Madeline's Martini — Restaurant in New York

Overall rating: 4.3

So originally when I made the reso on Resy weeks in advance, I made it on the wrong day (Thursday). By the time I realized, there weren’t any spots available on the night I wanted (Wednesday). A week before or so, I get notified that a spot is available when it opened. Great.

Well when we got there, I was nervous on not being on time bc of how hard it was to get a reso. But they weren’t actually opening until 7:30 or so, even tho our reso was 7-7:15. Then when we got in, there was no one there. In fact, there was no else there until 2-3 groups came in around 8 or so, and even then there was plenty of space.

All this to say, ignore the “packed reservations” on Resy & just walk-in. That was some unnecessary stress.

It was very dark inside and the martinis were very good! But I literally couldn’t see anything at 7:30pm on a Wednesday. I needed the candle for everything 😅

I want to come back during night time, as I think it would be more my scene. Recommend trying for nights on Fri, Sat. Otherwise, it doesn’t seem worth it to me. Also 2 martinis were ~$46...

Madeline’s Martini just earned themselves a new regular. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the atmosphere—elegant but laid-back, with just the right lighting and an energy that makes you want to stay all night. The music was on point—a smooth blend of vibes that matched the mood perfectly without overpowering the conversation.

But what truly stood out was the bartender, Angel. Professional, attentive, and genuinely kind to everyone who came up to the bar. You could tell he took pride in every drink he crafted, and it showed—each cocktail was balanced to perfection. I had one of the best martinis I’ve ever tasted, and that’s saying something.

One thing I especially loved? The little touches—like the garnish presentation and how the staff made you feel like you weren’t just another customer. Madeline’s has that rare charm: upscale service without the pretentiousness.

Highly recommend. I’ll definitely be back—and probably bringing a few...

Have your next event here! I reserved Madeline's Martini for my hubby's birthday party this past weekend. We had about 30 people and they placed us in a semi-private area of the bar. I asked for light bites ahead of time that includes, oysters, pigs in a blanket, charcuterie plates, and shrimp cocktail - the food came out timely and they were just perfect to go with the yummy cocktails. Drinks ordered to our assigned server, Robin. He was awesome - he made sure everyone was holding a drink and he was so quick with our drink orders. The vibe of the place, the food/drinks and the DJ was exactly what I wanted for my husband's birthday! We definitely want to go...