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    Taureau

    4.3 (629 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!

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Olive Oil Fondue
    Kevin L.

    If you have a fondue craving, I would definitely try Taureau. Perfect for cold weather and if you are absolutely starving. We ordered the Escargot for an appetizer and it was tasty af. I appreciate that they come shelled and the flavors are amazing. They give you bread for the cheese fondues which was delicious but I do wish there were more options to eat the fondue with, I was so full by the time we were done with the cheese fondue. The meats were delicious but at this point I was bloated beyond belief and we could barely finish the meats. The chocolate fondue was also amazing but we could barely eat any of it. If you do come here I would suggest you to not go crazy on the first dish which is the cheese fondue and bread unless you are starving.

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

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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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    All around delicious. Super cozy, warm atmosphere and solid service…read more Loved the escargots, it was a generous portion and very flavorful full of garlic as it should. The frites were the best I've had - super thin and crunchy and the mussels were fantastic in a delicious white wine sauce and again a LARGE portion. We were left happy and full - the Bordeaux Blanc we ordered was perfect to go with it all.

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