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 ...

Style + Value 12/4/2002

In this economy, Kitchen22 is someplace I'll be visiting again. You feel like you're getting a real night out--3 courses in a stylish + modern yet cozy space--and (hopefully) you get to walk out with something left in your wallet. I've been there several times and although service was a bit slow when it first opened, recently it has been prompt and friendly. My faves are the tuna appetizer and roasted chicken/risotto entree (if they're still on the menu--some dishes change frequently). Be ready to have a cocktail while you're waiting for your table. Pros: modern + cozy space, good food + value Cons: no gd for big groups more
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great price, great food 12/4/2002

We got there early on a Sat. nite and had a fantastic meal for an unbelievable price. The interior was cozy and unique with no pretense. The service and wine steward were impressive as well. The ONLY drawback was the no-reservations policy that makes going anytime after 6:30pm a surefire way to wait for over an hour for dinner. Pros: great food, great cost, cozy Cons: no reservation policy, crowded bar area more
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22 good reasons to eat here 11/29/2002

Well a few anyway. I went there with a couple of friends. Really friendly staff who were very knowledgeable about the (admittedly limited) menu. Great atmosphere even on wet and cold Tuesday night. But most of all, I can think of very few places in NYC where you can get such great cooking for such a great price. more
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Great date place 11/27/2002

I went to Kitchen 22 with three friends. There are only a few choices as it is a price fixed menu, but each one of us ordered something different, and everyone's food was terrific. At $25, it is a great value for the quality, especially considering the price of other meals in that neighborhood. more
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A Cozy Treat 11/19/2002

Before taking in a movie, a friend and I dined early at Kitchen 22 last Saturday evening. Although it was miserable out, K22 offered a great refuge from the rain and wind. The ambience was warm and cozy and the decor reminded me of my mom's living room circa 1967. The $25 3-course prix fixe was also a show-stopper, with lots of choices of appetizers, entrees and desserts so everyone's happy. I had the very rare tuna w/quail eggs and the oh-so-comforting roast chicken with risotto; my companion enjoyed the plentiful beet salad and Spanish mackerel w/chorizo - an interesting combo that worked. Stay away from the poached pear with mystery spices and cozy up to the flourless chocolate cake - yum. Can't wait to go back for more. Our only complaint our waiter was a bit of a lame-O. Pros: Inexpensive, Cozy, Gourmet food - cheap Cons: Lame waiter, Smoky area at bar more
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enjoy yourself 11/19/2002

I'll admit, the bar at Kitchen 22 is a bit jammed... To remedy the situation, simply grab a drink and enjoy yourself... after all you ARE out to eat, drink, and be social... Once you do get seated the room is pleasant and the food is fantastic... the prices? they are what brought you here in the first place... that's good! more
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Very Good 11/12/2002

I don't know what all the bad reviews are about. Friends and I had dinner here last night and it was very good. Friendly waitstaff, delicious food, and the $25 prix fixe menu was great! more
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So So Sad 11/8/2002

People hate change generally but the redsign and launch of Kitchen22 from Alva is the reason why people hate change. From being a great neighbourhood bar to, frankly, a hellhole. A long time regular I have had enough of being loyal to this place and although Richie makes the best Martini around, it's time to move on and find somewhere where it's not just about shifting units. If I could buy the place and convert it back I would and get rid of all the 1 glass of wine an hour amateurs and old crusties looking for a cheap feed. The much vaunted menu is average at best too. Alva farewell, Kitchen 22 goodbye. Pros: ace barman Cons: very smokey, very cramped, rude hostess more
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In one door and out the other 11/6/2002

My friend and I walked in to an over crowded bar and were warned of a 45 minute wait. Thank god it turned out to be 15, as we were surrounded by chain smoking pseudo-fashionistas and the CSFB bankers who love them. The food was good (and the $25 prix fixe made it all that much better), but the dinner started to feel like an assembly line when our appetizer arrived 5 minutes after ordering. Pros: Cheap, Well prepared meal Cons: Smokey Bar more
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It's dead to me 11/5/2002

