Margaux Reviews

The noise level of Margaux, the restaurant in the Marlton Hotel was ear splitting. We booked a table for four for dinner on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 7 pm. We asked for a quiet table and were given a booth. We were told it would be as quiet as possible. During the evening I could not hear much of what my friends said who sat across the table and vice verse. The food and the service were good. There is nothing to absorb sound in the dining room. After 20 minutes when we realized the situation was intolerable, we asked to change tables. We were told the other tables would be noisier. When we left my ears were ringing. When leaving it was impossible to speak to the person in charge who was seating everyone due to the noise. He could not say good night to us, but merely waved as we walked by. Bottom line: what good is it to spend $50+ per person for dinner, if you and your friends can only hear half of what is being said at the table?

Brunch here on a beautiful day. Ask to sit in the back. It reminds me a little of Key West crossed with Funky Paris. The food is deliciously simple yet put together in interesting ways. I am excited to come here on a cold snowy day and have a hot drink in front of the fireplace in the lobby. Very nice and intimate setting.

We had dinner for our 23rd anniversary. We were treated very special. The food here was delicious. My husband had grilled sardines and Arctic Char. He loved it. I had the kale salad and homemade spaghetti and clams. Very good. At first, I felt the portions were small, but when we left, I was full. The dessert was fantastic. When we could not decide, the waitress gave us the chocolate one on the house for our anniversary. Very special.

The food was delicous. the service was fast, friendly and efficient. Everything was fresh and tasty and well prepared

Unlike many Manhattan restaurants, Margaux not only offers good food and service in a pretty decor, but you can actually talk to the person you are with.

This restaurant is inside the Marlton Hotel. The décor, service and food were really, really nice. Though all dished were amazing, I would really recommend the Squid Ink Bucatini with Maine lobster and Calabrian chili. It was absolutely amazing. Such a gem to discover!

We ate brunch with friends. The restaurant is inside a hotel and at the back. With beautiful tin ceilings and cozy seating, the place has plenty of ambience. The brunch menu is good but not great. The portions are small but the food is very fresh. Coffee refills are free. Service is average. Your server will stop by occasionally. As we were not in a rush, we were glad not to be chased and we could linger for a long brunch with friends. It is a nice place to go in the village, but if you're super hungry, it will cost you to order more than one main dish. The average cost of a brunch entree is between $15 and $25.

Enjoyed a very wonderful selection of menu items at Margaux. Standouts were the lamb meatballs and the squid ink pasta. But who am I kidding? It was all delicious! The dining room is small so it allows for great conversation!

We were staying at this rather pleasant hotel for a few days and enjoyed their breakfasts that we ate in the bright conservatory extension. The restaurant stays open all day so we had a late mid afternoon lunch. As at breakfast the service was pleasant, efficient, friendly and fairly swift. We shared a cauliflower custard that was excellent. Each of us had the burger. For me the beef was good though medium rare rather than the medium ordered. The extra smoked bacon was so un-American it was great. The shoe string fries were a disappointment as they were limp and oily and resembled fried onions. So a mixed bag.

We were rushing off to the opera and had just checked in to the Marlton, a newly renovated hotel at the corner of 5th and 8th street in the Village. We had little over an hour and decided to try the new restaurant off the lobby. We were amazed at the professionalism of the wait staff and the quality of the food. We returned for dessert and drinks after the opera -- delightfully the restaurant is open til midnight. In our rush we ordered only one main course, squid ink pasta and dungeness crab that was very tasty and al dente, and a couple appetizers that were superb: grilled artichokes, cauliflower that i think came in sririacha sauce, and a phenomenal plate of Portuguese sardines that were three of the meatiest and tastiest sardines I've ever had. The sardines could have been a main course themselves. We were out in 45 minutes and look forward to returning.

Tucked away at the back of the Marlton, a boutique hotel, this restaurant has a small but rather fresh menu, comfortable and quiet seating and unobtrusive service. A bit of a hidden neighborhood gem, it is the kind of of place where actor Alex Baldwin might be spotted having a quite business lunch. Good for not too formal business meetings/conversations.

