Everything we tried was good! The lamb chops, the caviar cones were flavorful, the oysters were fresh and the cocktails were perfectly made. If you like herbal Hendrick's based drinks, they really know what they're doing here. The ambiance is beautiful and upscale. The lighting is beautiful and even the bathrooms had a chic art deco feel. Service was also good. We had a reservation and there was a wait before our table was ready, so they offered us complimentary drinks while we waited. The staff were nice and attentive read more

Casa Cruz - Caviar cones - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Michelin-trained chefs. You hear that and... okay. Now I'm expecting something. Not perfection. Just one bite that makes me stop talking. You know the one-- wait... you need to taste this. But I kept waiting. The plates? Beautiful. The room? Even better. The food, though... it felt like it had traveled farther than I did to get there. Made somewhere else, brought in, dressed up, sent out. And that's the thing-- if you tell me Michelin-trained, I want to taste the résumé. I want technique. Personality. A point of view. Something. Service was decent. The ambience was gorgeous. Even the bathroom had a little White Lotus moment--beautiful, mysterious, with a lock that seemed unsure of its one job. But I came for the food. Great food stays with you. Bad food stays with you. This? I was forgetting it while I was still eating it. So, one star. Not because it was terrible. Almost worse--it was forgettable. It promised me a story. I just got a so-so scenery. read more

Had lunch at Casa Cruz which is known to have a private members club. The rooftop area for lunch was pretty including the views. The food was a bit lack luster, nothing memorable about it. I just can't remember 1 good thing. And none of the desserts were made in house you could tell everything was just brought in and just re-plated. Would I go back again? Absolutely not. read more

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Gorgeous lounge style restaurant that has an invite-only members club energy. The food and service could use improvement, but the venue itself is stunning. read more

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First, the place is stunning. The hostess took us to the 3rd floor via the elevator. Which had a seating area while you took the ride up. The area where we sat was nice. The waiter stayed in the area and waited on us with attention. I orderedfresh bread with whipped ricotta and the halibut which came with farro. The tomatoes on the whipped ricotta stole the show with that delicious smoky taste. I devoured them. The halibut was fresh and perfectly cooled and the farro dense and flavorful. This place is definitely worth going if you don't want to be disappointed. Enjoy! read more

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Overall a fantastic space - all floors are really beautiful. Classy bar and great cocktails.. the food and service for dinner were exceptional, especially the pastas and veal chop and halibut. Wine list a little pricey so would be nice to hav some more reasonable choices. Overall a great experience. read more

Underwhelming. I wanted to love this meal - but it was not a great experience. The food was not bad but it was very generic and basic with nothing special. The service was incredibly slow and we had to borderline beg for water. Our food took over an hour to come out. The seafood tower was good and the skewers were as well but again they were nothing special and did not justify the price whatsoever. We left hungry. The only reason I am giving this place more than one star is the incredible ambiance. Maybe a great spot for drinks but don't waste your money otherwise. read more

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I had high expectations for this new NYC hotspot and Casa Cruz delivered. Once you walk in you are wowed by the amazing decor of this converted 6 story townhouse mansion. It may sound weird, but you have to check out one of the best designed bathrooms I have ever been in. Food was beyond expectations. Hands down the Best octopus, expertly prepared very tender and flavorful sauce. I had my favourite entree, Beef Wellington. Once again outstanding preparation. Excellent cocktails and I enjoyed my French Blonde. Service was on point! Professional 5 star servers were knowledgeable and sublimely attentive. read more

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Lamb was a bit too rare and was gummy. Best items were the lobster ravioli, fries, and chocolate soufflé. Short rib agnolotti was alright but could have had a thinner wrap. read more

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I enjoyed the drinks more than the food but the restaurant was beautiful. great location for a date night. read more

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Not sure why this place has such a low rating I had such a wonderful night there. The decor is gorgeous, the service was spectacular and the food was so delicious. We started with the focaccia with whipped ricotta and caviar cones afterwards we had the salmon which was served with a beautiful rhubarb citrus salad, the carrot tajine and the wild mushrooms, i had a glass of rioja and my mom had a spicy mezcal cocktail, we ended the night with a sumptuous chocolate souffle and a pot of chamomile tea. In total our meal with tax and 25% tip came out to $277. Not sure why everyone is saying this place is extremely pricey, i have paid way more for way less in the past. I'd definitely go again, I hope people continue to support this establishment, it is unique and overall a great time :) read more

