Duomo51

“We decided to do a museum weekend and stayed at a hotel right by Rockefeller Center. We came back from a lot of walking, and decided we would have dinner at this restaurant right at the hotel. The front desk made a reservation for us, and we arrived a little early but were seated right away. It was very cold outside, and they did have patio seating which gave a little draft where we were seated. It wasn't bad, and as the night went on, it got comfortable. The place was pretty full, and even the colder patio area seemed to be packed, but service was spot on. I accidentally dropped a bread plate, and before I could lean over and pick it up, one of the other servers had already picked it up, while another slid a replacement plate from another table onto ours, and another server replaced that one. It happened so quick, but I felt was really remarkable after I had observed the whole thing. I was tempted to drop something else, but restrained myself. Started off with a couple of cocktails, then appetizers, and the main courses. Everything came out timely, and very well prepared. Not once did I have to get someone's attention for anything. Our waiter was always nearby and very attentive, but not hovering. The martinis were perfect and almost went down too easily. The Polpo was perfectly grilled and had a nice delicate bite. I'm a fan of goat cheese in my salad, so we got the Duomo51, which had some blueberries and a light lemon dressing which was just right. My better half had the Lobster Ravioli special, and I had the Ribeye. This arrived very hot with a great sear, but medium rare as I ordered it. They had sliced it while on the bone before grilling, so each piece was nicely crusted and medium rare. We skipped dessert, but did have a couple more martinis. They were delicious.”

“First time here. Almost couldn't find the restaurant. It's on the 7th floor of the Double Tree Hotel. I made a reservation here solely because I thought I could see the Rockefeller Center tree from above. However, from where I sat, I was able to see one tenth of the tree, and I believe I got the best seat in the entire restaurant. The restaurant was nice and cozy. It was warm and pretty, but everything I saw was red. They have an interesting drink menu. We got a Vesper Martini and an Inferno de Passione. The martini was very nice. We also got tartare de Monzo, and it was delicious! The beef tartare was fresh and tender. No chewy or weird bits. The mustard gave it a nice kick but not overpowering. The capers gave it a nice salty flavor. The black truffle was such a great touch. Such a wonderful dish. Lastly, we got a carbonara. It was cheesy and creamy. The thick bacon cubes were cooked perfectly. It was great! Overall it was a great meal. We had a good time here. However, there was a constant high pitched noise by the window where we sat, and we were not sure if it was from the wind, but it gave us a headache. We had to leave right after we finished our food.”

“A chic dinner spot with a stunning view of the city Duomo 51 serves Italian cuisine on a rooftop located inside DoubleTree Midtown on 5th Ave. Atmosphere: Everything about the space screams elevated dining--from the detailed decor to the food quality and stunning city views. Service: The servers are professional and ensure that every guest experiences exceptional service. Menu items: We got the Bolognese (a go-to for me) and the Carbonara. The portion sizes were perfect and left us feeling satiated instead of overly full. The pasta was tender and paired well with the veal ragu. I highly recommend adding this to the itinerary for those who are visiting the city!”