Kitchen Twenty Two

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36 E 22nd St
New York, NY 10010

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(212) 228-4399
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Kitchen Twenty Two - New York, NY
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To start off, this place was incredible. From the get go, Tina, the manager, was extremely professional and on top of everything. Our large party of 50 filled the whole dining r...

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$25 prix fixe sounds like a good deal, but dinner was still $100 for two, the portions were small, and the ($35) wine, clearly where the money is made, mediocre. I'd prefer to go ...

interesting food, good time 9/30/2003

went on a Monday night and there was a 40 minute wait so my girlfriend and i decided to eat at the bar instead. the restaurant is small...trendy but cute. the menu selection is limited but very interesting. if you like trying new things like we do, you'll be fine. i had the stripped bass appetizer...wasn't impressed. the bass was raw, which is fine b/c i love sushi but it didn't seem fresh. my girlfriend had the mussels...a little spicy but very good. for entree i had the pork medallion...excellent. my girlfriend got the goat cheese rigatoni. i was suprised to see that it came in a broth. i thought this was a weird combo but it was delicious. for dessert we had the espresso cheesecake and the poached pear. both good but nothing special. overall, the pre-fixe was a great value. definitely a restaurant to try at least once. more
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Disappointing 8/21/2003

It used to be a NYC bargain. Everytime I go back, it's more disappointing than the last time. Portions are getting smaller smaller and smaller that I don't think it's a bargain anymore. I think there are plenty of good restaurants in NYC that offer better values and services. I ordered portobello mushroom as a starter and there was one tiny portobello mushroom sliced in half with a few slices of tomatoes. Chicken dish used to be really good but its size has somehow shrunk to a size that I wasn't able to tell if i had ordered a main dish or appetizer. Pros: decor Cons: portion, service, value more
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pricey for the quality of food 6/22/2003

The food was ok but nothing special and therefore not worth the $25. The beet salad was huge but not particularly tasty. The tuna appetizer was so so. We had a bean & pasta entree which was completely plain jane. The skate dish was descent but very salty. Desserts (tiramasu and chocolate mousse) were mediocre. Overall, there are other great restaurants that I could get a meal for $25 with much better food. Service was attentive though. Cons: expensive, food more
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I'll Give it Another Whirl 6/12/2003

Nice place, the drinks are good, and the price for dinner is what must bring people in. The service was REALLY slow and waitresses were wandering aimlessly. Thank god there was a temporary manager, as the other one was opening 82, she continued to come over to refresh our drinks and make sure things were OK. If it wasn't for her my review would have been worse. For the price, the food was good not great. My friend also knew the chef, so we had some other courses not on the menu, but even knowing the chef didn't get us the service I would expect at this type of restaurant. I would try again, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get there. Pros: Nice Atmosphere, Good Location, Pre Fixe Cons: Bad Service, Small, Long Waits more
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it's not *that* cheap 6/5/2003

$25 prix fixe sounds like a good deal, but dinner was still $100 for two, the portions were small, and the ($35) wine, clearly where the money is made, mediocre. I'd prefer to go somewhere else and pay $30 for two courses and walk away full. It seems like the Value Meal concept is more a marketing ploy than an actual offering. Pay a little more and go elsewhere - it'd be a better value. Pros: $25 prix fixe Cons: small portions more
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Just Awful! 4/25/2003

Their policy of charging $15 a head for a friend to join your talbe for coffee while you eat desert is insane! The waitress was rude and condescending throughout the meal (within earshot of the mairtre d' and the manager). Aeroflot has better service than Kitchen 22! Avoid it unless you need to feel insulted. Pros: cheap Cons: horrible service, noisy, average food more
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Good restaurant 4/21/2003

I think people's expectations in these reviews are alittle silly. I went to Kitchen 22 last weekend and for $25 price fix 3 course meal we all thought it was great. I highly recommend it for a small group and if you don't mind have a cocktail at the bar while waiting at the bar. It was good food for a great price at a fun place...highly recommend it. Now for all those who expected higher quality..i suggest you try a more expensive restaurant. Pros: price, food, ambiance Cons: no reservations, small restaurant, limited menu more
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no worth the wait 4/11/2003

the food was not all that. the tuna app was very fishy, the chicken was overcooked, salty and rubbery the rice was soggy and undercooked dessert was uneventful. the best part was the bread and hummus and the staff. otherwise it was all down hill from there. we were not the only disappointed diners. the 2 tables next us had undercooked beans, tough hanger steak, mediocre dessert and same vibe about the chicken Pros: good staff / service, hummus and bread, olives Cons: inconsistent food, packed bar more
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Two Thumbs Up! 4/2/2003

granted, it was a wednesday night, but the service was spectacular and the food was absolutely delicious. when we got there we were told there'd be a one hour wait, but we were seated in less than a half hour. you really can't beat the price, either. $25 for 3 courses - it was well worth it! Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious, Great Decor Cons: Crowded, Long Wait more
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Save yourself the trip. 3/14/2003

granted 3 courses prix-fixe, but if you are interested in friendly service and tasty food you want to SKIP this establishment. more
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good food but slow 3/13/2003

