Le Pavillon at One Vanderbilt is a true oasis in Midtown. The dining room—with its soaring ceilings, garden-like olive trees, and dramatic views of Grand Central and the Chrysler Building—is absolutely stunning. The seafood- and vegetable-forward prix-fixe menu (around $125) is crafted with finesse: oysters Vanderbilt, scallop fettuccine with truffle, Dover sole, and decadent hazelnut chocolate desserts hit all the right notes. Service was impeccable and welcoming, with a sleek ambiance that balances elegance and comfort seamlessly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yanyao Li
The space was nicely designed, but the overall experience was disappointing. 1. When we arrived, the staff upstairs couldn’t find our reservation, which caused a long delay at check-in. 2. It took forever for us to place our order. 3. At the end, we waited a long time for the bill, and the waitress even overcharged us. After handing us the incorrect bill, she disappeared, and we had to wait again until another server came over to fix it.
From being seated to finally leaving, it took us almost 2.5 hours—just for a three-course lunch.
The food was just okay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Sam C
Food was good and nice atmosphere. Everything was great until the end when it took a long time to get our check and then they incorrectly overcharged us which resulted in waiting longer to get that fixed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lenny Komsky
Beautiful place, great service. The food was excellent highly recommended for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zoe Yang
Le Pavillon offers a stunning dining experience right next to Grand Central, The atmosphere is perfect for date nights, friend gatherings, business meals, and definitely Instagram-worthy photos.
While the food is more about presentation than flavor—some dishes can be a bit salty—The corn soup appetizer and the ratatouille are pretty delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Dan Drago
When the food, the service, and the atmosphere are great - at the same time - you are left with a memorable experience. We really enjoyed this visit and would highly recommend Le Pavillion NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nyc Foodie
One word : exquisite !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corrie Davidson
From beginning to end you're warmly greeted and well attended to by all the staff. Great tasting menu options. Everything was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess Liu
I came to Le Pavillon to celebrate my birthday, and unfortunately, it ended up being the most disappointing experience I’ve had among the seven fine dining restaurants I’ve visited in NYC.
My boyfriend and I both ordered the 3-course prix fixe. I chose the Dover Sole Soufflee, which was marked on the menu as “for two | supplement $35.” I reasonably assumed that meant the dish was portioned for two and would carry a $35 upcharge total. It was never made clear that the charge would be $35 per person, or that the lobster would automatically replace both of our entrées and result in a $70 surcharge.
To make things more confusing, my boyfriend ordered the steak as his entrée — and we were surprised to find an additional $75 charge for it. Again, no one explained that it carried such a premium cost on top of the prix fixe menu.
When we brought this up, the manager was unapologetic and refused to waive the steak charge. They removed the $6-per-person tea and gave a small $22 discount — which felt like a token gesture on an almost $500 bill.
On top of that, the service throughout the evening felt mediocre. For a place with such a high reputation, we never truly felt welcomed or looked after. It lacked the warmth, attention to detail, and clarity that fine dining should deliver.
Unfortunately, Le Pavillon failed to meet expectations across the board. I left feeling frustrated, misled, and disappointed — especially on what was supposed to be a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Danny H
Went here during the summer restaurant week and it was definitely a great spot to visit. Great atmosphere with friendly and attentive service was more than exceptional. Food was excellent and definitely was well worth it. We enjoyed the CORN VELOUTÉ and RATATOUILLE very much along with everything else we had. Will definitely visit again soon. Highly recommend.
Spectacular!!! Meal!!! On my end, great sommelier’s pairings, Chartreuse VEP yellow and green, amberjack, lobster, fennel, etc. Delicious! James, John, and Dominic were awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adriane Belmont
Celebrated my birthday last night, our second time at the restaurant. Last night was really off with service. Everyone kept running by us until someone took our dinner order. When we were thru our dirty dishes remained for almost 15 minutes as the staff looked but kept on running. All four cappuccino were like warm. Not what I expect of this restaurant. Where we were seated we were very cold that made dining uncomfortable.
It wasn’t the night we expected. Food was great as usual. Service not up to par.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
C T
We have been there several times. It was one of our favorite, but not this time. We made reservation for a birthday celebration, and have requested for a quiet table. However, we were put on the noisiest table with heavy traffic. When we asked for quiet table again, we were told that no other table was available. Not long after, a quiet table became available, we again requested for it. We were told someone already reserved it. Surprisingly, the service and front desk were not good. It was the first time we ever walked out of a Michelin Star restaurant. As we were walking out, the manager came after us and told us he could put us on a quiet table. He seemed to be nice and apologetic. But it was too late, we had already made a new reservation for another Michelin Star restaurant, which we ended up with a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Anderys Alleva
From the moment we walked in, we were transported to a little corner of Paris. The ambiance was warm and elegant, with soft lighting, charming decor, and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere that made us feel instantly welcome.
The food was absolutely divine — every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor. The escargot was rich and buttery, the duck confit melted in our mouths, and the crème brûlée was the perfect sweet finish — crisp on top and silky underneath. Truly authentic French cuisine, clearly made with care and passion.
Service was impeccable. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being overbearing, and made wonderful wine pairing recommendations.