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We made a reservation for Saturday at 7:15 PM and arrived at 7. They seated us immediately, and the service upon entry was impeccable. There's a coat check, followed by an elevator ride to your designated floor--ours was the main dining room. The restaurant's layout was unique. When we arrived, only one other couple was there, but as the night went on, it became more crowded. The tables are quite close together, which can feel uncomfortable when others are seated next to you. For food, we ordered the lamb chops, octopus, salmon, tots, and smashed potatoes. Everything was good, but the side dishes should at least be larger portions. After dinner, we visited the downstairs bar. It had a nice atmosphere, but the small rooms made the vibes feel disconnected. Overall, it was a nice experience, but nothing particularly special. read more

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The restaurant was absolutely STUNNING. It felt warm and sexy as soon as you walked in. There wasn't a single thing we ordered that wasn't an absolute 10/10. Went for my birthday and they did an amazing job. read more

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Delicious food every time. I love the cocktails and the fact that there's two separate dining rooms with two different moods. They have a fun little view too. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Food 4.5/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 1.5/5.0 Decor 4.5/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 I still can't decide what to make of this place. It's a very cool spot, particularly the bar area at the front of the second floor. The food is actually very good. The service is very regimented and professional, but not quite as buttery smooth as it would be at some other $$$$-type spots. The pricing on certain items is frankly a bit nuts. But that may well be a feature and not a bug. I can picture why there could be so many low ratings. I was aware of this before visiting, so my expectations were lowered, and they were then handily beaten. I did leave feeling lighter (few calories gained, much weight gone from wallet), yet oddly satisfied by the experience. That said, I didn't face the service issues that some others did. read more

Las time I will go anywhere hyped by TikTok. The pics looked amazing and the decor absolutely is. Rest of it was a disaster though. Overpriced below average food. Worst was the below average cocktail- think warm martini with withered olives. The best areas of the several floors concept space was closed off for private parties. The bar - which looked stunning at first glance- is super small (think can't even fit your drink on a table) and had horrible upkeep- cracked tiles in plan view and the warm martini just killed it for me. Wouldn't go back or recommend to anyone read more

Genuinely pretty shocked at some of the poor reviews here. Casa Cruz is the full package: great atmosphere, beautiful decor, and really delicious food. We tried a range of dishes (beef tartare, seared scallops, blackened chicken, multiple pastas and desserts) and all were fantastic. Our server Jazz was also very attentive and did a great job taking care of us. Would def recommend. read more

Made reservations for Christmas Eve to bring in the holiday with a group of friends. The ambiance is beautiful. Who doesn't want to be in beautifully lit Manhattan townhome on Christmas Eve. The staff looked wonderful in their uniforms and their smiles were welcoming. We were seated in the upstairs dining area near a warm fire and delivered drinks that we ordered on a lower level. Unfortunately, we weren't delivered enough menus for the table, had to request water be delivered over, and had the wrong drinks brought out. All things were easily remedied but considering the rather lite number of restaurant goers during our dinner, we weren't sure as to why such mistakes were being made. We ordered Christmas stuffing which did contain pork but it wasn't mentioned in the list of ingredients, wagu beef tartare, fois gras, risotto with gambas Rojas, truffled pumpkin ravioli, braised goose, halibut, and Atlantic cod. The food was delicious but the goose was tough and chewy. We were told at 11:50 that we should order our last round because they'd be closing soon. We asked the waitstaff what was the closing time because the website stated that it was open until 2am. A gentleman with a floor length fur coat came over to the table and stated to one of my guest "brother it's Christmas and people wanted to go home." Which we understand but the restaurant was chosen because of the closing time. I wish that would have been updated on the website. I would suggest this restaurant. I believed everyone should experience an esthetically beautiful atmosphere and dinner or maybe just a few drinks and appetizers before heading out somewhere else for dinner. read more

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Charming townhouse with beautiful decor. Cocktails are very good. Menu somewhat limited. Fish and pork were very good. Expensive for what you get. I would recommend it as a date spot for cocktails. read more

Great party spot. Multifloor venue in UES with very professional staff. Good choices of appetizers going around. The drink options are more limited, but fair. Fun get together spot overall. read more

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Swanky & sumptuous like CiSiamo but more lux. Think private & luxurious. & generous. Drank: Domaine genotype burgundy Ate: Cod plus humita corn side Cod $44 Humita corn $16 This is lunch btw. They gave toasted bread which was tasty & pretty. Cod & corn was delicious. The experience is very luxurious and private. Value not so much but the experience is top notch., except no to go boxes. This is NYC what??? Otherwise, snazzy & scrumptious & service is super attentive. read more

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Great food... horrendous service. I expect at least minimum competency for the price, the servers were not only confused... they were downright lost. Management needs to reconfigure. read more

Absolutely beautiful bar great ambiance. Food was very good but a little pricy. The service was as good as any New York restaurant which was excellent. Overall the cocktails and the dishes were very good. The pudding is a must to order. read more

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Lovely please to visit. Great food!! Amazing!! just very small portions! Still worth trying

The place looks romantic, the staff were pleasant. Food portion sizes are too small and over priced. The flavor is delicious. Reduce the prices, add more food to the dishes. All dishes should come with a standard side. NO drink should be $25 that's unexceptionable. read more

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PERFECT !!!! The perfect balance of a date spot and family spot !!! The bar downstairs is perfectly made and the upstairs is stunning as well. 5 floor of just perfect !!! The people downstairs are a bit racist and will not allow you inside if your not dressed appropriately!! Make sure to get a reservation in advance when coming to this place. read more

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The food was excellent -- flavorful, cooked perfectly, and beautifully plated. There's a lot of attention to detail without it feeling overdone. It's the kind of place you can enjoy both a casual meal or something a bit special. read more

Patrick my server was so nasty and rude. Completely ruined my experience. Nasty , rude , unprofessional. Super quiet place don't come here if you wanna enjoy your time. no flash. no talking loud, no videos. completely ruined my night read more

I really wanted to love Casa Cruz, and while the vibe matched my expectations, the food simply fell short. While everything sounded great on paper, the blackened chicken was dry, the steak was lacking flavor, and the corn had a super weird grainy texture. I kept having to add salt and pepper, which is weird at that price point and in that atmosphere, where you would expect the food to be great quality coming out of the kitchen. However, the drinks here were superb, and the vibe felt very exclusive Upper East Side. And the service was impeccable; even the waitstaff who offered to take a photo for us was so kind and went above and beyond. I would come back in a heartbeat for drinks again on a weekend. But I just don't think I'd waste the money on dinner here again. read more

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The atmosphere was magnificent. Every room was stunning, charming and different. Food was outstanding from shrimp and octopus, tuna tartar, veal, sheared scallops. Everything was fantastic. Andy, our waiter was spot on great as a waiter. We never waited on anything. Timing was perfect. Everyone was helpful and friendly. Great selection of wines and mixed drinks. Will definitely go back again. read more

Perfect!!! The perfect balance of date spot and family spot!!!! The bar downstairs is perfect and the upstairs is beautiful. the 5th floor is just perfect!!!! The people downstairs are a little racist and they won't let you in if you're not dressed appropriately! Make sure you make reservations in advance when you come here. read more

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Absolutely outrageous experience! It was supposed to be such an important dinner, and the service ruined it all, we didn't even leave any tip because we ordered and waited for our bottle of wine 30 min!! Sitting at absolutely empty table, food also took a million years to bring. 1 waiter and 3 people who are apparently not, what's their purpose there it's unclear. Then the waiter pored long awaited wine to 3 people out of 4!! And we had to wait another 10 min for him to show up. Food is ok, but for overall experience is horrible. read more

Beautiful ambience, tasty (but extremely expensive) cocktails, and decent food. Our party was split on whether or not we enjoyed Casa Cruz. Cocktails are ~$28 dollars (which is probably 50% pricier than most restaurants / cocktail bars in NYC) and were good, but nothing out of this world. We had the crudo (fantastic, but small of course), foie gras (can't speak to it because I didn't have it), risotto (not great), Brussel sprouts (good; but hard to mess up), picanha steak, and chicken. 3 of us had the steak, and not one of the steaks was served the way we requested. Also, mine was a bit cold, so had obviously been sitting around. Would I go back? No. At ~$200 per person, there's better places to go in Manhattan for good steak and cocktails, and probably a bit less expensive. The restaurant is gorgeous though, and that's what you're paying for. read more

