that it was their meaty menu. When the waiter came back over, we asked about veggie options… was hoping he had seen the vegetarian note on our reservation, which had been confirmed multiple times when we spoke w/​the hostess (multiple times) so I know they had our preference
Due to some spinach & eggplant offerings on the Tasting Menu (which are on my naughty list), we opted for the 4-​course Prix Fixe option with wine pairing… but the server didn’t ask which one we wanted. There were 2 price points & we were given the less expensive — too bad, since we actually would have chosen the more expensive option had we been asked.
Our «lead» server seemed much more interested in impressing the table beside us & after taking our order, we were abandoned for the remainder of the evening until the check was brought out. No big deal since there were plenty of other staff bringing out food & clearing plates but it was funny to see this person fawn all over the table beside us when we got zero attention from him
Another notable service item occurred after I left for the restrooms. The meal continued to progress… bread was served to the Mr & they even started to bring out our next course until he asked them to wait until I got back. Service should be paused when someone leaves the table
Final service item noticed was as we were leaving. There was no offer to help us hail a taxi — some places do this & some don’t… so just so you know they don’t here
Luckily, the food more than made up for the service snafus & most dishes were amazing. By the time our meal was over, we literally could not have fit in 1 more bite.
Amuse of parm cracker & a creamy dollop of something I cannot remember (sorry!)
Then a trio of cauliflower — sliced & mousses which were all yummy. Then the meal began:
HARICOTS FLAMBO — delish — Cranberry Bean, Chanterelles, Sage, Runner Bean, Australian Black Truffle Shavings
TROMPETTE ROYALE — not impressed — Grilled King Oyster Mushroom, Sautéed Bok Choy, Parsley Coulis, Crispy Yuba, Tahoon Cress
BETTERAVE — delish — Young Beet Baked in Seaweed-​Salt Crust, Black Cardamom, Sicilian Pistachio, Chive Aïoli, Horseradish Crème Fraîche
PIOPPINI — delish — Sautéed Pioppini and Romaine Lettuce, Confit Yukon Gold Potatoes, Crispy Shallot, Green Peppercorn
BROCOLI — okay — Tasting of Broccoli, Charred Broccolini «Quiche», Broccoli Rabe, Gorgonzola Dulce, Mustard Frill, Nasturtium Salad
FRAISE — delish — Tristar Strawberries, Basil Chiboust, «Sablé Breton», Lemon Omani Sorbet
GIANDUJA — okay — Abinao Chocolate Mousse, Gianduja Petals, Dark Cocoa Sorbet
Then out comes the mini petit-​fours & mini-​madeleines, followed by plates of chocolate. LOVED the canelés they sent home with us! We were completely stuffed!
Totals for our evening
2 people
2 Prix Fixe Menus + wine pairing
3 hours (not including time at the bar)
Price $ 540 (before tip)

Restaurante diputadíssimo, eleito melhor de NY, o Daniel faz jus ao seu posto! Reserve com antecedência! Público mais velho e requintado! Ambiente elegante! De entrada saboreie o pães da casa. Pedi o pão com alho e o pão com azeitonas, estavam quentinhos! De acompanhamento a manteiga super cremosa e flor de sal! Uauuu! De prato pedimos primeiro ostras, logo foie gras com cerejas e por último lagosta e waygu! Tudo delicioso! Ainda pedimos sobremesa, não lembro o nome mas estava deli! Não esqueça de pedir um café e experimente os madelaines da casa! O melhor que já comi!!! Esse restaurante é caríssimo, pedimos garrafa de champgne o que ajudou no custo! Vale a pena? Lógico que vale! Daniel Boulud é o rei de Nova York! Só não vá no bar boulud, achei a comida insosa. Mas recomendo conhecer a epicerie boulud!

Sollte das Highlight einer jeden New York Reise sein! Exquisites Essen, phantastischer Service und ein rund um ansprechendes Ambiente!
Besonders empfehlenswert ist das 3 Gang Menü mit Weinbegleitung! Da kann man nichts falsch machen! :)

Was kann man da noch sagen? Exzellent ob der Preis angemessen ist, ist ja bekanntlich streitbar. Aber ab einer bestimmten Qualität muss man wohl damit klarkommen.
Ich möchte hervorheben, dass Vegetarier vielleicht anfangs eher abgeschreckt sind, da sich im normalen Menü gerademal zwei vegetarische Gerichte finden und die auch nur in der Appetizers! Aber keine Sorge, die haben auch eine vegetarische Speisekarte (genial, ist das zu glauben???), wo alle Gänge abgedeckt sind.
Das Dessert war mit Abstand am besten Peanut Butter Chocolate in der Luxus Version. Es ist schwer danach zu Reeses zurückzukehren ;)
Insgesamt absolut empfehlenswert aber stellt euch auf das teuerste Essen eures Lebens ein.

