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Ilo

The Bryant Park Hotel
40 W. 40th St., New York, NY 10018
between Fifth and Sixth Aves.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-642-2255 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    4.7 out of 10

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    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Good for Groups
  • Hot Spot
  • Notable Chef
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic

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This venue is closed.

Though its neutral, geometric decor may appear too understated to crest the torrential wave of hotel restaurants, Ilo makes the rest of them seem like washouts. Chef-owner Rick Laakkonen's charms and talents are many: a rich lemon-thyme-scented ragout of octopus and Manila clams; pan-roasted rabbit with olives and oregano; grilled quail devilishly grounded by white hominy; and a gloriously simple roasted duck that will make you consider taking up residence at the Bryant Park.

4.7 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
0% Would you go back?
0% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
0% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.0
Service: 7.0
Décor: 6.3
Value: 3.0

Good "overpriced food"

adam from 10011 | Posted on 2/19/04

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 4

The price fix menu has something for everyone, but many of the choices have a surcharge. Our meal was delicious and the portions were a good size, including dessert. The most disappointing part of the meal was the check, which was about $60 to much. Unless you are on an expense account it may be over the top.

Over-rated

squid from | Posted on 2/1/03

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Food: 3
Service: 5
Décor: 6
Value: 1

Once again a critic's choice I would not touch with a ten foot pole. Had high expectations based on rave reviews and was sorely disappointed by the food. Pleasant surroundings and eager service don't make it.

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