If you’re looking for a romantic evening out or just want to indulge in excellent French fare, this place is a must. We can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Cosgrove
WORST FOOD IVE HAD IN YEARS!! The food is clearly pre-made, over salted, over seasoned with nonsense flavors that do not belong together. The objective is maximum price with minimum cost ingredients..and it shows. Atmosphere & service are fantastic ..just fire everyone in the kitchen & have them waterboarded. It’s that bad.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Le Pavillon at One Vanderbilt is a true oasis in Midtown. The dining room—with its soaring ceilings, garden-like olive trees, and dramatic views of Grand Central and the Chrysler Building—is absolutely stunning. The seafood- and vegetable-forward prix-fixe menu (around $125) is crafted with finesse: oysters Vanderbilt, scallop fettuccine with truffle, Dover sole, and decadent hazelnut chocolate desserts hit all the right notes. Service was impeccable and welcoming, with a sleek ambiance that balances elegance and comfort seamlessly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The space was nicely designed, but the overall experience was disappointing.
1. When we arrived, the staff upstairs couldn’t find our reservation, which caused a long delay at check-in.
2. It took forever for us to place our order.
3. At the end, we waited a long time for the bill, and the waitress even overcharged us. After handing us the incorrect bill, she disappeared, and we had to wait again until another server came over to fix it.
From being seated to finally leaving, it took us almost 2.5 hours—just for a three-course lunch.
The food was just okay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Food was good and nice atmosphere. Everything was great until the end when it took a long time to get our check and then they incorrectly overcharged us which resulted in waiting longer to get that fixed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Beautiful place, great service. The food was excellent highly recommended for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Le Pavillon offers a stunning dining experience right next to Grand Central, The atmosphere is perfect for date nights, friend gatherings, business meals, and definitely Instagram-worthy photos.
While the food is more about presentation than flavor—some dishes can be a bit salty—The corn soup appetizer and the ratatouille are pretty delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
When the food, the service, and the atmosphere are great - at the same time - you are left with a memorable experience. We really enjoyed this visit and would highly recommend Le Pavillion NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One word : exquisite !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From beginning to end you're warmly greeted and well attended to by all the staff. Great tasting menu options. Everything was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came to Le Pavillon to celebrate my birthday, and unfortunately, it ended up being the most disappointing experience I’ve had among the seven fine dining restaurants I’ve visited in NYC.
My boyfriend and I both ordered the 3-course prix fixe. I chose the Dover Sole Soufflee, which was marked on the menu as “for two | supplement $35.” I reasonably assumed that meant the dish was portioned for two and would carry a $35 upcharge total. It was never made clear that the charge would be $35 per person, or that the lobster would automatically replace both of our entrées and result in a $70 surcharge.
To make things more confusing, my boyfriend ordered the steak as his entrée — and we were surprised to find an additional $75 charge for it. Again, no one explained that it carried such a premium cost on top of the prix fixe menu.
When we brought this up, the manager was unapologetic and refused to waive the steak charge. They removed the $6-per-person tea and gave a small $22 discount — which felt like a token gesture on an almost $500 bill.
On top of that, the service throughout the evening felt mediocre. For a place with such a high reputation, we never truly felt welcomed or looked after. It lacked the warmth, attention to detail, and clarity that fine dining should deliver.
Unfortunately, Le Pavillon failed to meet expectations across the board. I left feeling frustrated, misled, and disappointed — especially on what was supposed to be a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Went here during the summer restaurant week and it was definitely a great spot to visit.
Great atmosphere with friendly and attentive service was more than exceptional.
Food was excellent and definitely was well worth it. We enjoyed the CORN VELOUTÉ and RATATOUILLE very much along with everything else we had.
Will definitely visit again soon.
Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Spectacular!!! Meal!!! On my end, great sommelier’s pairings, Chartreuse VEP yellow and green, amberjack, lobster, fennel, etc. Delicious! James, John, and Dominic were awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celebrated my birthday last night, our second time at the restaurant. Last night was really off with service. Everyone kept running by us until someone took our dinner order. When we were thru our dirty dishes remained for almost 15 minutes as the staff looked but kept on running. All four cappuccino were like warm. Not what I expect of this restaurant. Where we were seated we were very cold that made dining uncomfortable.
It wasn’t the night we expected. Food was great as usual. Service not up to par.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
We have been there several times. It was one of our favorite, but not this time.
We made reservation for a birthday celebration, and have requested for a quiet table. However, we were put on the noisiest table with heavy traffic. When we asked for quiet table again, we were told that no other table was available. Not long after, a quiet table became available, we again requested for it. We were told someone already reserved it. Surprisingly, the service and front desk were not good. It was the first time we ever walked out of a Michelin Star restaurant. As we were walking out, the manager came after us and told us he could put us on a quiet table. He seemed to be nice and apologetic. But it was too late, we had already made a new reservation for another Michelin Star restaurant, which we ended up with a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
From the moment we walked in, we were transported to a little corner of Paris. The ambiance was warm and elegant, with soft lighting, charming decor, and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere that made us feel instantly welcome.
The food was absolutely divine — every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor. The escargot was rich and buttery, the duck confit melted in our mouths, and the crème brûlée was the perfect sweet finish — crisp on top and silky underneath. Truly authentic French cuisine, clearly made with care and passion.
Service was impeccable. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being overbearing, and made wonderful wine pairing recommendations.
If you’re looking for a romantic evening out or just want to indulge in excellent French fare, this place is a must. We can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WORST FOOD IVE HAD IN YEARS!!
The food is clearly pre-made, over salted, over seasoned with nonsense flavors that do not belong together. The objective is maximum price with minimum cost ingredients..and it shows. Atmosphere & service are fantastic ..just fire everyone in the kitchen & have them waterboarded. It’s that bad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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