Robert

What could be better than Autumn in NY? Dinner at Robert high above a dazzling view of Central Park in autumn! A window table! Returned for our annual anniversary dinner because we have never been disappointed with the view, atmosphere, wait staff and FOOD! I am a very picky eater due to food sensitivities- dairy, gluten ( on and off), red meat, etc. Robert always makes me feel like they are cooking just for me. This time I had the perfectly prepared scallops and my husband had the branzino. Fabulous desserts. Our waiter, Flamur, treated us like we were the most special guests at the restaurant. My husband suddenly realized he needed to put money in the meter and Flamur made sure the chef held our food until he returned ( 15 minutes). Kept assuring me all was well. With such excellent food, atmosphere and service, they could be crazy expensive. But the prices are reasonable for NYC and worth every penny! Book well in advance for a window table! This is a gem. Photos of our view included!

We arrived there about 20 minutes before sunset and had a table by the window. It was an amazing view of Central Park and Columbus circle. The good part is we got to see both the daytime and night views when the sun went down. The decor is very nice, contemporary mixed with a bit of an artsy feel. The food was very good as well. High quality and well prepared. The service was also excellent. Overall a great experience.

Amazing views from the 9th floor of the Design and Art Museum located at Columbus Circle. Unfortunately the unattractive Trump Tower is dead center but other than that the views are spectacular. Inside this boutique style restaurant there are several art pieces to view. The customer service was nice, dining alone can be awkward sometimes depending on where you sit. I loved my corner table against the window over looking Columbus Circle and Central Park. I ordered the watermelon Gazpacho and Yucca Fries. Both were delicious and I highly recommended them. Perfect appetizer on a hot summer day. I ordered a pink grapefruit beverage that had a fancy name, expecting something special but it was only pink grapefruit sparkling water. It was refreshing just not what I thought I was getting. If you are visiting this area, especially the museum which I thoroughly enjoyed I would suggest popping in they had a lunch special that looked amazing and seemed to be a good deal. The menu is not extensive but has something for everyone. The desert menu looks delightful and I was fortunate enough to be able to taste a few things and the coconut Truffle is definitely a yes!

Food: So, so good. The salmon was perfectly soft and buttery. Pork chops are usually drier cuts of meat, but it was served on the bone and cooked until it was done but still juicy. The rigatoni with ricotta was soft, creamy, and still allowed the slight tartness of the tomato to shine through. Same with the roasted chicken - crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Bread served before the meal was so-so, but the mains were extremely well done. Service: Standard high-end restaurant service. Our waiter was very nice, and the dishes came out at the perfect times. Nothing special, but right up to the standard! Atmosphere: It’s a very well decorated space relatively high up with great views. Nice lighting throughout. They have live music sometimes, but even when they don’t they play great jazz that sets the mood. Restaurant deco is unique and colorful - also, it’s full of art! Overall, an amazing restaurant. Yes, it is a little on the pricier side (about $170 for 4 without apps, drinks, or dessert), but you’ll be hard-pressed to find better mains with a skyline view with better quality for under $40 here in Manhattan. Toodaloo!