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Café CarmelliniA
250 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001
· Fine dining restaurant, Modern European restaurant
· NoMad
A glamorous NoMad showpiece with polished service, refined modern European cooking, and high prices; terrific for celebrations, but service rigidity and value complaints appear in a notable minority of reviews.
Our take
Café Carmellini exemplifies grade A standards through refined modern European cooking featuring standout dishes like squab en croute and rabbit cacciatore, paired with exceptional setting appeal in a breathtaking Fifth Avenue dining room. Polished, attentive service and strong consistency across visits position it among the region's finest dining establishments, though occasional service rigidity and value perception variations prevent higher distinction.
One caveat: Some guests report rigid policies (ordering formats, photo lighting) and uneven tone from management
Standout dishes
- Squab en Croute
- Crab & Meyer Lemon Mille-Feuille
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
What people love
- The breathtaking room and velvet booths
- Warm, choreographed hospitality
- Signature plates like squab en croute
Opening Hours
Monday07:00–10:45, 11:45–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Tuesday07:00–10:45, 11:45–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday07:00–10:45, 11:45–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Thursday07:00–10:45, 11:45–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Friday07:00–10:45, 11:45–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday07:00–11:00, 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00
Sunday07:00–11:00, 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00
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