Midtown's premier elevated Afro-Caribbean restaurant — signature lamb chops, jollof rice, rum-forward cocktails, and a room that transitions from dinner to lounge as the night unfolds.
LÉLÉ NYC is an upscale Afro-Caribbean restaurant on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, known for grilled lamb chops, roasted chicken, jollof rice, craft rum cocktails, and a stylish dining room with live entertainment on select nights.
The story behind LÉLÉ NYC.
A modern Afro-Caribbean dining room and cocktail lounge in Midtown Manhattan, walkable from Grand Central, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building.
Few Midtown restaurants deliver food, cocktails, atmosphere, and celebration energy at this level under one roof — and it's one of NYC's most prominent Black-owned dining destinations.
— The 7Days7Nights editors
Don't miss these.
- 1Signature grilled lamb chops with herb sauce
- 2Jollof rice with smoky, caramelized crust
- 3Roasted chicken with scotch-bonnet glaze
- 4Rum-forward craft cocktail program
- 5Live entertainment on select nights
- 6One of NYC's premier Afro-Caribbean restaurants
Plan your visit.
Reservations
Reservations strongly recommended — book 2–4 weeks ahead for prime times.
Best time to visit
Anytime during regular hours — golden hour and weekday mornings are especially good.
Nearest subway
4/5/6/7/S at Grand Central–42 St; 6 at 33 St
Hours
Dinner nightly; hours vary — check restaurant for current schedule
Seasonal note
Great year-round, with a different feel each season.
Insider tip
Go on a weekday afternoon to skip the lines and get the best photos.
Price range
Expect $$$ pricing. Budget accordingly and check the website for the latest.
Who this is for.
On the map.
Subway: 4/5/6/7/S at Grand Central–42 St; 6 at 33 St
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