Robert

Kristi and Richard, along with the entire staff at Robert, were absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding!! As industry veterans with over 20+ years of experience, Kristi and Richard ensured that the entire planning process was seamless, while also providing us with helpful suggestions and tips, so that every little detail was perfect for our ceremony on the 7th floor and reception at Robert. In addition to Robert's high level of service, guests still rave about the quality of the food and how the entrees were cooked perfectly...in all honesty, having been to 25+ weddings in my life, including many other top venues in NYC, I'm still in shock that the chef at Robert was able to prepare 100+ perfectly-cooked branzino and medium-rare filets. Needless to say, given the service and food, I would 10000% recommend Robert to anyone considering it as a wedding venue...and on top of it, the breathtaking views of Central Park don't hurt either!!

Working with Robert was extremely easy and our coordinator, Kristi was absolutely excellent. The venue did not push back on any of our requests and truly made our day spectacular. The space has a beautiful modern design and the view of Columbus Circle and Central Park is iconic. If you are looking for a classic New York City venue and a highly professional detail oriented team to work with I highly recommend Robert.

We had our wedding at Robert in December and it was wonderful! The venue is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff made everything go absolutely seamlessly. Alex the event manager was on top of everything from the start and Richard and the staff executed the event with great care.

We couldn't have picked a better venue for our wedding dinner than Robert! From the amazing view of the NYC buildings and Central Park, to the very kind and helpful staff and event planner, to the AMAZING food- It was everything we could ask for and more! Kristi, our event coordinator, was very responsive and helpful with many great suggestions. Our families are all from the West Coast and she was invaluable with suggestions for local venders and helped us coordinate all of the details. She arranged and attended a menu tasting for us- it was so hard to choose our menu from all of the incredible food we tried! Richard, the Maitre D was so helpful the day of the event with everything from music to flowers and helping us with all of the logistics.

Having our wedding at Robert at The Museum of Arts and Design was truly our dream come true. We had about 120 guests, with our ceremony on the 7th floor and our cocktail hour & reception in the restaurant on the 9th floor. The venue has outstanding views and amazing food which our guests continue to rave about! Working with Kristi and Richard to plan our event was seamless. They were incredibly responsive, kind, professional, and devoted to making our vision come to reality. They collaborated with our other vendors to provide suggestions and ideas which was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend this unique and stunning venue!

A year ago, my partner and I had no idea what a 'dream wedding' looked like. After having our special day at Robert and the MAD Museum Theater, it's hard to imagine our wedding without them! From the first second we walked into Robert, just to try their food (hold on, I'll get there!), we found a hidden gem that was somehow like nothing we'd ever seen and so quintessentially New York a the same time. Robert has stunning art, a beautiful view, a calm and cool ambiance which all make it a great place for brunch or dinner. What made it perfect for our 75 guest wedding is the people. Emma and Richard left nothing to chance, offering gentle suggestions, providing feedback from their years' experience and just generally letting us know that our day was as important to them as it was to us. I'm not Beyonce (unfortunately), but the care and attention I received from the staff at Robert is probably the closest I'll get. Something you'll only get at Robert is a seamless transition from the stunning views of Columbus Circle, to a romantic yet hip lounge vibe once the sun goes down. Everything down to the future is unique and the suggestions the team offered (keeping the cocktail tables and lounge couches for the dance floor? being comfy never looked that good!), were just perfect. The venue also has several options for your ceremony, but we opted to use the theater, and took advantage of every amenity - from the huge projector screen for a 10 foot tall montage of our dog, to the in house A/V set up for our vows, to the two aisles for our joint walk down the aisle, all the way to the stage which was the perfect size for our Elvis impersonator. Rebekkah and her team were attentive, kind, and warm throughout and made sure we had nothing to worry about! I cannot recommend Robert/the MAD Theater enough. It's been months and our friends are still raving about the food, the wine, the atmosphere, and the kind, warm staff that made our day truly perfect!

We are absolutely thrilled to have had our wedding of ~ 70 guests at Robert! Alex, Richard, and the entire Robert team went above and beyond to make our wedding a spectacular night to remember! Our guests still cannot stop talking about the stylish/modern decor, amazing views, and the delicious food & drinks. Alex was very patient and communicative, taking detailed notes of all our requests, including: a small/casual ceremony with some standing and seated; a signature cocktail (dragonfruit caipirinha!); a giant cupcake (see the pics, it came out SO good!); a pescatarian menu with vegan options; and a private space to do a quick, wardrobe change. They also accommodated our other vendors including: a trio jazz band (providing their beautiful piano!), samba dancers, and setting up a table for my brother to DJ! Even when there was a mix-up with the seating cards, they were very quick to jump in and have all our guests seated without a hitch. For the dancing portion, we had SO much fun with everyone on the dance floor (plenty of space!) and an open bar that kept the drinks going all night. Lastly, what struck us the most was how we didn't feel like just another client; instead, we were treated like close friends, with such great care & concern that our wedding be the best day of our lives. Robert completely exceeded all our expectations and now has a very special place in our hearts. We know we will continue to return to Robert in the years to come!

You cannot go wrong with the team at Robert and Ark Restaurants! Alex was our point person and she will take care of you during the wedding planning process. Ana took care of our personal decor items a few days before and Richard executed the event seamlessly. We had our ceremony on the 7th floor of the museum and our cocktail hour/ reception at Robert. It was so nice having everything in one location but in two very different spaces. Our guests were so impressed with the views, decor, and food. The Robert team worked well with our vendors as well. There was zero stress for us on the day of the event! We will be going back for anniversaries for years to come!

We had our sons rehearsal dinner at Robert August 2021 for 130 people and was just fantastic. Emma was beyond helpful as we navigated through 3 changes of dates due to covid. Emma was also super responsive to all our questions and concerns. The food and service was top notch and all our friends and family were very happy. It is a gorgeous view from the top of the building and the space was perfect for us as we had a cocktail hour before a seated dinner and the space was large enough for them to be separated. The piano is a great touch and was great for background music. During cocktail hour we used the large TV to show pictures of the couple. I would highly recommend Robert for any function where you want to impress and know the food and service will be outstanding . I should add that the portions are very large and were the same as our tasting. Again Emma was fantastic to work with especially with our family behind from Atlanta and needed to communicate via phone and email.

Last year, we were looking for the quintessential NYC venue to celebrate our recent wedding. Our friends and family were planning to come from out of town (and from around the world!) and we wanted to pick a spot that would "wow" them. My husband and I have been NYC residents forever and love the Upper West and Central Park. Robert at the Museum of Arts and Design was the perfect location for us due to its proximity to both. Robert is modern, elegant and edgy. The panoramic views overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park from the restaurant are breathtaking. The lighting and seating arrangement was spectacular. The dinner guests loved the fact that the museum was within the same facility! We worked with the venue Manager "Kristi" very closely. She is extremely organized and put us at ease with her exceptional customer service and attention to detail. No details were overlooked and Kristi inspired a lot of confidence early on so that we could relax and she delivered what she promised. The menu options were varied; there was something to appeal to everyone...the food and its presentation was a feast for the eyes and the palate. We sat down with Kristi and the restaurant Manager and picked out the menu (without any pressure). The combination of choices of entrees and array of desserts left our dinner guests talking about the spread for months! The venue staff was very polished, professional and welcoming. The piano made available at the venue allowed me to bring in a live musician to entertain our guests while they dined and looked out at the incredible views. Every bride wants a unique experience so that she can always reflect back on her special day. I can truly say that I was delighted by the place that provided me and my guests a chance to celebrate in a warm ambiance with a flare and sophistication that I dreamed of. Robert was the perfect place to create the memory of this special day that I will cherish for years. I highly recommend the venue and the staff! Thank you Kristi and all the staff at Robert for making it so memorable!

Hello Happy Couples!! Our wedding was originally scheduled for May, 2020... An NYC COVID couple giving a FIVE STAR review for a vendor basically says it all... but in case you're skeptical, or perhaps reading this in 2022 and COVID is a thing of the past... We couldn't be more impressed by the team at Robert. We were so excited to have our May 2020 rehearsal dinner at Robert - it is PERFECTLY located relative to the hotels on Central Park South, AND it has the most GORGEOUS views of NYC to set the stage for a New York wedding weekend!! Emma was INCREDIBLE from day ONE! Once my fiance and I had all but inked the contract, we thought it would be prudent to bring our parents to Robert for lunch one afternoon ... Emma went above and beyond and made that lunch SO special for our families. The afternoon was FANTASTIC - Emma's team treated us to the most incredible afternoon. Our parents were sold on Robert within 15 minutes of their arrival. When COVID forced us to postpone our wedding, Emma was BEYOND helpful. She immediately responded to our frantic emails inquiring about potential postponement dates with calm, intentional, thoughtful responses. Not only was the team at Robert flexible in accommodating a date change, Emma went above and beyond in proactively providing suggestions (and troubleshooting scenarios) for outdoor alternatives within their restaurant group that were a bit more COVID friendly... We would have never had seamless of an experience if we hadn't been working with such a prestigious restaurant group in NYC. If you're still reading this and still not convinced...... In the depths of quarantine, on our original wedding date, we were so overwhelmed to receive a delivery from Emma and the whole team at Robert. The delivery was a (huge!!!!!) care package filled with sweet treats to commemorate our original wedding date. The whole Robert team really made us feel like we weren't just another Friday night event that got cancelled in 2020, we were a part of their company's world. If they could make us feel so special in May 2020, we can't wait to see what they will do in May 2021!!! We cannot endorse the team at Robert more. <3, A Covid Couple in NYC

For a real New York experience, Robert is the place. The views from the venue are stunning as the day turns to night. We were looking for a space that provided room for a sit-down dinner as well as an area for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres which could become the dance area. The layout at Robert was perfect. The monitor was key as well, where we showed old photos of friends and family on a loop. Typically, food at a wedding isn't the greatest, but the food at Robert was at the level of it's spectacular views. The staff were fun and easy to work with to provide a stress free event. All and all, a fantastic experience for us and our guests.