Recent changes at Sirio Maccioni?s haute dining palace?from the addition of a casual bar menu to a new executive chef, Christophe Bellanca?have restored the restaurant?s flagging reputation. Dishes like phenomenal duck-liver confit served with persimmon puree and an asparagus rosette, and vanilla-infused lobster tail perched atop a savory apple Tatin, are among the city?s most artful presentations. The pricing remains prohibitive, but diners savvy enough to steer clear of stuffy menu holdovers (asparagus with hollandaise, for one) will get what they pay for.
Rated: 3.6/5 (6 votes) Address: 151 E 58th St between Lexington and Third Aves - HopStop Hours: Mon–Fri 11:45am–2:30pm, 5:30–11pm; Sat 5:30–11pm Phone: 212-644-0202 Neighborhood: Midtown East Cuisine: French Travel: Subway: N, R, W to Lexington Ave–59th St; 4, 5, 6, to 59th St
