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    4.1 (497 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

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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!

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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!

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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.

    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.

    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!

    Chicken and Waffles
    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).

    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!

    Vareniki and Pelmeni
    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.

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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.

    Natty C.

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

    Leora S.

    Good food, mediocre service. I went to Sveta for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. The interior design was definitely eye-catching: vibrant, colorful, and fun but a bit more saturated and cluttered than I expected. I ordered the avocado toast with egg and lox, which was tasty, and the drinks came in very cute and creative cups that added a playful touch to the meal. Unfortunately, the experience with our waitress left something to be desired. The birthday girl had hoped to get one of the prettier cups for a photo and even offered to buy another drink just for it, but the waitress repeatedly said no without much explanation. It felt unnecessarily rigid and disappointing, especially since the request was simple and festive. On top of that, the waitress seemed a bit moody and distant, barely checking on us after pouring water. On a brighter note, the photographer on site was absolutely lovely. He was friendly, warm, and even Russian-speaking, which made for a pleasant conversation. For dessert, we had donuts served on a mini Ferris wheel, which was a really charming touch. Even the bathroom had cute decor, which matched the whimsical vibe of the place. Overall, the food and atmosphere were solid, but the service brought the experience down a notch.

    Beautiful Restaurant
    Sheila P.

    Been wanting to try this restaurant out for quite sometime and it did not disappoint. As soon as you enter you're greeted with flowers all over the walls and beautiful interior walls. Absolutely stunning! Whoever designed this restaurant deserves all the guests that walk in and out. Going in for just a drink- thinking it would be just a regular drink. When she brings me this tray with all the beauty and beast characters my mouth dropped. Smoke was coming out the teapot, blinking all sorts of colors. All i can think to myself at that moment was " wow, i absolutely feel like a true Queen. " Everyone was so kind, patient & friendly. As time kept passing they convinced me to eat. Once she told me they had coconut shrimp i said " oh yeah let me get that". And wow, wow, wow! Yummmy !!! Honestly that touch of avocado was brilliant, different, & tasting. 10/10. Apparently they make their tarter sauce from scratch, which was also tasteful. Bathroom were exquisitely decorated, clean, & just beautiful. If you're looking for a fancy cute date night I highly recommend this Restaurant.

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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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    I picked Chambers for my husband's birthday dinner primarily because of the exceptional wine…read moreprogram, but also because the food is supposed to be really good, too. It delivered on both fronts, but I really was blown away by the wine. The sheer quantity of available wines is really impressive, and the sommelier was able to recommend a rare wine that fit our interests (a fantastic, effervescent, creamy Txakoli that had lovely fruit and minerals). Later, I tried amazing ice cider. The food rundown: -Sesame pizza Bianca: complimentary bread! This was very good and quite sizable. The bottom is entirely encrusted with sesame. -Scallop crudo (rhubarb, shiso): very good and the plating was gorgeous. Meaty scallops with tangy and pungent flavors. -Snowdance chicken (spinach, sherry, thyme): Super tender, crispy-skinned chicken in a savory sherry sauce. -Sea bass (asparagus, hollandaise): I was surprised at how remarkably well this dish worked. The asparagus was so good with the rich, buttery sauce. Definitely a smaller portion, but the chicken was huge so it balanced out. -Potatoes with ramps: Yum. Served hashbrown-style and the ramps were added as little sauce dollops. I loved the space, and by that I mean the ambience and also the literal amount of space we had to ourselves. We got to stretch out in a roomy corner booth. The room featured a lot of exposed brick and grey and utilitarian ceilings, but it manages to be cozy all the same.

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    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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