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Went during RW for a late dinner with some friends. Table was ready. The RW menu was huge, about 10 items per course, very rare indeed. All of the food was very good, not to die for but really very good. Service was good, but not overly attentive, perhaps the formal dining area is better. That said, I can't imagine why anyone will go to the formal dining room because it is only separated by a piece of glass and shares the same kitchen for nearly 3 times the cost. Overall I was very please and will definitely go back. The vibe is a little trendy and little cramped, but not terribly so. Safron Tagliatelle was really tasty.

We were lucky to get reservations at the last minute and were more than pleased with this gem! Our favorites werer the Tarte Flambee, Modern Liverwurst, and the Tenderloin. As far as desserts, the Dark Chocolate tart, pistachio ice cream with chocolate bomb, and the Modern cheesecake were exquisite. The service was outstanding and the floating managers, especially Nancy, were accomoldating and professional. Our guests can't wait to return to sample more dishes. A+

Great food. Great drinks. Great time had by all!

Big disappointment with a recent visit - the food was mediocre, service rushed and the atmosphere was noisy and unpleasant. This used to be a great restaurant but not anymore.

I loved it here. The ambience is pretty classy and it's not pretentious at all. The staff are quite friendly. The food is very impressive and I enjoyed everything from the appetizer to the entree. Prensentation is exceptional! The menu is pricey, but it's worth it.

Where do I begin, well for one there are those too short designer chairs which made my knees settle under my chin. The food was served in these delicate dishes, with too much flair for what it contained. The food was tastey if unimaginative. I am told the owner is a celebrity. I wish he would pay more attention to his restaurant. I had to leave half way through the meal because my back started to hurt. That was a first for me. The chairs in my child's kindergarten are far more comfortable. Overall I am not impressed. I keep asking myself why do I pay dearly for poor atmosphere or service or decor or food.

Having read the reviews on a lot of restaurants we chose the Modern for our one night in New York. Thank Goodness!! It was superb! We had Champagne at the bar before dinner & met some really nice chaps from Chicago drinking Islay Malt....then there was the food...I think the previous reviewers were somewhere else because it was faultless. The last meal we had this good was 7 years ago in Dubai at Verre and Angela Hartnett was the chef. Last year we ate dinner at Anthony Bourdain's Les Halle where 2 out of 3 of us had a very average meal for the price. The Modern blew Anthony away. The menu style is very clever as we could try several different dishes without over-eating - also the wine choice by the glass is brilliant! The beignet for pudding was sooooooo good - lighter than in N'Orleans! We are from England and own 4 "Gastro" pubs so we king of do food for a living - the evening we spent at the Modern was truly memorable. All our fiends have been told when in NYC this is a must visit. We will defintely be back as soon as possible.