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 ...

go for the cheese 8/27/2003

the cheese is the reason to go here. The decor is nice and the service can be a bit spotty, but the fondue and cheeses are the best in the city. Pros: cheese Cons: service, price more
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once is enough 8/14/2003

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 who is usually cold in most rooms. our waiter wasn't unattentive, but it took him a long time to get to us in order to take our order and get us our check. i had asked for a special dessert since i was there celebrating someone's birthday, but it never showed. i was actually relieved, cause by then i was ready to leave. paid about $60/person with a drink, appetizer, entree, tax and less than average tip. the food was nothing special, though the fondue was good. Pros: fondue, decor Cons: wait time, temperature, entrees were average more
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disappointing 8/14/2003

had heard very good things about this restaurant from people i respect. last night was hot outside but air-conditioning in the restaurant was very sub-standard (i.e. hot and sticky). food was just so-so...in some cases, worse. my appetizer of escargot in biscuits and sauce was so salty it was inedible. dover sole (at $38) had lost its texture and some of its taste. restaurant was noisy and tables were too close together. if you REALLY like cheese, are willing to put up with everything else and pay (not counting tip) $180 for two, then this is your place. otherwise, stay clear. Pros: cheese, service Cons: hot, so-so food, poor value for money more
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Never go again! 8/11/2003

The food (cheese) was quite good, however, the a/c was not. It was so uncomfortably warm. We complained 3 times and there was no improvement. Eating while so uncomfortable was miserable! What made matters worse was the lack of concern. Not once did anyone apologize until we were out the door... way too little, way too late!!! Sorry but there are too many resturants in NY to put up with such poor service. Pros: Cheese, Food Cons: Service, a/c more
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NOT WORTH IT 8/6/2003

I recently dined at Artisanal because I was given a gift certificate. I went having read the other reviews posted on City Search. I have to say that overall I was not impressed. The decor was nice, but the restaurant with it's high ceiling and tiled floor was very noisey. The music was also strange and not appropriate for the restaurant. Our appetizers were good, but not worth the price of an entree at another restaurant. My dover sole was good, but my friend's lamb was all bone and no meat. Most importantly, the service was impersonal and rushed. Although our water glass was never left empty, the numerous servers felt more like guards hurrying us out of there. Bottom line: There are so many good french restaurants. Don't go to the one that is over priced, has bad service, and not that great food. more
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a dressed up Pastis. 7/31/2003

- t's like a dressed up Pastis. If you go for anything then go for the cheese - the Fondu is good as are the finishing cheese selections. Fromage is the winner here - everything else it truly valueless. We tried the escargo - it was ok but Blue Ribbon's on Sullivan is supreme. I had the Steak Pom Frittes - for 23$.. I was disappointed. It tasted fine - but I would have expected a small filet instead of 7 micro portion - pre cut slices. That and it came with ketchup - since when does steak pom frittes come with ketchup? It's like the chef telling me on the side that the steak is utter junk right from the get go. - service - despite other reviewers claims - was suprisingly good - Pros: excecptional cheese, service ok Cons: overpriced, marginal food value more
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Great Cheese, but...... 6/25/2003

There's nothing magical about this place, which is how I feel after dining there last night. While the cheese was outstanding, the entrees, drinks and service were lacking. While I enjoy French food, there are certain things that I'm unaware of in various dishes. The French waiter seemed annoyed that I was asking so many questions and offered little to no assistance in helping me choose the right dish. The atmosphere is that of a steak house, very loud, not romantic, with a very ordinay decor. I would recommend if you like cheese, but not for the $140 bill that comes with an average meal. Pros: Great cheese Cons: Bad service, very noisy more
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Bring Your Flares 5/30/2003

I go out to eat in NYC quite often, so I was eager to try Artisanal. One word: Overrated. Don't get me wrong, I love cheese (their specialty)...but there wasn't even that much ""cheese"" on their menu. Maybe I was just expecting too much, but I honestly didn't see what all the fromage hoopla is about. I would say everything my group tried could best be described as ""eh""....and for the prices, ""eh"" just doesn't cut it. As for the service, don't get me started. If you want your servers attention, bring your flares....there is a slight chance someone might respond to that. Maybe being exposed to so much cheese for prolonged periods of time has an adverse effect on one's personality...just a theory. My advice, skip Artisanal..if your in the mood for cheese, grab some Cracker Barrel for $3.95 at Gristede's and call it a day. Cons: poor service, overrated, so-so food more
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Superb cheese, deplorable service 5/23/2003

While the atmosphere and food at artisanal was pleasant and tasty respectively, the service was inexusable for a place of that - possibly self appointed - caliber. He was rude, impatient and not even all that informed. However the rest of the staff was great and we loved the cheese expert! FYI: the mesculin salad may as well have been the salad mix from Costco with bad dressing. Pros: great cheese, onion soup fantastic Cons: horrible service, bad salad greens more
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food great, service lacking 5/2/2003

