The Milling Room

4.4

3031 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

The Milling Room features seasonal New French-American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.

We are accepting reservations for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.

Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table.

For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 595-0380
Website
https://linktr.ee/themillingroom
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Florian V. Hugo
Catering
Please, contact Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
Private party facilities
The Milling Room is located in a magnificent courtyard that was once the lobby of the Endicott Hotel (1890) and is the ideal meeting place for friends, families, and colleagues. Please, call Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380

Location
446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Cross street
W 81st St. and W 82nd St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MTA Subway Lines B, C - 81st StreetMTA Subway Line 1 - 79th Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

SMOKED SALMON PATE$18.00
fresh herbs, crème fraîche lime zest, bread crisps
THREE DIPS$18.00
eggplant & olive, whipped ricotta, spicy tomato jam
CHEESE PUFFS$16.00
Comté & Parmesan cheese dip
TARTE FLAMBÉE$21.00
heritage bacon, sour cream mustard, Comté, chives
CHARCUTERIE$26.00
imported cold cuts, pickles & artisanal breads
DUCK RILLETTES$18.00
rosemary, sourdough toast
TOMATO FEUILLETE$22.00
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh goat cheese thyme, delicate puff pastry, arugula

APPETIZERS

LITTLE GEM LETTUCE$20.00
lemon zest, parsley, aged parmesan, sourdough crostini, Caesar dressing
BURRATA CAPRESE$22.00
beefsteak tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
CANDY CANE BEET & FETA$21.00
candied pistachio, shallot purée, feta cheese, dill, lettuce citrus vinaigrette
BEEF TARTARE$24.00
prime sirloin, fried capers, crispy shallots herb salad, toast
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS$22.00
tomato jam, chickpea salad, black olives
SPICY TUNA CRUDO$28.00
Ahi tuna, avocado, pickled cucumber, arugula soy-sesame
SEA SCALLOP CEVICHE$24.00
granny smith apple, scallions cilantro toasted walnuts, serrano chile, yuzu-mango marinade

PASTAS

LAMB CAVALTELLI$36.00
house-made pasta, lamb ragù, chopped vegetables, aged parmesan
TRUFFLE LASAGNA$36.00
hand-made green pasta shiitake, baby spinach, truffle Mascarpone & parmesan
SHRIMP BUCCATINI$35.00
house-made scolina pasta, gulf shrimp , garlic breadcrumbs, chili basil & cherry tomatoes

ENTREES

FALL VEGETABLE GRATIN$32.00
squashes & roots, swisschards, chestnuts, soy-vegetable reduction, parmesan
PEI MUSSELS$32.00
ginger, cilantro, chile, white wine & garlic toast
GRILLED BRANZINO$42.00
confit heirloom tomatoes, purslane, toasted marcona almonds, Sauce “Verte”
GRILLED STEELHEAD TROUT$42.00
Parsnip purée, gremolata, crispy brussels sprout, pancetta, Champagne Beurre blanc
DRY SEA SCALLOPS$42.00
roasted corn purée, pickled Bird’s beak peppers green mole sauce
SPICED-RUB SASSO CHICKEN$44.00
roasted heirloom carrots, hand-smashed fingerling potatoes, tarragon chicken jus
VANDE ROSE FARM PORK CHOP$46.00
escarole, bacon, northern beans and Mustard sauce
DUCK BREAST$48.00
Black mission figs, pickled radishes, chutney spiced Duck jus
ANGUS STEAK FRITES$46.00
Allen Bros skirt steak cooked on the grill, watercress pommes frites, Bordelaise sauce
PRIME BONE-IN RIBEYE$75.00
sautéed seasonal greens, potatoes “dauphinoise”, au poivre sauce

SIDES

FRENCH FRIES$10.00
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$12.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$11.00
SEASONAL GREENS$12.00
MASHED POTATOES$12.00

What 3,031 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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The Milling Room is a beautiful Upper West Side gem with a "GORGEOUS space" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the seasonal menu and delightful atmosphere under a "huge skylight." Reviews highlight "delicious food," "attentive staff," and a refined dining experience, making it a beloved neighborhood favorite.

