Marc Forgione

This place was amazing. It was for the celebration of my boyfriend’s birthday. Forgione made it a special experience. They started the night with a sweet note, then 2 glasses of champagne to start the night. Beautifully presented potato bread with homemade butter. Ahhh… homemade butter with? garlic always gets me. If a place is willing to spend time on a complimentary butter, they already win in my book. Then… we ordered the Brick chicken. We never order chicken but we did at this place because EVERYONE raved about it. It. was. The. Best. Chicken. I’ve. Ever. Had.

Best restaurant I’ve been to in NYC so far! From the charming personalities of the hosts, to the rustic décor and the romantic ambiance, to the attentiveness of the waiters and servers, to the amazing, amazing food, it really was a 5-​star experience. Nothing to complain about, nothing to change, everything was great in every way.
I have never had food this good! From the moment we tried the complimentary bread to begin our night, we couldn’t believe a restaurant would put so much effort into some bread and butter. It was the best bread ever!
Throughout the night there was no other conversation going on but a constant repetition of ‘Oh my god’ and ‘Wow!’ The food was just that amazing! I recommend everything we ate that night.
I seriously can’t wait to go back!

There are certain places that when I die, I would like to be buried. This is one of them. Dinner last night was absolutely spectacular. Amazing service and food that was out of this world. Everything that we ate was truly delicious. Not only was the Kampachi delicious, it was also an experience eating it. The chili lobster had one of the best sauces I have ever had, and the chicken and braised short rib (special) were full of flavor and cooked for perfection. This place is worth every dime! Can’t wait to come back!

This is one of my favorite restaurants to go for special occasions. It’s also the only restaurant I’ll order chicken from. You know how places tend to overcook their chicken to the point where it’s so dry? Marc Forgione doesn’t do it. I always order the chicken under a brick every time and it’s juicy each time. The dish is meant for 2 people, but if you wish, they can make the chicken for a portion of 1. Special occasion or not, I definitely recommend ordering the chili lobster with Texas toast appetizer. It’ll cost you the amount of an entrée, but it’s soo good. The soup base is what makes this dish — I literally can just pick up the bowl and just drink it. However, I just took the bread, which is amazing too, to soak up all of the deliciousness.
Extra brownie points because we were given free champagne for my boyfriend’s birthday. Also, Marc Forgione happened to be at the restaurant that day and walked around greeting each table. Score because we were able to take a picture with him!

Before I leave or if I ever leave NYC, I definitely need to stop by Marc Forgione again. The first time we ever ate here was for brunch, which wasn’t a bad idea but we also heard that it was famous for the Brick Chicken.
Boy, we figured out why soon enough. Brunch menu was pretty standard, nothing extraordinary. (The chicken wasn’t on the brunch menu so don’t come here during brunch for that!) But I have to saw the décor was one of the best in NYC. Now, located in Tribeca, you gotta step up your game as you are setting the table for some of NYC’s elite.
The main dining area was huge and very fancy. I would take a co-​worker or something more formal here for a classier dining experience. It kinda reminds me of ABC kitchen but different color scheme.
NOW GET THE BRICK CHICKEN… I’M GOING TO SAY IT ONE MORE TIME… GET. THE. BRICK. CHICKEN.
It’s amazing. We had a bunch of other dishes too but nothing compares and honestly that’s all I really remember about Marc. The chickennnnnn. My favorite chicken dish besides that fried chicken dish from ABC.
Loved it and I know you will too! Check it out!