Our Service was actually good up until the end of the meal, when the waitress obviously took a turn for the worse and decided that throwing our dessert menus down on the table would be an effective way to get a tip....food was great - but you have to put up with less than par service. Needless to say - we had no dessert and her tip was below standard. more
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Great Food, Awful Service 5/2/2003

Apparently the bar staff of Artisanal did not receive the memo on the poor economy and the importance of retaining customers, ruining an excellent food experience. Instead, the customer service at the bar is deemed less important than discussions of personal lives with the other ""maybe-I-can-make-it-in-a-C-grade-movie-someday"" staff. I guess when your life can be described by Donald Judd sculptures - ""untitled"" and ""minimal"" - the concept of ""service"" is tough to grasp. Hopefully management will give them more time to do so in the near future and replace these malcontents with the congenial and fun ""cheese cave"" personnel. Pros: Cheese Selection, Cheese Cave Service Cons: Bar Service, Bar Service, Bar Service more
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Impressive 4/25/2003

I like this joint in Murray Hill. The food was great and the service was fine. I had Sunday Bunch on Easter Sunday and I really enjoyed the experience. The Fried Bone Marrow was cute even though it was kinda fatty. I paid $20.03, pretty reasonable considering it's a French Restaurant. Don't forget about the cheese! Pros: Pricing, Food, Service Cons: Crowded more
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cheese factory 3/19/2003

Be forewarned, if you don't like cheese then this is not your place. Excellent fondue with an onsite cheese expert who will graciously choose a wine to go with your cheese or even select a plate of cheese to suit your palate. I can't imagine going there too often but enjoyable experience. Typical French bistro decor. Pros: cheese and wine Cons: pricey more
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Great Bistro Atmosphere and Fare 3/16/2003

Artisanal is a great restaurant! I love french bistros and this is sure to be one of my favorites. They have a great and affordable wine list and amazing cheeses, but they also have a wonderful bistro menu. I had french onion soup and steak frites and I enjoyed both dishes. I shared a cheese plate and profiteroles for dessert and both were delicious. The price was very reasonable and the decor is great. I have to say that I prefer Balthazar a little b/c I think the food is a bit better, but I will definitely be going back to Artisanal. It is not as loud or crowded as Balthazar either and that is a plus. Pros: atmoshpere, wine list, cheeses more
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I read the reviews below... 3/3/2003

and went on a Wednesday night expecting the worst. In other reviews customers complained about their servers - I bet their servers complained about those customers too. Yes, the service was typically European in its leisure, but the servers were very attentive. The food was still delivered with the ""turn the table"" promptness, but was sooo good we were quickly distracted. Overall the experience was quite enjoyable. If you aren't in a hurry or pinching pennies, you'll love it. Pros: Excellent food, Pleasant Staff Cons: Loud, Low Benches more
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Not for big groups 2/28/2003

Have dined here a few times - better with small group/couple. Last experience was very disappointing - food was good but service slow and we were ignored (took an hour between salads & entrees). HINT - when ordering wine by glass ask to see bottle - wines can be ""changed"" when they run out. Pros: cheese galore, selection Cons: overheated room, horrible service, bad for groups more
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Just my Cheese 2/15/2003

Artisanal is great place to get a great meal. The ambiance is perfect and not too loud. If you're a cheese lover this a cant miss. The tower of seafood, is definately too be had. You will be full after this meal. Although the price cna be a little steep. more
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Overpriceed is an Understatement 2/1/2003

Hmmm...we went expecting to spend about $40 bucks a person, but it ended up closer to $70. The food was OK at best, and if you don't LOVE cheese don't even consider going here. I had the ""Lamb Shank"", it was OK. The $7 New Castle ale's were great, but were only worth about $4. I wouldn't really recommend this place to anyone, even cheese lovers. The smell can be sometimes annoying if you are not a cheese lover. Pros: Nice Interior Cons: Strange Smells, Expensive more
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one of the better restaurants in town 1/28/2003

We had a reservation for dinner during Restaurant Week. There were 5 of us. Initially, we felt rushed when the host told us we have to be seated immediately but it got better when the waitress came to take our orders. She was more laid back. We shared an order fondue du jour, which I thought was a tad on the pricey side ($22 for small)but very delicious. We also shared a bottle of wine ($25). I ordered from the prix-fixe ($30.02) menu: boudin blanc with watercress salad, skirt steak with frites, and profiteroles with vanilla ice-cream. The food was definitely the highlight of the restaurant. The decor was nice and muted. The service was adequate for a Monday night dinner. The restaurant was probably 75% full the entire evening. Compared to Le Halles down the street, this is a winner. Pros: Great Food Cons: Expensive more
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Good fondue 1/27/2003

The fontina with truffle oil fondue is divine, far more pleasing than the traditional house blend. Service is pleasant, and offers good wine suggestions. The dining room is attractive, though it can be loud. The major downside is that you have to order all dipping items a la carte, which gets a bit pricey. Pros: Great fondue, Good service Cons: Pricey 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
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Visa, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown
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