“This restaurant was once awarded three Michelin stars for ten consecutive years and is also a representative of New York's fusion cuisine style. They primarily blend Japanese and French culinary elements to create an out-of-the-box and unforgettable dining experience.In 2023, due to disputes between the owner and the former chef, resulting in the departure of the ex-chef, they were removed from the Michelin three-star list, sparking considerable attention and comments from diners. From my recent dining experience at the restaurant, their removal from the Michelin three-star list does not imply that they no longer meet the standards of a Michelin three-star restaurant. Rather, it's because they are now operating as a "new restaurant" after reorganizing their chef team, which should be in a "grade pending" status. Personally, I feel that in the 2024 Michelin ratings, they have a very high chance of regaining Michelin star status, even if not immediately returning to three stars.Overall, this restaurant is highly suitable for diners interested in tasting fusion cuisine that blends elements from around the world, as well as for chefs in the food industry seeking new ideas. Additionally, the restaurant's service is excellent, even among fine dining establishments, as the staff seamlessly combine professionalism and friendliness. The dining environment in the restaurant is also excellent. Whether enjoying food preparation at the bar or having a more intimate dining experience at a table, both options provide a great experience.Here are some highlights of the restaurant's strengths:1. The seafood dishes at the restaurant are outstanding, with subtle seasoning that highlights the natural flavors of the seafood. Some small garnishes add a finishing touch to the dishes, akin to the layers of fragrance in perfume, leaving a memorable impression.2. The restaurant operates very efficiently, with each dish transitioning smoothly, akin to a symphony, where one movement ends and the next begins at the appropriate time.3. The service at the restaurant is excellent, with the staff knowledgeable about the dishes and beverages, smoothly and warmly introducing each dish, leaving a special impression on the diners.4. The desserts at the restaurant are delicious, whether it's pastries, ice cream, or fruit, all displaying creativity.5. The non-alcoholic drinks are excellent, providing a great option for those who do not enjoy alcohol.Furthermore, the restaurant may have some areas for improvement:1. The meat dishes at the restaurant seem to be less impressive than the seafood dishes, especially the wagyu beef dish, which is not cooked to perfection, failing to highlight the characteristics of wagyu beef.2. The sea urchin and waffle dish show great creativity in combining Asian and European ingredients. However, the waffle seems too soft and cannot effectively hold the uni; I almost dropped the uni while eating. Moreover, both the waffle and uni have a heavy sweet taste and soft texture, lacking impact. Perhaps replacing them with different bread and uni combinations would be better.3. While each seafood dish has excellent flavor, the seasoning and presentation seem somewhat repetitive, giving a sense of redundancy. Perhaps experimenting with more diverse elements and variations would be beneficial.4. The restaurant does not offer bread, a common feature in many European restaurants. Although bread may not be particularly expensive, I believe it is an essential part of French and many European restaurant cuisines. With bread, diners can dip it into the soup, creating a special dining experience and balancing the flavors of some heavier dishes.In conclusion, it was a very enjoyable dining experience. I hope the restaurant regains its Michelin star status in 2024 and continues to explore the path of fusion cuisine, breaking through the limitations of traditional rating systems and textbooks, and continuing to be a representative of New York cuisine and a unique restaurant in the world.“
“I went to the grill with my fiancé and friends after he proposed to celebrate. It's truly an elevated dining experience that makes the night special. The women's restroom has a lounge with beautiful vanity mirrors. The pasta a la presse was a highlight of the night because it was delicious but also because it was prepared table side with an explanation of its origin. The bread for the table had a lot of variety and was delicious. For my entree I had the lobster which was beautiful and tasted divine. The baked Alaska is a must for dessert since it's set ablaze at the table! If you're having trouble making a reservation we were able to secure ours with the Dorsa app.“
“Ambience was wonderful, service was great, drinks were delicious, food was lackluster. Something was missing. We found a few dishes without the proper seasoning, needing salt or acid. There were highlights- risotto was perfect, agnolotti hit every mark. Nevertheless, it was a good visit and we would love to go back when in NYC again.“
