Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro

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2 Park Ave (at 32nd Street)
New York, NY 10016

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(212) 725-8585
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Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
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Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - New York, NY
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Best

I had read about Artisanal Bistro in a travel magazine and it was great!! The Onion soup was exceptional! It was just as good as the onion soup my mom makes up in Quebec! The ambi...

Worst

i went recently for the first (and most likely last) time. i was annoyed that i had to wait even though i'd made a reservation. it was unbelievably hot inside, and i'm the type ...

Don't Miss It! 4/20/2006

SUPERB!!!! The food, the wine, the service................everything was wonderful and believe me , pleasing a group of 12 is not easy. Each and every one of us is raving about what is ""our favorite restaurant"" out of the 6 we visited during the Easter holiday. Pros: excellent service, excellent food, nicely decorated Cons: small tables more
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Good food/service, steep prices 4/10/2006

The host was more than accomodating as I did not have reservations. I was told we would have a table in about 2 hours, so we went to enjoy the city. Upon returning, the host knew me by name and sat us within 15 minutes. We had gone specifically for the cheese fondue, so we ordered that with a fine Pinot Grigio. We followed the meal with a nice Port. The atmosphere was a little less than inviting as the tables are close together and I could hear the brother/sister couple next to us arguing (although this did provide entertainment for the evening). The waiter was able to answer any questions I had about the wine or food. Yes, the prices are very steep and I wouldn't go as far as to say the overall experience was worth the high prices, but they do have great food and wine. Pros: Fondue, Wine, Service Cons: Prices, Atmosphere more
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Terrific 3/5/2006

Went here for lunch. Fantastic fondue and great wine. Crepes were delicious, too. Big, bright and airy. Perfect for lunch/brunch. Pros: fondue, delicious, prix fixe lunch more
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Bad Service, Overpriced 2/19/2006

I went in for an afternoon cheese plate (and some wine) with my girlfriend and we sat at the bar. Both of us work in the industry and are familiar with many of the wines and cheeses, so we were excited to be there, but our service was astonishingly bad. They even brought us the wrong cheese and made no apologies or offers to change it. The wines by the glass were marked up to the extreme, although the list was huge. Some of them you can find for less at better restaurants. Overall it was a dissapointing experience. I'd rather go for cheese at a less stuffy place, where, ironically, the service will be better. Pros: big glass wine list, yummy cheese Cons: poor service, cafeteria lighting, intense wine markup more
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Price a little high for this.. 2/4/2006

We went there for restaurant week and decided on family style to make it interesting. We tried the tuna carpaccio which was very good. The cheese fondue was delicious. We tried the cheese from the next table and the Artisanal Blend is definitely the best cheese for fondue. Fun, but $24 is quite a bit for bread and melted cheese. The beef burgundy was ok, not fantastic. I liked the Chocolate Pavlova. Wifey didn't. Decor is the obvious french red and beige and it's a BIG room which makes it noisy. Table proximity helps you meet neighbors if you're into that. We are. We might be back, but I'm not running. Pros: Cheese fondue Cons: Price, Noise level more
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User review by giulieta 2/2/2006

I just had to write to defend Artisanal. I went there last night with some friends, and we had a wonderful time. The place definitely has a brasserie meets cafeteria vibe, but it was fun for the four of us. The fondue is amazing--the petite had enough for three of us to eat our fill. Everyone loved their dishes (admittedly, not on the RW menu), and we all especially loved the desserts. The cheesecake is wonderful--not cardboard like at all! The service was hurried, but polite. I think this is a great place to meet up with old friends and enjoy some nice French food. Pros: Fondue, Not too Pricey Cons: Loud more
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loud and inattentive 1/31/2006

