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Name: Benno
Address: 7 E 27th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10016
Telephone: (212) 451-9557
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

Benno

4.7

149 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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Benno is a fine-dining restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine, from acclaimed Chef Jonathan Benno. The menu focuses on the area where Italy and France meet at Liguria and Provence, while highlighting additional regions along the Mediterranean coast. The beverage program also explores the unique wines & spirits from these provinces, with options for both cocktail and wine pairings that complement the arc of the food menu.

Located in the land marked and newly redesigned hotel, The Evelyn, the Art Deco-inspired dining room evokes a grandeur harkening back to the gilded ago of old New-York. The design, cuisine, and service at Benno all aim to create a sense of elegance and refinement, but also fun and celebration.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 451-9557
Website
http://www.bennorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Benno
Private party facilities
Benno features a stunning 30-seat Private Dining Room, available for lunch, and dinner events. The main dining room is also available to be privatized for seated lunch and dinner events of up to 60.
Private party contact
Isabelle Brochard: (212) 451-9557

Location
7 E 27th Street New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
NoMad
Cross street
7 East 27th St. between 5th Ave. and Madison
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
By subway: R/W train at 28th & Broadway; 6 train at 28th & Park; 1 train at 28th & 7th Ave.Nearby lot parking available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Falafel$26.00
garbanzo beans, tabbouleh, yogurt
Globe Artichokes$26.00
sunchokes, green almonds, carrot romesco
White Asparagus$30.00
castelvetrano olives, pine nuts, basil, miner's lettuce
Coddled Egg$26.00
peas, fava beans, morels, paloise mousseline
Carnaroli Risotto$30.00
porcini, spring garlic, piave vecchio

Seafood & Meat

Monterey Bay Red Abalone à la Polonaise$31.00
abalone mushroom, cauliflower, marcona almonds, lemon, brown butter
Sea Scallop$32.00
maine sea urchin, pickled kohlrabi, watercress, mustard
Island Creek Oysters$34.00
ossetra caviar, cucumber sorbet, sorrel
Vitello Tonnato$30.00
braised veal cheek, tongue and sweetbread, mustard greens, tuna dressing
Terrine of Foie Gras and Duck Confit$32.00
kumquat, cardamom and ginger, with black pepper brioche

Pastas

Raviolo$28.00
spring vegetables, ricotta, brown butter
Trofie$30.00
sugar snap peas, morels, preserved meyer lemon, pecorino romano
Lumache$32.00
maine lobster fra diavolo
Spaghetti di Grano Arso$34.00
clams, sea urchin, scallion
Garganelli Verde$30.00
veal and porcini ragu, parmigiano reggiano
Malloreddus$30.00
braised elysian fields farm lamb, san marzano tomatoes, capers, sicilian oregano

Mains

Halibut$45.00
mussels, fava beans, fennel, saffron cream
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna$40.00
fingerling potatoes, confit tomatoes, picholine olives, pistou
Grilled Maine Lobster$46.00
english peas, carrots, ramps, whole grain mustard sauce
Rohan Duck$44.00
foie gras, ras el hanout, turnips, pistachio-date brik
Elysian Fields Farm Lamb$46.00
merguez, chickpeas, artichokes, peppers, eggplant
Sirloin of Dry Aged Beef$48.00
bone marrow, green asparagus, parsnip puree, sauce bordelaise
Cote de Porcelet$95.00
(serves two) milk-fed suckling pork chop and cervelas, gnocchi parisienne, creamed spinach, pork jus.

