Café Carmellini
Fine dining restaurant · Midtown West ·
French-Italian fusion fare with luxe ingredients and theatrical flair
French-Italian fusion fare with luxe ingredients and theatrical flair
"Called out as a decidedly upscale spot that is also one of the only restaurants on the list to serve breakfast and weekday lunch, Cafe Carmellini stood out for its broader service hours." - Matthew Kang
"With cherries jubilee for two at $29, Cafe Carmellini leans into an old‑school, fun presentation: servers light it tableside for a brief show and a nice flame element — the kind of head‑turning dessert that, supported by a dedicated pastry team, delivers the full experience." - Dalya Benor
"The Fifth Avenue Hotel is opening in Nomad this October. Located in a landmarked five-story Renaissance palazzo, it'll feature some unfathomably expensive rooms and suites, as well as a new fine-dining spot from the chef who brought you Locanda Verde, Bar Primi, and a bunch of other places you’ve probably heard of. Called Café Carmellini, the restaurant will have an 1,800-bottle wine list and signature dishes like lobster cannelloni au caviar." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore
"Andrew Carmellini’s namesake restaurant in the Fifth Avenue Hotel is like a greatest hits album, reflecting the various high points of his career and dishes that he’s enjoyed and have resonated with diners. Start with a crudo, consider the crab and Meyer lemon mille-feuille, and feast on tortellini, wild salmon, or retro dishes like rabbit cacciatore." - Melissa McCart
"A duck-focused pasta that uses the bird three ways — as a pasta filling, as a foie gras foam, and as a demi-glace spooned onto the tortellini tableside — delivers plump tortellini that burst their sauce the moment you break into them. The dish encourages eating with a spoon to capture every delicious drop. — Bettina Makalintal, senior reporter" - Eater Staff