Normally I avoid eating in hotel restaurants because to me, if not necessarily to others, doing so seems almost an admission of lack of imagination and to me there don't seem to be that many restaurants in hotels that could stand on their own as a restaurant to be visited. But that is not really the case with the Margaux, housed within the Marlton Hotel near Washington Square, which though somewhat pricey (maybe not so much for New York) was worth the experience if you want something of an informal though upscale imaginative meal. I should point out that there are two dining areas, with distinct styles -- the "clubby" style with leather booths and a separate "outdoor" bistro style in an enclosed courtyard, which we've chosen to eat in (a breakfast (partly included in the hotel rates) and a dinner at both times that we've stayed at the Marlton. The Margaux has a modest, manageable menu that should provide most patrons with an ample but not excessive selection from which to choose (about a half-dozen items as main courses) attractively presented, but nothing weird, and in adequately sized portions. This is a place where people with different tastes, from somewhat adventurous to "I like what I'm used to," can enjoy their meals, and if you only want a light meal, there are items on the appetizer menu which can readily serve as a snack (though maybe pricy) or allow people with different sizes of appetite to dine comfortably together. .

Nestled inside the Marlton Hotel is an adorable little restaurant. Step back in time and enjoy a leisurely brunch or a romantic dinner. They are also open for lunch. Just a note, chairs are very tiny if you have bigger people in your party, request a booth.

We were staying in the Marlton, in which the Margaux is located, so thought to spend our last meal here in between packing. It had good reviews, and we really found it exceeded the expectation we often have of a restaurant that forms part of a hotel. I had the linguini in squid ink Bucatini with Maine lobster, recommended very wisely on a TripAdvisor review, and my wife had the Amish Chicken, both delicious. Great service, and we loved the way the restaurant was done out, with booths and banquettes, and the conservatory area in which we had our excellent breakfasts. Great food, decor and service - highly recommended!

I just finished reviewing my stay at The Marlton hotel, where this resturant is located, and I just wanted to add my experience at Margaux I met a friend on a Saturday night, and knowing that going to a restaurant on a Saturday night in Manhattan could be a bad idea, we decided to eat at my hotel's restaurant. Well, this place was awesome! The young waiters were mega professional, overlooking absolutely everyhting! The maitre d' was warm and sat us right away without a reservation as I was a guest. We had the ink squid pasta (UNBELIEVABLE... Honestly, amazing) and a burger that was great. After dessert and coffee we left very very happy. I am recommending this place to all my friends in NY as well as my fellow travelers

I love to eat food with flavor. This restaurant provided that! I started lamb meatballs in a yogurt sauce and there were so many, I could have eaten that as my entree! Darn, my mouth is watering now just thinking about them! The kitchen provided a small salad of carrots, radishes and beets with a light dressing....also tasty. For my entree, I had char with asparagus and spinach. Very flavorful. Service was very good as well. This is a little on the expensive side.

Fantastic menu , full of choices, very inventive and fresh The vegetable curry was outstanding and light , the kale salad perfection next time i want to try the farmer's board and the burger I am coming back !

This is a really nice setting, in the back of the Marlton Hotel. The menu is unusual - not as 'brunch-y' as some others, but it really worked well for our group. If you want omelettes and eggs benedict, this is not the place for you. But if you want interesting veal meatballs, kale salad, yummy cauliflower soup, delicious salad with smoked trout, soft scrambled eggs with smoked salmon (only egg dish on the menu), Cuban sandwich, etc., go for it. Very eclectic but really good.

I've stayed at the Marlton a few times and on my most recent stay met friends in Margaux for brunch. We were seated promptly (we had reservations) and our waiter was attentive and helpful in answering questions. Everything was delicious, and I definitely recommend the avocado toast. As an added plus, the continental breakfast menu is complimentary to hotel guests.

My partner and I were excited to see the hotel and stopped by for a drink. The hotel's lobby is tastefully decorated, old school men's club with modern touches. There is an inviting restaurant and bar off the lobby, and we sat down at the bar for a drink. There were two youngish male bartenders in flannel shirts, one with the de rigueur handlebar mustache found on barkeeps in Williamsburg and other points east. In short, these guys obviously had not been given any customer service training. The bartender without the facial hair eventually and almost grudgingly took our drinks order while his colleague ignored us and everyone else at the bar chatting with what were obviously friends. My lukewarm bottled beer was served without the offer of a glass. (Proffered on request, also grudgingly.) Over the course of the 30 minutes we spent at the bar, neither one of the bartenders made any eye contact with us, asked if we wanted another drink, or offered even a half hearted "nice evening" or "first time here?" or something similar. My (same sex) partner and I thought that perhaps the chilly atmosphere was due to our sexual orientation - although we weren't making out at the bar or anything - but two very attractive young women sat down next to us, and they received the same indifferent service. I lecture at NYU Law and was really looking forward to finding a great destination in the neighborhood for a civilized drink, but I would not return to the Marlton. The service does not match the promise of the surroundings.

