Madeline's Martini, New York NY

If it wasn't so expensive (20 bucks and more for a cocktail), i'd go more often since I live a stones throw away.

Overall rating: 4.3

So originally when I made the reso on Resy weeks in advance, I made it on the wrong day (Thursday). By the time I realized, there weren’t any spots available on the night I wanted (Wednesday). A week before or so, I get notified that a spot is available when it opened. Great.

Well when we got there, I was nervous on not being on time bc of how hard it was to get a reso. But they weren’t actually opening until 7: 30 or so, even tho our reso was 7-7: 15. Then when we got in, there was no one there. In fact, there was no else there until 2-3 groups came in around 8 or so, and even then there was plenty of space.

All this to say, ignore the “packed reservations” on Resy & just walk-in. That was some unnecessary stress.

It was very dark inside and the martinis were very good! But I literally couldn’t see anything at 7: 30pm on a Wednesday. I needed the candle for everything

I want to come back during night time, as I think it would be more my scene. Recommend trying for nights on Fri, Sat. Otherwise, it doesn’t seem worth it to me. Also 2 martinis were ~$46 including tip.

Even though they advertise that they are open until 2am, they turned the lights on and kicked us out at 1: 30 am after we just spent $100 on 4 drinks

Cool vibe but I don’t think there was any alcohol in my martini’s and for $18/drink, it felt like a scam

Stunningly crafted and straight up delicious. All martinis are $18 which is a good price for a big, beautiful, flavorful drink. Great vibe, friendly service. Will definitely be back soon.

Stellar drinks and vibe. Great decor and good DJ playing funk and soul.

Host was a bit rude and was visibly angry with the bar tenders.

Also Angel the bartender isn't particularly friendly, but he is a whiz at making drinks.

Solid spot I'll definitely go back to.

Great spot that will def be on my regular rotation. Dark, moody, chic atmosphere with lovely details. I came in with quite a large group to be at the bar and the bartender Angel was very kind and accommodating and his martinis were spot on. I recommend!

"These bar tenders know what the heck they're doing! " Legit martinis and other cocktails. Excellent DJ that kept up a chill backdrop for intimate conversation. Welcome to the neighborhood! Will be back soon.

Originally the vibe was great, you could enjoy your drinks while having conversation with your fellow patrons. But around 12 they cranked the music up so loud I had to yell to talk to the person sitting in the seat next to me, and it really killed the good mood we had going.

The drinks were good, but they really ruined their own atmosphere with the super loud music in a very small space.

It would be 5 stars if it was a reasonable volume for conversation.