We had high hopes! Came for dinner last night for our 8:30 reservation. Grabbed a drink prior at the bar. The bartender was less than warm and welcoming. Zero personality. As we had our cocktails we discussed going somewhere else as the vibe was flat. But my husband convinced me to stay as it's already 8:30. We head upstairs to our table, only to be greeted by another less enthusiastic server. He never told us his name or offered up any menu highlights. I was excited to have bone marrow and escargot. Both failed epically. The bone marrow was inedible as it was like cold custard. Escargot had zero flavor and a real lack of garlic and good butter. Tasted more like vegetable oil than good butter. We shared the lobster pasta entree. Tasted more like Mexican goulash. No Italian flavors to be found in the sauce. Never once did the nameless waiter stop and inquire about our meal. Just all around a poor experience and a disappointing Friday night. There are far better places that appreciate your patronage. We will not be coming back. Not worth it. read more

5.0 / 5.0 If you want to eat croque monsieur, this is the place to go! It's the best in Manhattan! The croque monsieur, available only on Tuesdays, is a must-try among the daily lunch specials! It's not just cheese on bread, but buttery bread with rich white sauce, resulting in a very juicy flavor. The lunch set includes an appetizer and a main course for $29.95. The spiral staircase you see as you enter the restaurant gives it a very luxurious atmosphere. However, the restrooms are spacious and there are plenty of seats, so you can even bring a stroller. The service is also attentive and excellent. read more

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Amazing happy hour!! Everything was good here off the HH menu - shoutouts to the escargot. Also ordered off their regular menu which was superb. Get the steak frites! And mussels! Came back twice already because it was so good. They also had a great selection of wines for HH. read more

Absolutely cool place! Thank you Bulgari Associate Kate having lunch there to recommend. Gorgeous atmosphere with live jazz music. The food needed help with seasoning but the French onion soup was the best! Thank you Sebastian for your professionalism, only a month in, oh yes, you will go far. Thank you for making our wedding anniversary special! read more

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We went to The Consulate Midtown for dinner after seeing so many strong reviews, but the experience didn't quite live up to the hype for us. Service was the main issue. The host came across as indifferent / borderline rude, which set the tone from the start. During dinner, when our second round of drinks arrived, the server seemed unsure where they belonged~even though the original glasses were still clearly on the table. The food itself was fine. The standout dish was the lamb tartare, which was excellent, and to be fair, everyone's meat was cooked exactly as requested. Overall, it was an okay meal, but based on our experience, it didn't quite match the level of praise suggested by the reviews. read more

The Consulate - Midtown - French Near Me - New York, New York

A very tasty and reasonably priced meal in NYC? Yes please! I popped in on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at this cozy little venue. This was one of those rare pleasures where I was challenged to pick just which dish to eat. However, I seemed to have picked the jackpot with the Burrata salad. While I've generally encountered burrata prepared with prosciutto or as a Caprese, the inclusion of roasted corn and shaved truffle was delightful. The creme brulee was on point and the service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely drop by here in the future! read more

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Upscale restaurant in midtown. consulate also has an upper west side location. Reservations were easy to make online. Chefs served complimentary sushi, which was super fresh and delicious. For appetizers we ordered escargot, which was drenched in herb butter and baked shrimp, served in a tomato based sauce and sourdough. Unfortunately this was a bit too sweet for my liking. Main entree we ordered the caramelle pasta - pasta consistency was a bit too thick although sauce was flavorful, hanger steak which was delicious and short rib with cauliflower mash - which was a bit too fatty. I would go here if you're looking to splurge or celebrate. Cocktails were average $22. Overall gorgeous place and location however way too overpriced for the quality. read more

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The food is good,! but the service is so poor for the cost of the dinner. Sorry to have to post this but our severer took our order but rarely returned to our table. read more

An early dinner before a show and It was a pleasant experiment. Even though we went in during happy hour we decided to sit upstairs and away from the crowd. They're very busy during happy hour. Kale salad was a little dry with.no flavor, T-bone steak was above average and their signature short rib cavatelli was nothing to die for but decent. Ended the meal with a chocolate lava cake. I'd probably go back. read more