Margaux was a disappointing experience, especially for New Year’s Eve. You enter through a pub which stinks (this is the bar of the hotel!) which leads you to a too casual restaurant/kind of taverna. There were big groups of loud tourists, some of them drunk and the waitors were not helpful at all -they didnt even ask us if we wanted anything to drink!!We ordered salmon and risotto for main dishes, which were both uneatable; the salmon was stinking fried oil and the risotto was unboiled. Luckily we left at 11 so we made it back to the flat where the new year found us!

When only in the city a few times a year, experimenting is tough. We liked the atmosphere, but that's not really what we're there for. Menu had less on it than web sample menu which was not good for a fussy wife, another in party ended up w an appetizer for dinner as nothing on pretty ltd menu struck her. Myself and 4th ended up w burgers...not what we had hoped. What we had was prepared and tasted fine, no complaints. Service at tail end pretty slow, but waiter was very pleasant.

A very imaginative menu with vegetable dishes. attentive service; limited wine list. Probably very noisy when it's full because of the low ceilings but there were only 25 or so diners during our brunch. It's hard to tell because of the darkness but it appears that it could do with a good refurbishing.

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful evening in this new restaurant. First we had some tasty cocktails from the cosy bar. Our 3 course dinner at the restaurant Margaux was excellent (the lamb chops are awesome!). Out waiter and the waiting staff in general was very charming and professional. We certainly will be back after this lovely dining experience!

I loved everything I ate here at Margaux. The menu seems simple enough when you first read it but each dish is elevated to a higher standard. The french fries are thinly cut and addictive. The burrata is out of this world. Each pasta dish, home-made might I add, was better than the next. I had an ice cream sandwich for dessert that had a homemade chocolate chip cookie and bits of bacon in it! It takes the cake! Needless to say it was unbelievable. I also loved eating here because of the service and atmosphere. It is clearly a desirable spot because it always seemed busy for dinner, and even for breakfast! For being sort of hidden off the street in the back of this cute hotel, I am surprised how many people were dining there. The restaurant feels sort of like a French diner but also has an authentic NYC charm to it, its tucked away in the back of the hotel, filled with interesting people and has a buzz/pizzazz about it. The hostesses were all friendly, the servers were attentive and knowledgable and even the manager came around to check on our satisfaction. Overall this place is a knock out, delicious and fun without any of the pretentiousness of other NYC spots, and I would recommend anyone to pop in. It might easily become your neighborhood favorite.

This is a very clubby looking place with leather booths and many tables. It is attractive and comfortable (at least the booth was). I went with two other New York friends on a Friday night for dinner. I ordered "Beet chips" for my appetizer naively thinking that I would be getting beets in some form. What I got instead was a cup full of Terra chips, mostly beets but some other veggie chips as well. This came with a dip. Rather disappointing. My entree was the Squid Ink Bucatini which the menu stated had lobster in it. I asked the waiter about the dish and was reassured that the lobster was generously portioned in the pasta. I had such a mixed reaction to this dish. On one hand it was one of the best pasta dishes that I have EVER had. It was a modest portion but the toasted bread crumbs and garlic made a wonderful sauce for the black pasta. Notice that I haven't mentioned the lobster ! That's because there was perhaps an ounce or maybe two of lobster in the dish. My suggestion to the restaurant is that when you are charging $29. for a pasta dish with lobster, you put a considerably more generous portion of lobster in it OR forget the lobster - reduce the price to $22. and serve a super Squid Ink Bucatini with Breadcrumbs. As more customers came the noise level rose to a dull roar and it was difficult to hear one another. Would I return ? Probably. Maybe not for dinner on a Friday night.

I love going to the hotel and have breakfast or lunch. The ambiance is wonderful sort of like in Paris. The food is well done,,fresh, innovative and yummy. Great coffee with freshly made almond milk. If only service wasn't so painfully slow. I mean, I always wait forever to order. The food comes fast but at that point the waiter disappears and I have to threaten them that I'll walk out if I don't get my bill ASAP. Never had dinner here so hope the dinner service is much better.

A short dinner menu but great food and service. Good for celeb spotting too! The breakfast menu is also good too.

My husband and I heard about a new restaurant in the Marlton hotel, so we stopped in for lunch. More people should know about this wonderful new eatery! It is so cozy, pretty and comfortable. Great service. The menu is not overwhelming, but there is something delicious for everyone. The cuisine leans towards fresh and healthy. I chose the kale salad and was really pleased. The waiter was very helpful in making ingredient substitutions for my husband's dish. A particularly nice touch is combining olive oil, butter, and a whisper of fresh pepper to go with the bread. The prices are reasonable. Well done!

