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Kinda quiet, definitely not the same busy spot I remembered for brunch. Dinner menu was tasty but limited. Service was excellent.
The Milling Room is a genuinely enjoyable dining experience overall. The atmosphere is stylish and well put together, creating a great setting for a meal, and the service is attentive and professional throughout. The food is where there's room to grow — it's good but not exceptional, and feels like it hasn't quite caught up with the quality of everything else the restaurant does well. Still a very worthwhile visit and a place I'd return to.
I came for a drink but ended up spending the day there. The bartender was SO charming and funny, that my husband and I decided to stay and enjoy great drinks and the amazing atmosphere. Thank you, Antonio!!!
I don't know where to start. Went for Valentines day. Waited an hour before an apetizer come. It was a tiny little single bite, a "snack" they called it, with a sip of broth. Two hours after arriving the entree came out. Lamb Wellington. Three small bites of lamb in soggy pastry. They offered us a free drink for the wait, but I was just hungry. We left. Im at a great place around the corner getting dinner with my girlfriend. After spending over $400 at the Milling Room to wait and listen to excuses Im glad we went somewhere else! The location was very nice. The wait staff did the best they could. The kitchen sucks. I'd never come here if I were you. I wish someone would have warned me.
Milling Room used to be amazing but Comete is an absolutely disgrace. In 10 years of living in NYC this was the worst dining experience I’ve had in the city. I’m going to be having nightmares about this place. I feel like management should have to pay for my therapy sessions to get over this atrocity. There was no heat so had to wear jackets through dinner. (The couple next to us were smart and left.) Maybe I’m high maintenance but getting plates with appetizers would be nice. Overall ridiculous prices for the most basic and bland food imaginable. I’m being melodramatic but this place was honestly terrible.
Not sure what happened to this place because it used to be very good. We went there and the place was empty. Food was barely edible. They have transitioned it into a “popup” (ie limited menu) with no notice. Open table doesn’t mention it either. Very disappointed overall. Very sad to see such a great UWS spot go down like this.
My wife and I have both worked in the service industry, so it takes a lot for us to leave a negative review. We go out for Thanksgiving dinner every year in New York, and unfortunately our experience at The Milling Room this year was the worst we’ve had.
The service was the biggest disappointment. We were never offered bread, which we only realized at the end of our meal when we noticed other tables receiving baskets. Our pre-dinner cocktails were never cleared, even though we had finished them well before our entrées arrived. We actually wanted to order wine with dinner, but ended up having to flag down a server halfway through our main course just to get someone’s attention. Even our table was missing a light—small detail, but noticeable in a dim room where every surrounding table had one.
The food itself was good, but we were surprised that the $115 Thanksgiving prix fixe didn’t include traditional sides. The turkey came with only potatoes, and we were charged an additional $45 for stuffing, brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce. The portion sizes—especially the tiny serving of cranberry sauce—made the $14-per-side pricing feel unreasonable. It’s hard to understand how a Thanksgiving prix fixe can consist of turkey and a spoonful of potatoes unless you pay extra for basics.
In total, we paid $450 for two people and left feeling deeply disappointed. We’ve had far better Thanksgiving meals in NYC for less—and with far better service. As neighborhood residents and longtime customers of The Milling Room, we expected a memorable, well-executed holiday dinner. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short.
I had the most perfect time here, the venue is beautiful. I didn't know restaurants could be this good. The meal created a positive impression. Employees' service: first-rate. Mindful and polished. I suggest this place without hesitation.