Marc Forgione is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I have always had amazing experiences there and I’m excited to write this review. One time I ate the halibut entrée ON THE SUBWAY because I couldn’t wait to eat it. THE SUBWAY, people. The food is just that good. I seriously considered starting a petition to get this place’s Michelin star back.
Most recently, a group of five of us went to MF for New Years Eve. We were seated right away. The restaurant itself is dark and pretty with lots of candles. They had it all decorated with balloons. We first ordered a bottle of wine that our server recommended, which was a magnum bottle of Gruner. Their wine list is reasonably priced which makes it easy to try different things.
MF starts you off with warm, soft rolls with a garlic butter. Fantastic. They also usually bring out a small dish, compliments of the chef. We had a little dish with cucumber and lox spread and little mini «everything bagels» stuffed with cream cheese. Very cute.
We ordered some appetizers to split. With some of the apps, they will pre portion them out to fit your group size. We started with the kampachi tartare which is served over avocado in a sweet, fruity sauce with «potato chips» on the side. This is a fantastic appetizer. The fish is super fresh and the whole thing is very flavorful. For five people, they allowed us to order 2.5 dishes and then portioned them out for us. The presentation of this dish is really cool, too. They give you an herb that numbs your mouth and then a spoon with a small bite of the app. It’s not pretentious at all, either — the servers are always very patient and explain the different dimensions of the dish. Excellent — and at 17 $, a no brainer.
We also ordered cavatelli to split — this was good although I preferred the other dishes.
For entrees, we split the halibut and the chicken. The halibut is INSANE. It’s a beautiful piece of fish served with a crunchy topping over hazelnuts, capers, cauliflower, and this SAUCE. The SAUCE is AMAZING. I’m not sure what they put in it but whatever it is, it’s highly addictive.
The chicken is also excellent. It’s served in a oily, fantastic sauce with broccolini, onion crunchies, and potatoes. It’s not quite as good as the halibut, but then again, nothing is.
For dessert we ordered cookies and milk for the table. The cookies are crunchy on the outside and essentially cookie dough in the middle. I don’t care how full you are — you need these.
At the end they brought us out little butterscotch candies and were cool that we had to itemize the bill. Our server was very cool (which is the norm at MF). He knew a lot about the dishes, had recommendations, and was genuinely a nice guy whose attentive service amplified our experience.
All in all, the experience was fantastic, like it always is. Main takeaways:
1. The food is top notch and you can’t go wrong with anything you order. On past visits, we’ve gotten the giant potato chips, the duck in a jar, a duck entrée (over jasmine rice), etc — everything is good and it’s all consistent.
2. It doesn’t matter where you sit, the service is always great. If you sit at the bar, you will get the same attentive, knowledgable service as you would at a table. The bar is first come, first serve and the bartenders are fantastic. The last time we sat at the bar, we tried their banana whiskey which was really different.
3. From what I can tell, Marc is there a lot. On one occasion he came out to greet people. We’ve also met one of the managers who sat at the bar with us. Everyone who works here is really nice and approachable.
4. Although this place isn’t cheap, it is well worth the money and it’s pretty much perfect for every situation (date, family, client dinners).
I love Marc Forgione — everything about it is awesome.

In a word: WOW.
The ambience is fantastic and spacious in a rustic way. Service was good although they definitely tried to upsell us, which I never appreciate. The main attraction here is what it should be — the food, so let’s get started.
1. Bread: A little mound of lightly baked round bread that was absolutely delicious! The garlic butter that came with it I was licking off the butter knife.
2. Cheese puffs and cucumber-​fish filling: This was a complimentary course that started off our meal after the bread. The puff had that amazing pop sensation when one bit into it. The cucumber-​fish filling was good, but the puff took the prize of the items on the plate.
3. Foie gras: This dish came with black bread, bee pollen, slices of some fruity thing, and oxtail marmalade. You get two solid cuts of foie gras, which was fantastic.
4. Amish Veal Tenderloin, boudin blanc, Tokyo turnips, roulade pommes de terre: I really loved this dish, although the reviews were mixed at the table. It was a combination of two meats in medallion form. Juicy, tender, interesting.
5. Specialty duck: This was not on the menu, but I’m glad we ordered. I can’t describe it except to say that it was done the right way. Crispy skin, tender and flavorful meat but not too «gamey.» It’s a decent size too. The sauce that comes drizzled over it is awesome.
6. Bell & Evan’s Chicken under a brick: This dish comes with broccolini, potatoes, and large pieces of deboned chicken. It serves 2 people, although I probably could have eaten this whole thing myself given how good it was. The fat and oil that was on the bottom of this cast iron tray was incredible. I was trying to coat all my food with it. But the CHICKEN. Likely the best I’ve ever had. Evenly tender and juicy all the way through with a crispy skin. It looks so simple, but I’ve never had chicken done this well, especially a big one like this. Bravo.
7. Milk and cookies: Those soft melt in your mouth cookies, dipped in the milk. Good for sure, but probably would be been better to opt for the s’mores. It was Christmas eve though, so thought the milk and cookies for Santa was appropriate.
8. Margarita cheesecake with citrus marmalade: This was decent, but pretty standard. Nothing amazing.
Overall, this place had phenomenal items. There were a few that didn’t blow me away, but the rest of the dishes really were fresh with lots of creativity involved. The meats are all amazing.

