Hearth

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403 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009
New York, NY 10009

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(646) 602-1300
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This is hands down, one of the best restaurants in New York City! My boyfriend and I went on Friday night for our one year anniversary, and the experience was amazing. We had a ...

Worst

I am a NYC fine dining regular and was excited to give Hearth a shot after numerous excellent reviews. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a pleasant hostess and a large, spare dinin...

Boutique Dining 11/30/2005

This is a very cool place with excellent food, tasty cocktails, sexy modern design, and lively but not loud scene... Very expensive though and the the portions, from appetizers to dessert, are small. Each course is beautifully presented on your plate but, hey, don't be fooled, find your food in the middle of all that art: diet pieces! Pros: Modern decor, Creative drinks, Tasty food Cons: Value more
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Overpriced mish mash designed to look upscale 11/3/2005

Appetizer: Menu said snapper-we ordered. Menu neglected to mention it was uncooked. Poorly written Menu. Main Course: I ordered Lamb. 75% fat, 20% Cartilage/bone 5% meat. Sides: We ordered creamed potatoes and Gnocchi. Both of which were utterly saturated in butter & salt. Dessert: I ordered apple donuts, which the waiter gushed about. Warm, but hard as rocks. Maple cream was terrible too. Service was ok. Decor was nice. Nicely decorated with a nice environment and feel. Not too loud. Pros: Decor Cons: Food more
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User review by psdc22 11/2/2005

Service was fantastic and knowledgeable, despite their casual dress. Sensing I didn't like my original wine choice, our waitress suggested I try another and helped me choose a perfect glass to go with my meal. The foie gras app and my lamb entree were delicious. Portions were neither too small nor too big. Desserts were decadent, especially the donuts which would typically sound boring. Very cozy and comfortable ambience. Pros: Food, Service more
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A wonderful surprise 10/31/2005

One of the most romantic places i've been to, cozy atmosphere, romantic lights, intimate, excellent (and wholly unexpected!) live music on Fri night. Pros: atmosphere more
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Best Show on Earth 10/27/2005

While many restaurants have open kitchens, none will entertain you as much as Hearth. Chef Marco and his staff give you the unedited behind the scenes look at what a real NYC kitchen is like. Marco's wit, charm and painstaking commitment to quality are a joy to behold. My wife and I sat at the kitchen bar for 3 1/2 hours in utter amazement of every aspect involved. The food is impeccible!! Scallop carpaccio light and fruity. Ribbiletta soup was heart warming. Pumpkin tortillini exploded with flavors of fall. Desserts were subtle and simple, perfect after an incredible meal and a GREAT SHOW! Pros: Wine list, Open kitchen seating, Service Cons: Having to leave more
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Hearth: definition: bad service, small portions. 9/23/2005

If you want the slowest service ever! and high priced average to good food..head to hearth. We waited nearly an hour to receive our appetizers! we were already ordering our second bottle of wine before any 'real food' came, it would have helped if the bread was good, but it was almost stale...and when our orders finally did come...the portions were small-and please note that we were a table of mostly Italians with fine tuned palets-used to meager portions big on taste-but this was average. where was our waitner? we had to flag a bus boy if we wanted anything, the service was so horrendous we will never ever go back..but the place probably will close soon..so there's no chance of that...what a ripoff! and where were our truffles? Pros: wine list, decent food Cons: service, ambiance, small portions more
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ALWAYS Amazing, Best Service 9/9/2005

I am a regular here and I have never had a dish I didn't like. The menu is a la carte style and everything is great. I had the pleasure (yes, it was great!) to sit at the kitchen bar last time and we were served extra tastings of special dishes, and we got to enjoy the energy of the kitchen staff. We are big wine people and the GM and most of the bartenders can always recommend a unique bottle of great wine. Most of all, the service is impeccable. I stop and tell the staff often because I am overwhelmed by it! Pros: service, food, wine list Cons: a little pricey more
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Out-Competed in Manhattan 9/6/2005

Out-competed in Manhattan. In a city with as many good restaurants as New York, there's no need to trek down to the East Village to pay seriously extraordinary prices for such ordinary food. It's good food, don't get me wrong. But it's just no better than any other good restaurant in New York. So for these sky high prices, you can do a lot better elsewhere. Not worth it. Go elsewhere. more
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Save Your Money & Go elsewhere 7/20/2005

