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(212) 891-8100
455 Madison Ave
(50th)
New York,
NY
10022
40.7581
-73.9754
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
Hours:
Tues-Thurs 5:30pm- 9:30pm
Fri & Sat 5:30pm- 10:00pm
BAR open daily from 4pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 11.30.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Historic Setting, People Watching, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About GILT
Featured Review
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Contributor
Strangely futuristic elements have been grafted onto the majestic Villard mansion, in the form of a weirdly lit geodesic dome which floats underneath the gilded walls and carved ceilings. But no amount of decor, from any era, can detract from the achievement of the menu, which is opulent, baroque, and very expensive: It needs to dazzle the restaurant's tourist clientele, who don't mind paying sky-high prices for a very rarefied kind of food. Chef Chris Lee is gone, but his modernized classics, like Tuna Wellington, live on, as does his particular brand of seasonal haute cuisine. –
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The main dining room is prix fixe only.The more casual bar room offers a la carte fare like truffle fries and rock shrimp tempura with pineapple, toasted pine nuts and spicy aioli.
- What to Drink:
- Nothing on the specialty cocktail menu is less than $20, and the voluminous wine list soars. Still, the diner on a budget can choose a handful of reds from Washington and Oregon and stay under $100 a bottle.
- Look Good:
- The dress code requires men to wear jackets; ladies should dress to impress.
- Fun Fact:
- As the setting for the TV show "Gossip Girl," Gilt has earned a cult following among Manhattan debutantes, who flock there for the truffled grilled cheese sandwich.
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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04/01/11
Don't waste your money
by joanna1680
I took my husband to Gilt for his birthday, expecting a very special experience after reading the reviews here. It was a nice space, but the food was very expensive and terrible. It was all this very teeny tiny artistic stuff, which can be lots of fun if it tastes good. But this did not. The flavors were weird and I barely ate anything except my bread. The service was also very dour, lots of dreary guys just going through the motions. If you are looking for a truly wonderful New York dining spot, try Daniel. You won't be disappointed as we were with Gilt.
05/24/10
Syrah Wines
by lovingfood15
I just read about Syrah Wines with Patrick Cappiello on Behind the Burner's website. Gilt is delish!
- Pros: Wine
03/14/09
THE BEST
by lhny12
The best all around dinner in Manhattan. If you don't like it here, you won't like it anywhere. I can promise you - you will have an amazing dinner... that is (if) you can get a reservation!
- Pros: It's simply food perfection
- Cons: Nothing :)
02/11/08
Simply Amazing!
by Swavioli
My girlfriend and I were in the city for the weekend and, after looking over numerous restaurants and reading various reviews, we decided to go to Gilt. Living in Boston, as well as being from NY originally, and dining out on a fairly regular basis, I feel like I've eaten at some great establishments. However, my previous experiences and reviews of Gilt did not do my anticipation of the meal justice. Simply amazing is the only way I can describe the 2 hours of fine dinning at Gilt. From the pre-meal amuse bouche to the artistic and decadent desserts, everything was outstanding. The exquisite decor and architecture are only outdone by the beautiful presentation of food.
Every course my girlfriend and I had was perfect. Her tuna tartare was accompanied by the most delicious tiny scallion pancakes I've ever had, and my hamachi sashimi was accented by Chef Lee's creation of jalapeno caviar (it?s amazing how he makes that). My main course, venison, was cooked perfectly and topped with a spiced red cabbage brandy jus; the meat melted in my mouth after the explosion of flavors. My girlfriend had the crispy sea bass in a saffron mussel broth; I can only image how good it was from the expressions on her face after each bite. The desserts were equally amazing and to top it off, after the meal we were presented with some designer chocolates.
As other reviewers have said, for a fine dinning establishment, it was not stuffy at all. As you would expect in fine dining, the service was impeccable and timing was on point. However, the staff was extremely friendly and engaging, something you usually won?t experience at a high end restaurant.
If you haven't already guessed, I would highly recommend Gilt to anyone looking for not only a great meal, but also a remarkable all around experience.
- Pros: Ambience, Presentation, Taste, Service
- Cons: Dinner had to come to an end.
11/07/07
If I could eat in one restaurant for the rest of my life, this would be it!
by todie4d
This place is completely amazing! The most beautiful restaurant space I have ever been to. I really can't say enough about our enjoyable experience. We were celebrating a birthday with a party of 4. We started off meeting our friends at the bar, but couldn't stay cause we were a tad late for our reservation. The staff was super attentive and helped us make our wine and chamagne selections. Our waiter gave us suggestions for our dinner selections, but not in an intrusive way. Dinner started with a single scallop tasting dish which was served beautifully and made a nice start ot the meal. The appetisers were all lovely; a butternut squash soup with cinnamon cotton candy made the most spectacular presentation. A friend opted for a $75 dollar upcharge upon which a ton of white truffles were shaved over her risotto (yum!). Dinner was good as well, 2 of us had the steak which was good but not too remarkable. The other 2 had the saffron fish dish which they were so content with I didn't get a chance to try them. Afterwards we had dessert, the most notable being the french toast w/ berry compote and some teas. Lastly a few designer chocolates to round out the evening.
We dined, we saw, we conquered. We can't wait to visit again...
- Pros: Beautiful Decor, Seamless Service, Delicious Food, and Good Value for Fine Dining
- Cons: None
The Details on GILT
Place Categories:
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- completely amazing place
- recommend higly
- super attentive staff
- crispy sea bass
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