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    4.2 (56 reviews)
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    Half chicken
    Christine H.

    Small cute and dimly lit. Perfect for a date night! Beef tongue was tender, calamari was well seasoned, scallops were fresh and the half chicken was so super flavorful. We were surprised the half chicken was tiny but the meat was exceptionally good, one of the best roast chicken we've ever had! To top it off their banana pudding puts Magnolia to shame, it was not too sweet, light and airy.

    Scallop crude
    Stephanie L.

    Service was quick and professional. The server gave us some wine recommendations and I really enjoyed the red wine he recommended. Scallop crudo: Delicious and light with the right amount of tart. Lengua: Extremely tender slices of beef tongue with a nice mayo sauce that paired nicely together. Arroz à la plancha: I really enjoyed this dish! Flavorful and creamy rice wrapped in a cheese crust with mushrooms on top. I actually liked the rice without the cheese crust more as the crust was a little salty. Steak: I didn't feel like the NY strip was worth $70. Probably my least favorite dish of the night. The sauce was a little too vinegary for me as well and I wish there was a bit more richness to the dish as the steak felt very mediocre. Half chicken: Chicken was tender and juicy and I really liked the sauce that came with it. The skin was crispy but a bit salty.

    Arroz a la plancha
    Alexis B.

    I had a late dinner at Demo last week after a play at Cherry Lane Theatre. It's a European wine bar - small plates and natural wines. It's small and romantic (dark and candlelit). I had a great glass of wine and two plates - one smaller and one bigger. I started with their Green asparagus, mozzarella, bottarga, and soft herbs, which was delicious - one of those dishes that proves simple done right can be exceptional. My second dish was their Arroz a la plancha, and it's a memorable plate of food! They cook risotto rice with mushroom stock. When it's cooked, they fold in mahón cheese and grill it until it's crispy. It becomes like a socarrat crepe that they roll and top with mushrooms. The service could have been a little more attentive, but they were busy even at 9-10pm on a Thursday night. All in all, I'd be happy to return. Their food and wine were exceptional.

    Pasta
    Stephanie C.

    Very charming intimate dinner spot. Great for a date night or friend's night out. My friend and I sat counter service in the back. We had asparagus, crab clam, pasta and lobster. All dishes were quite unique and flavorful. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the sauce that accompanied the lobster (came with fries but place doesn't have ketchup). Service was outstanding and food was delicious. Would definitely come back.

    Jillian B.

    Had a lovely date night at Demo recently! My husband and I had a seat at the counter, and it was a nice experience being able to watch the Chefs at work. We ordered a variety of bites and left pleasantly full. 1. Foccacia with cultured butter and anchovy. Foccacia was delicious as was their cultured butter. Anchovies were also good, but only came with 3 so we wished there was a bit more. 2. Lengua tonnata. Two different cuts of meat served with a generous serving of some type of aioli/hummus. We really enjoyed this dish! 3. Crab casino. Had solid amount of crab and was delightfully cheesy. Also enjoyed! 4. Lobster au poivre. While it was good, we didn't feel like it was worth the price tag. Would probably swap this with another dish next time we come! 5. Maple semifreddo. We really enjoyed the balance of flavors in this with the maple, green apple, olive oil and the oat milk crumble added some fantastic texture. Service was friendly and efficient, too!

    Marinated Squid
    Wendy B.

    Overall pretty good but it is indeed quite pricy for the portion. Honestly the Focaccia might be my fav, enough oil and the sesame crunch to make it interesting. Scallop Crudo - a pretty good bite. Marinated Squid - okay dish, love the flavor more. Cabbage - good but small, sauce was good. Arroz + Cheese + Mushroom dish - pretty good combination, almost like an entree. Service was very good and friendly, patient!

    Gemelli
    Chernel H.

    We checked out Demo last night since it was a chase sapphire OpenTable restaurant. Not sure if we would have gone otherwise. It was pretty pricey, but pretty good. The service and great. Very attentive. It was a Monday night, but pretty packed. Very cozy atmosphere. The focaccia was good, came with olive oil, but could have added butter for a cost. The gemelli was very good. I liked the crispy kale on top and was spicier than expected. The lobster was a small portion. It was very buttery and cooked well, but honestly, I think we liked the fries better. The fries were the star of the show. Season well, crispy and so fresh. Just those 3 plates, it was $165 for two with tax and tip. Pretty good, but not sure I would have gone without the dining credit.

    Ernie L.

    Really cozy and intimate spot. Staff were also attentive, gave us recommendations, and noticed one of the utensils were dirty before placing them down. The food was good, tho maybe the rice plancha and gemelli were a little salty for my taste. The standout was the mackerel, light but aromatic, and torched in front of us since we were sitting at the bar. Caraflax cabbage was also a standout with enough char to add on to the overall soda. The mushroom rice, again a little salty but big on mushroom flavor. Same with the gemelli, a little salty for my taste but lots of different textures from the crunch of the toppings and fried kale, and the spicy marinara sauce. That said, a bit pricey. $28 for mackerel, $21 for the cabbage, and $34 each for the rice and pasta. Portion size were smaller than expected, and expected to walk away bloated, but came out satiated.

    Emily Z.