While I could live with being seated next to the service bar (as a plate was dropped on the floor) and menus being tossed onto the table, conversation was difficult because the overall noise level is so high. Our dinner order was taken in a somewhat preemptory manner, salads were basically dropped in front of us, and the fondue, which the menu said would serve 1-3 people, had barely enough cheese for one, so we had to order a second (it seems we weren't the first to complain about the lack of cheese, as the waiter was prepared to responded to the request for more cheese with a repeated ""would you like to order another fondue""). Wines are only on the high-end, priced 3-4 times more retail with no good moderately priced wines (a decent Mersault was $125). We skipped coffee and desert to leave for quieter, more comfortable environs. Pros: cheese Cons: noise, service, wine list prices more
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no cheese, no ambience, no fun 1/30/2006

I was expecting to like this place, but I really didn't. The service was good-very good-promptly seated, served quickly, and checked in with just the right amount. However, the restaurant smacked more of a cafeteria than a restaurant-zilcho ambience. If I ever returned, it would be for lunch only, and definitely not for a date. Also, it wasn't fun; it lacked feeling and distinctiveness. Finally, I think the restaurant did itself a disservice by participating n restaurant week-the food was insipid; there was almost no opportunity to taste the cheeses; and the 'chocolate pavlova' dessert was inedible. Pros: efficient service Cons: no ambience, loud, dull food more
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nothing but the fondue. 1/23/2006

ok, we went for restaurant week so the choices were limited. but need the choices also be LAME? since none of the choices included the cache bling of the place, the cheese, we decided that along with the restaurant choices we'd order asie from the menu and try the fondue. good idea cause honestly it was fantastic. but then thats it. the soup and salad, eh..my fish was completely and utterly tasteless and my friends beef was disgusting (the meat itself was hidden in this soupy heavy smelly blue cheese and super sweet balsamic like liquid..ick.). and then the dessert- cheese cake tasted like cardboard and their chocolate cake was like cardboard covered in cardboard. as for the ambiance, its a cafeteria and noone is payed much attention to. i got my glass of wine while i was mid- way thru my entree. the whole experience was lame. Pros: fondue Cons: food, atmosphere more
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Great 9/25/2005

My bf took me here for our anniversary since I love anything w/cheese. I was surely happy. We had some fondue after our appetizers. That was really good, though mild. I would like to try some of the other blends they have. Our main entree of hanger steak was really good and prepaired well. I wasn't impressed by dessert - I ordered truffles w/bisquits. The ""bisquits"" were more like little Entemann's muffins. But overall I liked the layout and would love to go back to try their flights of wine & cheese. Pros: Good Selection Cons: Noisy more
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Don't Bother with this place 9/19/2005

Had the worst dining experience of my life at this place last weekend. The service was surly, the food inedible and the noise level unbearable. Would never return even if the meal was free more
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Great, fun place to go with friends 9/11/2005

This was the first time my wife and I tried this restaurant, we went with my brother and his wife. We had so much fun. Antonio, the waiter, made the experience so enjoyable. He help us with recommendations on what and how much to have. We started off with a sampling of cheeses with fruit and meats. Then for the main course we had the fondue for four. We had a sampling of breads, apples, beef, and kielbasa (wish it was grilled or smoked) to dip. Our choice was the Artisanal blend, it was very nice, but I think next time we will go with a stronger cheese blend. We also had the mac and cheese, it was nice, but not my favorite. Overall a great place. And if you love the cheese that you have, you can get some to take home at their shop. Pros: food, service, fun experience Cons: loud, crowded more
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Great Fondue 8/16/2005

I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. I love the fondue, especially with the beef tips, pass on the kielbasa and fingerling potatoes. The beef tips are done medium and go great with the cheese. I've never had problems with service or had to wait long for my table or for my food. Be prepared for the potent cheese smell when you walk in and the loudness when they are packed. The tables are also pretty close together so it's not good for a romantic, quiet meal. Pros: great fondue Cons: very loud, crowded more
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Don't understand the complaining 8/2/2005

