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    Taureau

    4.3 (630 reviews)
    PriceyFondue, French
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Truffle cheese fondue
    Jillian B.

    Found this place while looking for a tasty fondue on a cold day - our research led us to Taureau! We really enjoyed both the Truffle cheese fondue and the meat which was really high quality. We also got a glass of red wine each which paired really well with the food. By the end of the meal we were stuffed, so we didn't get to enjoy dessert, but the dessert fondue also looked delicious. We are looking forward to coming back for more when winter comes!

    Dark chocolate fondue
    Danni F.

    Nice quiet place, seems like a family owned place in soho area. Service was great and atmosphere also nice. The fondue was tasty but the pork offered with the fondue was very tough and overcooked (maybe that's how it's supposed to be?). We ran out of cheese before we finished dipping all the food. Chocolate fondue was good, thought there was an abundance of fruit selections. Overall positive experience, however fondue tends to be generic everywhere. Looking forward to try the other French cookings they have!

    Perigord (Truffle Oil)
    Cindy J.

    This is the place for delicious cheese and chocolate fondue! We had the Perigord (Truffle Oil) and Old Swiss cheese . Milk and dark chocolate for the dessert. Meat for some of my party. Out of the cheeses, I recommend the Old Swiss cheese. It had a pungent Swiss taste. It also stayed longer in melted form. The Perigord was good too but not so pungent. The 2nd course option ($55 a person) include 1 cheese and 1 chocolate fondue and croutons (to dip) with salad. The 3rd course option ($69) include 1 cheese, 1 meat, and 1 chocolate fondue. You can order vegetables and meats on the side to dip. I did enjoy the potatoes and cornicorns. The 3rd course option would be recommended if you can handle a lot of food. As for me, the 2nd course option was a perfect amount. For a party of 6, I thought we would be out by 2 hours but we left 3.5 hours later.

    Cassoulet was delicious.
    Joe F.

    Back for the second time while visiting NYC from the west coast. I stumbled on this place by accident last year and vowed to return. Well, we did...I stayed with the cassoulet and the rest of the table had hangar steak (awesome dish) and the pork tenderloin (equally awesome). I know that every time we visit NYC, this will for sure be on our places to visit. The only stipulation is the restaurant only accepts cash and American Express. Well worth the visit.

    Croque em bouche
    Coffee A.

    I mean it was a very nice experience and the atmosphere was dark and flattering to be in. The cheese was definitely of high quality but everything else you pair with it is not expensive but you still had to pay for it. They use a special pot and double boil for the cheese. We had dirty utensils and wet plates... It was a bit uncomfortable. Service was bare minimum with the male waiter

    Dark chocolate fondue with strawberries, bananas, pears, apples, cakes, and marshmallows
    Joanna M.

    Cheese? Check. Meat? Check. Chocolate? Check. Amazing service and experience? Check. My boyfriend and I were immediately seated for our reservation on a chilly Sunday evening. The ambience of Taureau is defined by warm lighting, quiet to moderate conversation, and casual romantic touches that make Taureau perfect for date night. Our waiter promptly came and took our order. We ordered a bottle of champagne and the three course prix fixe with cheddar monterey cheese fondue, the vegetable broth for the meat course with two sides of filet mignon, and the dark chocolate fondue. The cheese fondue comes with unlimited croutons and salad but we also ordered additional sides of bacon, salami, pear, and potato. When our cheese fondue came in its large cauldron we were dumbfounded by how we were going to finish it in addition to our next two courses. When we got the chance to dip our food into the cheese, we realized that the cheese was not in the cauldron but was in a metal container fitted in the cauldron. The cauldron housed a double boiler that prevents the cheese from burning. Despite the fact that we were bamboozled, there was more than enough cheese for two people to share. The cheese course is not overly heavy, greasy, or salty but was still rich and flavorful. This means you can have large amounts of cheese without being overwhelmed. The croutons are perfect to dip into the cheese because you have a nice crunch with warm melted cheese. Then you can have the salad as a palette cleanser for your next cheese dipped crouton. The bacon, salami, potato, and pear also paired really well with the cheese, particularly the bacon and pear. While the pear combination sounds strange, it is sweet relief from the savory goodness of the cheese (credit to our waiter!). After devouring the cheese, we were presented with sizzling vegetable broth and a side of four sauces for our filet mignon. This experience reminded me of chinese hotpot but with a western spin. The filet mignon is dipped in the sizzling vegetable broth for a few minutes to cook to desired doneness and then dipped in one of the four sauces: truffle, spiced gravy, aoili, and dijon mustard. The filet mignon was delicious and the taste varied with the dipping sauces so we weren't stuck with the same flavor for a whole course. Last up was the dark chocolate fondue served with a platter of marshmallows, strawberries, bananas, pears, apples, and cake. The dark chocolate fondue was the perfect bittersweet and balanced end to our meal and paired well with all the platter of fruit and sweets. The service was amazing. The waiters were very attentive and always asked if we wanted extra croutons/drinks/food. Bottle service was top notch. Our glasses were always full and even when I spilled my champagne I was provided with another glass! Huge shoutout to Nino and our server (sadly didn't get his name) for providing us with an amazing experience we'll never forget!

    Went here the other night with my partner. Small place that offers both traditional fondue and a full-service regular menu. We got the cheese fondue with nutmeg on top (forgetting the name of it, but it was so good). Our sides were broccoli and the thick cut bacon. Love the endless side of croutons! We then got profiteroles for dessert; came with vanilla ice cream and a healing amount of dark chocolate! Great if you love sweets and cheese. Great for groups of 2-4 ideally. Would go back.

    Dark chocolate fondue
    Meghann A.

    Delicious! And generous portion sizes. There was sooo much fondue. The truffle cheese fondue was amazing. I personally loved the dark chocolate fondue & red wine base meat fondue. Loved the great dessert selection dipped in the chocolate fondue.

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    Taureau is closed from mid July, it will open October the 1st :)

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    Prixfixe are the way to go in Taureau :)

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    Godess of Foodies ...Respect! :)

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    Feels nice to have provided your friends and you a nice experience :)

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    Merci Athena :)

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    How is the sit down dining in this cold weather?

    Hi Dana, Sorry for the delayed answer!!!! Well, thank God it's Fondues. So, you can handle a hot… Read more

    Gluten free possible?

    I am pretty sure the broth and oil fondues would be gluten free. I would also think the cheese would be too, but I would be careful about that as they may use a roux (flour + butter). When we were there there were lots of vegetable and meat… Read more

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    Friendliest and nicest hosts and staff I've encountered recently!! We arrived right at our…read morereservation time and were promptly seated for a rare date night. Although I would've preferred to have been seated away from a family with 3 loud, ill-behaved kids, it was still a nice cozy table. On our table we found a nice Happy Anniversary card, which was very sweet! Our server Selma L. greeted us warmly and with a smile. Selma L. was very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu and remained very available and checked in on us often throughout our meal. I knew I wanted the Escargots en Persillade(my favorites!), and we paired them with Mushroom&Ricotta ravioli, and the Branzino. Every dish was perfectly paired with sauces and flavors blended well together. The Branzino skin was perfectly crispy, the potatoes were a little softer than I'd personally like but were still tasty. We made sure to save room for dessert and I'm so glad we did. We tried the chocolate lava cake and the cheesecake and were gifted two glasses of dessert wine and truffles. Everything is made from scratch, in-house. The New York cheesecake stood out ahead of the lava cake but I would order both again. This restaurant is perfectly situated to accommodate you for a pre-show dinner, and offer discounted meals starting at 8pm-close. We'd definitely return to try other menu items, and enjoy another date night, albeit not surrounded by kids!!!

    This place is around the corner from where i live, and the food is consistently good. Been here a…read moredozen times for their oyster happy hour (most evenings) The non alcoholic drinks are great. service was amazing. our waiter Henry was very attentive and made sure we had a pleasant dining experience.

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    Corner booths often used for group dining
    Corner booths often used for group dining
    Fresh Berries - yogurt & granola
    Fresh Berries - yogurt & granola
    Croque Madame - griddled bistro ham & gruyere on brioche topped with mornay and a sunnyside up egg, chips

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    Croque Madame - griddled bistro ham & gruyere on brioche topped with mornay and a sunnyside up egg, chips
    Chez Josephine

    Chez Josephine

    3.8
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    The service and ambiance is what made this place really nice. We walked in and it's like a whole…read moredifferent world with live piano music as well. The wonderful lady who was singing and playing the piano did a really good job, it's such a romantic place. The food was good and I split a bottle of wine with my partner. We ordered off the pre-fix menu and added oysters on top. The oysters were so good and I really liked the vinegar. For the appetizers, it was a beet salad and pate. The pate was SO good, I get it again to be honest. Then came the entrees, we ordered the medium well steak frites and pan seared stripped bass. The steak came out rare and the fish was okay, it could have been a bit more seasoned for my personal taste. I traded dishes with my partner because I can't eat rare steak but he can. We also got the peach ice cream dessert and the dessert of the day which was a coconut gelatin(?) dish and it was AMAZING. Overall experience was good, the only thing that was kinda a miss was the entrees.

    Went here after a movie the other night and had the price fixe dinner which is such a great deal…read more Terrific and inexpensive wine list. Onion soup and pate starters were prepared just right. Steak and mussel frites came out perfectly. Chocolate lava cake and peach melba were a great way to end our meal. We will return!

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    Dining room
    Dining room
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.

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    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.
    Steak Frites Bistro

    Steak Frites Bistro

    4.6
    (303 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Finally. I've been on the search. City after city. 6 different French restaurants in Chicago. Not…read moreto mention Washington DC and other cities. But I finally found authentic steak tartare. Hand cut. Not run through a blender. The closest to the nest that I've had in Paris. Ambiance: 10/10 Steak tartare: 9/10 Pomme fritte: 7/10 Service: 10/10 Don't get me wrong these fries were good. Better than all the others. Not quite good as in Paris. It was a joy to eat here. And I feel like I've finally found a place that compares to Paris. The best of Chicago produced nothing to compare to Paris.

    While in the theater district I decided to satisfy my craving for steak and fries. I looked up a…read moreplace nearby and this one came up. It was a 12 minute walk from my original location. I played myself by getting the pre frixe menu. I did not care for the French onion soup at all. It has a sour taste to it..not savory. I asked for my steak medium well. It came exactly to mh liking. I had not had read meat in a while and I might have been low on iron. It was tasty. I ordered the creme brulee for desert which was yummy. I sat at the bar. I will definitely asked to be seated next time because the bartender hovered over me a lot. I didn't need much service. The steak was good next time I will have the salmon. I want to try other places that specialize in this fare.

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    View from our window table
    View from our window table
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    Cute salt and pepper
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    At the entrance
    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

    3.7
    (420 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I went to be dinner Wednesday by myself to see my friend Stephane who used to be the manager at…read moreVendome and was extremely appreciated. As a new waiter at Le Tout Va Bien, he is very attentive, kind, and courteous to his clients. I had the best hamburger I've ever had in the city! Verrrry rare as I love it, with caramelized onions and very crispy fries! The salad on the side had a great tasty dressing. All perfect. At other visits, I've had the bœuf bourguignon (like in France), the charcuterie, the escargots. The onion soup, perfect in the winter. The food is fantastic, so are the desserts. I have a sweet tooth I live very close to the restaurant so it's very convenient. This weekend, I'm taking my 2 my wonderful neighbors who love good food. Perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant. Vincent, the owner, is very "sympathetico"!!

    Last night my family and I went to the restaurant for my brothers 40th anniversary…read more We were all apprehensive as we never ate here before My brother and his girlfriend shared the French onion soup and loved it. And our dinner entrees blew us away My dad and brother both got the Branzino and ate the whole plate. My brother's girlfriend got the Beef Bourguignon and loved it. I myself got the Saint Jacques Grilles (scallops with risotto and porcini sauce) which to me was cooked to perfection. The scallops were buttery soft, the risotto the right texture and taste. My mother and aunt both had the steak Frites, they liked their steaks but thought the fries were a touch salty. Then came desserts and I had the crème brûlée, my aunt and mom shared the chocolate mousse, and my brother, his girlfriend and my father all had the chocolate lava cake. Out of the three: the chocolate lava cake was #1. Then chocolate mousse then crème brûlée. The restaurant dimmed the lights and had soft music on. The wait time between meals were a bit long in my opinion but it was a small restaurant and they made stellar food and they weren't in a rush to kick us out of the restaurant at all which was very nice. The service was great, they spoke clearly and were ontop of making sure we had tap water and anything else we needed, again they took their time and never made us feel rushed. Highly recommend this place if you're ever in the Hells Kitchen/Times Square area.

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    Crepe Suzette
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    Beef tartare
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    Chez Napoleon

    Chez Napoleon

    3.9
    (344 reviews)
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    I grew up nearby and been wanting to come here for over 30 years- since I was young- but was a…read morelittle intimidated. Im sad about that. Putting the food aside (which was VERY good), the place is beyond charming... like walking into your nonna's living room- and the staff was welcoming. As for the food: everything is "perfect" in a simple, old school, traditional way. No trendy twists. This is a GOOD thing in my book. It has been years since Ive had escorgot that I loved, but this brought me back. I had almost sworn off of it. My steak au-poivre was cooked to perfection and green peppercorn sauce was sublime. The fries were basic but in a good, I dare say perfect, way. My gf had the sole and, altho she says it wasnt earth shattering, liked it as well. The soufle was a bit of a novelty for me but worth a try. This place is Old School New York at its finest. P.S. I cant stand liver or pate but my gf ordered the foie gras (which ive never had) and tho i resisted trying it, I finally did and loved it. I think that says something about the place. She said it was perfect.

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    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.
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    S'Aimer

    S'Aimer

    4.6
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    2.6 mi

    We were able to get a last-minute reservation at 7p on the Sunday before Memorial Day and entered…read morewhat was a pretty empty establishment. There were only 2 other parties seated and we were seated immediately upon arrival. It's fairly dark inside and the decor reminds me a bit of New Orleans. I enjoyed the ambiance. The drinks were great! I had the cocobella while he had margaritas. The table bread was hot and fresh, so make sure they bring it to the table for you. We had the mussels for an appetizer, lamb chops and bass. EVERYTHING was excellent! The flavor of the broth for the mussels was Devine, so much so my husband used his bread to sop up all he could. The bass had great flavor and came with sautéed spinach that was well cooked. It initially looked like a small portion but turned out to be plenty. The lamb chops were cooked to the requested temp and seasoned well. We left no crumbs. This one is definitely worth a try!

    If you're going to see a Broadway show, plan on stopping here to enjoy some delicious food. This…read moreplace has such a smooth, sexy vibe. Staff are lovely. Decide is classy cool. The food is perfection. The pulled oxtails are delicious. Gave me goosebumps. The fish was cooked to perfection. The sweet plantains were perfect. The drinks were done very well too. It's a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for! YUMMY

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    Greenery in The Garden at S'Aimer NYC
    Greenery in The Garden at S'Aimer NYC
    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.
    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.
    Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.

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    Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.
    maman

    maman

    4.1
    (262 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Maman remains my favorite brunch spot whenever I'm in NYC, and this visit to a new location was…read morejust as lovely as ever. This space felt larger than the other locations I've been to, while still keeping the same cozy, charming, and beautiful vibe that defines their brand. We were a party of three, and each of us ordered different sandwiches and pastries. I got the Katie's Chicken Sandwich, which is one of my absolute favorites and something I order almost every time I'm visiting the city. For pastry, I tried the Cherry Croissant Cube for the first time, and I was honestly speechless. It was incredibly flavorful, delicious, and truly made my day. I 100% recommend trying it. For drinks, I ordered the seasonal Cherry Elderflower Spritz. It was just okay compared to everything else, but not bad. Overall, Maman continues to be my go-to brunch place in NYC, and this visit reminded me exactly why.

