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    Sveta

    4.1 (497 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tonya B.

    Sveta has done it again. I really enjoyed this month's circus theme, as the entire space was beautifully decorated. They are detail-oriented and absolutely take pride in their food and service. Our waiter, Constantine, had an awesome personality and was extremely helpful throughout our time there. As this is my third visit, I've been meaning to try the Ukrainian Borscht, which was delicious, especially with the addition of sour cream! Everything was great; their food is always consistent, the prices are reasonable and the overall experience always has us leaving with smiles!

    Reema N.

    I can't speak about the food here but the drinks and service were great! We stopped here to grab a drink before heading to Nami Nori. Fair price for the drinks and the bartender was very pleasant and gave good service! The drinks were also so so good!

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    Stephanie T.

    My friend and I came across videos of these beautiful Disney inspired cocktail displays at Sveta on Instagram so we definitely wanted to check it out. I had a reservation for a Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm. My friend and I arrived and were seated right away. The tables were pretty close to each other, so prepare to get cozy and not have much room to wander around. Sveta was beautifully decorated from the outside to the inside to the bathroom with decorations. I got the Beauty & the Beast cocktail and my friend got Cinderella's Crown. WOW! The displays were very charming and certainly elevated our experience. The Beauty & the Beast cocktail was in Mrs. Potts and came on a tray with Lumière, Chip, and a blue rose. My friend's Cinderella's Crown came with a glass slipper and a huge crown. The drinks were good. We also got a pineapple lychee mimosa with a candy cane which was also very good. For food, I had the New York Breakfast with no bacon. The New York Breakfast was a toasted croissant, two eggs, bacon aged white cheddar, chipotle mayo served with house fries. The croissant was toasted perfectly and flaky. The house fries were crispy. Service was great and friendly. We stayed here for about 2 hours catching up and had a great time. There is only 1 bathroom for all the guests so be prepared to wait in line if the restaurant is busy. The check comes in a book storage box which is really cool since I'm a book reader and not very common. On the check, it indicates a cash discount if you pay cash and an automatic 18% gratuity and operating fee added. I'm definitely interested in seeing what other drinks Sveta will come up next!

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    Ebony M.

    Sveta on Carmine Street is an absolute gem in the West Village! From the moment you step inside you feel as if you are in an enchanted garden, you're greeted with a warm, vibrant atmosphere that makes you feel instantly welcomed. The décor is very next level, it piqued my curiosity to check out this amazing restaurant! This is a great spot for a date night, a girls' night out, or a fun dinner with friends. The food looks amazing, I enjoyed various drinks with my friend. Every dish that passed by our table was packed with bold, creative plating and beautifully presented. You can tell the chefs put real thought and passion into the menu. The cocktails are just as impressive--unique, well-balanced, and dangerously delicious! What really makes Sveta stand out is the service. The staff is genuinely friendly, attentive, and always ready with great recommendations. They make you feel like a valued guest from start to finish. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in NYC, Sveta on Carmine Street should absolutely be at the top of your list. Highly recommended!

    Orrin E.

    You can't help but feel the love when you walk in the door. They were very much still celebrating love- with flowers and hearts everywhere- which was fun. They have an entire menu of very creatively presented drinks. I've never seen anything like it. We shared the avocado salad, and landed on borscht - which was perfectly prepared and the braised short rib with polenta cakes was melt in your mouth delicious. Our server brought a lovely shot to round out our dinner. Everything was fabulous.

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    Lauren M.

    Sveta definitely has the most innovative and fun cocktails out of any bar. We had multiple cocktails and each were served with a unique presentation. I loved the Cinderella's crown drink the most! The restaurant is not that large but has several tables and tons of decor. When we arrived at 6pm, the restaurant was quiet but by 7:30pm it has gotten completely full. We also had some food - dips and pita, cauliflower, chicken and shrimp - the food was all very good as well. We also had the devils kiss dessert which was yummy. The drinks are expensive $22 and up - but it's because of the time intensive work that goes into preparing them. Service started out very good but as the restaurant became full, it definitely became less attentive as they only had two servers (one of which was also the bartender). I didn't see this disclosed on the menu but when we received the check, there was a $10 "operating fee" charged. Not sure the point of this - they should simply just increase the price of some items. Nonetheless, this was a fun and enjoyable experience. Will definitely be back. Note - their menu online is not updated and may be different when you arrive in person.