Fantastic! So I came here because I heard chili lobster, but I left, singing halibut! Let’s start from the beginning. The décor was quaint and comfortable. Alittle dim but perfectly fine. Nothing too special.
Then the chili lobster and duck tortellini. The Chili Lobster was exquisite. Absolutely phenomenal spice and freshness. The toast and chili could have been a meal in itself, but that would mean none of that delectable lobster. The duck tortellini… Meh. It was good, but I would much rather recommend the lobster.
We had ordered the venison and the halibut. The venison came out alittle too cold, but exceptionally well seasoned. The flavor paired with the meat was great. Inspiration to make my own recipe on that. The halibut though… It was life changing. The creamy sauce was the perfect combination to the light texture of the halibut, and with a light crisp on the top, there was no way to beat it.
Dessert was a nice maple crème brûlée. Very nicely accentuated vanilla bean in the cream and a light and textured glaze on the top. A very enjoyable and textured finish to the meal.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would eat again.

This meal was the BEST one I’ve had in a very long time. The entire staff rocked, from making my reservation, their confirmation, to our waitress. I noted it was my wife’s birthday when making the reservation and everyone knew once we were there, which helped keep it special for her.
From a letter signed by Chef Forgione to all aspects, it was awesome. Now to the food… we had incredible food. Lobster TT, Kampachi, Halibut, Tuna, deconstructed s’more and milk and cookies everything was the perfect size where we didn’t feel vomit full after and were overly happy with everything we ate and ordered.
I am ready to go back, try American Cut and purchase his cookbook already.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this restaurant.
My husband took me for my birthday and from the moment we walked in the staff was attentive and courteous.
We arrived at our table and there was a signed note from Chef wishing me a Happy Birthday along with complementary champagne. (Who doesn’t like that?!)
When I was between choosing dishes, the waitress helped me decide and I’m so glad she made the recommendations she did, every bite was delicious! I ordered the lobster with Texas toast, the tuna tar tare for dinner and for dessert my husband and I shared milk and cookies and smores. My husband’s kampachi and halibut were to die for. I think this meal was one of the best if not THE best I’ve had in NYC, probably elsewhere too.
The ambiance was perfect! Especially for a winter night. I can’t wait to try American Cut and of course make plans to go back to Marc Forgione!

Place was pretty good. I wouldnt go drooling over it but it but there were definitely some superb aspects.
I don’t understand the obsession with their rolls. I mean they’re good but nothin crazy. If you want crazy rolls get the duck fat rolls from vitae. Holy moly. Those things make me moist.
Anyhow. The amuse bouche was really good. Mini everything bagels with smoked salmon cream cheese and cucumber sammies with whitefish on a cool piece of marble.
We got the duck, the swordfish, and the halibut. The duck was well cooked and well spiced. Little ok the salty side but I’m ok with that. It also came with latkes and bernaise. All around good dish.
The swordfish was mediocre. Came with root veggies. Not much to say about it.
The halibut may have been the dish of the night. It was incredibly high quality and had a sensational sauce.
The sommelier also recommended a fantastic bottle of wine to go with our dishes. A nice dry white.
For dessert we got the 10 min cookies and the poached pears. The pears were good, covered with cuts and vanilla ice cream. The cookies were just cooked to order cookies. Pretty standard.
Overall there were high highs and mediocre lows. Good experience. Awesome atmosphere. Service was on the better side. Not fantastic. But this isnt a place i’ll be crawling to get back to.

