Message from La Mediterranee
French Provençal Cuisine & Contempory Dishes in a Relaxed Atmosphere
- Prix-fixe Menu and Brunch
- Relaxed & Friendly Atmosphere
- Local Literary Favorite
Since 1980, "La Méditerranée" has been well known in Manhattan for traditional French cuisine and contemporary specialties served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for business lunches, romantic dinners and weekend brunches, it also serves as an inspiring milieu for the literati. Often seen enjoying the delectable Côte d'Azur fare have been Roz Avrett, Bartle Bull, Dominick Dunne, David Fromkin, Louis Auchincloss, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. and Kurt Vonnegut. Owner Ernesto Morel welcomes you with an old-fashioned "baise-main" as he invites you to enjoy your meal. From 7 to 10.30 p.m., "The Pianist" Harold, will take you on an imaginary journey with his interpretations of timeless melodies. Come visit us. We have prepared for you some delicious surprises prepared by executive chef: Xavier Mayonove, Formerly of "La Cote Basque" in New York, New York.
|
La Mediterrannee Restaurant
(212) 755-4155
947 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10022
|
Editorial Description by Citysearch
Serving steak, mussels, sauteed shrimps, salmon filets, mixed greens, Tandoori chicken, duck and more.
Rated 8.8 out of 10 by Citysearch.
|
|
|
|
Explore
New York, NY
»
Family Restaurants, Restaurants
|
|
|
Recommended!
Was just here last week and the food was amazing. I had the Hanger steak. The meat was tender, mixed field greens covered in this light and sweet. The deserts are out of this world!! I tried a little of everyones main course all well worth the price!
I love French food and the decor of the place was artsy yet elegant. Decor is a great atmosphere to eat by! I loved it. Would definitely come back to eat here-
Posted 07/12/08 at 8:15am
not recommended
I read last review i am agree with that . i was with lady friend few month ago .we have dinner and friend she check her coat and some how she lost number for coat .i ask my self to earnesto who is boss my friend lost coat number .can we have her coat .he said to me if you don't have coat number i am not going to give coat .so me and my friend wait more then hour.then he give us coat .not only that he was talking to my friend very rude which very bad way ,we do't have go there.we not get any free meal,we pay and we get .so we go some where who tread us nice .earnesto morel has to be nice with from worker to guest .he is very mean person .please for give me said that .we need good person live this country .not a 65 years old nesty man.
Posted 03/24/08 at 1:21pm
never recommended
i never recommended.me my wife and my kids we went to have dinner @La mediterranee.there one man age 64 to 65 when he see my family he said to waiter tell them we don't have table for them .finaly i went my self to next week have dinner and ask waiter who name is pierre.do you remember me he said yes .i tell him please tell me why he don't serve my family last week .he told me my boss don't like kids .i was very upset my self .so that reason i wright that note .i hope peopple feel my pain .also waiter pierre said he is very nesty with worker even .he dos what ever he want .no body even want to stay with him .every week new worker and new face.
Posted 03/23/08 at 2:23pm
The Price is Right
For more than 25 years, Ernesto Morel has given us a place where the food was reliably excellent, the service attentive without becoming intrusive, the atmosphere both homey and romantic, and Harold's music - yes, you may sing along or even dance - joined to make this not just "the place to go" but the place to which to return, time and time again. A bar and sidewalk tables add to the enjoyment, noon or night.
Pros: Food, service, ambience, decor
Cons: no parking
Posted 10/04/07 at 2:38pm
Perfect spot for both excellent food and conversation
I find this restaurant the one which comes to mind when I plan to have a special dinner with a friend or friends.
Because these dinners almost always include much talk and catching up on our lives, the noise level must be conducive to conversation. La Mediterranee indeed permits comfortable conversation at a civilized voice level, a definite asset. And although there is special background music suited to the restaurant ambiance, it is at a level which neither disturbs nor intrudes.
The restaurant is quite charming and intimate without being smothering. The small vases of fresh cut flowers on each table, usually roses, along with fresh white napery contribute a pleasant understatement of charm and comfort as well as the promise of good things to come.
I have always found the wait staff quietly efficient, which is exactly what I prefer, rather than the hovering, overly solicitous is everything all right type of person currently in fashion. And thankfully no member of the staff has ever introduced him/herself on a first name basis.
I am always newly pleased to find the green salad nicely chilled and beautifully dressed. I also like the fresh butter served with the rolls rather than the latest fad of olive oil for dipping. Its these consistent little touches that continue to impress me and add to the whole dining experience.
I recently spoke to a friend of mine who has dined with me at La Mediterranee and we seemed to concur that we were always pleased with our meals, particularly the correct portions of food in your prix fixe menu. But it is really the sum of all the parts, rather than any specific item, which consistently makes dining at the restaurant a pleasure and a special occasion..
Pros: Ambiance excellent; noise level allows conversation
Posted 09/29/07 at 2:42pm
|
|