Daniel

"Restaurant Daniel is a renowned fine dining establishment owned by Chef Daniel Boulud, known for its exquisite French cuisine and elegant setting." - Edward Barsamian

"Three decades after it first opened, Daniel Boulud’s flagship fine dining restaurant on the Upper East Side makes a good case for keeping the genre alive. Aside from a gorgeous dining room renovation in 2021, few things have changed—and that’s a good thing. The incredibly competent French cooking, warm service, and venerable cheese cart are well worth the dent in your bank account." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick

"A Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City offering elegant, seasonal French cuisine." - Melissa McCart

"A renowned French restaurant in New York City where Chef Joseph Rhee completed a quick externship, known for its elegant dining experience." - The MICHELIN Guide

"For a formal, white-tablecloth Thanksgiving dinner, Daniel on the UES is your best bet. You’ll pay fine-dining prices—the three-course prix-fixe starts at $295 per person—but you’ll also eat somewhere with surprisingly lively old-school New York vibes, and food that lives up to the classic establishment’s reputation. The menu leans French, and might include turkey in ballotine form, or fall squash velouté served with pheasant. " - neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick