Marc ForgioneSpecial Night at Marc ForgioneWe had special treatment from Chef Forgione himself on a recent visit to NYC. The food was exceptionally tasty, the wait staff knowledgeable yet friendly and congenial, and each dish was prepared with the exacting detail one expects of an Iron Chef. Our service exceeded our expectations that were high from the start.
Marc Forgione is tops on my list of events the next time we're in the city.
From 2 North Carolina Foodies
May 21, 20135/16/2013 12:00:00 AManniversaryphenomenal meal!
amazing anniversary dinner
from start to finish - the food was top notch, service was impecable, and the creativity and care was much appreciated
we had a phenomenal meal - justin (our waiter) was great, manager was attentive and ensured a memorable experience
my wife is a jwu grad and i am a very critical sob with meals - this was one of the top meals in my life
see you again next year on 5/15 - this is likely to be a tradtion!5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMAbove and BeyondI took my girlfriend to Forgione's for her birthday this week and not only was the food excellent as always but the staff went above and beyond. We showed up a little before five (our reservation was for 530) to a street that was closed off due to President Obama having a fund raiser across the street. The manager let us in and allowed us to have a couple drinks at the bar while we waited for dinner even though they weren't open yet. I can say that we had a wonderful dinner and the staff took very good care of us.
I want to thank the staff for a wonderful dining experience.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMIncredible experienceThis is the perfect restaurant to indulge in dishes that will take you to your happy place. The menu changes occasionally, but you will never be disappointed with the flavors, portions, or combinations of ingredients. The service is terrific and the restaurant's casual and stylish atmosphere makes you want to stay as long as you can. My husband and I like to order our own starters, share one as a 2nd course, and then have the mains. And you must save room for dessert - the bread pudding is not to be missed!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic experienceWe went to celebrate my wife's birthday as part of a surprise trip to NY. The food and service were excellent and the experience was amplified even further by great attention to detail and complementary Cava.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMForge does it againThe food is always a surprise and perfectly delicious. Marc serves real food with down to earth sensibility and exquisite taste. I seem to always come here when I'm downtown.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMMade my Fiance's Birthday greatWe always wanted to check out the place and though that a birthday was fit. The service was impeccable from the waiter to the front of the house. They had a letter on the table for the special occasion welcoming us, the food was amazing and they made the night very special. I can't say enough good things about a place. Glad it's right in our neighboorhood and will certainly go again!5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous meal in a fabulous space!I have been an Open Table user for over 8 years and this is one of the only reviews I would take the time to write! I am from San Francisco but travel to NY frequently. This was my first visit to Marc's restaurant (I tried to go last year but the restaurant was booked for a private party on the only free night that I had). I am a casual foodie...meaning I really enjoy scoping out new places and indulging in various menus, but I do not enjoy dishes that are too over the top and fancy. I decided on the tasting menu (foie gras, lobster, lamb, etc) and it was one of my top 10 meals of all time. The food, service and attention to detail is exquisite and Marc came by our table a few times to check up on us! I can't WAIT to visit again!!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGenerous & AttentiveGreat service, very romantic setting, attentive waitstaff providing several complimentary dishes. Would definitely go again.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Night OutWe had a great night out. Food and service were both excellent, will definitely go back. If they have it on the menu, try the Raviollo, very unexpected and very delicious.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved it! Fun upscale casualLoved it! Fun upscale casual setting with bold, world class food. And the staff are wonderful! Even the one small slipup of the evening (we got an extra dish by mistake during our tasting menu, a bonus by any other measure!) was generously overcompensated for with complimentary wine. I can't say enough how friendly and sincere the staff were. I'll be back.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMI never come to NY withoutI never come to NY without having at least one meal at Marc Forgione's.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMSuperb and innovative foodSuperb and innovative food choices. Extensive wine list. Great service. What else would you want?4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMMy AnniversaryExcellence!!! My husband made reservations for our Anniversary on April 20th, let me start by saying that my experience was phenomenon! Starting from the hostesss to the manager they were great! They sat us by a romantic corner which was ready with a letter from Iron Chef Marc Forgione congratulating us on our Anniversary, then our awesome waiter Jason set us up with two glasses of the bubbly (tasty) as he told us about the menu....now we choose the tasting menu OH MAMMA MIA did he steer us right!! from the Frios Gras to the Lamb I wouldn't be able to choose which one tasted better then the next....the Chili Lobster with Texas toast was to DIE FOR!!!!...the Banana Jameson was so deliciousssss! as was the Strawberry sorbet, etc..Again this4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMBest anniversary dinner EVERMy husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and everything was amazing. I made a reservation here with the sole purpose of having the Thursday special: the crispy pig's face. It was the most fantastic dish we've ever had. The octopus appetizer was delicious, and the massive ribeye special was spectacular. My husband and I tried 4 different cocktails and they were all perfect. There's no way to find fault with this place. Even our waiter, Jason, was very knowledgeable and attentive and funny. We have to come back to try everything else on the menu. My only regret was not asking to meet the Iron Chef and get a photo with him, but I didn't want to be THAT person. haha4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMExtremely knowledgeable andExtremely knowledgeable and very high quality service. Interesting menu with nice touches. The prices are high, but not outrageous. I will return again for specuial dinners.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMI'm not normally one who writesI'm not normally one who writes reviews but I will gladly take the time to provide feedback on this gem. My wife and I were in NYC for my birthday and booked reservations ahead of time. Big fans of the cooking networks so quite familiar with Chef Forgione and his skills, so we were quite excited. The decor and setup was extremely inviting and relaxed. The service was spectacular. We asked our server for a lot of feedback on the dishes and he was completely honest with us in every aspect. Food was AWESOME to the point where my eyes rolled back in my head several times. Dessert was spectactular (Tiramisu rocks). To top is all off, Chef Forgione invited us to the kitchen to greet and chat for a bit. A truly specatular dining experience.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went for brunch: very goodWe went for brunch: very good food and service in a great setting. We'd definitely go back for dinner.
Our one criticism was portion size. One small popover with a dollop of scrambled egg and one strip of bacon doesn't really constitute a full brunch.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMHey, what can I say? BananaHey, what can I say? Banana infused Jameson. Done. And my pork belly & eggs were exellent too!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have dined her many times.We have dined her many times. Every time we return I forget how good it is. The food was excellant, service great.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWent for my wife's birthdayWent for my wife's birthday and had a great night. Staff was on point and the food was excellent.4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMThis place blew my wife andThis place blew my wife and me away. We had the tasting menu and everything was amazing. It's a true food experience.4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMMay be my favorite restaurantMay be my favorite restaurant in NYC at the moment. Kampachi tartare was theatrical and fabulous, arctic char (which I never order) was out of this world, my son's fois gras and duck breast were delicious. Food is inventive without being contrived or pretentious. And everything tasted wonderful. They left plenty of space between appetizer and entree, friendly service, short-ish wine list but sommelier recommended a "cool" Greek red that surprisingly good and off the beaten path. I can't wait to go back.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMWarm and yummy brunch!Warm, inviting room with a coziness even at 11 a.m. Brunch menu was varied enough without being over the top or too expensive. We liked it enough to ask for a dinner menu to review and plan to go for dinner the next time we are in NYC.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMOur fifth time at Marc Forgione'sOur fifth time at Marc Forgione's was as wonderful as our first. We take friends from out of town as well as local friends, and everyone is as impressed with the imaginative gastronomic creations of Forgione as we are. A outstanding place.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMIncredible!!We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was absolutely incredible. The halibut was the best fish I've ever had. The complexity of flavors and textures were such a treat. From great drinks, to excellent creative food and tremendous service, it was a memorable experience. We got to see Mark Forgione in the kitchen carefully inspecting every dish that left his kitchen - and you could tell - because it was perfection. We will definitely be making another reservation when we return to New York.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful and warm interior,Beautiful and warm interior, good food prepared in a very tasty American fusion way. Attentive and knowledgeable staff.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMThe chili lobster appetizerThe chili lobster appetizer was decadent. The food was perfectly prepared and well seasoned. The service was attentive and thoughtful. I’d eat here again in a second.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was my third time hereThis was my third time here and as always the experience was delightful. The food is amazing and there are always some little surprises that make the evening fun. The ambiance is warm and inviting, the service was friendly and efficient. We had a great evening. I highly recommend.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMHad the roast chicken forHad the roast chicken for two which I would highly recommend, it was outstanding. Loved our meal and experience here. Be warned, all of us at the table noticed how much butter there was on everything, so if you're extremely healthy and don't love how delicious buttery things taste, this might not be the place for you!3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMif you cannot get the reservation dSomebody screwed up. 3/24 was our reservation date yet when we arrived at the restaurant we were told that our reservation was for 3/31. Please explain how this happens. We were told by the hostess, who had a very cold and snippy attitude that "they have nothing to do with the dates in the web system". And basically too bad because no tables were available and come back on 3/31. We explained that this was a birthday celebration so waiting a week puts a damper on the celebration. We were offered the last 4 seats in the bar area which we accepted3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always the food was fabulous!As always the food was fabulous! But especially the Pig Face. When do you ever see that on a menu? We devoured it and the oysters and ended up not having much of our steaks, which were also great, but I ended up taking everything else home since my friends, who were also very impressed, were traveling the next day. So it was win-win all around. Where else would you find Pig Face as a special? Crispy skin and the most tender, juicy, flavorful meat. This place is something I always recommend to friends and will always be my top of my list. And the Chili Lobster - heavenly!3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMVery enjoyable restaurant.Very enjoyable restaurant. The food was great, the service was awesome and friendly. I had the venison with the rye gnocchi, my best girl had the duck. We also had the Kampachi Tartare, and Scallops (as a pre-dessert rather than an appetizer) both also outstanding. The banana bread pudding was a great way to end the evening. And then got a great recommendation on an excellent bar 323 feet away.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love Marc Forgione! HadWe love Marc Forgione! Had the Hamachi appetizer, heaven. Then shared duck and artic char, both amazing.
Wines are lovely and not crazy prices.
Good brunch on Sundays- sit outside.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMI love how comfortable theI love how comfortable the people and the place make you feel as soon as you walk in the door. From the very friendly girls at the door to our server Jason, they make it a great experience. For starters I got the Kampachi and my gf had the Chili Lobster ( one of us always gets this it is that good). The Kampachi was awesome. My gf went with her favorite in the Halibut for her main course and I went with the duck breast. Both were were great. Jason our server was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. It all made for a great birthday meal.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGood honest tucker!A very good experience . In from Sydney Australia. Their food was outstanding and service attentive. If I were a resident of NYC I'd definitely be back.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMHad the ribeye tomahawk steakHad the ribeye tomahawk steak for two, an off-menu special, whice was spectacular. Really, one of the best steaks I've had. Service was warm, knowledgeable, and not at all snooty. Would happily return to explore more of the menu.3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThis dinner was the secondThis dinner was the second best of my life. The best dinner I've ever had was when I dined at Marc Forgione last year. The biggest problem I had was there was too much bread too early. The Foie Gras was of course served with bread and the lobster was served with Texas toast. By the time I finished the lobster I was full and I had four dishes to go in the tasting menu. The the Amuse-Bouche was especially memorable as Marc himself served and described it for me. How awesome ! The Thai clili lobster was the single best dish of my life. It was paired with a Pinot Noir that was just fabulous. What an amazing dinner !3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had an awesome time atWe had an awesome time at Marc Forgione, Ian is the best server ever. Too bad he had to kick us out to reopen for dinner. Brunch was amazing, I had the special with lobster, and about 5 bloody mary's the best!!!3/10/2013 12:00:00 AMTruly Incredible! Food wasTruly Incredible! Food was spot on and service was well paced and cordial.3/5/2013 12:00:00 AMForgione not resting on his laurelsWhat a great, great meal we had this past Friday night. Started with a glass of champagne--they bring the open bottle to the table and pour a full glass in front of you. Wife started with the Lobster Toast [which she says is the best thing she ate all year] while I had their pork twist on Vitello Tonnato. The waiter absolutely guided me to one of the best entrees I had all year--the Halibut. Simply out of this world delicious! Then for dessert, I had the cheese plate along with a glass of port, again poured tableside.
The only slight quibble I would note is that our appetizers arrived before our ordered-at-the-same-time bottle of Gavi. And when it arrived, it wasn't appropriately chilled: a shame since it paired so well w/my wife's app12/28/2012 12:00:00 AMGreat mealDinner at Forgione was exceptional. We dined on a Monday evening and the restaurant was busy but not packed. We ordered BBQ oysters and octopus appetizers. The oysters were just OK but the octopus was exceptionally good. Entrees were filet mignon and venison - both were excellent. Desert was strawberries and tatoos (they will have to explain this to you...also excellent. Overall one of the best meals my wife and I have had in quite some time.
Forgot to mention - Marc Forgione was working in the kitchen and came out into the dining room several times greeting diners and generally working the room. This added a very nice touch to the experience.1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM