Restaurant
“Benoit is all about conviviality, memories, and a shared pleasure around the table.
It shows a certain lifestyle and tradition, that both have very bright futures.” Alain Ducasse
The restaurant
Benoit Riyadh stays true to its original Parisian spirit, offering an ambiance that blends tradition with modern refinement. The interiors pay homage to the bistro’s signature aesthetic—brass and marble details, striking wall paintings, rich red velvet seating, and a somptuous chandelier. Alain Ducasse himself curated interior design elements with some objects of his personal collection.
Wine Bar
Benoit’s new Wine Bar is a vibrant space for guests to learn, indulge and interact, driving the dynamic nature of the restaurant’s overall beverage program. Through weekly and monthly programming, our team of Sommeliers sheds light on selections from Old Europe and the New World. Innovative offerings include a rotation of original wine, served through coravin device to offer the upmost quality of service.
Guests can expect a menu showcasing the best of classic French cuisine, celebrating the time-honored techniques and flavors that have made Benoit a culinary institution for more than a century. Benoit showcases timeless French classics, for example to start, indulge in the Pâté en croûte with pickled vegetables or snails with garlic butter and fresh herbs. For mains, savor the pan-seared sea bass, zucchini and beurre blanc or the truffle coquillette pasta with Comté cheese. To end on a delight note, the Benoit profiteroles with hot chocolate sauce is simply irresistible.
Private Dining
Benoit New York boasts four private dining rooms, located directly above the restaurant on the second floor and accessible through a private entrance.
Les Salons are three exquisitely designed rooms named after streets leading to Benoit in Paris: Saint-Martin, Hôtel de Ville and Rivoli. Ideal for quick business lunches, holiday parties and more, their authentic French décor is reminiscent of traditional Parisian restaurants.
L’Officine is an intimate room set in an original antique 19th Century apothecary from Bordeaux, brought over by boat and very dear to Alain Ducasse. A perfect setting for guests looking for a unique culinary experience that will transport you to Paris.
Alberto marcolongo, Executive Chef
Born in the northern Italian region of Verona, Alberto Marcolongo fell in love with hospitality and cooking at an early age, inspired by times spent in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother.
After his study and numerous impressive positions at celebrated restaurants around the globe, Alberto Marcolongo discovered the world of Alain Ducasse, joining the ranks of the 3-Michelin-starred Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo, and then the luxurious five-star Hotel Plaza Athénée.
Chef Alberto coninued to hone his craft across London, Singapore and Itatly before beginning his first New York journey, as Executive sous Chef at Benoit New York in 2019. (where he followed former Executive chef Laetitia Rouabah). When personal matters brought Alberto back to Europe. He stayed in the Ducasse Paris group with stints at Ducasse sur Seine and Cucina Mutualité.
But Alberto felt a pull back to New York and to Benoit, so when the opportunity arose in 2022 to lead the culinary team at the restaurant that sparked his love for the city, he eagerly accepted.
Now as Executive Chef at Benoit, Alberto upholds chef Ducasse’s vision of delectable French cuisine that blends beloved classics with modern inspiration.