I have to say all the complaints about this place don't make any sense to me. Now admittedly I went at lunch, when presumably the kitchen and waitstaff are less taxed than at dinner, but everything was fine. The service was perfectly friendly, the food came very promptly, the room temperature was perfectly comfortable, and the food was good. In particular the mac and cheese was outstanding, and the gougeres (sp?) were really great. Definitely get those at the start of the meal. Beyond those, the rest of the meal was good, though not outstanding and not worthy of the lofty prices. (FWIW, that's how I felt about my dinner at Picholine as well). If you love cheese it's probably worth it, if not, unless cost is no issue at all, I think you could spend your money better elsewhere. Pros: Nice space, Good cheese Cons: Very expensive more
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Cleaned up their act! 7/30/2005

They must have read the Citysearch critiques about rude hosts and ruder waiters because the service and attention were marked by friendly smiles from the staff (4) at the desk and a really helpful, patient, attitude-free waiter. We did the summer pris-fixe menu: The cheeses were good, unusual (we bought one to take home); the salmon excellent; the steak frites only adequate; the vichysoise (sp?) smooth & rich; and the mango sherbet desert scrumptious and fun. Not noisy at 6pm sitting. Pros: friendly service, good food Cons: a bit pricey, park where? more
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Wonderful 7/6/2005

While visiting my mother in NY last fall we had brunch at Artisanal. It was wonderful, we enjoyed the ambience, the servers and of course the food. I retured in January and was again most impressed with the service and food, though disappointed that the brunch menu was not offered that day. However, what I did order was excellent. more
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Good, Not Great 6/27/2005

Having read the reviews on this site, I must admit that I was quite nervous for my trip to Artisanal, especially because my family and I were ordering the restaurant week menu. Such anxiety proved to be unjustifiable however. Although their gougeres did not meet expectations, overall, the meal, and particularly the restaurant week menu, were quite well done. Both my salad and steak were delicious, and the cheese sampler for dessert highlighted their speciality well. Additionally, the large amount of wines available by the glass was a nice change of pace, allowing one to pair a different wine with each course. I must admit that, as far as restaurant week goes, Artisanal did quite a good job. P.S. Our service throughout the night was very good and we did not experience any attitude on the part of the staff. Pros: Cheese, Wine Cons: Price, Loud more
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food is great,waiters are great...host SUCKS! 6/26/2005

great wine, cheese and food. and my waitress was AMAZING. They are lucky they have good food, because the host/hostesses down to the telephone reservationists have major attitudes........maybe they get away with that because someone got them that lazy ass job where they absolutely do nothing but stand there and take up space......while the real waiters do all the work!! more
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Condescending, rude 6/14/2005

I had brunch at Artisinal Feb.2005. I have never seen such a RUDE maitre de'. I was with a woman friend from NYC. When he began to seat us at a table behind a barrier, she asked if we could sit by a window He said ""Why?"" She said ""so my friend can look out the window."" He rudely responded ""WHY? So she can see the STREET? What's to see?"" She said, ""Please just put us at the window. She would like to watch the city's activity."" He snottily said "" It's stupid, but here..."", tossed menus down and stormed away. To be treated as if they were doing us a favor to even allow us in was unnacceptable. I come to NYC every year and have had fabulous service, friendly assistance, and great food. I won't go back to Artisinal. There are far better restaurants with much friendlier staff. Pros: decent food, attractive decor Cons: RUDE staff, UNfriendly staff, somewhat overpriced more
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Rude!Rude!Rude! 6/13/2005

This place is not worth the great cheese if patrons are treated like garbage. The staff are stereotypes for snotty NYC restuarant employees. The pay must be lousy to be allowed to treat paying customers the way they do. Any question was met with smirks, sighs and snottiness. I like to start with cheese and they acted like I made this horrible faux pas. Never again! Pros: cheese(if you can get Cons: service more
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Editorial

  • The road from casual cheese enthusiast to fromage junkie is short, and a visit to Artisanal will speed the trip. The smell alone, a heady lattice of 200 perfectly humidified, pristinely fresh...

  • 7/27/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11:45am-11pm Sat 11am-11pm Sun 11am-10pm
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  • Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown
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