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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KamlaM
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food, wine and service. These truly professional kitchen, dining, food and beverage service providers work together brilliantly....and the result is perfection in the execution of the delivery of fine dining.
MK
MarcK
Baltimore
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, stellar service and lovely space. I’ll be back!!
E
Eliot
Philadelphia
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow!!! Unpretentious service!! World class food!! Outstanding wine choices!!
B
Barney
New York Area
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top 3 meals of 2019. JB and team fired on all cylinders. Can't wait to return. Benno is easily one of the first restaurants in NYC. Congratulations. Barney
M
Marguerite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic service and meal - we didn’t want to leave! Compliments to the chef and Benno team. Outstanding experience at Benno and a well-deserved NY Times 3-star review.
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eastcoastvoyager
Richmond
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elegant but not stuffy restaurant with a wide range of choices in the 3, 4 or 5 item tasting menu. Excellent service and delicious food. My coddled egg with peas, favas and morels was especially good.
VO
VOnyc
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2019
overall1food2service5ambience2
Tiny portions and very expensive
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, outstanding food. Go. The staff is personable and not intrusive; I wish I knew the name of the gentleman who helped with the wine — tall guy — he was terrific... and the trofie pasta was outstanding!
SZ
SusanZ
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. The service beyond wonderful. Decor beautiful. It completely blew us away the experience. One guest had many restrictions and all accommodated. .
s
sdipo
New York Area
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Benno is always spectacular, and this visit was no exception. The food is delicious, creative and beautifully presented, and the staff is really without equal. This is one of the great ones.
N
Neighbor
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Art Deco room tucked away in the Evelyn Hotel. Four star service and style but not stuffy. Food was amazing and desserts extra yummy.
S
Sportsgirl
Malta
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very elegant and delicious. Only slight blip in the service was our server was mistaken about our drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a lovely time. I came in on a quiet evening on the 4th of July weekend, and I thoroughly enjoyed the exquisite food and expert service. Although this is a fine dining experience with prices to match, it is also an excellent value compared to comparable restaurants in NYC because there are flexible options depending on how many courses you would like and three courses is probably less than what you’d spend for the same number of courses at a restaurant with anything near this level of food. Cooking technique and flavor combinations on display were exceptional. I highly recommend this place.
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whomecoach
Raleigh
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment they brought an amuse bouche of oyster coated with caviar to the rhubarb dessert, the evening was superb. Service very attentive, knowledgeable and prompt. The wine pairings from the coravin selection were exquisite. Certainly deserves the 3 stars from The NY Times.
C
Chris
New York Area
196 reviews
vip
5.0
196 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were last at Benno in February and many months later they have only grown in warmth, precision, elegance, and extraordinary cooking. The room is genuinely soothing without being sleepy and the well-priced cocktails allow a smooth transition into a relaxed dinner that truly lets you feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This sense of escape and timelessness is especially welcome in a town that runs on buzz and hysteria. Benno is a major new restaurant and let's hope it's around a long time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Benno was amazing. Sensational food, beautiful atmosphere and perfect noise level
B
Briany
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
THE SERVICE AND DECOR WAS SPOT ON. PASTA DISHES ARE THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT
s
susanl
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu-varied choices, all delicious. Beautiful relaxing space. Attentive but not intrusive service
MQ
MQuinn
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best food I've eaten all of 2019. Every course was simple and delicious. Can't wait to be back.
VA
VictoriaA
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food, high attention to detail. Truly first class all around
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
The menu is pricey fir that ambiance
JM
JonathanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceeded even our highest expectations. Service, food, and wine pairings were impeccable.
DP
DeadParrot
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a fabulous experience! The food is extraordinary—creative yet completely reliable, and totally delicious. The wines are superb, and knowledgeably and expertly curated. The room is a joy. And the staff is quite perfect.
LZ
LorriZ
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2019
overall3food5service4ambience3
The food is very good and presentation is amazing. There are many, many servers. It’s very quiet and a bit stuffy and super expensive so it’s not right for everyone.
JG
JdGNYC
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service is tremendously good!
NJ
NJGourmet
New York Area
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have little but praise for this sophisticated restaurant with sophisticated food. That said, there were some downsides. Nearly all our food was too salty, though the other herbs and spices were perfect. Pasta portions were too small, though the entrees were adequate. The only weak food link was dessert--the same reaction as we had had previously. I love dessert, but having it as a required course when one can choose from five course categories for a three-course meal is not attractive, especially when, say, the pasta is delicious but not so the dessert. The restaurant is too dark for our taste, and it's too loud when full, due to the hard edges of the antique tile floor (beautiful) and no apparent noise-softening material. Service was excellent, though a little too "present." With a $120 bottle of wine, tip, and tax, the tab was $425. All of that said, this restaurant is a keeper!
CW
CarolW
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food and service. Menu is creative and extremely well executed. Love Benno!
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wineipedia
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable Cuisine and Service Absolutely a delightful wine list fairly priced
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feaster
New York Area
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
A well balanced and flexible menu. Anyone should be able to put together a meal to their liking. The riff on vitello tonnato was outstanding, the halibut perfectly cooked, etc. The strawberry pre dessert was yummy, although the rhubarb dessert was too bland for three of us who ordered it. The room is adult without being stuffy. Service was top notch. Definitely worth many return visits.
J
Judith
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
My husband and I ate at Benno with another couple on a Saturday night. The service was outstanding - very attentive staff. The food was very good with lots of appealing choices. Best of all, the noise level was tolerable - a rarity in NYC these days.
m
mad2117
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing!
KL
KristenL
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service. All courses were delicious, the pasta courses being my favorite but all amazing and the perfect portion of each. Each course also well timed out. We felt very relaxed and enjoyed the entire experience.
T
Tracey
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend! My husband and I went for a much needed long awaited date night with a baby at home. The food was superb - everything delicious and refined. I feel bad for the comis who had to de-shell all the peas but so worth it. We did the 4-course and everything was fantastic - I had the lobster and my husband the beef. The staff was great, especially the friendly bartender as we waited to be seated (we were early). Everything was timed perfectly and I appreciate that we weren’t rushed. The restaurant is beautiful - midcentury modern/Mad Men-esque. Pricey but worth it. Highly recommend.
B
Beatriz
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect Amazing food Spetacular service
MG
MichaelG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very understated, thought that would not be enough to eat as the portions were small. The dinner rolls were great and made sure no one left hungry; but the food was the star, well presented and very good. With dinner for two coating North of $300 expectations were very high and for the most part they were met. Special place.
TS
TurhanS
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
A stellar production from Jonathan Benno. One of the best places to dine in NYC: food of exceptional quality served in a civilized setting, backed by warm, efficient and unobtrusive service.
j
jamess
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 out of 10. The tiniest of quibbles: I would add slightly more ice cream to the babka dessert. Without question a sensational dining experience.
KA
KateA
San Francisco
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved our meal. We visit NYC from San Francisco every year and had enjoyed several dinners at Lincoln over the past few years, so we’re eager to experience Benno. My husband and I each ordered a four-course menu. All dishes were outstanding: oysters, abalone, garganelli, trifurcation, sea bass, lamb, chocolate babka and pear with ricotta — wonderful preparations all! Our server also chose perfect wine pairings. We shall return for sure!
CW
CarolW
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service incredible. Jonathan Benno is a food genius!
NG
NancyG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
The service was excellent. We would have preferred a few more dessert choices. The food was very very good and the staff was extremely accommodating and professional The room is somewhat casual but you get to like that. Best of all besides the staff, was the low noise level and lovely background music.

