The Milling Room

The Milling Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Larry VIP

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   No one ever mentioned that you only served a prix fix menu which was way overpriced for the food served! Simply not worth $120!!!
   

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   Jason VIP

   New York City35 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was average. Room was very warm esp with sun coming through
   

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   Jamie

   Vancouver1 review

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   I've previously had great experiences at the Milling Room, but my latest one was extremely disappointing. I made a reservation and noted that it was my birthday. When we arrived, the staff said that they wouldn't have anything available for 10 to 15 minutes, even though I'd made a reservation. We waited in the bar for 30 minutes, and no one came to move us to a table. Once I told them that we'd been waiting for half an hour despite my reservation, they finally showed us to a table. No one apologized, and it felt like they forgot about us entirely. I don't think they ever would have moved us to a table if I hadn't said anything. I'd put that I was celebrating my birthday in the reservation, but no one wished me a happy birthday or asked if we were celebrating anything. I had to bring it up to our server, who did offer to put a candle in the dessert. When they started to sing happy birthday, they started singing to my friend instead of me, and she had to correct them. I booked the reservation because I was looking forward to a special dinner on my birthday. The food was great, but it was not enough to rectify the poor service and lack of apologies. I used to consider the Milling Room one of my favorite restaurants, but I don't think I will return after this disappointment.
   

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   Bob

   New York City7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Very good welcome and service, but extremely inconsistent kitchen. Some dishes excellent, but one was terrible, two so-so. Prices are higher than food quality can justify. Same for wine list: $17 for a glass of not very special red. Noise level higher than expected for a self-styled fine dining restaurant.
   

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   Catherine VIP

   New York City34 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fabulous dinner. The restaurant is spacious, beautiful and lit with natural light. Lovely! Our server, Jules, was amazing! She made our experience extra special!
   

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   Pablo

   Washington DC7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Not what it used to be. Food was terrible. The tuna crudo was average with more vegetables than tuna and completely tasteless. The pasta plates (cavatelli and bucatini) were simply terrible. I could not find the lamb in the cavatelli… I have come many times and the decline lately has been steep. It was my favourite place in the UWS. So sad.
   

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   Andrea VIP

   New York City110 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We had an 11 am reservation. I arrived at 10:58 and the restaurant sign read Closed. Another couple arrived, went in, and were asked to wait outside. A crowd of 10 people waited outside and although we were first to arrive, they managed to get in front of us, so we waited. After being seated we waited 6 minutes for waitstaff. My daughter’s dish was served with uncooked eggs. She sent it back and rather than preparing the dish properly, it was simply put under the broiler. The decaf coffee was undrinkable. When the waitress brought the check, she stood and stared as I calculated the tip. I cannot recommend this restaurant They need to revisit the concept of hospitality.
   

   The Milling RoomResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Miss Andrea, Thank you for your message unfortunate Our Restaurant open at 11Am that's why @ 10:58 our sign still say close but at 11Am the sign will be turn on open , for our waitstaff attending a Table we give a guest a little time to settle down and we start taking care of our guest, we have a higher standard level of service, we treat all our guest with higher hospitality and threat them like family, we hope on your next visit you will experience a difference moment than the one you had.
   

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   Anne

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, food cooked perfectly , spacious and quiet atmosphere
   

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   Eliana VIP

   New York City15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Milling Room has been a favorite of ours for a long time. We live in the neighborhood and whenever we bring people to the restaurant they are impressed by the room, decor, service, and above all, the food. Last night the service was excellent. The food, I regret to say, was mediocre.
   

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    Beth VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I have always liked The Milling Room. The ambiance is charming, the service is terrific and the food is delicious. Recommended.
    

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