    Unnecessary confrontation over a 5-minute early pickup…read more I'm a regular Too Good To Go customer and have picked up bags from Maman before without issue. This visit was a frustrating exception. The app activated the swipe button shortly after 5PM -- which Maman and several other stores have recently started allowing as an early pickup signal. I went to the store accordingly. The young male Hispanic employee at the register refused to hand over my bag, insisting the pickup window didn't start until 5:15. All the bags were already packed and ready. There were no other customers in line. I tried to explain how the app works and that early pickup had been allowed here before, but he repeatedly cut me off. At one point I said "if you want to play by the book, so be it" -- meaning it as a neutral acknowledgment. He took offense, raised his voice, and kept repeating "I don't play, you play" in an increasingly hostile tone. I asked if he understood the expression. He just kept repeating "I don't play." When I asked to speak with a manager, he said there wasn't one. When I asked what a customer is supposed to do when there's a problem with an employee, he told me to come back tomorrow and talk to him. This was completely avoidable. The bags were ready. It was a 5-10 minute window, allowed by the app. The confrontation served no purpose. I noticed the review posted the day before mine mentions "poor customer service at the register" -- I suspect we encountered the same person. Maman has a good reputation worth protecting. I'd encourage management to review this interaction and make sure this particular staff is trained properly.

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    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
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    La Bonne Soupe

    La Bonne Soupe

    4.0
    (309 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    If you're looking to escape the tourist crowds on the UES, La Bonne Soupe is the move. I was back…read morevisiting my old stomping grounds and wanted somewhere outside with a real neighborhood feel and this spot nailed it. I snagged a seat on their upstairs patio, surrounded by the kind of older, well-heeled UES regulars that give the place such a quintessential NYC vibe. I went with the $35 lunch special, which gets you an appetizer and an entrée. For my app, the Escargots de Bourgogne- absolutely the star of the meal, I could've eaten a second order. The Crêpe Forestière for my entrée was lovely too, and I washed it all down with a lemonade. Everything was genuinely delicious. My one small gripe: I got charged for two lemonades, which stung a little given that (a) it's lemonade, and (b) the glass was on the petite side to begin with. Minor quibble, though. Other than that, it was a perfect NYC lunch, exactly what I was hoping for.

    Came here a mere week after five-star my first visit, and this experience was significantly less…read morepositive. While the French Onion soup was still a stand-out dish, the painfully slow service detracted. There appeared to be a single waitress working. I didn't notice during my first visit if there were multiple servers, but the first time I did hear the waiter advise another table that the kitchen was behind and there would be a wait for food. (This didn't affect me since on my first visit I only ordered soup.) Same thing happened this time, and there was a significant delay between our soup/salad course and entrees. We were told the kitchen was backed up. this is apparently the norm. For appetizers, the French onion soup was a gold star dish. My friend had the goat cheese salad which she said was also very good. The Chicken Cordon Bleu was good, and a hard-to-find dish in NYC. While eating our entrees, the server never checked on how things were or if we needed anything. Once finished, we sat there for a long time waiting for our plates to be cleared, and finally had to "announce" that we were done and request our dessert (as we had ordered the prix fixe menu). For dessert we ordered the Dame Blanche and Profiteroles. I would recommend neither. The ice cream (in both) was poor quality, crystallized and not creamy. A real shame. In all, the meal too 2.5 hours due to the slow service. The soup remains fantastic. I'm downgrading my review to recommend this spot only for soup and salad and not a full, hours-long meal. For that, it's 5 stars, for a full meal a middling 3.

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    Interior
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    Dame blanche
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    Outside dining on second floor rooftop

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