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Cross street
7 East 27th St. between 5th Ave. and Madison
Neighborhood
NoMad
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
By subway: R/W train at 28th & Broadway; 6 train at 28th & Park; 1 train at 28th & 7th Ave.Nearby lot parking available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Benno
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.bennorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 451-9557
Private party facilities
Benno features a stunning 30-seat Private Dining Room, available for lunch, and dinner events. The main dining room is also available to be privatized for seated lunch and dinner events of up to 60.
Private party contact
Isabelle Brochard: (212) 451-9557

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Vegetables & Grains

Falafel$26.00

Globe Artichokes$26.00

White Asparagus$30.00

Coddled Egg$26.00

Carnaroli Risotto$30.00

Seafood & Meat

Monterey Bay Red Abalone à la Polonaise$31.00

Sea Scallop$32.00

Island Creek Oysters$34.00

Vitello Tonnato$30.00

Terrine of Foie Gras and Duck Confit$32.00

Pastas

Raviolo$28.00

Trofie$30.00

Lumache$32.00

Spaghetti di Grano Arso$34.00

Garganelli Verde$30.00

Malloreddus$30.00

Mains

Halibut$45.00

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna$40.00

Grilled Maine Lobster$46.00

Rohan Duck$44.00

Elysian Fields Farm Lamb$46.00

Sirloin of Dry Aged Beef$48.00

Cote de Porcelet$95.00

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