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The theater menu is offered 4:30-6:30 and a pretty great deal. We came here for President's Day dinner and it was the least busy as we ever saw it. Nice actually for us since it's usually loud when it's full. The new items we tried were the desserts. The chocolate lava cake seems to be meant for 2 based on price and size. The inside is very liquidy so it sells on its promise. Good deep flavor and went nicely with the Gelato. The pineapple upside down cake we got to try in the restaurant as intended and I actually wasn't as big of a fan. I think the syrup is too sweet for me. There's pineapple sorbet on top which helps with some tartness. read more

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Took the wife here for Valentine's Day, and we're BOTH glad I did. Not a huge fan of pre-fix menus, but I'll definitely make an exception for this restaurant. The place has two levels and a grand balcony staircase, which we got seated alongside. Decor was fancy, but probably not as "stuffy" as you might expect from a French restaurant. You can tell this place is trying to attract more than just the "Old Money" crowd. Service was great. Coming in, the hostess handed my wife a rose. And as always, I appreciate places that take extra care to accommodate my wife's gluten allergy. We got free glasses of sparkling wine. For my app, I ordered the strawberry beet soup. For my main, it was the lobster risotto. For dessert, the crème brûlée. "Strawberry beet soup" sounded so weird, naturally I had to try it. It's served cold and creamy (but not so creamy that I felt full before my main was served). The lobster risotto, well, you know that scene near the end of 'Ratatouille' where Anton Ego takes one bite of his meal and gets instantly transported back to his childhood? Yeah, it was kinda like that. Only it was me and my Nona's risotto. The crème brûlée was the venerable icing on the cake. It was my first time having one. An intriguing combination of flavors, with a thin, candy-like outer layer and a creamy depth. Sweet and delicious! It's not cheap, but this place makes an ideal date night. The food was not only delicious, but perfectly-portioned. As in, by the end of the night, we didn't feel stuffed. Just...satisfied. Which is probably the way Humans ought to eat. But I digress. Would we come back to The Consulate on a non-holiday? Absolutely! read more

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Recent visit to the consulate was well received. Elegant interior makes for a romantic dinner scene. Attentive staff and quick service. Ordered short rib cavatelli and the duck frites. Visited on restaurant week so I added a Caesar salad appetizer and bread pudding as additional picks included in my three course meal. Cavatelli stole the show among main dishes but the bread pudding was delish. read more

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Came here before a broadway show to enjoy the pre-theater menu. We got the kale salad, escargot, striped bass, roasted chicken, creme brulee and pineapple upside down cake. The kale salad was so refreshing with the perfect hint of sweetness from the apple slices and savoriness from the pecorino. The escargot was decently good. The striped bass was nicely seasoned and skin was so crispy. The red pepper gastrique was great with the vegetables. The roasted chicken was slightly dry and honestly, I found the spinach to be a bit salty. The creme brulee was done very well with refreshing fruit on top. My partner enjoyed the pineapple upside down cake, which was a bit sweeter than I preferred but overall, very good. Service is great! Our water cups were never empty! They also have a coat check so you don't have to feel cramped with extra clothing at your seat during your meal. read more

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Top notch menu, service and decor. Usually go for brunch, enjoy salads and burgers, fairly wide variety of options including desserts and nice coffee service. Comfortable and not rushed. read more

We dined at The Consulate on opening night and throughly enjoyed the evening. The menu was eclectic featuring both sushi and French fare. All the raw options we sampled were fresh and beautifully presented. The entrees were fantastic and the staff easily accommodated my daughters with an off menu gluten-free pasta substitution. The best part of the evening was the service provided by Lia and the supporting staff. My extended family can be chaotic when ordering, but she handled everything seamlessly. All dishes came out in a timely manner and perfectly prepared. In all, dining at The Consulate was a wonderful experience. read more

Came here with some friends on a reservation. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. It is very well appointed and has a very cozy atmosphere. Prices were as expected. Our service was friendly, but not as attentive as we would've liked. Our food took forever to arrive. I ended up having a long black hair in my food. After we were able to fly down our server, he was very apologetic and offered to put something else in for me and handed me a menu. However, by the time he got back to me 30 minutes later, everyone else had completely finished eating, so I opted not to replace my meal. They did comp my dish as well as my cocktail, but I will probably check out other places before coming back here. All said we were there over two hours so I don't recommend coming here if you have a hard stop or somewhere to be by a certain time. read more

The service is just incredible and the food is so high quality and consistent every time!

The space was 2 levels with a grand staircase, had beautiful, elegant interior and a classy atmosphere. There was an old world charm to the place. My friend and I came for brunch. We were given booth seating, which was nice and comfortable. I ordered the Steak and Eggs, which was served with herbed potatoes and salad. The Steak was already sliced, making it easy to devour! It tasted delicious and was cooked exactly the way I like it: Medium well, with a slight char on the outside. It was tender, delightfully juicy and the chimichurri sauce on top was full of wonderful bold flavor. I also enjoyed the potatoes, which were the perfect consistency, slightly crispy, and well seasoned. Eggs were cooked over hard and pretty tasty. The salad was mixed greens, but quite bland because there was barely any dressing. Service was solid. Our waiter was personable and attentive. The pricing was expensive. For instance, the Bread Pudding sounded good, but not for what they were charging - over $14! They do have a Pre-Fixe weekday lunch menu, so I might try to return for that. read more

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$24.95 luncheon special? Wife was tired of these $10-$15 lunches at the end of our week stay in Manhattan and wanted to move up in price. Saw an ad for $24.95 lunch specials for this place, listing 6 appetizers, 10 main dishes, and 10 desserts. You pick a main dish and either an appetizer or a dessert. Very posh setting with mirrors everywhere, and nice cushy seating. Here's what we saw on the menu for the $24.95 luncheon specials: Monday: Soup of the Day or Green Salad, Classic Burger or Gargenelle Pesto, Bread Pudding or Vanilla Ice Cream. Tuesday: Soup of the Day or Small Kale Salad, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Croque Monsieur, Upside down Pineapple Cake or Passion Fruit Sorbet Wednesday Soup of the Day or Small chopped Caesar, Tuna Sandwich or Pork Tacos, Creme Brulee Thursday Soup of the Day or Mixed Salad, Branzano Filet Fennel Salad or Steamed Mussels and French Fries, Bread Pudding or Vanilla Ice Cream Friday Soup of the Day or Green Salad, Cavatelli Pasta or Avocado and salmon toast, Cardamon Panna Cotta. Soup of the day was celery soup, which both of us declined. Takes 12 minutes for our orders to arrive. The green salad was your standard salad, but mixed in with a creamy vinaigrette dressing. Ate everything down to the last leaf. I'm not a fan of pesto pastas, but the pesto Garganelle was delicious. Unfortunately, wife ordered it and ate every noodle. My meal came with a quarter pound hamburger cooked medium, with three pickles, and sliced tomato. Tossed the American cheese aside, and the burger hit the spot. Wife and I fought over the outstanding fries, as good as if not better than McDonalds, thin and crispy with flavor. Took another 15 minutes for our bread pudding to arrive. Waiter gave wife complimentary coffee while we were waiting. The delicious bread pudding came with whipped cream. Would come back again but ask what the soup of the day was before taking a seat. read more

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I came here during lunch. The Consulate has a classy atmosphere with two floors and a beautiful staircase. The second floor was the main dining area. The food was perfectly prepared and the service was solid. The tartare trio, crab cake, pork tacos, and the creme brûlée were delicious and portions were good. You can also enjoy a pre-theater menu for $65 every day from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, definitely a steal. I would come back to try this menu. read more

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My husband and I had an awful experience at this restaurant last night, which ruined our celebration of Chinese Valentine's Day. The problems began the moment we walked in. The hostess was immediately dismissive when I asked about happy hour, rudely telling me "happy hour already ended" seven minutes before it was over. After I questioned her, she reluctantly allowed us to order a drink, but her attitude was condescending and made me feel as if I was not welcomed The poor service continued with our server, who made a rude comment after we ordered four appetizers and an entree to share to start, asking if I "only wanted a few clams for entree." We felt pressured to order more and added the octopus, which was unfortunately very overcooked and chewy. When a staff member later asked about our food, I mentioned the overcooked octopus. They immediately walked away and never returned with a solution. The disrespect culminated, after we had already paid ~$300 via InKind and showed the proof with our server, another staff member stopped us from leaving and asked to re-verify the payment with suspicion. The consistently rude and unprofessional service from multiple staff members was completely unacceptable for a meal at this price point. Our special occasion was ruined from beginning to end. read more

Good food. Had the best time with my friends there !! We would go again. Service was great

Date: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Time: around 11:30am Party of: 3 What: Drinks My group took a redeye into NYC and the hotel wasn't ready for us to check in yet. After breakfast, we wanted to grab another drink. Unfortunately, not a lot of bars are open in the AM, but one in my group found The Consulate. We walked in and easily grabbed 3 seats at the bar. There wasn't anyone there, so we had the bar all to ourselves. *Booze & Blues: cognac, coffee liquor, antica formula, walnut bitter, smoky whiskey spray ($26) *Malalama: spicy tequila, ancho ryes, blood orange, lime, spicy salt rim ($21) *The Consulate Old Fashioned: bourbon, mezcal, angostura, burlesque bitters ($21) For a morning cocktail, these were delicious! Surprisingly, I liked the malalama the best. I'm normally more of a dark liquor girl, but this was refreshing. And had a nice subtle spice. Service was mellow. The bartender was attentive and sweet. The atmosphere was post Christmas and so pretty! They still had their Xmas tree up which made for a festive vibe. There is an upstairs area which we didn't check out, but from the looks of it, it was the main dining room? There are tables past the bar as well, so plenty of seating. They have a happy hour between 3:30pm and 6pm. (Not sure if it's every day as the menu doesn't state.) Two of our cocktails were on there at $13 each, so a good deal. They have beer, wine, some bites, etc. I wouldn't mind coming back to check out their HH. Fun place for a morning drink. Glad we found a cocktail spot open so early! read more

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I came here with a group of girlfriends for restaurant week dinner. Service was overall great. Our server, in particular, talked a good game, especially when it came to cocktails and food. I enjoyed the refreshing ginger optional cocktail. The food was not impressive. I ordered the soup, salmon, and blueberry Panna cotta. I enjoyed my meal. However, my friend ordered the scallops risotto, and the risotto was undercooked, then replaced the meal with the same salmon dish I ordered, and it was rushed. My friends ordered the rabbit Taglatelle and they enjoyed it. My friend ordered the steak frites, which was less steak and more fries. I may return to try their happy hour menu. read more

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Came here for a work dinner and had a really nice meal. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has two floors, but is a bit loud and crowded if you are a large group. The service was fast and friendly and the food came out nicely timed. I ordered the grilled octopus as my appetizer and it was cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed the dish. I had the roasted chicken for the entree and it was delicious, moist and full of flavor, it paired well with the spinach. I usually do not order chicken out, but this dish looked good and lived up to the hype. The portions are decently sized and while it is a bit pricey, the food is worth the cost. A great spot for a date night, work dinner or nice evening out with friends. read more

What a great find! LOVED this bar so much. We stopped by for drinks on a snowy Saturday afternoon and had a fabulous time here. It got very busy around 5-6pm. The cocktails are delicious/beautiful, the fries were good, and the ambience was even better! It was Christmas decor when we went in early Jan, but I'm excited to come back and see what the bar is like the rest of the year. Can't speak much for the food here since we only had the fries but would recommend the bar for sure! read more

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I came here for brunch. Not too many options on the menu for me so I got the omelet and I asked for spinach. It was waaayyyy too salty. I unfortunately had to ask them to make it again I legit could not eat it. There may have been a bit of a language barrier because he thought I meant to take it away and they never sent another one out. I had to seek out our waiter to explain it to him again. When it came out again it was good. So It didn't really ruin my experience- things happen- it just was a bit annoying to have to wait another 20 min when you're hungry . Outside of that- the front of house staff, bartender and hostess so pleasant . I parked right in front and she Informed that I might get a ticket but she would keep an eye out if she saw an officer approaching! Love getting in and out of the city Ticket Free Baby!!! It is gorgeous inside! I came right when they opened so it was completely empty and I got to take in all of the beauty. I might come back here again for dinner, maybe but I can't say it's something I'm rushing to do. read more