Was kann man da noch sagen? Exzellent — ob der Preis angemessen ist, ist ja bekanntlich streitbar. Aber ab einer bestimmten Qualität muss man wohl damit klarkommen.
Ich möchte hervorheben, dass Vegetarier vielleicht anfangs eher abgeschreckt sind, da sich im normalen Menü gerademal zwei vegetarische Gerichte finden — und die auch nur in der Appetizers! Aber keine Sorge, die haben auch eine vegetarische Speisekarte (genial, ist das zu glauben???), wo alle Gänge abgedeckt sind.
Das Dessert war mit Abstand am besten — Peanut Butter Chocolate in der Luxus Version. Es ist schwer danach zu Reeses zurückzukehren ;)
Insgesamt absolut empfehlenswert — aber stellt euch auf das teuerste Essen eures Lebens ein.

Für mich eines der besten Restaurants die ich kenne!
Abgesehen von der unfreundlichen Empfangsdame war der Abend ein Traum! Super Service und hervorragendes Essen. Wir haben zu unserem Menü das Wine pairing hinzubestellt, das hat sich wirklich gelohnt!
Es ist leider nicht ganz günstig, aber es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!

Je n’ai pas (encore) eu le privilège de manger au Daniel, mais il y a quelques années j’ai pu avoir une visite des cuisines et de la cave de ce fabuleux restaurant. Michael, le maître d’hôtel de l’époque (si ma mémoiré né fait pas défaut) a été à ses débuts un commis dans le restaurant de mon oncle en Louisiane. Puis il a monté les échelons et a conquis NY. Lors de retrouvailles, entre lui et ma famille, il nous a guidé dans les coulisses de ce temple de gastronomie.
J’ai eu des frissons. C’était il y a… une dizaine d’année, mais depuis mon cœur palpite toujours quand j’entends parler de ce restaurant et je né doute pas qu’à mon prochain voyage à NY, casserai ma cachemaille pour aller déguster les précieux mets de Daniel !