“Our dinner at The Capital Grille was fantastic. The atmosphere was perfect...sophisticated, elegant, comfortable, and designed to accommodate pleasant conversation without having to raise one's voice to be heard. The staff were wonderful, patient, and caring in all areas...personal presentation, listening carefully, speaking in professionally-friendly tones, accommodating reasonable requests, delivering orders in an efficient manner and making the food visually attractive. One of our entrees was seafood and the other was beef. Both were made and delivered at the exactly correct temperature and level of "done-ness". The desserts were absolutely delicious as well. Our meals were perfect in taste and in volume. We celebrated a birthday at my table and the staff was generous in providing an unexpected and beautiful dessert made especially for our occasion. Our table consisted of good friends who hadn't seen each other in a long while, so our conversation was important to us. The staff respected our "space" and we never felt rushed or pressured. We were thrilled with the whole experience and felt that it was worth the price that we paid.“
“Brazilian/Portuguese fine dining experience. I m glad I chose this place. It was magical. It was stunning. Amazing team work from top to bottom. It was open kitchen and that was something I really enjoyed. It was always interesting to witness everyone worked together as a team. Anyway I have to point it out that our server really listened. Navy terms, we call it "attention to details." Special occasion details were not provided when the reservation was made. Yet he figured out the special occasion and improvised accordingly. A surprising treat was served at the end of the dinner. It was like something you would see from a TV show. For the food, the tasting menu was a symphony. A roller coaster ? I would say. The transitions of the flavor from mild to strong and strong to mild were just beautiful. Bravo to the chef. Thoughtfulness was what it was. In my opinion, Some courses were Japanese culture influenced but reconstruted with Brazilian flavored and modern techniques. They were just amazing. Art within art. The collaboration with Toma-L, a renowned painter from France, was a brilliant ideal. It took the dining experience to a whole new level. It is subjective, but I think I had the best dining experience ever. I really enjoyed it.“
“The view from this restaurant is absolutely amazing, offering a breathtaking panorama of Manhattan. They have a big market place to showcase their fresh daily seafood, including a variety of fishes, oysters,scallops, scampi, and Carabineros. The atmosphere is great, and the setting is perfect for socializing. If you don't mind the price, it's also a great place for a date. Scallop sashimi, zucchini stack, carabineros was delicious.“
“The food was good. The snow crab noodle was very good and had a good portion. The chicken was good but not exceptional. The eggs were a bit disappointing. The hamachi though was amazing! The beignet was good but not exceptional. The price point is reasonable although the seating situation was not good at all. Way too cramped and the space was too small“
“High in the clouds atop the historic pine st building, Saga restaurant has one of the best views in the city.When we arrived up the elevator, we were greeted by the bar and served an aperitif treat from a selection of fruity or herbal flavors.We were then taken to our table. The menu is pretty straightforward with a couple of choices - we had a choice of entree (we chose the duck tagine which saga is famous for) and we could also add on a truffle risotto course.Our first bite was a foam topped abalone beautifully served in the shell. This was the followed by a bento box of fresh seafood and vegetable bites. The idea was a 'choose your own adventure' and combine the seafood on crackers, or lettuce leaves with sauces to your liking.We also had a foie gras dish, and a scallop pudding dish with caviar, bone marrow, and lobster in Singaporean chilli style, before the main event of the duck. Served family style, we had two large dishes of duck with vegetables and pancake style breads and sauces to make into wraps. I loved the interactivity but was slightly concerned I wouldn't have the best combination of flavors in every bite. The food was messy and needed a good wipe of my hands after!For dessert we enjoyed the ice cream and crumble.We also got the discovery wine pairing and every single pairing was spot on (which is rare for a long tasting menu).Great spot!“
“Amazing food, the spinach pie, greek expresso martini, and the vegetarian moussaka was beyond anything I’d imagine. The hostess Milena was beyond amazing, and the bartender Fausto was very attentive. I will make sure the Citi team is aware about this place.Definitely will be back!“
