TAO Downtown - New York

Name: TAO Downtown - New York
Telephone: 2128882724
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.3

New York, NY · $$$

Date nightLivelyGreat for groupsTrendyCocktailsLate night

Designed by Rockwell Group, TAO Downtown offers a distinct sense of arrival and discovery and is the first TAO venue where guests descend into a multi-level space. The subterranean restaurant, located in the heart of Chelsea, is intended to look and feel as if it has been there for decades and only unearthed recently to reveal the artifacts within. Upon arrival, guests immediately encounter a long corridor with a dragon scale patterned screen and Chinese calligraphy murals mounted on weathered brick walls.

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What diners say

“TAO Downtown is such a perfect spot for a date night. The atmosphere is vibrant and dramatic, with those iconic Asian-inspired decor touches, soft lighting, and a lively energy. Everything was delicious full of flavor, and the whole evening just felt special—it’s a great place to slow down, enjoy each other’s company.”

5.0 · Google — D H

“I absolutely loved dining here!! Perfect place for a group of friends or date night. The atmosphere is very cool without trying hard. The food will have me coming back!!! The salmon was incredible and a show stopping dessert.”

5.0 · Google — Jaylen Mills

“This was my first time here. OMG the food absolutely delicious 😋. The atmosphere the vibe was I was absolutely 💯 loven it. The hats off to the chef . DJ music 🎶 🎵 was poppen. The place Beautiful 💯 from the guy in the front good man the waiter the hostess a sweetheart. This for sure 💯 must go to. I definitely will go again ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

5.0 · Google — Ivette Rodriguez

“The food here is absolutely amazing and a definite must-try! They offer a great lunch special, but what truly stands out is the ambiance, the creativity, and the stunning presentation of each dish. Nothing here is average. I had the pleasure of being served by Jose, who was incredibly informative and polite, while the manager, Jonathan, made us feel like true VIPs. The entire staff is wonderful. Highly recommended!”

5.0 · Google — IrisGiovanni B

“Had an amazing experience at TAO Downtown for Mother’s Day brunch with friends and family. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was great, and the food selection had so much variety — everything we tried was delicious. Honestly nothing bad to say about the experience. I would definitely recommend it and can’t wait to go back again!”

5.0 · Google — Clarisa Rodriguez