This place has THE BEST fries I have ever had. The outside is crunchy while the inside is pillowy soft. The sauces that come with it are nothing short of perfect.

Abhishek Sharma

Marks Off Madison absolutely lived up to the hype. They won’t seat you until the full party arrives, but they still honored our reservation even though we were about 20 minutes late, which we appreciated. Mark himself was hosting that night, setting the tone from the start. Our server was top-notch—very accommodating, unpretentious, and helped create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. We ordered the lasagna, chicken parm, garganelli pasta, Belgian fries, mushroom pizza, and my personal favorite, the focaccia robiola (as far as I know, this is the only place in the city that still makes it). Every single dish was outstanding - fresh, high quality, and executed perfectly. We also tried cocktails and finished with the black and white cookie, which was excellent. Service was seamless and attentive without ever feeling forced. They truly didn’t miss a note. On our way out, we told Mark we were even bigger fans than before. He gave us fist bumps - true New Yorker by heart and by taste. A legend.

Jason Pullins

Superb food! Instagram lasagna did not disappoint. Spiced veal pasta was a nice surprise and must get again. Drinks were perfect. Desserts not impressive for NYC.

Christine S

Heard the fresh pasta here did not disappoint. Was able to get seated right away without a reservation right when the restaurant open at 5PM to enjoy dinner. Got a seat right by the window where we could see others who wanted to enjoy a meal outside. The bread served to us was a mix of bagels, sourdough, and pizza crusts which was definitely different and tasty. Enjoyed the ceviche as an app which had just the right amount of citrus. For mains ordered the pappardelle with brisket ragu and insalata di mare. Will be back for the ceviche and ragu. Did not have any room for dessert but the soufflé cake is made to order. This restaurant definitely has a vibe with low lighting

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Valecia Wilson

Food was excellent! Good portions, flavor. I came to try the lasagna and was not disappointed! The deserts and pizza were also really good. The pace of dinner service is relaxed, so you can take your time eating, but it doesn't drag. Service was excellent.

McKeith

I discovered this restaurant through a TikTok recommendation that claimed it had the best lasagne in Manhattan—and it did not disappoint. I specifically came for the lasagne, and it was truly exceptional: rich, flavorful, and expertly prepared. To start, we enjoyed the grilled calamari, served simply with tomato and basil—a unique presentation that proved surprisingly delightful. We also tried the seafood linguini, which featured a generous amount of lobster and was equally impressive in both taste and quality. We concluded our meal with the blueberry crumble, which was a perfect ending to an already outstanding dining experience. Every dish was thoughtfully executed, and the service was exceptional. Judith, our server, ensured we were well cared for throughout the evening. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and eager to answer all of our questions. Overall, the experience was superb from start to finish. I look forward to returning.

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Jeff T. Critic

Mark’s Off Madison 41 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10010 Assorted Bread Old Fashioned Wedge Salad Lasagne Della Nonna “Devour” Chicken Parmesan Old Fashioned Lemon Ice Box Cake Local Peach Upside Down Cake Appearance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Literally located off Madison Ave (hence the catchy name) is a restaurant specializing in Italian dishes. It’s definitely a place to treat M.O.M. (No pun intended) The assorted table bread is made in house consisting of focaccia, sour dough and semolina. Another nutritious starter is the wedge salad. The bleu cheese crumble and bacon bits are definitely the best part. Mark’s lasagna is definitely one of his signature entrees. In between the multiple flat sheets of pasta are veal, beef, and pork Bolognese. The creamy sauce is the backbone to this dish! Another classic Italian dish that always catches my eye is the chicken Parmesan, which I certainly “devoured.” I must acknowledge the attractive artistic appearance of the “M” insignia written in pesto. Regardless of how full you feel, there’s always room for sweets. The lemon cake was definitely my favorite. It had a tart, lemony flavor with a heaping side of blueberry sauce. The upside peach pie was literally upside down with the crust on the bottom and fruit on top. Regardless of whether it’s right side up or upside down, the taste was still the same and I cleared this dessert! Aside from these heavenly dishes, the service was phenomenal. From my friendly welcome into the restaurant by Host Garret and being promptly served by Marcos, Muquit and Freddy, I’ll definitely be back to try their other tasty dishes! #marksoffmadison #wedgesalad #lasagnedellanonna #lasagna #chickenparmesan #lemoniceboxcake #lemoncake #peachupsidedowncake #peac

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Tayler Gray

Had the most wonderful experience here at Marks! First, the service is FANTASTIC! Think the most classic old fashioned hospitality with such warmth and grace. Aggie our server was a hoot!! She has been serving in NYC for forever and charmed us with her stories and table side presentation of cocktails. If you don’t know Aggie, you need to know her! The food was fabulous and so fresh and tasty! The portions were massive, everything was so flavorful and perfect!!

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Melissa Ribeiro

I got this tip from a podcast I listened to, and I really wanted to try the famous lasagna. The place is very nice, and the lasagna is truly something special. I dare say it was the best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life. The bread served as a starter and the pizza were also excellent. Every time I'm in New York, I'll make a reservation at this restaurant and recommend it to everyone.

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Dennis Galante - Mr. Manhattan

My son and I had a fantastic lunch at Marks. The calamari is one of the best tastes I’ve ever had. The salmon on sautéed spinach which we split was also amazing. The wine list is affordable & the dining room has comfortable seating. Thank you all so very much. Fun menu Mark S. Cheers !

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