Santiago Garfias Turok

2 weeks ago

"A NYC gem, ordered onion soup, escargot, Filet Mignon and Lobster Pasta. The meat was amazing, good perfectly. Onion soup one of the best I've had, escargot flavorful and pasta al dente. 100% recommend"

L K

3 weeks ago

"We were seven people at 5:30 on a Saturday night, eating here before a show at Carnegie Hall. The service in this restaurant is outstanding: gracious, efficient, organized and skilled. The ambience is also a big positive here: the décor is pretty and the noise level is nice and low – unusual and welcome for a midtown restaurant on a Saturday night. When it comes to the food, our responses were more mixed. Some dishes are really delicious. The escargot is outstanding: buttery and garlicky, with a delightful little crunchy top. The crème brulée is also a standout: lovely silky texture and wonderfully balanced, rich flavors. No dishes were terrible, but some were a little disappointing. For my entrée I had the beef bourguignon. The meat was soft and flavorful, and the sauce was silky and delicious but none of the expect and desired components of a traditional beef bourguignon were present. No pearl onions or mushrooms or chunks of bacon: just a single chunk of that flavorful meat floating in that silky sauce. A tasty enough dish but not really what one wants or expects when ordering beef bourguignon. The mashed potatoes that come with it are divine, though. My husband is from France and we both thought the pork rillettes appetizer was quite tasty but he thought it should have come with cornichon. The tarte tatin to share was also a bit of a disappointment: too thick and not quite warm or caramelly enough. It also seemed to have a sort of graham cracker-ish crust rather than the rich, buttery sort traditional to this dish. Overall, given the challenges of finding a peaceful, unhurried tasty restaurant in midtown Manhattan on a weekend evening, I would return here and would recommend it to others - but would also warn that there may be some disappointments along with the pleasures."

Pamela Paguntalan

4 months ago

"The food was unfortunately disappointing. I had high hopes since it was an Alain Ducasse restaurant. All of the proteins (escargot, halibut, and veal) needed some love; salt, acidity, or just something. Simply put the food was a bit lacking. Not only that, the service was a little bit questionable. I asked for extra baguette if possible to go with my escargot. It took more than 15min to get my bread and I'm already more than half way done with my escargot. The kicker at the end, we got our check. We were charged $8 for still water. We didn't get like a bottled water like a Saratoga water, we got what seemed like filtered water from a fountain. All I asked was why was I charged. I don't mind paying that extra couple dollars but it just didn't make sense to be charged for filtered water. Instead of informing me of the reasoning, they took back the check and got rid of the charge. The manager (I think) who was handling that situation didn't even say sorry or informed me of what was happening. To me, that quick action of getting rid of the extra charge seemed very sus to me like they have done this to other guests who don't properly look checks. But other than that, wine list is pretty good."

allminenyc

6 months ago

"Absolutely reminded us of Paris. Chic and elegant. The vibe, the food, the details The maitre and the staff were courteous and so professional. The bartender Nicholas was so friendly and knowledgeable with the wines and the menu. His recommendations of the tart Flambé and the lobster spaghetti were spot on for us."

Elba Leon

8 months ago

"This was my first time dining here, and it was a lovely surprise from my boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. We were excited to spend a romantic evening together and enjoy a special night out. Unfortunately, there was an unexpected incident where food was accidentally spilled on both of us, including on my fur coat, which needed to be dry cleaned. It shifted the tone of the evening, as we had to focus on getting cleaned up rather than fully enjoying the experience. That said, the staff handled the situation with professionalism and kindness. We were promptly moved to a new table, checked on throughout the night, and management kindly offered to cover the cost of dry cleaning — a gesture we truly appreciated. While we were grateful to have our drinks removed from the bill, we were a bit surprised that no further accommodation was offered, considering the nature of the mishap and the impact it had on what was meant to be a special evening. In similar circumstances, a more generous resolution is often extended. Still, we genuinely appreciated the team’s attentiveness and care during a difficult moment. We hope this feedback is taken in the spirit of gratitude and as encouragement to continue offering thoughtful hospitality — even when things don’t go exactly as planned."