    Amanda L.

    This is a such magical spot in Manhattan! The restaurant is fully decked out in flowers - autumn colors for the season I came here for the vibes and drinks only because I saw these Disney inspired cocktails on social media and I wanted to get myself some of these drinks as a Disney fan! I got both drinks as mocktails (because I read reviews that the drinks were pretty strong!) and they tasted fruity and delicious! The Beauty and the Beast cocktail ($22) was this peach flavored drink and the Paint a Perfect Picture cocktail ($22) was this watermelon drink although I thought I tasted lychee?? (Not complaining because I love lychee!) I took a hundred photos in there and had a super fun time! The painting drink was super cute - you can take the canvas home too! Finally, the service was great - I felt bad getting a table because i was just ordering drinks but the server insisted on me sitting at a table because they had room which was nice!

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    Jenny C.

    Came here for a friend's bridal shower to have brunch, take photos, meet the girls and have a great time. This place has beautiful floral decor hung above their ceilings and their plating styles are also quite whimsical. It's a cute place for an impromptu celebration! If you come on the weekend, you are also likely to find parking if you're early enough near the school if you'd like to drive out to the city as well. Anyway, once seated, we were given waters and menus. The wait staff gave us a bit of time to decide on drinks first as we waited for the other girls to arrive. Once ordered, as stated above, the drinks came in some beautiful glassware (coffee/tea) or even a treasure box! If photos and instagram are your thing, it's definitely worth a few shots. I stuck with water so I can't comment on the taste of the drinks. We ordered some fries and dumplings (both veal and potato since someone on our table could not eat veal) to share and the fries hit the spot! I ordered a chicken and waffles and the presentation was stunning. I loved the taste and it was surprisingly filling despite not looking like a lot of food. Overall, if you like a whimsical atmosphere, hit up this spot. It gives me Alice's Tea Cup vibes if you've ever been. If you have a celebration, they do have this fun sparkler of a candle that's going to bring the WOW factor as well. Deducted a star because one of the wait staff accidentally spilled a drink (it wasn't the drink-able portion, but blue water + dry ice). I get it, accidents happen but I think it's the wait staff's attitude that was a bit flippant as opposed to attentive (I'm also being a bit more nit-picky).

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    Candace S.

    The place was soo cute. It didn't disappoint. We made reservations in advance to avoid any issues of not being able to eat there. Since we were coming from outside of town, we really wanted to experience it. All the fancy drinks come in alcohol or mocktail versions. So adult or kid friendly. They are pricey, but we planned for it ($15-$25 a specialty drink) The food was good portions and priced well (same as any other breakfast place so pretty fair) The place is clean, very photo worthy, so cute!!!! The waiter we had was great! Hassaan I believe was his name, he was amazing. Gave recommendations, made sure our table was taken care of and had great customer service. Thank you! The food wasnt just pretty, it was good too. Its great for those visiting, date nights, special occasions, or girls brunch. I would highly recommend. They did great in presentation of food, drinks, overall resturant, taste is amazing and the waiter was great.

    Rossmairy S.

    I loved Sveta! The GM contacted me before my reservation and was so nice and friendly when i told him me and my friends were running late, he didint mind accommodating. The food portions were very small. this place is nice for a quick (small) bite and drinks for the rest of the day. one of the girls food took over 20 min to arrive and we were a little upset about it but a worker came by and brought us free shot cups for each of the girls (in the house fr) as an apology. they were so sweet i seriously would come again for the amazing customer service and drinks

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    Holly M.

    First time here, the inside was very touristy trap/Instagramy. The food was okay, glad I tried it but I wouldn't go back, it's a bit too tacky and the food wasn't anything special. I especially didn't appreciate the full Christmas ornament in my drink, there is no way those things are being cleaned properly.

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    Daniel Y.