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You already know the ambiance is magnificent, but the truffle pasta and the burger?? 1000000/10 we want to go back already

Great ambiance for a nice ladies lunch. Food is okay - you are in for the experience and relaxing time. read more

Casa Cruz - Gorgeous entrance! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Townhouse on the Upper East side taken over by the Casa Cruz team from Notting Hill in London. Each floor of the house has different offerings, first floor a bar at front and restaurant (perhaps 40 covers) at rear. Other floors have more dining, a lounge for founders and a rooftop bar area. It's very chic and well staffed with clearly a lot of thought and money put into the decor and basically everything else. Staff outfits and training remind me of claridges or The Crillion in Paris. Cocktails are well executed, minor gripe is the menu for nuts charged at $10 for what you would get on an aircraft, albeit I am sure far superior. The dinner menu is good and very competently performed, Service is unobtrusive but omnipresent without feeling pushy. One thing I discovered was the misnomer pushed that this is only a private members club. A reviewer early on out this idea out there and everyone assumes it to be the case. The situation feels more like they have very limited capacity and a high level of interest from the beau monde right now which translates into a reservation being challenging. Time will tell. You can get a bar reservation instead of the restaurant but the feeling I got from a conversation was that it is equally hard to obtain. Overall, I thought the whole experience was very good though with a price to match, which puts it into the special occasion or client capture list - that said it is really good... read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The 1 star is only for the ambiance and nothing else because the décor and aesthetic of the entire place is stunning. I came here on Saturday night with a reservation for 2. We were seated on the terrace and it was pouring out. The terrace is covered with what looks like a circus tent- it was just an awful eyesore, so we asked to be seated in the dining room, but was told we only had about an hour for our meal because there were other reservations in that room. Turns out- we never saw any other reservation after us. We got setup in the dining room and after ordering drinks, we were told we had to move again because the way the room was setup didn't "flow" apparently. Mind you- no one was seated near us, the only people in the room with us were against the back wall. They moved us to the corner of the room against the back wall so that the entire room was empty except for all 4 tables that were filled with customers seated next to each other cramped against the back wall- very strange. Not only that, but we had 5 different waiters and each one was ruder than the next. We ordered our food and it was just very average. The portions were huge so we asked if we can take the leftovers home and they said it was no problem. After our meal, a different waiter told us they didn't have any more take out containers so we couldn't take anything to go (later after reading some of these reviews, it's clear the restaurant told others that they have a no take home leftover policy- which is just bizarre that they lied to us about that). Another thing to add is that the table next to us ordered steak and when they asked for a steak knife, the waiter told them they didn't have any. I really wanted to love this place, and had it not been for my awful experience (honestly my worst experience at any restaurant ever), I would have loved to come back here for drinks only. It is truly a beautiful place, but I will never step foot in this restaurant again. We left the restaurant with the ICK and I've never felt so weirded out after a meal in my entire life. read more

This place is GORGEOUS!!! Had a great time. The food and service are on point, and the drinks are delicious as well. I can't wait to go back and try their brunch menu. The staff was also really friendly and kind. I love that it's in a townhouse, which gives it a really cozy feel. A must do if you can snag a reservation! read more

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This place is a hard pass. The bar is a decent spot with good cocktails. The restaurant portion is small and intimate but the service is the real nail in the Casa Coffin; it took an hour and 20 for any food to hit the table. And it was cold. When we asked where our food was after an hour of watching everyone eat around us, the manager seemed unenthused. He seemed honestly like he was drunk. Quick need to know's-- The portions are small. The chicken is not actually blackened. There are a zillion other amazing restaurants to try before this one. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. read more

We were seated on the top floor. It was a space with a tented roof, I think it would have been nice for a summer day but this space should really be closed down for the winter. We ordered some appetizers along with the wagyu entree, the lemon orchiette and a side of corn. Everything was fine but nothing amazing or stand out to me. We started with cocktails and asked for glasses of wine with our main course. When we asked the price we were told it was "$25 or $26 a glass" which we were okay with. Later our bill showed that this wine (which was the only red glass option the waiter said they offered) was actually $34 a glass. read more

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