- Three Michelin stars, retained continuously since 2005
- Chef Eric Ripert, owners Maguy Le Coz and Ripert
- 155 West 51st Street, midtown
- Closed Sunday; jacket preferred at dinner
Le Bernardin has held three stars for two decades and the kitchen under Eric Ripert remains the steadiest hand at that level in the city. The room is quieter than the food, which is the right balance — almost everything begins from the fish, the cooking is restrained, the service runs without theatre.
Book the chef's tasting at dinner on a Tuesday or a Wednesday for the easiest table and the most engaged room. The wine list is one of the best in the city on Burgundy and Loire whites. Lunch is the more relaxed sitting and the better value if it fits the day.
Book it for the three-star dinner without the noise.