    My wife and mother in law were dying to try this place. With the way I look and how the restaurant was portrayed. I knew I came to the wrong place. Flowers all over the place and I was wearing a second amendment shirt. Felt a bit out of place but I didn't pick this spot. So I was just a bystander. Also need to mention we arrived on a Friday around 1-2pm. Upon entry a group of girls entered;also can't tell what they were celebrating but it was very loud inside. The single bathroom had a line so long not even regular customers had a chance to use. And when I say loud, the group just kept showing up and up and up. It was hectic inside. I'm sure it's not like this everyday but we were the chosen ones that day. I could even see the chaotic responses from the waiter. Yikes! Once the food was ordered it didn't take that long for it to arrive. After the food hit the table and the first bite was taken I have to admit, I've had better versions from companies that sell frozen options at my local grocery store. I was not impressed. 18 dollars can buy you an entire bag of pilmeni or vareniki where I'm from. Better quality as well. The dough wrapped around it had no flavor. I get it, it's just dough but even the meat or potato's inside were extremely bland as well. Nothing special, Definitely needed salt. Definitely did not feel homemade.m either. My babushka would not be impressed, I guarantee it.

    Natty C.

    This place goes all out on decorations and specialty drinks. I loved it. I highly recommend. Food was good too.

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    Is there music and/or dancing on Saturday nights?

    No there was no dancing. Music was playing but the place is not really set up for dancing as is small and the tables are somewhat close together. There is dancing going in on 3 blocks away tho

    Do you guys do bottomless?

    Yes they do, bottomless brunch !

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    4.5(59 reviews)
    1.1 miCivic Center, TriBeCa

    I had a great experience at Chambers and can't wait to return to try more of their seasonal menu!…read moreThe restaurant has a lovely ambiance that feels upscale yet inviting and intimate. While I can't comment on the wine list personally, I know they are well-known for their extensive selection. After placing our order, we were delivered the sesame pizza bianca, which is a complimentary starter bread with dinner. The bread was a nice size and light and airy with a perfect crust and a delicious, crusty sesame seed bottom. The prawns were our starter and came three to a dish. They were sizable, though since they are served with the head and tail, there isn't a ton of meat on them. That said, they were flavorful and juicy with a nice sauce and just the right amount of spice that didn't overwhelm the fish. The snowdance chicken was the star of the show! It was incredibly juicy and tender with perfectly prepared skin, so I was happy to learn they keep this on the menu year-round. It was topped with some spinach that was solid, though nothing special. We also ordered a side of mushrooms which came with a creamy sauce and fish roe intended to be mixed at the table. The roe wasn't fishy at all but added a great element of umami to the flavorful, well-textured mushrooms. Overall, the service was very professional, though I thought the pacing could have been improved as the dishes came out a bit slowly. I would also recommend ordering at least two dishes per person, as the three plates we shared between two people felt like just a touch too little food. I'm already looking forward to going back--I'd try the winter chicories salad or the veal sweetbreads next time, but I'm open to exploring everything since the quality is so high. I noticed a side dish listed on their online menu that wasn't actually offered in person, so it might be worth double-checking if you have your heart set on a specific item.

    I was really impressed with all the dishes and can't believe I haven't heard of this place…read moreearlier?! I made reservations after seeing their special hot chocolate on social media and had a wonderful meal! Started off with the hiramasa which was fresh and went deliciously well with the citrus-y and sweet cara cara orange, as well as the aji peppers! The castelfranco chickory salad was fresh, crunchy, slightly creamy and slightly tangy - basically everything you need in an appetizing salad! Their house sesame bread was fluffy and chewy with a good amount of sesame flavor without having too many seeds. For mains, the farfelle was very interesting and tasty! The pasta was al dente and the sauce was addicting! At first I was wondering if it would resemble a nut butter, but it was creamy with very prominent walnut flavors and interesting texture (perhaps from the blended walnut skin component?). The addition of burrata and other cheeses was perfect for a cheese-lover like me. The pork chop was flavorful, well-seasoned, and juicy. The leek and cabbage mixture soaked up all the sauce and I wish there was more! Their special hot chocolate with an espresso martini marshmallow was fire!!!! Hot chocolate was decadent, not too thick, and not too sweet. The toasted marshmallow melted quickly but definitely had coffee and alcohol flavors. The amount per serving doesn't appear a lot but appropriate considering how rich it is. The mascarpone dessert had a great balance of fluffy cream, extremely crispy phyllo, and crunchy nuts with a touch of chocolate and vanilla! For drinks, I was really curious about the bi lemongrass but they ran out. Staff recommended the semiplume, which felt like a beer, tea, and sparkling wine all at once! Loved the floral aroma and bitter tea notes. My partner's cocktails were also well executed. Staff were nice and friendly. We got seats right by the kitchen so staff often checked in with us, including the chef!! Vibes were intimate with the dim lighting and minimalist decor. Definitely want to come back to check out their chicken and other dishes!!

