Daniel, Michelin star restaurant in Upper East Side, Manhattan, US
Daniel is a French fine dining restaurant located at 60 East 65th Street in Manhattan, with a sophisticated dining room decorated with Bernardaud porcelain chandeliers and James Rosenquist artwork. The space combines design elements and culinary presentation into a single experience.
Chef Daniel Boulud opened the restaurant in 1993 and relocated it to its current location in 1999, establishing it as a significant dining destination. The move coincided with expanded recognition for its approach to French cooking.
The dining room follows formal French service traditions, where guests experience how fine dining blends architectural design with culinary presentation through multi-course menus.
The restaurant opens daily in the evening and operates by reservation only, requiring advance booking through direct contact. Guests should plan for a multi-hour dining experience and note that formal dress is expected.
The wine list features an extensive collection of French selections that pair with each course. The kitchen creates dishes like kataifi-crusted Alaskan salmon with roe, mixing classic methods with unusual textures.
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