    This place have very nice vibe and ambience. The workers are very friendly and helpful. We were seated at the back where the bar seating was and I was seated right in front of the chef prepping for the apps, so it's nice to see how clean everything was prepared. The menu is on the smaller side but that's a good thing in my book. The food was very yummy and flavorful ! Everything we got was delicious on its own way. They are not big dishes but nice sharing size for a party if 2. The only 2 things I am not in love with is that the place is pretty crowded, I have to squeeze by a few tables to get to the bathroom or to my seat. Even tho the dishes are yummy it is still on the pricier side, we ordered 4 dishes (no drinks or desserts) and after tips it's $150. They also told us they are fully booked so we had up to 1h and 45min for our meal. We usually eat pretty quick so it wasn't an issue for us but if you are the type that likes to chat and chill a little more then that might be something to consider.

    Banana pudding
    Alexis C.

    Demo is a cozy and classy spot. We made reservations at Demo due to them being a Chase Sapphire "Exclusive Table" - meaning, we could use our $150 Chase Sapphire Reserve credit here. We enjoyed the ambiance, location, and service. The food was delicious, but in our opinion, would not be worth the price without our Chase credit. But we're so glad we got to try it! Arroz a la plancha: this was our starting dish and it was the star of the show. Crispy rice and fried cheese is always an excellent choice. Gemelli: this pasta dish had great flavors, including a tiny bit of spice! It tastes like an Italian sausage pasta dish. Half chicken: the chicken was perfectly cooked, with great flavor throughout. I enjoyed this more than the gemelli, but I have also had very delicious chicken like this at a lower price point. Banana pudding: I'm usually a banana pudding purist, but I'll make an exception for Demo's. The crispness and sweetness of the bananas was incredible. There was also a nice saltiness throughout. Not your average banana pudding and definitely worth a try! For these 4 dishes, for 2 people, our total was around $160 (pre-Chase credit).

    Rib Eye (20oz.) with blistered red peppers and the Lobster Au Poivre with French Fries.
    Dimitri S.

    Went to Demo earlier this week for my celebratory retirement dinner with two close friends. We were warmly greeted by Mia, who turned out to be our server as well. She hung our coats as we got settled in our banquette and we agreed on some bubbles to kick off the meal, along with an order of their delicious focaccia with olive oil and anchovies. We went for an array of appetizers including the lengua tonnata (tender and tasty), the Spanish mackerel with sauce gribiche, and the arroz a la plancha. All were impressive, but arroz a la plancha is to die for, with great texture and deep flavors or mushroom and crunchy rice. The butter bean soup was also a terrific choice. We then moved to the entrees and had a 20 oz. Boneless Ribeye, sliced and served with blistered red peppers. The lobster au poivre was another winner and the sauce paired well with the sliced ribeye. Win win! The banana pudding rounded out this feast. Mia was an excellent server, knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, super friendly and we shared some laughs during the meal, as well as enjoying her nodding confirmation when we selected the perfect pairing of vino with the entrees. The room was busy, but not loud, and we were comfortable throughout. We'll be back!

    Caili C.

    My friends and I visited this wine bar in West Village for dinner and a girl's night out and we loved the bottle we shared (we found a great orange wine!) and definitely enjoyed the apps and entrees we shared. For food we ordered the: - Scallop Crudo: Refreshing and light, really fresh and a great way to start our meal - Lengua Tonnata: Beef tongue with cream sauce and capers, definitely needed a heavy squeeze of lemon but we loved how tender the beef was - Arroz La Plancha: Delicious crispy rice with mushrooms served like a cheese flauta. This had to be our favorite of the night as we really didn't know what to expect but this turned out to be so yummy and pretty filling - Cavatelli: In spicy tomato sauce, this was nice and comforting. Great for sharing - Fluke: Brown butter sauce and capers with a side of spinach. Out of all the plates, this one felt most like a main and gave us the protein we needed. Loved the sauce with capers and the fish was perfectly cooked and tender. The spinach was quite bland though and needed more seasoning or sauce. Overall, a great lively wine bar with good food, fantastic wine and guaranteed a good time!

    Lydia Y.

    Warm, snug, and quietly romantic, a perfect winter spot. Dishes are creative and well-balanced, perfect for sharing with a date or small group of friends. The scallop crudo is a must. We loved it so much we ordered it twice Bright lemon, a touch of heat, and rich scallop, just perfect. The cabbage and arroz a la plancha were also standouts, both beautifully charred but totally different in texture. The arroz almost felt like a cheesy parmesan burrito Savory, rich, and so satisfying. scallop crudo $28* foccacia $7* add cultured butter $3 caraflex cabbage $18 arroz a la plancha $31 roasted duck breast $38* banana pudding $14 분위기랑 음식 둘 다 완벽한 와인바 따뜻하고 포근해서 겨울이랑 특히 잘 어울린다. 가리비 크루도는 주문필수다 상큼한 레몬이랑 살짝 매운맛의 밸런스가 최고였다. 양배추랑 아로스도 특별한 맛. 둘다 불맛이 나는데 식감과 스타일이 완전히 달라서 좋다. 전체적으로 소스 조합을 영리하게 사용하고 균형이 잘 잡힌 디쉬들을 선보이는 곳이다!!

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    Solid wine selection but their banana pudding is honestly divine. We sat by the window. Service was great. Lovely space

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