This is a charming place, quiet enough for easy conversation. The brunch menu includes many tempting options. The presentation was lovely & the fare was tasty. Unfortunately the wait service needs improvement.

Walking into the Margaux is like walking into a movie set of what a hotel lobby and restaurant should look like. The atmosphere is young and trendy, the décor very warm and sophisticated and the service is very good. The menu is very user friendly for any diet and very tasty.

We were in Margaux in the Hotel Marlton for a late lunch on Saturday, 11/5/16. No one was in the back room when we sat down. Later two tables of two were seated. The waiter took our beverage and food order promptly. The beverages and food arrived promptly. However we asked the person at the hostess stand to turn down or turn off the loud music so we could talk. She said she would turn it off. It was not turned off. Then another person said it would be turned down. It was down for a few minutes but someone then turned it up. Anyway, we suffered through the meal. When we were finished no one cleared the plates. No one came to ask about coffee or dessert. We gave up and decided to go elsewhere for coffee. We could not get anyone's attention to ask for the check. I got up from the table and went to the hostess in the other room where one enters the restaurant area and asked for the check. She printed it out and gave it to me. She did not seem upset that the waiter had disappeared and that I had to get up from the table to get the check myself. Bottom Line: The waiter disappeared after we were served, much of the staff is indifferent and loud music is played. There are many pleasant places to eat in the Village. Avoid Margaux in the Marlton Hotel. (Note: We had dinner in Margaux several months ago and had a similar experience with the staff and the noise level. We went there this time to give it another chance).

Young atmosphere in this restaurant that gets really busy in the evening. The restaurant is located inside the Marlton Hotel (formely the Marlton House). It gets really noisy when busy. You barely see what you are eating as they dim the lights a bit too much. But if you like the parisian bistro atmosphere, this is a place for you. It is not the best restaurant I've tried so far. Some dishes taste good but I think this could be less oily. The polenta is soaking in oil and that is not very pleasant in the mouth. Fries are good but way too salty. The veggy dishes are tasteless. I spent some nice time with friends though. Try it sometimes. You might like it.

Read about this restaurant from someone else's review and was very pleased. Attended with 3 other friends. Cocktails and wine selection was very nice and the food was delicious with some different choices.

So I wasn't super jazzed about about going to Margaux. Honestly, the menu didn't look that appealing to me, and a 9pm dinner at a trendy restaurant on a Friday night in NYC is always kind of a nightmare. I was wrong. The food was great, but the service was even better. Our waiter was an attractive fellow with a ponytail and was by far the most attentive and sweet waiter I've ever had. He anticipated our needs before we even asked, he was at once present and invisible, and he didn't try to charm us - he was just charming. I am really only writing this review because I was so shocked at how amazing the service was. Will definitely be back.

Looking for an intimate bar in the West Village? The Marlton Hotel bar near Washinton Sq is one of those places that you fall in love with immediately...it's charming and cozy, couches in front of the fireplace and a long bar nearby. The place has been restored as a boutique hotel in an area where you don't expect to find one. I've waked past the place for years and never thought of entering, but since the restoration, a wonderful surprise awaits you. Unfortunately, many others have also discovered this charming place and it becomes very crowded after work, the drinks are good, service a little slow but it is still a great place for an after work drink!

Very average in NYC does not work. In a sea of restaurants that bring their A game every night, very average just does not get it done. We tried just about everything on the menu. The artic char was the favorite of the group and was satisfying. The squid ink pasta was good but not a "wow" dish. As for the appetizers, the lamb meatballs and Octopus led the pack and both were very good. The kale salad was so pretty good. Every other appetizer was fine but just fine.

Dishes are beautifully served, fresh food, very tasty. Good Service, though little pricey. Very convenient for hotel guests on a cold snowy day.

Called in for lunch at the Marlton, on 2 occasions, during a recent visit to NYC. The restaurant is small, but the menu fairly varied, with an emphasis on healthy foods. Some portions are fairly small, but their 'skinny fries' are lovely! I had the chicken sandwich and it is particularly tasty, and quite filling (especially with those fries!) It was quiet for both my visits, which was helpful for a business/social occasion. The restaurant area is fairly small, as is the hotel itself, but as it wasn't too busy, there was room for the baby-stroller. One of the front-of-house staff, De-Marcus, is a really helpful person and a great ambassador for this hotel.