"an excellent culinary experience from the moment we entered; friendly greeting, fast, attentive seating, menu and special presentations were prompt. from order to service, time allowed to familiarize us with the place, and our quiet talk. the food presentation was excellent to experience. the server, ali, was attentive without floating, and the location was busy with constant table switching; but there was never a feeling to be hastened. I work in manhattan; 525 is a Jewel."