“the service here is the best I have ever had in my life. the food was good as were the drinks. before arriving I was wondering if I would feel it was worth the cost after leaving I definitely felt so.we were so fortunate to have the chef pop by our table and to sneak a peek at the kitchen. the staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, generous, and helpful. would recommend going here for sure.Dietary restrictions: everything is vegan. they were able to accommodate to gluten free.“
“Passing by we noticed the lovely holiday decorations (which were even nicer inside). Made a reservation for dinner and arrived early for a drink at the bar. The whole experience was great - friendly service, great cocktails (amazing selection of Bourbon), good food and all in a cozy atmosphere. Would definitely return if in NY again and would certainly recommend! Thanks for a wonderful dinner on our last night in the city!“
“The ingredients matter. Chef Guo uses the best organic & fresh ingredients to cook them to their best natural flavor. I love the magic he does with these ingredients. The presentation and restaurant decor just put his cuisine to the next level! Highly recommend this place to folks who appreciate nature, organic and yummy food and fine cooking skills.“
“Such a great experience doing intermission dining during the Opera! Even with the tight timeframe, the service and food were outstanding. Special shout-out to Jerry who was the MVP of the evening.I’m already looking to book another Opera just to re-do this experience, and that’s saying something ?“
“A bit overpriced but much nicer than other restaurants. We had a lovely time and our waiter Tony was amazing. The steak we asked for was medium rare and it was a bit too cooked (more like medium to medium well, not red in the center anymore) but we hate to send steaks back as we know they simply throw those out. Otherwise, the taste and flavors were simply fantastic. Would visit again for an occasion!“
“Fantastic restaurant. The service was fantastic from the moment I arrived until leaving. My server was super kind and welcoming, and impressively quick at his job. From SF but unfortunately didn’t offer a name. Food was excellent and the venue is really nice, if only a little too noisy on a Friday night to have calm conversation since it’s so packed. Mood lighting makes everything better, and the prices are good for the experience we had (by NY standards at least). Perfect for a family or date dinner. Too dark and (at least on Friday) too noisy for serious table talk. I’d definitely come back as the food offerings were so unique and well prepared.Wheelchair accessibility: 85% of the spots will be too tight to navigate by wheelchair but the tables near the door would work okay.“
“My husband and I had one of the Best dining experience last night at Cafe Carmellini.The restaurant is so elegantly decorated, romantic for dates and also sophisticated for business meetings. We were warmly greeted by Mr. Banat. He took us to a table in the kitchen that was specially set up for our anniversary celebration. We got to see how the kitchen staffs work their magic. Chef Mr. Carmellini came to greet us and explained the entire menu to us, how often does that happen in such a fine dining establishment! One thing I value a lot is the drinks, their cocktails were craftily made, I want to say they were some of the BEST cocktails I ever had; they also have great Champagne selections. We order Oysters, blue-fin tuna, shrimp colonnata, wild-salmon and the black bass; I must say they were all beautifully presented and exceptional delicious! The lady who served us was nice and friendly.As first time customers we were felt privileged and were so pleased with the entire experience! Our gratitude to Café Carmllini and their wonderful staffs for such a beautiful anniversary celebration!“
“I've wanted to come here for the longest time.Since we had an event downtown, I decided to get us a reservation afterwards. Thanks to AMEX, I requested to sit under the atrium overlooking the inside of the hotel floors, while there's never a guarantee I appreciate they were able to accommodate the great views and seat us so quickly upon arriving! It was a really busy night too!We ordered two rounds of drinks, no food, although it looked and smelled wonderful. We walked around the inside after closing out our tab.It's a really unique experience, beautiful place and great atmosphere!(See Photos section for pictures)“
“We arrived for a Banksy exhibit a bit early. we noticed this establishment close by. This place is a hidden gem! The breakfast was amazing. The service was second to none. The place is wonderfully decorated and just a pleasure from beginning to end. Great food, great service and quite friendly on the wallet!! We will definitely be returning! Thank you Society!!!“
