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(212) 888-2700
390 Park Ave
(at 53rd St.)
New York,
NY
10022
40.759479
-73.972443
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30am-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 10.17.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Small Appliance Products:
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
New American, Traditional American, Seafood, Italian
Dress Code:
Dressy
What People Are Saying About Casa Lever
Featured Review
Alexis Korman
Contributor
The decor of this plush Park Avenue restaurant nods toward the swinging '60s, with blond wood-paneled walls, geometric architecture and colorful Warhol prints. The menu, however, is decidedly of the moment, featuring a selection of elegantly presented dishes like capesante (seared scallops with white asparagus puree) and perfectly prepared pasta, like pappardelle with wild boar ragout. And while the people-watching is second to none, it’s difficult to gossip when tables are placed so close together.
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- When making reservations, request a booth (aka private pod). For the back room behind glass, ask Debbie Pettersson (the Events Manager) to set up a special menu.
- What to Drink:
- The wine list includes selections from small, rare vineyards, like Jade Mountain Mouvedre ($35). Wines by the glass range from $9 to $22; the white Gruner Veltliner is superb.
- What to Drink:
- A handful of wines are available by the glass, but don't miss delightful cocktails like the Les Fleurs de Mal ($14), made with vodka, St.Germain and edible flowers.
- Know Before You Go:
- The restaurant is often crowded, making quiet conversation nearly impossible.
- Fun Fact:
- Madonna, Penelope Cruz and other celebs have been spotted dining at Casa Lever--so keep your eyes peeled for a star sighting.
- Where to Sit:
- When making reservations, request a booth (aka private pod). For the back room behind glass, ask Debbie Pettersson (the events manager) to set up a special menu.
- The Extras:
- The private dining room, overlooking the whole restaurant, is one of New York's great power spots.
- Where to Sit:
- When making reservations, request a booth (aka private pod). For the back room behind glass, ask the events manager, Debbie Pettersson, to set up a special menu.
03/04/11
Do not go to this place!
by MarR
The bartenders are so rude!!! I can not believe how we were treated this evening. So we (my girlfriend and I) sat at the bar and had a couple drinks each. I then decided I was hungry and ordered the sliders. The bartender took the order and asked my friend if she wanted an order too. She said no that I was just ordering. They then proceeded to bring us 2 orders. When we explained there was a mistake, the bartender and the manager made us feel like we were criminals. It was so ridiculous. My friend and I both work in Midtown but will not come back to this place because of how they made us feel. They should be ashamed. Even more funny was rhe burgers were so raw that we could not even eat them. Avoid this place because of the terrible service!
02/04/09
Food Uninspired and the Service was HORRIBLE!
by Hodcnyc
I can't believe that I and two other friends just spent $400+ for dinner and drinks at the Lever House because it was far from worth it. I had the sea bass, which was so bad I choose not to eat it. When the wait staff picked up my plate they never asked, "was everything okay?" even though it was clear that I barely touched my dinner. The dining room was more than 50 percent empty, which meant that our waiter was far from busy, but he was still MIA for a good portion of the evening. I don't like when the wait staff hovers over a table, but clearly this staff wasn't interested in ensuring that their customers not only enjoyed a good meal, but the experience was an enjoyable one.
Bottom line - I could have forgiven the bad service after all you are there for the food, but the food was not good. With so many other amazing restaurants in the city I won't be heading back to the Lever House. Please don't make the same mistake.
12/01/08
NEVER AGAIN, HORRIBLE
by hborn
I went for Thanksgiving Dinner with a friend and it was HORRIBLE. The service or shall I say what service. Even though the meal was prix fix, the waitress suggetsed that we share a side dish even though it was included in the meal, what is that all about? Then she suggested that we order our desert when we ordered our meal, there was no desert that would take that long to prepare. Makes you feel as though they want to get you in and out as fast as possible. Once our waitress took our order we never saw her again. My friend's meal was un edible, he could not even cut the meat. Then, finally when we were able to flag someone down to complain they tried to make us feel as though it was our fault that we did not say anything sooner. We would have if the waitress did not disappear for 45 minutes. When the manager came over he said he would make it up to us in desert we said no thanks and that they could take one meals off the bill since it could not be eaten. They were extremely unaccomodating and I WILL NEVER EAT THERE AGAIN OR RECCOMMEND IT!! In addition, they wanted $25 for a glass of wine. SHAMEFULL.
11/14/07
great bar!
by redesdale
i wandered in last saturday evening at dinner hour with a friend, still dressed for lunch & shopping (shopping bags included), we really just wanted to get a quick look at the room, i'm a fan of marc newsom's work. instead, we were shown right in, seated in the bar, snacking away and sampling house cocktails. The host and the bartender/mixologist treated us as if we were regulars, we went in expecting a peek and a business card, not to be there an hour later warm, cozy & martini'd up in Barbarella's spaceship.. I love a good bar, especially when the restaurant has great design - you can enjoy it from a different perspective and try a few small bites when you arent doing the full dinner thing (or, when you have a late reservation somewhere else. why not do two great places in a night?).
The bartender, i didnt get his name but if they are all as welcoming and professional as he is, i might sit at the bar for dinner next time i go there, the reviews here dont say much for the waitstaff. I didnt get a chance to see them in action so i dont know..
recommendation: the heirloom tomato & basil martini. there are no words for this cocktail. i want one now.
- Pros: Excellent bar staff. Fantastic cocktails. Barbarella eats here.
01/17/07
Excellent but a bit pricey
by biggastro
Great food and I love the ambiance but the prices were off the charts, Park Avenue or not!! I love the bar and the drinks there. Great bar staff too.
- Pros: Great food, good service, fun room and bar
- Cons: SOOOOOO Expensive for what it is
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