Best Fine Dining in New York

The food is consistently described as outstanding, with diners highlighting the seasonal ingredients, meticulous preparation, and the overall journey of flavors.

“An absolutely stunning meal”

Service is well-regarded as friendly, professional, and attentive, contributing to a special and welcoming dining experience.

“Service was very good”

The atmosphere is consistently described as beautiful, special, and elegant, with a sense of ceremony and curated ambiance.

“Beautiful dining room”

While not explicitly detailed, the high recognition for the quality and experience suggests good value for the price, particularly for special occasions.

“Best Kaiseki experience”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding taste, authentic Italian preparation, and high-quality ingredients, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“Food was spectacular, authentic Italian dishes”

Service is frequently described as outstanding, attentive, friendly, and professional, with specific staff members like Ray and Benny receiving repeated commendations.

“Staff were very friendly and extremely attentive”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as charming, cozy, elegant, and vibrant, contributing to a memorable dining experience.

“Atmosphere was electric”

While prices are noted as reasonable for the quality, some diners found portions to be small, impacting perceived value.

“Portions were small”

The food is consistently described as outstanding, creative, and flavorful, with a global fusion of influences. Dishes are artfully presented and often described as a culinary journey.

“Amazing food and great customer service!”

Service is frequently highlighted as stellar, attentive, friendly, and professional, contributing to an intimate and welcoming dining experience.

“The staff and service were stellar”

The atmosphere is described as intimate, cozy, welcoming, and innovative, with the chef's counter offering a unique view into the kitchen's artistry.

“Intimate and cozy with first-rate service”

Diners generally find the tasting menu and overall experience to be top-notch and well-worth the price, especially given the creativity and quality.

“The value offered was top-notch”

The cuisine is consistently described as outstanding, creative, and meticulously crafted, with an emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients and sophisticated flavor profiles.

“Every dish was thoughtfully prepared”

Service is frequently highlighted as warm, gracious, enthusiastic, and remarkably hospitable, creating a personalized and memorable guest experience.

“Amazing service from start to finish”

The atmosphere is well-regarded as cozy, intimate, elegant, and warm, fostering a sense of being a welcomed guest in a private home.

“Cozy and beautiful”

While the prix fixe menu is noted as a significant investment, many diners feel the overall experience, quality, and portion sizes justify the cost.

“Still decent value for money”

The sushi and omakase experience are well-regarded for first-rate quality, freshness, and creative preparation, with ingredients often noted as being flown directly from Japan.

“All of the sushi was so fresh”

Service is frequently described as amazing, incredible, attentive, and friendly, contributing to a pampered and welcoming dining experience.

“Amazing service! Thank you for having us”

The atmosphere is consistently described as elegant, cozy, intimate, and relaxed, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience.

“Cozy minimalist space”

Diners feel the omakase experience offers top-notch value, with many noting the high quality of food and service for the price point.

“Very reasonable price yet such a high quality”

The omakase experience is well-regarded for its first-rate quality, freshness of ingredients, and masterful preparation, with many diners highlighting unique flavor profiles and artistic presentation.

“Every piece of fish was incredibly fresh”

Service is generally described as attentive, thoughtful, and professional, though one diner reported a negative encounter with a chef.

“Service was attentive and thoughtful”

The atmosphere is consistently described as intimate, elegant, refined, and peaceful, making it suitable for special occasions and dates.

“Atmosphere is top-notch 10/10”

Diners frequently note that the quality of the omakase experience, ingredients, and preparation offers top-notch value for the price.

“Top-notch price to quality ratio”

The omakase experience is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, fresh ingredients, and unique flavor combinations, often described as authentic and artfully prepared.

“The quality of the fish was amazing”

Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, kind, friendly, and outstanding, contributing significantly to the overall positive dining experience.

“Service was kind and attentive”

The atmosphere is consistently described as intimate, beautiful, serene, cozy, and elegant, with a relaxed and chill vibe that complements the dining experience.

“Beautiful intimate space”

While the food and experience are well-regarded, noted the $195 price point for the omakase as an awkward positioning, suggesting a tight control on ingredient costs.

“$195 for Omakase is an awkward positioning”

The food, particularly the caviar and tuna tartare, is well-regarded for its outstanding quality and freshness.

“The best caviar i’ve had in the city”

Service is frequently described as attentive, warm, professional, and lovely, enhancing the overall dining experience.

“Service was attentive without being intrusive”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as elegant, warm, lively, cozy, and welcoming, suitable for special occasions or relaxed indulgence.

“The atmosphere feels so warm and lively”

While not explicitly detailed, the high quality of ingredients and overall experience suggest good value for a refined dining establishment.

“A great spot for a refined lunch”

The sushi is well-regarded for its outstanding freshness, quality, and creative preparation, with many diners highlighting specific pieces and flavor combinations.

“The fish was fresh and portions are great.”

Service is frequently described as first-rate, friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable, contributing significantly to the overall positive dining experience.

“Top-notch service and good ambience too.”

The intimate, cozy, and sophisticated atmosphere is a significant draw, making it ideal for special occasions and quiet dining.

“Very cosy and relaxing vibe!”

Diners consistently find the omakase experience to be an top-notch value, with high-quality ingredients and preparation at a reasonable price point.

“Best omakase in the city and the best price.”

The omakase features remarkably fresh, high-quality ingredients, often sourced directly from Japan, prepared with masterful technique and creative flair. Well-regarded for the delicate flavors and beautiful presentation.

“Everything was so fresh”

Service is consistently described as top-notch, with staff being friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about hospitality, often making guests feel welcomed and at home.

“Service was impeccable”

The atmosphere is frequently described as intimate, cozy, refined, and upscale, providing a welcome respite from the city's bustle.

“Chill intimate atmosphere”

While not the cheapest option, the omakase is widely considered to offer top-notch value for the high quality of ingredients, preparation, and overall experience.

“Best bang for your buck”