Everything about this place was wrong. The food was way overpriced, the portions were tiny (don't go if you are actually hungry) and the waitstaff is very inttentive and not helpful at all. One of the main reasons we went was because of the supposed ""homemade truffles that arrive at the end of your meal (personally delivered by the pastry chef"" and they were no where to be found. Save your money as you can get much better, quality, food & service else where for less money especially on the Lower East Side where great, reasonable restaurants abound. Cons: Portions, Waitstaff, Price more
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User review by bargoer212 6/26/2005

A welcomed step above for the neighborhood. The space is very interesting and the food was well prepared, presented and served. They also space the seating nicely so you won't feel cramped and crowded, something I really appreciate. Highly recommended for a date or dinner with friends. more
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$140 for two people with no wine! 5/21/2005

The food was decent tasting but nothing spectacular. I went with my sister and neither of us had wine so the final bill was a bit shocking. I went by the reviews here but I'd have to say ""pass"" on this restaurant. more
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What is all the hype??? 5/10/2005

I think this place is very average in general. I was quite excited to go given the reviews I had read, and I have to say I was rather disappointed. The service was extremely slow and the waiter was very opinionated. The food was good but too salty and nothig that special. Too expensive for what you get - especially when we smelled like fried food after we left (they sat us by the open-ish kitchen). more
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Absolutely fabulous 4/7/2005

One of the more memorable meals I've ever had in New York. The food was divine, the service lovely, the wine list impressive...we weren't rushed and were seated on time. I truly couldn't have asked for a better dinner. The doughnuts are all they say! Pros: wine list, tasting menu, service more
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This Place is Great 3/28/2005

I went last week for dinner and it was wonderful. My boyfriend and I had the tasting menu and we loved every course. The host, waitress, bartender and runners were all very friendly. The check came out a little high, but it was worth it. I probably can't dine here every week, but I would definitely go for special occasions. more
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Incredible 3/23/2005

An outstanding spot for wine and food lovers. From the amuse soup to the petit fours, every bite was delicious. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and the wine list is superb- full of classic great wines and new quirky discoveries, organized by region and producer, with a hefty after dinner drink menu. It is rare that the waiters know details of food preparation and wines in most places, but here it's just the beginning. The flawless service and relaxed atmosphere raise the bar for all restaurants in the city. Pros: Service, Ambience, Wine List Cons: No Parking more
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Well worth every dollar 3/9/2005

Hearth is expensive as far as East Village restaurants go, but I haven't had a meal that good in quite some time. I booked my hubby and I reservations well in advance for Valentine's Day (if I waited for him to do it, we'd have been dining at Burger King, but I digress...). We opted for the prix fixe menu. The first course was amazing and everything just kept getting better. We had shrimp and scallops and lobster and it was as if I'd never tasted these things before. As for the atmosphere, it's simple and we really liked it. You'd feel comfortable taking a date there without feeling like you're trying to hard or going there with a group of friends (who have steady jobs). Pros: Delicious, Delicious, Delicious more
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WONDERFUL 2/20/2005

RUN don't walk to get some of talented young Chef Marco Canora's gnocchi and other gustatory delights. Hearth is one of the best new restaurants to open in the past year - comfortable, fun, hip, and it has a great wine list and some of the best Italian-American food to be found anywhere. I haven't been disappointed by anything, and it's so charming to see a place where the owners are putting their heart and soul into the restaurant. Kudos! Pros: gnocchi, wines, cozy room more
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Impressive 1/13/2005

I was thoroughly impressed. Everything from the service to the food to the ambiance was noteworthy. The octopus appetizer was cooked to perfection. The black bass melted in my mouth. Even the extra sides were great. The sweet potato puree was so creamy -- I wanted more! I would definitely recommend this restaurant. more
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No Thank you Mr. Roboto. 1/13/2005

I'd like to start by saying the food was great. Everything that came out of the kitchen was wonderful, it was just that everything else about the place was so sterile and unremarkable, the restaurant lacked as an overall experience especially for the money. Out server was completely devoid of personality, I felt like were were being waited on by a bald robot. The food runner who dropped off and explained the courses of the tasting menu was much more friendly and interested in our dining experience. The wine list was an the size of small novel and they're was no help offered in navigating it. The decor was that of an up scale cafeteria. The owners are obviously chefs/food oriented, but they need to hire some better servers, or better yet promote the food runners. Pros: Food Cons: , Sterile enviroment, Expensive more
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Superb Service 1/8/2005

From the moment I walked in the door to the moment we left I felt as if our table was the primary focus of the evening. The bartender, the wait staff and management all put the customer first and that was clear and much appreciated. The food and wine selection were very impressive and did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this as a top East Village spot, although prices are higher than what you would typically find in that area. It is worth it! Pros: Service, Food, Wine List more
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