The Bottom Line
Le Madri = Le Magnifico; from the decor to the wine to every delectable course, and an attentive staff to cater to your every culinary whim. An ideal restaurant for special occasions.
Pros
- Fancy, yet very affordable
- Perfect after a day of shopping
- Good for groups
Cons
- Wine specials can be misleading
Description
- Le Madri is located at 168 W 18th Street
- Closest subway to Le Madri: 1/9 at 18th Street
- Phone: (212) 727-8022
- Cross Streets: 7th Ave
- Credit cards accepted.
- Reservations accepted (and recommended).
- Lunch: Monday through Friday 12:00pm-3:00 pm
- Dinner: Mon - Thurs 6:00 - 10:30; Fri - Sat 6:00-11:30 pm; Sun: 5:30-9:00 pm
- Note: do some research when ordering the recommended wine special and find out how much it costs.
Guide Review - Le Madri
Le Madri is both unpretentious and a fine restaurant. It's a little piece of Tuscany, with a spacious dining room that is also cozy -- and feels reminiscent of an Italian kitchen, offset against elegant table settings and plush furniture. We started with Rustica -- figs stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese wrapped in prosciutto($15). A light and velvety sweet-sausage risotto followed, a special. The menu varies seasonally but the rack of lamb served with wax beans and buttermilk mash potatoes, ($30) and the wood oven roasted chicken, served with a tossed salad ($22) both seem like year round staples. Dessert was delicious chocolate gelato submerged in espresso.