“Venhue is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that ignites a sense of childlike play and mischief! But the food--oh my god, it was incredible. Like others have said, that bite of wagyu was probably one of the most incredible bites I've ever tasted in my life. Everything was so thoughtfully curated, prepared, and presented. I loved the speakeasy feeling of entering through an art gallery into an intimate chamber. It felt like I was entering another dimension, where anything was possible. I have never experienced that in a dining experience - and sharing a whimsical, playful, and DELICIOUS experience with a group of friends will create the memory of a lifetime. Do not miss this!“
“We dined here twice in a few months, and I can't wait to go back very soon (they change their menu quite frequently). Every dish was executed with perfection, every bite melted in my mouth. Perfect amount of food for each course and overall. Chef is humble and charming. Service is personalized. They deserve two Michelin stars, and the Michelin guide should be ashamed for not awarding them one.“
“This is a new generation fine dining which is unpretentious, low key and focused on food. The ambiance is romantic and tasteful, you totally forget you just had to step over a couple of crackheads on the street on the way here (in the end it is LES, not the best place to sport your diamonds).The celebrity former "teen chef" Flynn has definitely done amazing job and gained his name in the industry. At the same time he is very approachable and you will most probably see him bringing one-two courses to your table.We tried Flora menu ($155 for 8 courses) which was vegetarian and mostly delicious but I had higher expectations. I loved probably 3 savory courses, the dessert was good but a bit too sweet and rich on dairy.The amount of food was good and we didn't leave overstuffed (but we are both thin ladies), an average American man might still want to go get some pizza afterwards:)The service was very friendly and nice, execept one faux-pas when a waiter poured my sparkling wine in the same glass whivh I had tried a white wine from. Their wines by glass are very reasonably priced btw. Overall verdict- definitely worth a visit if you love fine dining and have funds to spend.Vegetarian options: The whole Flora menu was vegetarian“
“Food is ok, not spectacular as I had expected from previous reviews. The tomato was very good, but the rest was not very tasty. Service was great, the waiter’s was very attentive. The chair was badly worn and is in need of some tlc. It was not very busy when I was there.“
“This was my second time at Blackbarn and it was phenomenal! From the staff and service to the food, no detail was overlooked and I truly felt welcomed and at home. Our server made sure that we were happy with all of our appetizers (I highly recommend the Johnny Cakes and both the tuna and Wagyu tartare), and that our glasses were never empty of sparkling rosé. The food was truly delicious - the steak in my sandwich was cooked just the way I like it - and I wish I had two stomachs so I could have eaten more! A great place to bring family, friends, a date - will definitely be back!“
“Convinced 3 of my friends to dine here with me because I was craving kaiseki. I really feel like most people's perception of higher end Japanese food ends at sushi, so exploring and inviting other people to explore spots like Tempura Matsui and Torishin and Hakubai is something that I've had a lot of fun with. The menu here is very well though out. The chawanmushi is the star for me. followed closely behind by the chazuke they gave us at the very end. Also the atmosphere is really sexy. I'd definitely take a date hear, but sit at the counter.“
“Hosted a private dinner for my company and we loved it. Space was great, staff was on top of everything and the service was amazing. Food came out fast and they were very accommodating. They did rush us out of there since our time was up which I completely understand but we didn't even get a chance to eat our dessert we paid for and didn't get a chance to order an after dinner drink. Micheal and Danny were great waiters!“
“The food drinks serviced, live music and ambience was excellent. We had the octopus which was perfectly cooked an seasoned and the bbq bourbon meatballs which were fantastic. The best salad was beautifully platted and tasted just as good. The drinks were very good. We had the eve elizyr non alch, Garden of Eden and 37th west.“
“This is definitely a Michelin star quality restaurant. Outstanding service, delicious menu. And if you like Tiramisu, you will not be disappointed. This place has the world’s absolute best Tiramisu. I don’t want to ruin your surprise, so I will not describe it. Just try it and let me know what you think.“
“Anelle was AMAZING! Truly one of the most remarkable service and food experiences I’ve had in NYC- every single course was an absolute smash hit and a transportation to Tuscany. This is the type of meal that you want when you want something truly, really special. Core memory while living in NYC. Can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you to the entire staff!!Dietary restrictions: They are so accommodating to any dietary needs, and totally create the menu around your needs!“