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Le Cirque

151 E 58th St
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 644-0202
Expensive martinis, strange crowd, but not bad...
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/20/2008 Posted by watchmesparkle

I actually visited le Cirque last Friday after work - my fiance went to a game, and I said to myself, "I am going to have a drink at Le cirque, I've always wanted to go there". Mind you, I was dressed *very* casually in jeans and my black mink and flats- definitely not dressed for dinner. At any rate, I walked into the restaurant, went to the bar (which was crowded with young and old alike, not all old people like I'd read about before) and proceeded to sit at a nice little chair at a bar table and observe the scene. I ordered a grey goose dirty no olives, and it was exceptional but very expensive ($17, I think). The server girl didn't seem too happy, but what I will *not* forget was that both the gentleman host and another older gentleman (must've been a manager) came up to me twice to ask me how I was doing - they were so nice! I think they were concerned for me because I was alone, but they seemed genuinely curious as to why I was sitting by myself. I asked the manager how he was, and he actually smiled at me and said, "Now my day is better because you are here"... wow. WOW! I was quite charmed. I wish I had more money to spend at this place...but if you did, I would go their quite often! I've never experienced kindness like that in this city.

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Editor's Review

Sirio Maccioni and family reinvent the classic restaurant under a midtown big-top.  See the full editorial review.

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What to Drink

The list of wines by the glass is short, and the $12 pinot grigio is a good bet. Know that the bartenders are deft with classic cocktails and mix a mean but pricey martini ($17 for top-shelf).

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11:45am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm
  • Sun 5pm-9:45pm

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • French

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Fine Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • Private Rooms
  • Business Dining
  • Valet Parking
  • Special Occasion Dining

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