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I had been to Armani Ristorante on a previous occasion and enjoyed a decent meal . There is little wrong in the kitchen . However on a second visit it became all too clear that the well dressed staff have absolutely no idea how to run a restaurant. We arrived at 8.00 pm as walk ins and things started to go awry before we were seated. The host first asked for my surname And followed up by asking my first name . I fail to see what need there was for this as we wanted to be seated immediately . He then disappeared with our coats and didnt reappear . We then had to try to find another host to seat us. The restaurant was pretty empty with only four other tables seated. No really big deal but I wasn't really feeling the love yet. Unfortunately things just went from bad to worse. First of all I should point out that anyone with less than 20/20 vision will need a microscope to see the english translation of the menu . A minor point I know but there's nothing elegant or romantic about squinting over a menu and having to ask your companion if they can see any better than you. Considering that Armani sell a wide range of glasses it was surprising that the waiter had no reading glasses available. These minor considerations shouldn't spoil an evening but what came next certainly did. A large group of around 40 people who were sitting in the lounge area were seated right behind us. If they had just sat down ... They moved to the tables talking and shouting and one of them with a large camera was touring the tables taking photographs with a flash. As if this wasn't intrusive enough the budding pap then walked across then restaurant and stared taking shots of a minor celeb who was sitting opposite us. No waiter of manager intervened and I had to tell him very firmly to stop. Ten minutes later the host of this corporate event decided to give a speech which again was not stopped or apologised for to me by management. I suppose I was naively hoping that the large party were going to pay for my dinner as I was so intimately involved in theirs.. Having finished our main courses I asked for the manager. I explained to her that we felt like gatecrashers at a wedding and that maybe they should have told us that the restaurant was being used for a private party when we arrived As we were out for a quiet local dinner we would have politely declined. She was not apologetic and made very little effort to placate me.

Fabulous food and service but a bit pricey.

Armami delivered big time. We enjoyed a huge culinary feast. Gazpacho, scallops, fois grad, ravioli, beef and the grand finale of decadent desserts made for a very memorable evening! Our many thanks to the hostess, the waiters and everyone behind the scene who truly made our eve a memorable one Thank you Armani for demanding the very best. We are the grateful recipients.

This is now our favorite Italian restaurant. Sophisticated food and satisfying at the same time. This is what alta cucina is all about. Nothing overwrought or trying hard about the dishes, just lovely to look at, delicious food. My friends and I like to spend time at the bar. They send out complimentary little dishes to anyone who orders a drink. How generous! Lots of beautiful people throughout the night, even late. Very friendly service from the bartenders and waiters.

Unbelievable experience. A few friends and I stopped in here after some 5th Ave shopping and were so glad we did. The ambiance was beautiful and the staff were attentive and accomodating. Amazing Italian dishes, the risotto was delicious and the tiramisu.. YUM. Will absolutely return.

Will never go back to this place, The food is nothing special, go to any trattoria and eat the same thing, probably better and cheaper, Stick to the clothes. The service was also very innatentive, Our waiter seemed asleep.

Not much to say except that I had the best time there the other night...food, service...everything was great!!