Daniel - Michelin Star French Fine Dining in New York

Neil Brown

September 27, 2026

Celebrated my birthday here. Mynor and the team (but especially Mynor 😎) made the night unforgettable. The restaurant is BEAUTIFUL. We had the 7 course tasting menus and loved it. Thanks for the well wishes, the kitchen tour! And thanks for the great memories. Well done!

Musaad Mohammed

September 26, 2026

I had dinner yesterday there, it was unforgettable amazing experience I've ever seen like that services and friendly staff 👌🏻 I'm going to recommend it to all my friends

Tyler Terry

September 26, 2026

What can I say other than it was absolutely the perfect evening! Truly, the atmosphere, service and food were all 10 out of 10 and the restaurant did not feel stuffy or pretentious. We were treated like royalty and we got to meet chef Daniel! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! Matthew, the maître D and Brian, the general manager were spectacular as well and completely went above and beyond.

Jeff Scott

September 21, 2026

This restaurant exceeded our expectations - which were high in this category. The service was exceptional without being intrusive. The staff is unpretentious and was genuinely happy to answer any questions we had. We were even given a tour of the kitchen after our meal. For a special occasion or a romantic dinner Daniel is definitely worth considering.

Claire Scanlon

September 17, 2026

The food is outstanding but what makes Daniel so memorable are the people who make the whole dining experience lively and fun.

Steve Brannock

September 16, 2026

Fantastic food and service in one of the most beautiful rooms in New York City. We loved the fact that the menu included flexible a la carte dining and coursing options. Too many michelin-starred restaurants lock you into a tasting menu. The service was friendly and decidely non-stuffy. A wonderful experience.

台日友好大使 子蓉 シヨウ

September 15, 2026

The facade on East 65th Street near Park Avenue leads people from the Upper East Side streets into a soaring neoclassical dining room. Daniel Boulud founded DANIEL in 1993. The current location was once the Mayfair Hotel and also housed the early Le Cirque, thus layering several important eras of French dining in New York. The restaurant is listed in the 2024 New York Michelin one-star list, and its continuous operation for over thirty years is worth a closer look. Boulud hails from near Lyon, France, and his culinary language in New York has always connected French techniques with North American seasons. The menu is currently advanced by Executive Chef Eddy Leroux, with clear divisions among the pastry, restaurant, and wine teams. The renovated main dining room still retains the scale of the original designer Tihany Design, with Bernardaud chandeliers, rotating art, and high arches collectively maintaining a sense of history that is formal but not heavy. The official description of the cuisine is a modern seasonal menu composed of meats, game, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and foraged flavors. The wine cellar particularly emphasizes the Rhône Valley, Burgundy, and Champagne. Here one can observe how French sauces, doneness levels, and side dishes are balanced throughout a long menu. The Lalique Bar offers rare spirits and cocktails; the wooden Lounge provides set-price or à la carte options; and four Skybox seats overlook the kitchen through glass, each offering a different experience. For Taiwanese travelers wishing to understand how traditional upscale French dining continues in New York, DANIEL offers more reference value than chasing fleeting trends. The cost of the main dining room corresponds to a complete ceremony, space, and wine collection; if time or budget requires flexibility, inquire first about current options in the Lounge. Clearly stating your budget and preferences before ordering wine allows the sommelier team to suggest paths among regions, vintages, and glass options—this professional guidance is more revealing than stacking expensive labels. Reservations can be made up to sixty days in advance; the Lounge welcomes walk-ins when space is available. The restaurant strongly recommends formal or business attire; sportswear and casual clothes are not allowed; men may not wear shorts or sandals; torn jeans should also be avoided; strollers are not permitted. Before booking, confirm current menu prices, cancellation and gratuity policies, dietary restrictions, and allow time for peak Upper East Side traffic. DANIEL's value lies in long-term maintenance—a large restaurant must realign its kitchen, cellar, art, and etiquette every day. If the team transforms formality into clear yet gentle guidance, first-time visitors can comfortably engage with this history. Upon leaving, the lobby lighting reflects on polished stone like a dining table seal repeatedly polished by time.

Andi Carlini

September 14, 2026

Restaurant Daniel is the epitome of exceptional service and food. From the moment we arrived until we walked out the door, we were made to feel pampered and special from every member of the staff, who were all very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional….a great combination! (A special thank you to our Captain, Alan!). We visit NYC only once a year, and this is now our go-to restaurant for a very special dinner, regardless of the occasion.