The salamon tartare was quite goob, but the service is very very slow. If you 're not rushing to go anywhere, this place is not a bad bet. Just go early if you don't want to wait for a table. Don't expect too much from the host/hostess. Oh... the bread is great!!!! Pros: not expensive, cheap martinis Cons: service's slow more
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Don't Go 3/10/2003

The food was ok but the Manager could not have been nastier. I would stay away - there are too many good restaurants in this city to put up with such offensive behavior. more
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Kitchen 22 w/out a kitchen 2/24/2003

I was there on 2/24 hoping for a great dinner but the service and the food was horrible. The male manager seemed completely lost and was very inefficient to make the restaurant going. more
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Tight Concept 2/20/2003

Dinner at Kitchen 22 was fantastic. The service was knowledgeable and pleasant, the food was spot on and the wine list was chosen fairly and economically. So often we are faced in restaurants with an enormity of choice. At Kitchen 22 the choices are made for us, and expertly done. The wine lists mirrors the food, which complements the space, which is a damn fine value for $25. Well done. Pros: fairly priced, pleasant atmosphere, well adapted list Cons: no reservations, long waits more
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A dining deal not a steal. 1/20/2003

A simple concept - 3 courses pre fixe@$25 - seems like a deal at first; however, don't let it fool you. You will still walk out paying close to $100 for 2 w/tip. Bottles of wine are $25 or $35 and you will invariably want the superior $35 bottles. Glasses are $7 but are well below the size found at other restaurants. The food is good to above average. Warm bread w/humus served w/olives was excellent and the side of sea salt was a nice addition (but no pepper?!?!) A butternut squash soup w/toasted pumpkin seeds was flavorless and the seafood salad was inexplicably mediocre although the broth was tasty. Chicken w/mushroom risotto was tasty and perfectly executed. Salmon w/pomeroy sauce was good but a little too flaky. Desserts were above average, coffee was extra. Presentation was great. Atmophere was 1980's chic and fun. Friendly, somewhat knowledgable service. Pros: 3 Courses $25, Nice Atompshere, Above Average food Cons: U get what U Pay 4, Bill still adds up. more
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We now LOVE beets! 1/7/2003

My significant other and I visited this jewel box of a resturant recently and man, did we stumble upon something marvelous!! We usually share a strong dislike towards the magenta vegetable known as a beet, but after trying the beet salad, we were in awe! Together at Kitchen 22, we discovered our new found love of beets and it has brought us closer than ever. We'll be back.... Thank You Kitchen 22!!!! Pros: Great beets!!! Cons: Not enough beets!!! more
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Fun fixed price 12/27/2002

Three courses for twenty-five bucks in a groovy-lit setting. A wide range of choices with solid seafood offerings. A bargain, I say. Our group's only beef was the ketchup-flavor sauce with what seemed like sliced wieners that engulfed the Spanish mackerel. Thicken it up a bit. Friendly staff. Young crowd. Cool joint. I'd go back. Save room for that dessert. The pecan pie looked good. Pros: price, scene more
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Yum!! 12/18/2002

Delicious food; Chic; great for a date; not too pricey. What more can you ask for? Pros: great food, great price, grat service Cons: wait more
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Worth the wait. 12/9/2002

Working in the area, we are not at a loss for good restaurants. Kitchen 22, however, delivers all the chic and good food you expect at neighboring expensive restaurants with an affordable prix fixe menu. At $25 for a three-course meal that includes well-portioned, varied appetizers, a decent entree selction like the flavorful roasted chicken with creamy risotto, and simple but good desserts (get the chocolate decadence)...you can't lose. Get there early, though, because they don't take reservations and the 'cozy' dining area can sometimes demand up to an hour wait at the cramped bar. Pros: Inexpensive Prix Fixe, Good Food, Chic and warm setting Cons: No Reservations, Long wait, Cramped spaces more
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Thank god the old regulars are gone 12/7/2002

Delicious food for a great price. The only negative is that there are still a few Alva regulars still hanging around and giving this place bad reviews only because their old hang out is gone. I say good riddence. The change here was for the better. Pros: Good food Cons: Limited choices more
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-10:30pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown
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