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Came here for restaurant week! The entrance stairs are super pretty and has a fancy vibe to the whole place while not being stuck up - so fancy but pretty! Cocktails- oui Mademoiselle & ville blanch both are delicious and subtle and highly recommend Octopus carpaccio and burrata were very good dishes. The octopus dish had the right amount of tang and beautiful textures. The focaccia accompanying the burrata was divinely toasted and came with this sweet spicy tomato spread. Balanced flavors and great apps! Steak frites - fries were amazing; crisp and well seasoned, I just wish this dish came with more greens. Steak was good too! Rabbit tagliatelle was okay not great. Enriching about this dish could be better actually. Pasta could be better. Sauce could be so much better. A tad disappointing. Cardamom panna cotta and bread pudding - Very well made! The fruit compote doesn't really fit with the panna Cotta and was a tad distracting for me but that's fine. Bread pudding was very well done Something that bothered me a tad - so this restaurant gives me fancy vibes. If restaurant week wasn't a thing you're paying ~50 on average for an entree. With that in mind, not imagine, a lady in gym clothes with a baseball cap walking with an open laptop in her hand in the dining room. It wasn't a flash pass - she spoke to someone and was there for around 10m. It's a little odd and kinda kills the vibe. I mean I wouldn't wear shorts and a cap to this place but I also read more

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First of all I made the mistake of booking the UWS when I actually wanted Midtown location for a business lunch. The hostess acted like she couldn't accommodate event hough the rest was another location but she finally seat us (2people). Order was taken and we finally received our food and then it continued downhill. We never got to eat our dessert because it never came. I had to get up to get the dessert and pay the bill. The hostess wanted to give an excuse that it was only her and the server manning the restaurant. Overall a horrible experience will not be ack will notrecommend to my manager to take clients and am removing them from our frequent restaurant list. read more

The berry mocktail I ordered was ok. The French onion soup I ordered was ok, but it honestly needed more bread and cheese. I asked for more bread, and it took quite a while. Apparently they grill the bread. I would have appreciated getting quick toasted bread ASAP. read more

Visited The Consulate for a friends birthday dinner. We actually visited both by accident, the one uptown seemed like a more casual cute date night spot. The Midtown location provides a slightly swankier feel. We arrived pretty late because we went to the wrong location but they were very kind to still honor our reservation. Our waitress was great and well informed on the menu. The menu is pretty standard but the food was all very good, even the mocktails got positive reviews by those at the table. The real star of the show, something I would drive hours for and will likely try to get every time I come to NYC is the pineapple upside down cake. It's banging, I made everyone at the table try it because it was too good to keep to myself. read more

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Beautiful venue with sexy kind of jazz music to pop songs. Our hostess was extremely friendly when we came in and seated us right away. Our server Daranni was very friendly and made the entire experience more enjoyable. We had the blueberry pancakes and omelette with bacon and broccolini. Everything was wonderful. Would love to go back for dinner but unfortunately we are leaving the city today. We will have to come back for another visit. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. My boyfriend and I were in NY for a day only and I had done a bunch of research for dinner options. He loves octopus and we like steak tartare, French onion soup and bone marrow, so to me this menu had so much we would love. We came in a group of 5 and all got different items. Some were good and some were not. Sometimes a menu looks great but the delivery or the meal is not up to par for what you expected based on how the menu read and I think this place did just that. We ordered the octopus and it was chewy and almost inedible. We also got the steak tartare and the meat was chunky and slightly made me gag de the texture. We did have one really good dish which was the short rib cavatelli which is why I bumped the rate to a 3 star. My friend got the roasted chicken and said it was great. And the table got the shrimp toast which I didn't try. It came with 2 shrimp and a 3rd tail that didn't have any shrimp in it so only 2 people got to try the shrimp toast. The service kind of sucked. Nobody came over for a long time. We ordered the apps and we had a bunch left over because we didn't like it and didn't want to finish. We waited and waited for our meal to come and maybe 45 minutes later we finally see our waiter again and he said oh are you ready for your meal? You still have the appetizer. Our food came out slightly after that but he had been waiting for our plates to be cleaned instead of stopping by and verifying if we were ready. I did love the ambience, it's dim lit and a very beautiful restaurant but being more of a foodie, I would rather the food be a little more escalated. read more

