Our Story

Fourteen years of obsession.

LuxeDine was born from a single conviction: that a meal can be transformative. Not just satisfying — transformative. That the right combination of flavour, atmosphere, and human warmth can make an ordinary Tuesday evening feel like a memory worth keeping for decades.

Since 2012, we have held that conviction with both hands. Three Michelin stars later, we are still chasing the same feeling we had on opening night — the quiet electricity of a room full of people discovering something extraordinary.

LuxeDine dining room with warm candlelight, elegant table settings, and intimate atmosphere
3★Michelin Stars
What We Stand For

The principles that guide every plate.

Seasonal Integrity

Every ingredient is sourced at its peak. We change our menu with the seasons — not trends.

Craft Over Speed

Our kitchen operates at the pace of excellence. Some sauces take three days. We think that's worth it.

Hospitality as Art

Service is not a transaction — it's a performance of care. Every guest deserves to feel seen.

Zero Compromise

From the linen to the last bite, every detail is deliberate. Mediocrity is not on the menu.

The Journey

Fourteen years, one pursuit.

2012

LuxeDine opens its doors in Midtown Manhattan with a 40-seat dining room and a single tasting menu.

2014

First Michelin star awarded. The waiting list grows to six weeks overnight.

2017

Second Michelin star. Chef Marcus named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs.

2019

Full renovation of the dining room. The iconic amber-lit private dining suite is unveiled.

2022

Third Michelin star. LuxeDine enters the World's 50 Best Restaurants list at #31.

2026

A new chapter begins — expanded tasting menu, private chef's table, and a garden terrace.

The People

The hands behind every experience.

Chef Marcus Delacroix in professional kitchen whites, focused and intense, warm professional kitchen lighting
Le Cordon Bleu, Paris

Chef Marcus Delacroix

Head Chef & Co-Founder

Trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, refined across three continents. Marcus believes that true luxury is undetectable — flavours that feel inevitable, never forced.

Isabelle Fontaine pastry chef in white uniform, elegant professional portrait in kitchen setting
École Ferrandi, Paris

Isabelle Fontaine

Pastry Chef

A graduate of École Ferrandi, Isabelle transforms dessert into theatre. Her chocolate compositions have been featured in Bon Appétit and The New York Times.

David Osei sommelier in formal attire holding wine glass, professional restaurant setting
Court of Master Sommeliers

David Osei

Sommelier

With a cellar of over 800 labels, David curates wine journeys that elevate every course. His pairings are the subject of quiet legend among regulars.

Amara Nwosu general manager in elegant professional attire, warm confident smile
Cornell School of Hotel Administration

Amara Nwosu

General Manager

Amara orchestrates the front of house with the precision of a conductor. Her philosophy: every guest should leave feeling like the evening was designed just for them.

Come experience it for yourself.

A table at LuxeDine is more than a reservation — it's an invitation into a world built around your pleasure.

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