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2 E 55th St
New York,
NY
10022
40.7624
-73.9748
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Adour Alain Ducasse
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene – Alain Ducasse's first two New York restaurants, Mix and Essex House, couldn't cut the mustard, but he's taking one more shot with this beauty located in the St. Regis hotel's former Lespinasse space. The grand beaux-arts dining room gets a makeover that dials down stuffiness with ebullient touches like leaf-patterned glass panels and floating bubble sculptures resembling escaped champagne. – – The Food – Ducasse's menu works best when it follows the room's impish streak and freshens up the haute French cuisine with modern twists. Silky balls of ricotta are…
11/24/08
Fabulous dining experience
by Diannwallwilson1234 at Citysearch
Roy Buttencamp is a wonderful manger of this beautiful restaurant. My daughter and I were guests of the St. Regis and decided to dine at Adour's. We did not believe we could get a reservation on such short notice, however, we were successful. The lounge is small and intimate, but the dining room is very intimate and probably one of the most beautiful dining rooms I have ever dined in.
We ordered the Filet Mignon, which was cooked as we requested and served on WARMED plates.
So often great restaurants do not warm the plates. The service was splendid, not overbearing, but attentive.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a lovely experience in NY.
- Pros: The ambience, the service and the food!
08/16/08
Does NYC not understand?
by asison at Citysearch
There have been so many French and French-influenced NYC restaurants who've "thrown in the toque" in the past decade (La Cote Basque, La Regence, now Cafe Gray, the old Bouley, the old Le Cirque, Lespinasse) that I'm beginning to think that New Yorkers are really not as Francophile as they think they are. Adour is one last example of this insidious, if assiduous, attack. Why the so many negative comments? I've been to ADOUR twice since it opened. There was A Ducasse at the Essex where I've dined about a half dozen times. Compared to the Essex, Adour is much leaner, trimmer, and "modern". Gone are the hundred or so amuse bouches and take home goody bags. But what's been whittled down at Adour is purely elemental -- much like a Bach fugue, not a note too many. I couldn't explain that last 4 one-star comments on this site as the service I got was as seamless as they get these days (bar Per Se and and the now defunct Cafe Gray standards). The food was as sensuous and appetizing as A Ducasse can get, be it his restaurant in Monte Carlo or at the Plaza Athenee in Paris. What is most unique I believe in Adour, as testament to the chef, is the restarant's dedication to flavor, freshness, and simplicity. I'll go to Adour any day and I particularly delect in how this new venue had paired down its prices compared to Duasse at the Essex. Kudos!
- Pros: What's not to delight in an A Ducasse establishment?
- Cons: Why are there so many negative reviews? Are New Yorkers Francophobes?
06/02/08
Would not return
by supahaks at Citysearch
totally agree with Robino below. had exactly the same dining experience...sat at the center table...the appetizers were uneven. sweetbreads and zucchini ravioli were subtle and worked well. the lobster, foie gras and gnocchi were lackluster. the entrees were extremely boring and didn't make much sense. I ordered the lamb and came with two medallions and one bone poked in the center of one of the medallions. That was just strange. the peanutbutter tasting quiona didn't make any sense as a side dish. The other entrees were horrible. snapper was unedible and pork was over cooked. The duck was okay but nothing to write about. At $200+ a person, it was a huge disappointment...then again it would've been a disappointment at $100 a person. For those looking for an exciting restaurant experience I would recommend Dovetail.
- Pros: interactive wine menu at the bar
- Cons: food
The Details on Adour Alain Ducasse
What to Drink:
The wine list is so large, it could use its own CliffsNotes. At $45, a bottle of versatile, medium-bodied Trignon Cotes de Rhone is one of the cheaper options on the list.
Look Good:
A tie isn't required in the dining room, but men will probably feel more comfortable in one.
Where to Sit:
Small alcoves to the side of the dining room provide more of a secluded experience.
The Extras:
Four seats are available at the wine bar, which offers a different menu and an interactive wine list that users scroll through by touching the bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Notable Chef, Historic Setting, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
