Koloman

Where turn-of-the-century Viennese elegance meets contemporary New York City fine dining, Koloman New York City transforms the NoMad district into a sophisticated Franco-Austrian sanctuary that honors both artistic heritage and culinary innovation.

Nestled within the Ace Hotel, Koloman draws its inspiration from Vienna Secession artist Koloman Moser, embodying the cultural renaissance of early 1900s Vienna. Chef Markus Glocker, the Austrian-born culinary virtuoso behind the former Michelin-starred Bâtard, returned to his roots in 2022 to create this homage to his homeland. His distinguished journey through Charlie Trotter's Chicago kitchen, Gordon Ramsay's London and New York establishments, and Vienna's acclaimed Restaurant Steirereck culminates in this deeply personal culinary statement. The James Beard Foundation's 2015 Best New Restaurant winner brings decades of international expertise to bear on traditional Austrian cuisine, elevating it through French technique and modern sensibility.

Koloman's menu celebrates rich Franco-Austrian classics executed with meticulous old-school technique yet delivered with contemporary enthusiasm. The signature Wiener Schnitzel arrives impossibly crisp with lingonberry sauce, while the ethereal cheese soufflé with mushroom jam showcases Glocker's technical mastery. Fennel tagliatelle crowned with smoked trout, vermouth, and caviar exemplifies the kitchen's sophisticated approach to comfort food. Traditional Tafelspitz—tender boiled beef with root vegetables and apple horseradish—shares menu space with Berkshire pork schnitzel and roasted chicken with spätzle. Desserts like Kaiserschmarrn with plum compote and Viennese apple strudel with roasted green tea mousse provide sweet conclusions to this culinary journey through Central European tradition.

Russell Sage Studio's interior design channels Vienna Secession grandeur through antique mirrors, plush banquettes, and a regal color palette that transports diners to Habsburg-era coffeehouses. The semi-open kitchen creates theatrical energy while maintaining intimate ambiance, with coveted kitchen-view tables offering front-row seats to culinary artistry. The backlit bar anchors the space, hosting acclaimed martini hour from 4 PM to 7 PM featuring signature cocktails like "Bitter Truth" and "Edelweiss." The wine program, honored with Star Wine List's 2025 Best Medium-Sized Wine List in New York award, showcases new-wave European selections that complement the cuisine's heritage-driven philosophy.

Koloman represents more than best restaurants New York City dining—it's a cultural bridge between old-world Vienna and modern Manhattan. Reservations book quickly for this 16 West 29th Street destination, where casual elegance meets Michelin star restaurants New York City caliber cuisine, making advance planning essential for experiencing Glocker's masterful interpretation of his Austrian heritage.