I came in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised by my experience at Marc Forgione. It’s truly a delight for foodies because they do food right — and it doesn’t hurt that they have good service and amazing ambiance too. My friend and I tried our luck here as walk-​ins on a Friday night because I couldn’t get reservations, they were booked solid. The hostess very nicely and gently informed me that all their tables were committed for the night and that we could grab seats at the bar or communal tables. We found two empty seats and though the communal tables are not the best for intimate conversations, I was still very happy to be there. The interior here is dark and dreamy — perfect for almost any occasion — romantic date or friend-​date. Our waiter was kind of dreamy too. And his food suggestions were right on.
The only thing that was a miss was the appetizer (which I did not consult our waiter for)…the black garlic spaghetti was a bit too spicy with little else going for it in terms of flavor. All thoughts of the appetizer were erased from my mind as soon as my halibut arrived. It was a thing of beauty — a thin delicious crust, cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful and served on a bed of hazelnuts. I’m usually not a fan of hazelnuts, but these were great, I don’t know how they cooked them, but they did not have their usual overpowering taste, they were perfectly complementary to the fish. Had a taste of my friend’s scallops and it was creamy and amazingly delicious. Dessert (the milk and cookies) were equally enjoyable. What drove the whole food experience to a whole new level was the wine (yes, recommended by our waiter) — the Sancerre rouge — you must try it, it’s to die for. I can’t find a bottle of it anywhere, I’m currently trying to talk the sommelier at my local liquor store into ordering a crate of it.
This meal was worth every penny and I can’t wait to come back and explore the rest of the menu. I left full, drunk and happy.

First of all, the ambiance of this place is absolutely perfect for any date night. The dim lit setting with candles all around makes it romantic. Now, let’s get to the food, which is the best part. We enjoyed the complimentary small bites and despite the waitress revealing the night’s specials, we knew we wanted the brick chicken.
OH MY GOODNESS! Please do not hesitate because I’ve never experienced a moist chicken dish (esp with white meat being presented dry in most situations). The crispy exterior with every bite being juicy made my taste buds very happy. This dish can be shared with more than 2 people so please try it!!!

«The chicken is kinda life changing.» I forgot whether the waitress said that to us or a neighboring table. That statement helped push me and fiancée to order the chicken for two.
We did not regret it.
The chicken was a whole chicken, deboned, and it came in a cast iron pan with potatoes, broccoli rabe and pan drippings.
Yes, the chicken was pretty near lifechanging, it had perfect, crispy skin and it was still moist. The pan drippings infused this wonderful schmaltziness to ther perfectly roasted potatoes.
I’m a little split as to whether shaved truffles are necessary. I always feel that truffles are overkill as far as the flavor it provides and a sign of conspicuous consumption. Never ordered the truffles, but the first time I was there, the table next to us, did. The smell of truffle from the next table complimnted the chicken perfectly. The next time I came, I did not order the truffles nor did the people at the next table. Something was missing, but the chicken was still perfect.
This place is worth every penny and the chicken is truly life changing.
As to the non-​chicken items on the menu, I have to say the Iron Chef generally knows how to use salt, even on desserts.
I only wish that I made a little bit more money so I can eat here more often.

Super cute brunch spot! On a quiet pretty street, a table outside under an umbrella was perfect.
Food: burger was awesome. Cooked perfectly. Lamb marguez and grits was just ok wouldn’t get it again.
We will be coming back but with a reservation.

Finally had a chance to eat here. What wonderful experience. The four of us ordered the tasting menu. All the dishes were so creative and beautifully plated. Even the serving dishes were gorgeous. Best dishes were the Chili Lobster and foie gras. The vibe at MF is rustic and casual but fun. The chef even came out to describe the dishes to us which was quite a treat.

Was finally able to cross Marc Forgione off my list of places to try. It’s always exciting going to the restaurant of a celebrity chef, so I was really looking forward to this. Came here on a Sunday early afternoon for brunch and dove right in.
Located on a side street in TriBeCa, Marc Forgione has a contemporary look and feel, while managing to also give off a rustic vibe. They have a bottomless mimosa brunch menu on the weekends, which lets face it, is always a good look. After downing a bunch of mimosas, we moved on to the food.
I had an order of the pork sliders, which were pretty good. I was honestly expecting them to be a amazing, but they were a little on the bland side for me, though not too much so. It was still an enjoyable dish that left me satisfied. A few people I was with had the waffles and said it was some of the best they’d ever had. I’ll definitely be back to try that dish.
Overall it was a good experience and I’ll definitely be back. Though I can’t rave about the dish I had, it was still good and I know that there are other dishes I need to try here. Mainly, those waffles!

