Eleven Madison Park
French, Vegan · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Plant-Forward Precision Dining
Price
$$$$
Chef
Daniel Humm
Dress
Formal
Why go
Book Eleven Madison Park if a high-commitment vegan French tasting menu is exactly what you want, not just because it is famous. The case is strongest for first-timers who care about tasting-menu structure, formal service, a room built for a major occasion; diners wanting flexibility, meat, or an easier group dinner should choose another New York splurge.
About Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park is a formal, $$$$ New York City restaurant from Daniel Humm, with a French and vegan identity. The clearest reason to book is that this exact combination is what you want: a formal New York City restaurant, a vegan point of view, clearly verified recognition.
Keep the decision simple. Choose Eleven Madison Park if vegan French dining sounds like the occasion rather than a compromise. If your group is not aligned on that premise, another New York City dining room may be the better fit.
“If you're lucky you'll get some gorgeous caviar in a tin marked with the neat EMP logo.”
Condé Nast TravelerThe vegan French premise is the whole argument
The restaurant's verified identity rests on French and vegan cuisine, with Daniel Humm attached as chef/owner. That makes the choice less about general luxury and more about whether the table actively wants this style of restaurant.
Outside coverage can be useful background when planning a visit, but current details should be checked directly with the restaurant before booking.1
The restaurant's formal dress code and $$$$ price level also matter. Treat it as a high-end reservation, not a casual stop-in, confirm the current reservation details before you commit.2
Who should choose this over another New York splurge
Choose Eleven Madison Park when the draw is its formal vegan French identity in New York City. If you are comparing options, Atomix, odo, Jua are other serious choices to weigh for a special meal.
For a different kind of splurge, La Tête d'Or and Rezdôra may also belong on the shortlist. The mistake is booking Eleven Madison Park simply because it is famous; the better reason is wanting a formal vegan French restaurant from Daniel Humm.
Verified recognition adds to the case: Eleven Madison Park holds Michelin 3 Stars for 2025, was named No. 1 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017, has received World's Best Wine Lists Champions' League Best Overall Wine List recognition in 2020 and 2022.3
First-timer call: book only if the restaurant fits the occasion
The right guest wants a formal, $$$$ New York City restaurant with French and vegan cuisine. The wrong guest is looking for a looser, more casual meal or a restaurant that is not built around a vegan identity. Check the current schedule before booking: verified hours are Monday through Wednesday 5:30–10 pm, Thursday and Friday 5–11 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12–2 pm and 5–11 pm.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–10 pm · Tuesday: 5:30–10 pm
- Location
- 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- elevenmadisonpark.com
- Phone
- (212) 889-0905
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Eleven Madison Park occupies a grand Art Deco room that leans into warmth rather than austerity. The 1920s interior and high ceilings give the dining room scale, and the address overlooking Madison Square Park adds an elegant city-facing orientation. Music plays audibly enough to animate the room, and the service intentionally balances formality and ease so conversation flows without feeling policed. The restaurant’s long run of acclaim — including a number one ranking on the World’s 50 Best list and sustained three-Michelin-star status — lends an unmistakable historic gravitas to its refined, warm setting.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for milestone meals and considered evenings: think special occasions, celebrations, date nights and formal business dinners. Eleven Madison Park sits firmly in the city’s $$$$ tier and sustains top-tier credentials — multiple years on global best-restaurant lists and three Michelin stars through 2024 — which shapes expectations for a multi-course tasting experience. The room’s scale and service style accommodate conversation while supporting a lengthy, formal tasting structure, making the restaurant best suited to guests planning an uninterrupted, sit-down dinner.
Ordering Tips
Eleven Madison Park presents a multi-course tasting experience; the house offers a formal ten-course tasting menu and has pivoted to fully plant-based cooking. When ordering, commit to the tasting format to experience the restaurant’s signature compositions — including the vegan roll with squash butter, tonburi with horseradish cream, red curry squash with Thai chili, bok choy with white truffle oil and the sesame chocolate pretzel. Service calibrates to the table, so expect attentive pacing and staff who adapt the flow of courses to how your party is dining; the audible music keeps the room lively rather than hushed.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–10 pm
- Tuesday
- 5:30–10 pm
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10 pm
- Thursday
- 5–11 pm
- Friday
- 5–11 pm
- Saturday
- 12–2 pm, 5–11 pm
- Sunday
- 12–2 pm, 5–11 pm
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Tête d'Or, Steakhouse, $$$$
- Jua, Korean, $$$$
- Rezdôra, $$$$ · Italian, Regional Cuisine, $$$$
- odo, Japanese, $$$$
- Atomix, Modern Korean, Korean, $$$$
Restaurant context
Among New York City $$$$ choices, Atomix is the sharper cross-shop for diners who want a contemporary Korean tasting-menu narrative, while Eleven Madison Park is the clearer pick for a formal vegan French experience. odo is better for Japanese dining fans who prefer a more counter-driven special occasion; choose EMP only if the plant-based format is the reason for the night.
Jua is the practical alternative when the group wants polished Korean cooking without the same level of ceremony. Rezdôra is the better value-feeling choice if regional Italian pasta is the craving, because the meal is less dependent on buying into a full tasting-menu thesis.
For diners who want a luxury night with familiar signals, La Tête d'Or is the safer steakhouse bet. EMP is the more distinctive commitment: harder to justify for a mixed table, easier to justify for guests who specifically want vegan fine dining at the highest New York price tier.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Madison Park | New York City | French, Vegan | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #472026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #32025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #218 | $$$$ |
| La Tête d’Or | New York City | Steakhouse | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #342026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #42025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #172025 Michelin Plate | $$$$ |
| Jua | New York City | Korean | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #322025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #372025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #352024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #23Pearl Recommended Restaurants | $$$$ |
| Rezdôra | New York City | $$$$ · Italian, Regional Cuisine | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #632026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #912026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #722025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1042024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
| odo | New York City | Japanese | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1192026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #392025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #392024 Michelin 2 Stars2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #64 | $$$$ |
| Atomix | New York City | Modern Korean, Korean | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #62026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #72026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #7Star Wine Lists 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's 50 North America's Best Restaurants · #12025 James Beard Awards · #12025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #2 | $$$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I confirm before visiting Eleven Madison Park?
Verify current reservation details directly with the restaurant before planning around them. Eleven Madison Park is a formal, $$$$ New York City restaurant with French and vegan cuisine.
How far ahead should I book Eleven Madison Park?
Plan ahead, especially if your dates are fixed. Eleven Madison Park is a Michelin 3 Star restaurant in New York City, so it is sensible to secure a reservation as early as possible.
What are alternatives to Eleven Madison Park in New York City?
If you are comparing special-occasion options, consider Jua, Atomix, Rezdôra, odo, La Tête d'Or alongside Eleven Madison Park.
Is Eleven Madison Park worth the price?
It can be worth it if you specifically want a formal, $$$$ New York City restaurant with French and vegan cuisine. Its verified recognition includes Michelin 3 Stars in 2025 and a No. 1 ranking on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017.
What should a first-timer know about Eleven Madison Park?
Go in expecting a formal restaurant from Daniel Humm with French and vegan cuisine. The verified price range is $$$$, and the venue is in New York City.
How should I think about the menu at Eleven Madison Park?
Confirm current menu details directly with the restaurant before booking. The grounded reason to choose Eleven Madison Park is its formal vegan French identity, Daniel Humm's involvement, its verified Michelin 3 Star recognition.
