Recent Awards

Zagat NYC Survey #1 for Top Food: French Bistro (2007)

Zagat NYC Survey #2 for Top Food: West 40s neighborhood (2007)

Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” since 2005

New York Magazine “Top 101” List - January, 2006

Food & Wine “The Go List: 376 Hottest Restaurants in the World” - May, 2006

The New York Times Two star review - August, 2001

AAA Four Diamond Award Winner since 2003

Mobil Travel Guide Three Star Winner

James Beard Foundation "Rising Star Chef of the Year" award to Jean François Bruel - May, 2002


What others are saying about DB Bistro Moderne


DB is as simple and casual as Daniel Boulud gets. Which is exactly why it is so amazing. The Theater District has never had it this good.

City Design Food Fashion, Sept/Oct 2001


Even when he's cooking bistro-style, no one cooks with the authority, imagination and goodness of Daniel Boulud. With the opening of DB, and the continued success of Restaurant Daniel and Café Boulud, he has scored a remarkable hat trick.

Metro Sourceny, Sept/Oct/Nov 2001


This intimate, beautifully designed Midtown eatery, brought to you by chef Daniel Boulud, is being billed as the casual, more playful version of the uptown Daniel.

Time Out New York, August 9-16, 2001


Daniel Boulud¹s dazzling new French-and-American bistro, surely the best restaurant ever so near Times Square, rocks its block of stuffy clubs and too-hip hotels.

New York Post, August 15, 2001


DB is a vibrant, energetic restaurant with a friendly, attractive staff... The food at DB is as stylish as the setting.

New York Observer, August 6th, 2001


Mr. Boulud has added DB Bistro Moderne, a snappier, more energetic version of the Boulud style.

The New York Times, July 13th, 2001


DB is all about accessibility in everything from food to ambiance and price, not to mention getting a great dinner in the Theater District.

Hamptons, May 25th, 2001