Élysée's — Restaurant in New York

Excellent cafe. Inventive menu and not what I expected! Fattoush, hummus, flatbreads plus the classics like tomato soup + grilled cheese, yogurt + granola. The beet tartare is excellent - the presentation of a mango purée as the yolk is so clever, the flavors and texture is👌🏻. High top tables have generous proportions - you won’t feel crowded. Lots of low seating options under the glass ceiling. Service is attentive, polite, warm. Beautiful cutlery and glassware. I went for lunch on a Sunday - the pace was comfortable. I suppose the reason there are no hooks for bags or coats is because the room is intended for hotel guests who presumably don’t bring those items into the cafe(?). A very pretty setting nonetheless and a nice place to treat yourself for a light meal or...

Racist!!! Ruined my birthday dinner! When server asked what we wanted to drink I said we usually order a bottle… he goes we don’t sell those types of bottles we only sell wine and champagne… I was like well that’s exactly what we would order he goes well if that’s the case perfect…. The beginning… end of the meal server grabbed the receipt out my hand bc he came to the table and said he accidentally erased” the payment… when I asked how is that possible when I’m signing the cc receipt… then said that’s not going to work… sat us in the back of the restaurant by the bar in an empty restaurant!!! Just disgusting esp for nyc!!! Worst experience … we had to...

The restaurant was empty, considering the restaurants location which was beautiful this was shocking. Furthermore the manager, condescending and empty was rude. He made me pick up my own umbrella and did not indicate to me where to get my coat, this was not only rude but also made me and my girlfriend feel bad for valentines weekend. Our experience was deceitful and I do not recommend going. After waiting for my girlfriends drink for 30 minutes while other tables were being served their drinks and getting the wrong pizza after one hour of waiting this was by far the most unpleasant experience in my years of...