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
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
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 ...

Not art in my opinion... 1/25/2003

Made reservations and still had to wait over 3/4 of an hour to be seated. The host kept saying, ""in a few mintutes, in a few minutes."" FINALLY sat down and the menu was disappointing, but not as disappointing as our food (once it FINALLY arrived). I know NY'ers can be impatient, but this place was SLOW! I wouldn't have minded if it the food was actually good. Even the cheese puffs (which got top ratings in NY magazine, left something to be desired. more
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Great Prix Fixe and Wine Selection 1/15/2003

I went to Artisanal for a romantic date and was very happy with the result. First, I'll get the negative points out of the way... They seated me at a booth and date in a chair, which put him about a foot above me (I couldn't imagine eating comfortably at that height), but we asked to be moved to a regular table by the window--that improved things immensely. The waitstaff seemed a bit standoffish, but the interaction with them was limited so it didn't make too much difference. The food was excellent and the wine was also very good. I couldn't imagine a better Prix Fixe menu (I loved the pumpkin-mushroom risotto), and the sorbet! The atmosphere was very nice and romantic while I was there (about 6pm), though I've been by at later times and it seems a bit too loud/crowded. Pros: Wine Selection, Prix Fixe Menu, Nice Atmosphere Cons: Bad Booth Seats more
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Too many great choices. 1/13/2003

The problem with Artisinal is trying to save room for the cheese plate at the end of the meal. The food is wonderful -- great tuna carpaccio, fondue, rabbit, . . everything. The cheese selection is awesome, but I think you can find a riper selection at some of the retail stores in the city. The wine list is fantastic, and there are hundreds of wines to order by the glass. Pros: Wonderful Food, Wonderful Wine, Wonderful Cheese Cons: Expensive more
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Mixed experience!! 1/6/2003

The food was average. The cheese selection is exceptional and the table visit by the cheese 'master' was a nice touch. However, our waitress was a bit surly. When we ordered an appetizer to 'split', she responded that she couldn't physically cut it in half, seeming to intentionally misunderstand our request. As if she had never had customers share an appetizer! Her attitude put a damper on the evening, as did the stares from some servers when we took a peek into the cheese cellar. Pros: cheese selection Cons: service with attitude more
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Not Worth the Money 1/5/2003

We went here for a romantic date - big dissapointment as the atmosphere is anything but romantic. We were craving fondue and were dissapointed with this as well. The portion was tiny, not even enough for the small amount of bread they gave. Vegetable crudite was extra and only had a few small dry veggies. We also ordered the salad nicoise which was supposedly the dinner portion. there were 3 small tuna pieces and some green beans with a bland dressing. To top it all off it was $100 for this ""snack"" Fondue has not been the same in NY since the demise of Roetelle (in the east village) and though artisanal is larger and brasher, it cannot compare. I will not be going back anytime soon. by the way if you have a fondue craving, try Mont Blanc on 48th street in the theatre district Pros: good service Cons: poor atmosphere, tiny portions, very expensive more
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Say Cheese 1/3/2003

The fondue was excellent, albeit quite pricey. Some of the entrees lacked that special quality that usually accompanies high prices. The wine and beer offerings were excellent. Pros: Food Quality, Service Cons: Wait, Noise Level Too Loud more
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great wine by the glass 1/1/2003

160 bottles of wine by the glass! An amazing assortment and not too pricey. The fondue is to die for! Pros: wine Cons: attitude more
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Awful 12/26/2002

Being French, a cheese lover since I can remember and now a New Yorker I had great expectations when making a reservation for my first fondue of the season. It turned out to be literally the WORST one I have ever had. Fondue is supposed to taste like cheese - not like a cornstarch paste soaked in kirsch. Furthermore, the service was pathetically slow in comparaison to similar bistros in the City. After dinner I walked over to the cheese counter -after having been greeted by a rude server, I was shocked to see how dissapointing their cheese selection was: it is miniscule, many of the fresh chevre cheese were more than ready to be tossed, etc... There is nothing ""artisanal"" about this restaurant. It is a true insult to the French and the extraordinary quality of cheese that they are capable of producing. Cons: Terrible food, Poor service more
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There is Nothing Like Bad Lamb 12/20/2002

Artisanal gets a big YUCK! The hostess and servers were rude and the food was awful. The fondue was OK, but the entrees leave a lot to be desired. All-in-all, I was disappointed that a $300 meal wasn't better! more
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I Work Here... 12/16/2002

