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Madison Room and Bar Reviews List

Madison Room and Bar

AN ELEGANT AMERICAN BRASSERIE
The New York Palace elevates Midtown Manhattan’s renowned culinary offerings with the seasonally inspired entrees and cocktails served in The Madison Room & Bar. This elegant restaurant and lounge is housed in the landmark Villard Mansion, a 19th Century historical gem offers a spectacular setting paired with innovative cuisine for a welcoming dining experience. Guests can enjoy favorites from the hotel’s Executive Chef James Staiano such as the Almond Croissant French Toast, or our New York Chicken Sandwich, and Steak Frites. The Madison Room & Bar is located just off the lobby mezzanine and open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a full service bar in the evenings.
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22 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(22 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 22 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • romantic(9)
  • special occasion(9)
  • fit for foodies(6)
  • neighborhood gem(4)
  • vibrant bar scene(3)
  • good for groups(2)
Madison Room and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Was expecting Michelin oompf

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Dined on 4/23/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was a vibrant restaurant with some of the best interior decor around. Just thought that we could not find that extra Michelin oompf. There was nothing bad but also little of the wow factor."
Dined on 4/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

French Castles

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Beautiful dining room! It reminded me of French castles!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The location, decor, ambiance,

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The location, decor, ambiance, bar, dining and staff were all excellent. We had a very comfortable feeling there. I am sorry to say the menu was a little short and the food was not quality. The chef cooked well, but the steak was tough and not a good quality. I think if you could improve on the menu a bit and a few more choices, you could have a real hit."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
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Review 4 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good ambiance although

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very good ambiance although the food is far more than I expected for a Michelin two-star restaurant, either the food itself or the menu."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Surprised

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I was surprised with the experience here. Poor wine list (I was told via phone they had a bigger list - they didn't) and steaks were not cooked to our requests; sent my girlfriends back only to have it come back well overdone"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Favorite restsurant in NYC

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everyone was so accommodating and especially our server, Melissa, she was spectacular! The food was amazing! Best Valentine's day dinner ever!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Anachronism in dining is there

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Anachronism in dining is there is one: an awkward blend of the decor which should have long been in mothballs, over the top service, and fairly modern cuisine. Very strange."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2008
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Review 8 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went for breakfast with a

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Went for breakfast with a friend. Great service from the host and managers, to the bartenders and servers. Great food too."
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2003
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superior service, beautiful

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Superior service, beautiful decor and wonderful food. A perfect dining experience!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Madison Room and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

way too expensive

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Whilst the restaurant itself is a beautiful space, it is very expensive for the food served. Whilst the staff are very friendly the service is very slow. They need to look at their prices to compete with some of the other wonderful places in New York"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Madison Room and Bar
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.5 / 3
Moderate