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    1.7 miFinancial District

    Came in on a Friday evening and it was pretty quiet. The interior of Split Eights is simple but…read moreclassy. I would not say that it has very strong theming, though. We came in on a Friday evening and it was pretty quiet inside. After we were sat down upstairs, it took a long time for our waitress to come to take our order. We got the Butterscotch flip, Getaway driver, and Big trouble. These drinks were not it. Although the prices are okay($19 each), they definitely need some improvement. All three had very strong flavors that were not balanced with the rest of the drink. After we finished our drinks, we waited an especially long time for the waitress to come back, check on us, and give us our bill. It was especially frustrating because we were the only ones in the bar at this point and we could hear them chatting downstairs. Overall, both service and the drinks need improvement. Can't really recommend Split Eights over other cocktail bars around.

    Brought a friend here who was visiting from out of town. She was looking for a true NY cocktail…read moreexperience, and I immediately knew this would give her that upscale NYC cocktail bar vibe while still being a bit more "low key." Our cocktails were delicious, music was on point, service didn't feel rushed at all. I was feeling adventurous and asked for a boozy gin-based cocktail.. loved it! My friend really enjoyed her drink as well. At $19 per cocktail, it's not the cheapest in the area, but also not the priciest either. Would absolutely recommend Split Eights to anyone looking for craft cocktails in the area.

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    4.4(608 reviews)
    1.1 miCivic Center, TriBeCa
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    not wheelchair accessible. several steps up into the entrance…read more THE MIXOLOGIST IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW Sit at the bar. Order mixologist's choice, and David G. will take care of you. He is the best mixologist in NYC. He danced with lemon slices cutting through pours of clear liquids from heights. He tossed and shook, and was precise and caring. A true artist. David made our night. The only reason I would ever walk back into this place is to sit at the bar and let David mesmerize me. FOOD: Broccoli rabe was fresh, but I needed a steak knife to cut through it. It was very al dente. Not cut properly, which is to cut crosses in the stems. Salad was fresh and crisp, high quality fennel and greens. Lovely. Agnoletti was divine. Home made. Focaccia very good with subtle flavors and just the right crust. Olive oil, good. The front of house staff was lovely, two ladies, and a friendly guy. Super lovely. Treated us like friends. Also the busboys were all gentlemen. I loved them. They brushed crumbs off the table with panache. The only complaint is the waiter was robotic, and issued rule after rule. No smile. EX: It was a freezing night. We wanted to order appetizer's first, and have a chance to look at the menu. He couldn't do that. "I need the whole order." Then one of us wanted to order the pre fixe dinner. "You can't do that. You both have to order it." He was very cold, a robot. To enjoy ourselves, we had to push through the horrible treatment. Too bad for the waiter, when I asked about the special pasta, he butchered the pronunciation, giving me a soft pitch to teach him Italian. I blasted him. C'est la vie.

    Pulled up to Morsi on Warren St thinking I was just getting dinner... ended up getting romanced by…read morepasta. Started light with the Caesar salad -- crispy, chilled, and judging me silently for how fast I inhaled it. That cacio e pepe came out looking so good I almost stood up and clapped. Fresh truffles on top, giant block of cheese on the side... bro, it wasn't a dish -- it was a flex. I took one bite and immediately understood why Italians talk with their hands. Closed the night with the ricotta cheesecake -- soft, rich, and honestly one of the few things sweeter than me. Place has the vibe on lock. Decor? Classy. Environment? Smooth. Staff? Incredibly welcoming... like "you sure you don't work here?" level friendly. Perfect spot for a date or a meetup -- trust me, you'll look fancy without even trying. foodieinthebigapple2025

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