Food is absolutely fantastic, including the BEST selection of cheeses. This gives me the power to suggest ANYTHING on the menu without the feeling of guilt. Great selection of wines, including a beautiful reserve wine list. Cons: Crazy noise level Overcrowding level. Service among certain staff members - some of the wait staff are naturally rude. Suggestive Dining: When low in dough, try prix fixe. For a romantic evening, start off with a fondue then the entrees. Try out the carefully selected wines by glass, so you can match different wines with different courses. After the dinner, ask your wait staff to send fromager to help you select cheeses. End your romantic evening with a chocolate fondue and warm drinks. You may get agitated at less than a prompt service, but if you're there to enjoy dining, you'll never have any problem with the service. Pros: Cheeses, Fondues, Wines (Glass/Bottle) Cons: Crowded, Can be Expensive more
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fondue anyone? 12/12/2002

i went with a friend the other night. we had this cheese and potato tart, cheese rolls and swiss fondue that was out of this world. the service was really nice and informative. the layout of the restaurant is not great, very crowded. but go for the cheese..... Pros: cheese, service, cheese Cons: small bar, bumping into chairs more
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Lucky Guess 12/4/2002

We happened on Artisanal and couldn't have been happier with our find! If you're looking for a quiet, cozy place, this ain't it. If you're looking for a unique experience, try it. more
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Exceptional! 11/20/2002

Holiday lunch in the city? This is the place to go! Large and loud, yes. If you want privacy and quiet, go elsewhere. This place was fun. Exceptional food and polite, informed service. Some servers seemed a little overwhelmed but, our table's conversation was never interupted and with a little patience the excellent food was right on time and perfectly prepared. The Tart Tartin was not quite up to the rest of the meal but, everything else, and I do mean everything, was a treat! You'd have to cross an ocean and drive into the contryside to have this experience anywhere else! Pros: Clean, good value, not the norm Cons: location more
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Fondue for One, Please... 11/15/2002

Having completed the ""NYC Eats Out"" exhibit at the NY Public Library I was blessed to find Artisanal which completed the awesome culinary theme! The staff welcomed me with open arms and directed me immediately to a wonderful table where I was able to survey the crowd yet not feel on display. My server was very busy but attentive and helped me through the wine and food menus with his own favorites as well as inquiring of mine. The Tuna Tartare was out of this world and a perfect light course! The soup was a Truffled Potato Leek that was redolent of the porcine favorite and comforting from first spoonful to last. THEN the highly recommended and even moreso appreciated Fondue with Truffles and Fontina! I was so glad there was noone else to share this jewel with. I added on the Dried Beef and it was HEAVEN! Highly recommended! Pros: Food, Service, Hot Crowd Cons: It had to end! more
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Should change its name to Attitudinal 10/31/2002

Being sat within twenty minutes of closing can be problematic, however I've always thought that this is where the best restaurants shine. In this case we were handed menus and stared at until we ordered, the specials being recited grudgingly only after we asked. No chance to sample any of the fromage as it was all packed up and stored away before we had a chance to order. The final insult came as we asked the waiter if we could have dessert and espresso at the bar. He said of course (he was only too happy to drop the check) and directed us across the room. When we got to the bar we were informed that it was closed. Too bad because the food was great, unfortunately the service was terrible. Pros: food, decor Cons: service, attitude more
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Cheesy ... in a good way 10/28/2002

Good Guinness fondue pot. Great wine list (I recommend the Chandon Pinot Meunier!). Service can be a little inattentive. Pros: Good for Groups, Fun, Loud Cons: Crowded more
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service with a shrug 10/16/2002

I took my wife here for our anniverary recently and I must say that while the food was excellent the service was abysmal. In all my years of dining in Manhattan I have never before been made to feel that my presence was such an imposition on the staff. When I tried to get the assistance of a member of the floor staff, our waiter had apparently entered the witness protection program, he simply shrugged and wandered away. I decided later that this was because a sneer would take too much enrgy. Cons: service, wait staff, attitude more
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A Delicious Meal 10/16/2002

I recently entertained some guests from out of town and had heard wonderful things about this restaurant. Their praise was definatly warranted. We had an excellent meal. The fondue was great, the meal itself was great, and we had several young children with us who enjoyed visiting the fromagerie. The staff was polite and helpful. This is an experience that I would not hesitate to repeat. And hopefully I will, quite soon! Pros: Excellent Food, Good Service, Cheese more
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Tres Formage 10/11/2002

Best Mac and Cheese in town, though not cheap. Skip reservations and sit at the bar. Great spot for a light meal of cheese, wine and salad. Mmmmm. Pros: Great cheese menu, cool atmosphere Cons: pricey more
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snobby! 10/2/2002

Had a bad experience with the host, an extremely rude Frenchman. The food was overrated. 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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