3,031 Reviews

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Renee
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
3.0
47 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pretty space. Good menu. Two issues: 1) we couldn’t hear each other, so had to shout. Very uncomfortable. 2) Bronzino cost $46. It had been sliced in half (most likely to filet); half was served as one portion. Not good value. Pasta was delicious.
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David
VIP
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Milling Room is a great spot for a date night meal. The ambiance and styling aim to impress which it did. The food is above average without going over the top in either presentation or price. Just watch out for the drink prices. The waiter up charged by 50% for a Hendrix martini, without informing, then tried to pass it off that I should have known the menu price was well liquor. Despite the blatant attempt at a rip off, I will be back
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Whitney
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful space, awesome food & attentive wait staff. We had a great time!
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Rhona
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, lovely caring service in a lovely setting.
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Boris
New York City
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience meeting with friends at The Milling Room. Bar Area was nice and welcoming. The main restaurant is super nice with holiday decor and lighting. Good food, good service.
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Christina
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch for six, reservation was ready for us, server was attentive, food was served timely. Ambience amazing, a beautiful space. Only a little loud, not bad. Food was delicious, nothing off the beaten track but as expected. Very nice spot for brunch as well as our usual dinner there.
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Edward
Phoenix
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great room . And Service . Food really good in spots. Mussels somewhat slimy
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Marianne
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. Never disappoints. Fun, professional wait staff, always up for a giggle. Food is amazing! Highly recommend.
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Stacy
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I never post reviews, but felt I had to this time. Very disappointed--ending our claim that this is our favorite restaurant. We have eaten at The Milling Room many times over the years, including twice for Thanksgiving. It has always been wonderful. This year we continued our tradition of Thanksgiving here, and instead of finding a bustling, packed room and jovial vibe, as in past years, it was half empty and diners were mostly quietly staring into space. We really regret the meal ourselves as well and feel ripped off. The only positive thing we can say about that night is that our servers were friendly, although totally unknowledgeable about what they were serving—from the very so-so wine pairing and when to bring the wines to the food on the plate, or even if dessert was ever served or not. And the food itself was mediocre. Chestnut soup and salad were fine, although small, and lobster ravioli good, although not outstanding. But the traditional Thanksgiving plate was really a letdown. It included 3 Brussels sprouts, all undercooked, a small amount of bland potato puree and 4 thick, dry wheels of white turkey meat with a trace of stuffing packed into it. The portions on the plate were laughably small, too--this is Thanksgiving! Ditto the desserts--tarts so tiny they belonged more to afternoon tea than the occasion they were made for. Whoever orchestrated the evening must either not have grown up with Thanksgiving or hates it.
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Michael
New York City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Thanksgiving special menu was good. nothing special. They had a screwy and confusing way of presenting you with a bill for prix fixe charge then a separate bill for additional items such as drinks and coffee. You wind up paying tax on your tax, I believe.
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FAQs

The Milling Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 595-0380.

The Milling Room is rated 4.4 stars by 3031 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024

Additional information

Cross street
W 81st St. and W 82nd St.
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MTA Subway Lines B, C - 81st StreetMTA Subway Line 1 - 79th Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Florian V. Hugo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://linktr.ee/themillingroom
Phone number
(212) 595-0380
Catering
Please, contact Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
Private party facilities
The Milling Room is located in a magnificent courtyard that was once the lobby of the Endicott Hotel (1890) and is the ideal meeting place for friends, families, and colleagues. Please, call Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380

The Milling Room

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Salmon

TMR Burger

Grilled Branzino

TO SHARE

SMOKED SALMON PATE$18.00

THREE DIPS$18.00

CHEESE PUFFS$16.00

TARTE FLAMBÉE$21.00

CHARCUTERIE$26.00

DUCK RILLETTES$18.00

TOMATO FEUILLETE$22.00

APPETIZERS

LITTLE GEM LETTUCE$20.00

BURRATA CAPRESE$22.00

CANDY CANE BEET & FETA$21.00

BEEF TARTARE$24.00

GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS$22.00

SPICY TUNA CRUDO$28.00

SEA SCALLOP CEVICHE$24.00

PASTAS

LAMB CAVALTELLI$36.00

TRUFFLE LASAGNA$36.00

SHRIMP BUCCATINI$35.00

ENTREES

FALL VEGETABLE GRATIN$32.00

PEI MUSSELS$32.00

GRILLED BRANZINO$42.00

GRILLED STEELHEAD TROUT$42.00

DRY SEA SCALLOPS$42.00

SPICED-RUB SASSO CHICKEN$44.00

VANDE ROSE FARM PORK CHOP$46.00

DUCK BREAST$48.00

ANGUS STEAK FRITES$46.00

PRIME BONE-IN RIBEYE$75.00

SIDES

FRENCH FRIES$10.00

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$12.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$11.00

SEASONAL GREENS$12.00

MASHED POTATOES$12.00

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