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 ...

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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...

The BEST in the East Village 1/6/2005

If you love the EV, you'll love Hearth for its original cuisine, impeccable service, and extensive wine list. Eating here was one of the best dining experiences ever. Luckily we grabbed seats at the coveted kitchen area where chatted with the chefs and received first class attention while we enjoyed the action in the gourmet kitchen. It was truly an experience that I would repeat over and over. Everything was perfect. I love this restaurant. Pros: Excellent service, Extensive wine list, good value more
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GREAT PLACE TO EAT! 12/27/2004

My experience at Hearth was wonderful. It really evokes the quality of its name - we went weekend before last when it was cold and wet outside, and Hearth was a great place to warm up. The service was very pleasant and not overbearing at all (we had a lot to catch up on, and the waiter recognized that). I had the wild boar pappardelle, which was tender and delicious. But the best part was the pecan tart for dessert - the warm pecans were perfectly complemented by the scrumptious sweet potato ice cream! I'll definitely go back - as soon as I can get a reservation, that is!! Pros: Great food, Excellent dessert, Good service more
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service needs HELP 12/18/2004

early dinner during holiday season -enjoyable but nothing to get excited about. I'd go back only if I lived in the neighborhood. Kitchen a bit heavy-handed with the salt and our waiter was a BONEHEAD. Couldn't speak well, couldn't pronounce the items, didn't know his wines and was so obviously trying to build his check it was embarrassing to experience and watch at other tables. He actually did a weird flounce every time a table didn't order bottled water.Our busser and runner seemed so much more professional and pleasant. VERY nice wine list and the food was DEFINITELY good Pros: wine list, food, busser/runner Cons: , salt, waiter more
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Wonderful 12/13/2004

I went with a goup of 8 friends all in town for a visit from all over the country - since we were a large group and tried for a reservation on short notice we got 2 tables of 4 for late in the evening. Right before we left, they called to say they were able to put all 8 of us at one table- nice. The service was impeccable and the food in my opinion was top notch. Some of our group were not used to a small menu with these prices and ingredients, but they were all pleasantly surprised. I'd like to see more than one vegetarian option, but it was delicious. A bit noisy in there, but that could also be due to the extremely loud and obnoxious table next to us. I thought everything here was perfect. Pros: Food, Sweets, Service more
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phenomenal 12/9/2004

I cannot say enough about Hearth. It was one of the best overall dining experiences that I've ever had. The dinner was a bachelorette party and the bride to be, who is also a chef was very impressed and had a great time. The staff was attentive and welcoming, the wine list offers an amazing selection and the food was outstanding. Basically, they did everything right. The only slight drawback was the ambiance in the room where we sat, which lacks the warmth and coziness of the main room. more
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A Wonderful Experience 10/23/2004

My friend and I tried Hearth last night for the first time. It was one of the nicest dining experiences either of us have had in a very long time. The food was divine, with interesting and fresh ingredients from the Union Square Green Market. It was nice to see that some people do still know what service means. From the front door to our desert, as soon as you thought you wanted something there was someone getting it for you. But they did it in such a way that you weren't even aware they were anywhere near by to know it. Don't skip desert. We shared apple cider donuts with an apple compote and maple cream and an olive oil cake with burnt sugar icecream which was savory and delicious. We plan to return every season to see what they create. It was just lovely. Pros: Excellent Service, Lovely Decor, The Freshest food more
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Wonderful Restaurant!! 9/26/2004

I went to Hearth very soon after it opened and had a not so great experience. Paul Greico (who is so nice!) wanted to make sure that I came back to see what a great restaurant it really is, and I was definitely convinced! Everyone on the staff was very helpful and friendly. Everything that we had to eat was absolutely amazing. They even wrote Happy Birthday on my dessert because my friend mentioned that it was my b-day on our way in. I highly recomment Hearth - it's perfect for a date, a group of friends, if there's someone you want to impress, if your parents are in town, pretty much any occasion!! Pros: Great Service, Great food more
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Great Spot! 9/12/2004

I really enjoyed my dinner at Hearth. The food is very good, creative and incorporates interesting flavors. The fish was great as was the salad choices and the wait staff is very knowledgeable on the preparation of each dish. The only downside is the wine list. The idea of a seasonal wine list limits options, causes the vintages to be very young and provides for poor accompaniaments to a great menu. This is the only area that needs improvement. As a note, the room does get a little noisy as the evening progresses- especially if there are large groups dining. Pros: Food, service Cons: , noise more
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Great food, for a price 9/2/2004

Our server was amiable without being overly solicitous. The wine list had a number of very interesting options and seemed to have been put together with an eye on offering maximum value given the ridiculous American markup. The star of the evening is the food, which is wonderfully prepared to reveal the freshness and quality of the raw materials and the talents of the chef. I could mention many aspects of our dinner, but I'll signal out the monkfish wrapped in prosciutto which was well conceived and executed. The goat milk panna cotta appropriately had only a hint of garnish--letting the taste of the milk take center stage. Each course is an exercise in simplicity and balance. My only complaint is that the portions of the apps. and entrees were a bit small--should be about 20% bigger. Pros: excellent preparation, great raw materials, innovative wine list more
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A Miss! 8/31/2004