I’ve been waiting months to come and I finally had dinner on a Thursday night. I found it hard to make reservations on weekends but it wasn’t packed/​too busy this night. Before getting onto the food let me say our waitress was so much fun. She was apparently an actress and her dramatic ways of expressing the food and how each of the ingredients make each dish spectacular was great. She spread her arms and fingers every time she explained and I felt like watching a musical haha. Basically she was good at selling:)
We didn’t go crazy on ordering everything but I’ll make sure I do it next time cuz the food is absolutely amazing.
The halibut is very clean, not greasy and not salty. I only had a small bite of my friends dish. I thought it would’ve been better if it was more tender however.
The duck– you get 4 long pieces of duck with a pink center. It’s not the most abundant amount of food so I think some guys and gals may not be satisfied with the amount of meat but it kept a petite girl full. What makes this so special is the bed that the ducks sits on top-​the combo with yogurt, granola and different nuts gives such a crunchy texture and makes it perfect with the soft duck. Those who do not like duck cuz of the different smelly taste-​I don’t think you’ll have a problem with that here.
The s’mores was so different from what we normally call s’mores. It actually has a thick decadent chocolate cake and the toasty marshmallow on the stick just gives you such pleasant taste so smoothly. The vanilla ice cream and crisp chocolate cookie layer (sorry I don’t know what to call it but it’s in the photo) placed on top goes so well and tones down the sweetness of the chocolate cake. If you have a glass of wine already, it’s perfect to finish it off your meal here. I totally recommend it if you’re a chocolate lover.
The entrees are over $ 30. The wine list is extensive. If you’re looking for a special occasion or just in the mood to splurge $$$ on some real good food and service you should check this place out.
Oh yeh, the complimentary bread in the beginning and lemon cake at the end makes the experience even better :) I will be back sooonnnnnnnn!

My boyfriend took me here to try out what Marc Forgione had to offer.
The night started out with an amuse bouche which was like an everything bagel bite and a plate of fresh potato rolls with whipped butter.
For appetizers, I had the kampachi, baked olde salt oysters, chili lobster,
They had already split the kampachi into two for us to enjoy comfortably to ourselves. It was amazing and definitely a highlight of the meal. I was not a fan of the olde salt oysters, yuck. I’d never order it again. The chili lobster was so good but I wished they had a bigger portion to offer.
For entrée, I had the chicken under the brick. It was amazing. I fell in love with the chicken under a brick, the best chicken dish I’ve ever had. My boyfriend had a steak dish but I loved my chicken so much, I actually didn’t care about steak this time.
Minus one star for their dessert selections, the desserts were all disappointing, nothing further to say about it.
I’ll definitely be back for brunch and dinner! I’m excited to try out other items on their menu.

There is something to be said for going to a celebrity chef’s restaurant and seeing him work the room and take the time to go table to table talking to his diners. It shows quality control, and that they care about their diners experience.
Came here for a birthday dinner celebration and were welcomed to the table with complementary glasses of champagne and a letter signed by Marc Forgione. These art touches that go above and beyond what you see at most places.
The ambiance here is rustic and romantic. The brick and wood and lighting sets the tone for the meal; rustic elegance.
To start, we had to go wit the Chili Lobster and the soup dumplings. The chili lobster is an absolute just get. The lobster is served in a chili broth that is rich in seafood and lobster flavor with enough chili to add heat without being overwhelming. The tail is cut into rings and the claw shelled. A few pieces of thick, buttery Texas toast come with this to mop up every drop of the deliciousness. The soup dumplings are a bit of a misnomer, as told to us by our waiter. It’s more like tortellini served in a rich broth. It’s a good dish, but pails compared to the chili lobster.
For our mains, we went with the halibut and the stripped bass. He halibut is served in a «proposal» sauce. The story here is that when Marc Forgione made it for someone, when they tried it, they asked to marry him. I get it; the sauce is that good, and this dish is harmonious and decedent. It’s another must get. The stripped bass was nice, but again, like with the apps compared to the halibut just was overshadowed.
Desserts, we did the lil shorties, which are basically mini ice cream cones, and the pumpkin cheesecake. Both very solid desserts.
This is a great place for a special occasion, as they will go the extra step to make the experience a memorable one. For the food, some of the dishes are truly amazing (chili lobster and halibut) whereas others are simple just really good. This is as solid of a 4 star place as you will ever find, and I’d recommend it without hesitation.

El ambiente es excelente. Fuimos a cenar y nos sorprendió la buena onda del lugar, chic, romántico e informal. La comida es excelente, los platos son originales y de autor. Todo lo que pedimos fue delicioso. Ya lo recomendamos a todos nuestros amigos.