Giorgio Armani, the king of Italian fashion, is now the king of Madison Avenue cuisine. The great designer, who has just turned 90, has brought his signature blend of sophistication and accessibility to Manhattan's most glamorous shopping boulevard, with surprisingly no hint of top-notch. I brought it without letting it happen.
Armani/Ristorante elegant from floor to ceiling mark the finala decisive victory over penny-inching in the pandemic era.
We are proud of our quality materials and accessories, many of which are designer pieces. Armani/Casa Homeline isn't the tourist brand that used to be at Midtown's old 5th Avenue and East 56th Streets.
The new restaurant, located at Madison and East 65th Street, is tailored specifically for the city's up-and-coming movers and fashionistas who live nearby.
It's not cheap, but there are prix fixe options ranging from $70 for two courses to $180 for seven courses. But it's a bargain compared to the Schmatta in the boutique next door, which comes with a four-figure price tag.
This old Midtown restaurant, which opened in 2009, was initially popular with fashion buyers and a few supermodels, but lost momentum over time when Trump Tower, located across the street, came under siege by bastards. Ta.
Knowing the building would likely be sold, Armani partnered with developer SL Green to build a 12-story Armani-branded luxury condominium at 760 Madison Avenue, with new retail and We built a restaurant.
The result is the Upper East Side's most exclusive lunch and dining venue. There are several fine Italian restaurants on this street, but none with the prestige or beauty of this one. Our warm welcome and friendly service is what makes us special. I wish there was a dress code though, men in snow jackets are not appropriate for such an imposing environment.
The square main dining room is an Art Deco jewel box, decorated in cool grays and pale greens, warmed by white linen tablecloths, and decorated with ceiling-high beveled mirrors and windows that open to the street. Surrounded. This is one of the finest fashion restaurants out there, including the new Le Café Louis Vuitton and the always packed Polo Bar.
The menu, created by corporate executive chef Antonio D'Angelo and on-site executive chef Daniele Castellano, is strong throughout. It starts with the best bread service of any Italian restaurant in the city. The star is a round, warm sourdough bread so satisfying you might not need anything else. Thin breadsticks and cheese crisps take it to the next level.
The meat and fish meet New York's high standards. One dish not to be missed is the paper-thin calamari carpaccio. With crunchy tagjache olives on top and ragu on the bottom, it looks like a seascape.
But pasta and risotto are the heart of the menu. Every variety I tried was perfectly al dente and paired well with the various tomato, saffron and shellfish sauces.
Spaghetti Pomodoro is “Mr. Armani's personal recipe,'' the staff member said in a quiet tone, as if revealing a secret. We were informed that the sauce would take 24 hours to prepare.
It's worth it. The spaghetti was covered in a bright red sauce and had a sweet scent like the end of summer.
The mushroom risotto, which is not yet on the menu but will be added soon, was met with joy.
It's relatively easy to get a table for dinner, especially since many wealthy locals head to warmer climes in frigid January. But easy reservations don't last long.
Go now before the mountain folk come back in all their Armani-clad, tanned glory.