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Perfect spot to celebrate hubby's birthday. The ambiance is nice but the staff is even nicer. Initially we wanted to order the T-bone steak but they were out. We tried the following: -the tuna tartare served with avocado, yuzu, crisp shallots: hands down the best tuna tartare I've ever had. Must order. -short rib cavetalli: enjoyed the dish but needed a hint of salt to pull together all the delish flavors -steak frites severed with fries and peppercorn sauce: fries were superb - loved the crunch. The steak was cooked to perfection. -filet mignon served with mashed potatoes. This was the most underwhelming dish - just meaty but lacked taste. Needed a bit more butter, salt, pepper...anything. -crème brûlée: an excellent version, highly recommend it. Although on the reservation I specified we were celebrating hubby's birthday, the restaurant did not bring out the dessert with candle/birthday message. read more

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This place is absolutely magic! Our server Lara was attentive and super helpful with recommendations! I started out with the oui. Mademoiselle which was fruity and refreshing! I also had the broiled half lobster to start and it was incredible I could've eaten 10 more! My fiancée had the shrimp cocktail. For our entrees I had the ribeye which was cooked perfectly! He had the steak frites with the peppercorn sauce on the side, it was so delicious I could've taken a bath in it. Seriously! And to end the night I had the ginger, optional, spicy, strong and delicious. I love the taste of ginger! I will absolutely be back. Oh and you MUST take a picture on the stair case read more

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Saw a mouse while dining here. Was running across the floor on the 2nd floor. Can't imagine the 1st floor. Please do yourself a favor and avoid. read more

The Consulate - Midtown - French Near Me - New York, New York

Came here because i had an extra hour before a reservation -- stayed for the tartare. Also turned out to be happy hour -- i never plan these things, always fall into them -- what a gift. Sat the bar and got great service -- absolutely gorgeous place -- worth the stop read more

The Consulate - Midtown - Steak Tartare For 2 - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a great dinner! We popped in after walking 5th ave and were seated right away! The hostess and waitress were super friendly! We loved the Christmas decorations and the small feeling at the consulate! This is our first time in New York and we will definitely comeback here again!! My friend and I both had the French onion soup and I had the steak frites and she had the short rib cavatelli both were super good!! read more

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My daughter and I went her on a Tuesday night in Dec, I get it, very busy. Food: 5 Star We had the Escargot and the Octopus! Fabulous! Ambiance: Was OK, we ate at the bar which was ok, but we didn't have a reservation which I'm fine with and we were ready to leave , but the Hostess who was very sweet, squeezed us in at bar , and I give her 5 stars for hospitality! Service: 0 Stars Our Bartender was the absolute worst! After sitting at the bar for 12 minutes without being acknowledged, someone else came up behind us and ordered a drink and at that point I said Excuse ME and he said, Ya I got you, and we finally got 2 glasses of $22 Sancere that were crappy pours, one significantly smaller than the other. WOW was he trying to piss us off. But when the check came he was all smiles - Tell that kid (was he even 21) he needs to understand the simplest of protocol "I'll be right with you" read more

A large group of us had a dinner on a weekday night. Stefan was entertaining and good at managing the crowd. The service also included serving wine in the "proper," traditional order. If you're looking for something like that. Everything was really tasty. Starting with the cocktails, you can't go wrong. There are some unique choices, as well. The Lola was a favorite. For appetizers, the tomatoes and burrata and raw bar were a great way to go. Mains were excellent. I'd say the truffle cavatelli was a notch better than the short rib. Others raved about the salmon and filet minion. Wine list was perhaps on the slightly shorter side. But you'll find something you want. No decaf coffee - for now! Feels like an escape from the otherwise touristy and bustling midtown. Check it out! read more

The Consulate - Midtown - Looking down from the top floor to the bar and entrance. We're closing out the restaurant tonight! - French Near Me - New York, New York