We were looking forward to a nice meal, instead for $50 including tip for each of us ($150 for our total bill ) we got food that was way over-hyped. My complaint is the food, if it was good, our table of 3 would have enjoyed the meal. Alas, the meal itself was terrible, we can only remember that sometimes you try places that aren't worth it. Pros: decor was simple, service was good more
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Don't Believe the Hype 8/18/2004

Was really excited to check this place out based on previous reviews. Was very disappointed. This East Village spot looked like you walked into an empty room where they threw a few tables in and opened up a restaurant - completely devoid of style or ambiance. Waiters dressed in country barn style outfits (striped button downs, Levis jeans and girls hair up in buns) and the menu was all over $20/plate w/ not a lot of great options. My bass was just ok and friend's steak was poorly prepared and teeny. Chocolate tart dessert was just ok. They need to class up this joint and make it a little less boring and 'un-romantic' before I'd go back. Pros: peanutbrittle i.cream Cons: , boring interior, only 1 bathroom more
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Amazing 7/25/2004

What a great restaurant! I felt compelled to write my first online review. Had a great meal on Sat. night. What a find. The service was top notch. Attentive without being obtrusive. Never felt rushed nor ignored. The perfect balance. And the food-truly great. Wine selection and entrees to die for. The raviolo was one of the best tasting things I have ever had. While the starters and entrees were more than filling, I had to indulge in dessert. The chocolate tart with creamy peanut brittle ice cream still lingers. Prices are high, but you definitely get what you pay for. Great service, better food, a top notch dining experience. Nick - thanks again! Pros: Food, Service more
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fancy 7/11/2004

what a delicious menu. I sampled everything around my table, and it's too much to write about everything, except for it was all amazing. Great wine too. The service was well executed and in rhythm. Want to impress a date? Check out their service. Not cheap, but well worth the value. more
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Cool place 5/31/2004

Great place. I went for a friend's birthday and the servers were very accomodating. It took a long time to get a reservation though (a month in advance). The food is great but the desserts are even better. It was hard to decide what to order. Try the apple cider doughnuts. They're delicious. Pros: great desserts more
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Simply perfect 5/29/2004

While the food and drinks were amazing, what sets Hearth apart from so many NYC restaurants is the gracious, completely attitude-less staff, from the hostess who sincerely apologized for making us wait all of five minutes for our table, to the friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff who asked right off the bat if iced water was okay and gave us the perfect amount of time in between courses. We will definitely go back. Pros: Well spaced tables, Fair prices more
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Herky-Jerky Steps of Service 5/9/2004

Too much of the service it herky-jerky. The goal of simultaneously setting down plates, unobtrusive silverware changes and all the like service steps are a long way from being smooth so in the end come off as being clumsy and obtrusive despite the good intentions which may be better suited for tableclothed restaurants in the end anyway. The food is solid and for the most part plays it safe. Not pushing bottled water is a great plus. Pros: Friendly, Seafood Selection, Wines by the Glass Cons: , Hovering to clear more
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Flawless meal! 4/18/2004

Those were the words I used to describe my birthday dinner to the hostess- better than my last meals at Craft and Gramercy. It is rare that I eat a meal & then cry, ""To the internet!"" to rate it. This was one such meal. My red snapper crudo, veal with sweetbreads, side of hen of the woods mushrooms and apple cider doughnuts were masterfully done. My veggie girlfriend's salad with beets, spinach cannelloni, side of gnocchi and milk chocolate tart were equally tasty. All of the above for $144, including wine, was a steal. I will go back. Pros: Delicious food, Great wine selection, Resonably priced more
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Lovely! 4/17/2004

Good Looking people, warm atmosphere, Excellent food and amazing service! Really nice place, we had to wait 30 hour longer than our reservation time yet they kindly made up for it by buying us a round of drinks at the bar. The veal was amazing! Not knowing what to expect I was really happy! Pros: Warm, Top Service, Inviting more
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Phenomenal Meal 2/29/2004

I was more impressed with the food, service, and wine selections at Hearth than any other restaurant I've been to in the last year. The red-snapper appetizer was amazing as was the pan-seared tasmanian sea trout. The friendliness and attentiveness of our waiter Nick was in tune with the rest of the staff, especially the bartender and host/owner. My friend an I were blown away by this restaurant. Chef Marco is a genius! I recommend this place to one and all. Pros: Wine Knowledge, On-time Seating, Not Pretentious more
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Gem in the East Village 2/17/2004

Hearth is an excellent and appreciated addition to the neighborhood. You will enjoy one of the best restaurant experiences in NYC, with lovely food, great service and a nice ambiance. We went the night before Valentine's Day and everything was fabulous. Our waiter was a little stressed and brought a couple things out late and as a result, he gave it to us on the house. This restaurant is a step above most and is a great value. We plan on going back real soon! I definitely recommend the hen of the woods mushrooms as a side, the flavor lingers for days. Pros: Value, Service, Food more
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