Kitchen 22's name should be replaced with Hell 22. The hostess was the most miserable person I have ever encountered in the restaurant business. My friends and I complained to the manager about the poor treatment. He proceeded to only argue back with us to defend his miserable hostess and was not accommodating in the least. This is not the way to be treated in a service industry. We will never come back. more
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A Real Shame 11/4/2002

Alva used to be one of my favorite places in the neighborhood. The best burger around and anawesome staff with a great manager. But now Kitchen 22 is just like all the other crap on Park Ave South. Too high concept, too much of a scene and impossible to get a table. I'm sure the food is ok, but it's just not the same. more
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it's not alva and its not auerole 11/4/2002

good food, nice vibe. it's a good place to have a chill meal. not sceney, not glam. it just is...and it is great for what it is. re alva: bars and restaurants come and go, that's life. more
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What was wrong with Alva? 10/31/2002

Alva was unique in the neighborhood -- a great dark bar with friendly bartenders, fantastic bar food (free at happy hour!!) and a good restaurant in the back with a laid-back and friendly vibe. Why they had to change it to Kitchen22 is beyond me...its now just like dozens of other places without any character. The food is ok, but not the value it seems...you can get a great appetizer and main course at nearby Punch for around that much. AND WHY DOES A PLACE WITH ONLY FOUR DISHES ON THE MENU TAKE 45 MINUTES TO BRING THEM OUT? And what the heck is up with those stupid globes on the bar? more
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Appalled 10/31/2002

Each month my friends and I look forward to choosing a different restaurant to meet and catch up. Regretfully, this month's choice was Kitchen 22. Although the food, ambience and waiter were fair the experience was all over shadowed by the obnoxious treatment we received by the hostess and manager. After consuming our meal and paying the check, we felt management should know of the rude behavior we experienced by the hostess. It turned comical when the manager, Paul, defended her instead of offering a smile, an apology or maybe even a ""thank you"" for still dining with them. Clearly, either of them have no understanding to the value of ""good customer"" service. Kitchen 22 is not worthy of the patronage! This one is a pass. more
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The HORROR 10/30/2002

Our experience at Kitchen 22 was less than satisfactory last night. The hostess was rude and unaccommodating. The horror continued with the managers unconcerned attitude toward our complaint. He offered no apology and trivialized our mistreatment by the hostess. I do NOT recommend Kitchen 22 to anybody who wants a pleasant dining experience. more
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Miserable experience 10/30/2002

My friends and I ate here last night and had a very unpleasant experience. We were poorly treated by the hostess and when we brought our complaints to the manager's attention, he dismissed them without offering any apologies. The food was only adequate, the atmosphere was somewhat claustrophobic and the management was rude. There are plenty of other places in the city where our business will be appreciated and we will not be returning to Kitchen 22. more
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Lovely bar long gone 10/22/2002

I use to love ALVA - nicest bar staff in NYC great crowd of locals - now it is a scene full of those Park Ave girlies swishing their downmarket apple martini's - the barstaff is still the same thank god with some lovely new additions - I'll keep going back as they still make one of the best NY martinis - also ask one of the staff to make you a Sweet Caroline - not on the menu but an old ALVA special for those of us in the know!!! (service score rates the bar not the restaurant which gets a 2) Pros: great Bar, Good drinks, Lovely bar staff Cons: Crowded Thurs - sat, Annoying pseudo-yuppi, no bar food more
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Bad wedding food 10/21/2002

Formulaic, bland and unappealing. All the dishes seem systematically cranked out and then seem to sit under the salamander for too long. There are so many delicious prix-fixes in the city, why waste your $25 here? more
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A perfect 6 10/11/2002

A pretty good restaurant, great value for the price, with good food & ambience. They don't always have everything, but that's a testament to its intstant popularity. Nice bar & decor. Great for small groups. A lot of fun. Pros: Inexpensive, Good food, Good wine pairings Cons: Crowded, No reservation policy, Runs out of food more
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Can I get a Table near a waiter 10/7/2002

This place bills itself as a great value, which for three courses for $25.00 I really cant argue with, however, the service stunk with a capital S. I spent more time looking for a waiter than I did enjoying my meal. I think I would rather pay a little more just to get the better service. Food = well you get what you pay for. Pros: good value, clean, nice woodwork Cons: Bad Service, Loud, Small 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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