New York 19.30 Ortszeit. Wir erreichen mit der Hotellimousine mehr als rechtzeitig, dass als bestes Restaurant der Stadt gelobte Daniel. 19.45 Uhr sollte unsere kulinarische Reise in das mit drei Sternen versehene Lukullische-​Weltall gehen. Unser Tisch war zu Beginn noch nicht frei und so wurden wir an die Bar verfrachtet. Was kein Problem war, denn ob wir nun unseren Apéritif an der Bar oder am Tische zu uns nehmen war uns schnuppe.2 sehr leckere, jedoch auch sehr stark alkoholische Champagner-​Mojitos später waren wir leicht verwundert, als um 20 Uhr noch immer keine Einladung an unseren Tisch erfolgte. Auf Nachfragen wurde uns gesagt, dass es noch ein wenig dauert, sie uns jedoch dann Bescheid geben werden.20.15 Uhr erfolgte dann nun endlich die Reise, welche ich, ich nehme es mal hier schon vorwegbei jedem Reiseanbieter wieder storniert hätte oder Schadensersatz gefordert hätte.Da uns nach den zwei Mojitos doch noch der Sinn nach Champagner stand und da dies immer unser Einstig in mehrtägige Dinner darstellt und man schöné Traditionen nicht brechen sollte bestellten wir gleich zu Beginn noch einmal 2 Gläser Champagner. Kurz darauf kam auch schon die Weinkarte und da ich gerne Wein aus dem Land trinke, in welchem ich mich gerade befinde, sollte es auch ein Wein aus den Vereinigten Staaten sein. Da die USA in Sachen Wein für mich, bis auf die großen Namen quasi Neuland darstellt, bat ich um Hilfe des Sommelier. Ich schilderte recht konkret meine Wüsche und Vorlieben (Dominik entschied sich für korrespondierende Weine, ergo war die Auswahl gänzlich auf meinen Geschmack ausgelegt). Was dann auf den Tisch kam, war alles andere als das was ich bestellt habe. Ich weiß nicht wie der Sommelier auf die Idee gekommen ist mir diesen Wein anzubieten. Dominik mochte ihn jedoch ganz gerne und ich konnte mich auch überwinden ein Glas davon zu trinken um mir im laufe des Menüs noch selbst eine half bottle eines von mir blind ausgesuchten Weins zu bestellen. Schlimmer konnte selbst eine wahllose Blindbestellung meinerseits nicht werden. Ich hatte Glückder Rebensaft traf in etwa meinen Geschmack. Was den Champagner betrifft. dieser kam nie bei uns an! Als meine half bottle gebracht wurde, konnte ich mir nicht verkneifen darauf hinzuweisen, dass der Champagner nun auch nicht mehr gebracht werden müsste. Außer einem kurzen sorry keinerlei weitere Reaktion daraufSchnell wurde einem bewusst das es sich beim Daniels um eine etwas bessere Kantine handelt. Allein 36 Tische (von 2 – 8 Personen) konnte ich alleine von meinem Platz aus zählen. Das Restaurant ist terrassenartig aufgebaut. In der Mitte befinden sich ein Großteil der Tische und das ganze wird von Säulen von der nächsten Stufe, wo sich viele 2er Tische befinden abgeschirmt. Im äußersten Ring befinden sich 2er & 4er Tische wo man sich nicht gegenüber sondern nebeneinander sitz. Alleine ein Blick durch die Runde machte klar, das es eine Klassengesellschaft hier gibt. Am äußersten Rand saßen eindeutig die unwichtigsten Gäste. Männer mit schlecht sitzenden Anzügen, Frauen zu bunt, zu viel, zu tief, zu kurzErgo alles was 1 – 2 Reihen hinter uns saß war Fratzengulasch par excellence, was aber genauso zahlende Gäste darstellte und eine Unverschämtheit meines Erachtens ist! Darüber könnte ich mich noch seitenlang auslassen! Zudem über die Lautstärke in dieser Massenabfertigungshallekeine leise Musik, keine Untermalung der Atmosphäre. Warum auch, es war ja keine zu spüren!Soweiter auf unserer Reise. Wir wählten das große Menü, welches aus 8 Gängen bestand und bestellten zusätzlich einen Trüffelgang (Tagliatelle mit weißen Trüffeln in der mittleren Portion– für zusätzliche 95 Dollar !!!)Der Gruß aus der Küchenicht der Rede wert! Der erste Gang sorgte bei mir spontan für Übelkeit und Würgereflex, da Foie Gras in diesem Gang war, welches bei Dominiks Gang angeben und von mir daher durch einen anderen ersetzt wurdeaber ohne Deklaration trotzdem ebenfalls enthalten war. Schnell ein Schluck des ekelhaften Wein darüber.dann war dieser endlich auch wegund den Gang dezent rüber zum Mann schieben. Nächster Gang Langustesehr lecker, mag ich wirklich gerneaber was war das? Eine mit irgendwas ummantelte Languste einmal durch Frittierfett gezogen? Zudem mit Glutamat China-​Fertig-​Soße übergossen?Der Gang schmeckte wie nach einer durchsoffenen Nacht noch mal schnell zum China-​Imbiss was ekliges fettiges essen. Irgendwann gab es dann auch endlich etwas Brotdenn nach Mojito und diversen Schlucken Wein und dem ungewollten verschenken des ersten Gangs stieg mir auf quasi nüchternen Magen der Alkohol langsam enorm zu Kopf. Brot gab es im übrigen an diesem Abend nur noch eimal und das auch nur auf Nachfrage. Besonders überragend war es eh nicht! Die folgenden Gänge boten keine nennenswerten Highlights. der Trüffelgang war gut, jedoch warm wären mir die Nudeln um einiges lieber gewesen. Leere Teller blieben lange auf dem Tisch stehen, Gläser wurden nur wenn sie schon leer waren erst nachgeschenkt. Hach, wenn man

Gäbe es zehn Sterne, so müsste man 10 Sterne verteilen. Hier ist alles Perfekt. Vom Service über den Cocktail bis hin zum Menü und zum Wein bleibt kein Wunsch offen. Allerdings ein auch für New York gehobenes Preisniveau. Man sollte schon mindestens 200 Dollar pro Person einkalkulieren, wenn man einen passablen Wein trinken möchte (3 Gänge). Für das 8 Gänge Menü fallen dann proportionale Mehrkosten an. Allerdings ein einmaliges Erlebnis. Der Service ist perfekt und trotzdem unaufgeregt dezent; in Europa in dieser Kombination bei 3 Michelin Sternen selten zu erleben. Auch durch die gute Gästemischung entspannte Atmosphäre. Fazit: Für den Liebhaber französischer Küche ein einmaliges Erlebnis!