Per Se

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10 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10019

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The greatest meal of my life! No contest! Thomas Keller is a food god, and his NYC temple of culinary...

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I`m Brazilian was in New York last April. On 28th . I went to Per Se for dinner with my sister, my mom and some friends and we had a wonderful time. Unfortunately I forgot my wall...

Quality comes at a price 6/6/2006

Per Se is completely in a league of its own on the NY fine-dining scene. The 9-course tasting menu is a culinary journey you'll be telling all your friends about for weeks. I'm getting hungry again just writing about it. The dishes were exquisitely constructed and the service was fantastic. I wasn't crazy about the generic colors used in the decor, but my taste buds were too happy to notice. In the end, almost $700 for dinner for 2 might be steep, but when the right occasion comes along, there's no place I'd rather be. Pros: Phenomenal food, terrific service, great views Cons: price, so-so decor more
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once in a lifetime? 5/2/2006

i took my boyfriend here as an anniversary gift. we decided to get the $210 nine course chefs tasting menu because i had to try the signature oysters and pearls. it was the most memorable and amazing dish slightly warmed oysters in a creamy tapioca sauce accompanied by caviar that exploded on my tongue. the other eight courses were less spectacular but still very good duck foie gras, pork digestation, lobster, sea bream, and more! there were four dessert courses including a very good yogurt sorbet. service was the best that ive ever had every request was fulfilled graciously & instantaneously. the downside food is food, and the $550 tab (no alcohol) is steep. with nine courses and many different palates, its hard to wow with each dish. overall, im glad i went to say that ive been, but probably would not pay for it again. Pros: best service ever, oysters & pearls, good experience Cons: extremely expensive, reservation difficult more
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superb food in comfortable atmosphere 4/27/2006

I went to Per Se for my birthday lunch. As a foodie, I had very lofty expectations, and I was pleased to discover that the food and staff at Per Se delivered. Fellow diners may think that $650 for a meal is a bit steep, but the overall experience justified the bill. The server, Sandia, was very attentive, friendly, and inviting. Each course was timed perfectly and was in perfect proportion, and the tour of the immaculate kitchen at the end of the meal made me green with envy. Pros: service, food Cons: $$$ more
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Stunning in every possible way! 4/12/2006

Fellow diners are complaining about the price. To that I say, "don't go." There is a reason why prices are what they are! Everything is superb: the food, the wines, the service, the ambiance, the linens, the Riedel glasses, the silverware, the dishes, the flowers. It all costs a lot. I don't know of other chefs in the city that are executing food at Thomas Keller's level. The only negative comment I would tend to agree with is from fellow citysearcher AlexMiro, who eloquently points out "how a restaurant of this caliber can be housed in what is essentially an upmarket shopping mall defies belief." Pros: Amazing everything! Cons: Housed in a mall. more
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Overrated 3/27/2006

I admit I had high expectations. Frankly, that money can and should be better spent flying to the real McCoy in Napa Valley, the French Laundry. But since we are in NYC... Decor was elegant. View wasn't that much to rave about unless perhaps if you are there during the day. The bill was expensive but was better than we had expected. The food was decent and well-made but not memorable...My friends that have also tried Per Se on a separate occasion say there's a dish that's not on the menu that you could ask for, it's a whole chicken cooked in a casserole, it's suppose to be amazing. For my own experience with Per Se, I guess I was expecting to be blown away, but I wasn't. Pros: "Hot Spot" factor Cons: Overrated more
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Just.... wow 3/1/2006

amazing... transcendent... food as art... totally worth the price ($210 apiece including tip but not including wine or tax). Service was friendly and welcoming, and happy to answer questions. The best dishes were food that I thought I knew (steak, sea bass, oysters, duck) that were cooked perfectly and presented with a few simple accompaniments. Totally worth eating ramen for months to save up for it. Pros: food, service Cons: insanely expensive more
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holy crap! This is GOOD!!!! 2/5/2006

Despite the CRAZY expensive prices ($210 tasting menu). The food was heavenly. The service was impecable and SO friendly!!!!!! ***** 5 stars! We were offered a tour of the kitchen after dinner. Despite the fact the none of us could walk very far, since we were so full, the kitchen was unbelievably clean and orderly. If I made $2,000,000 a yr, I would go back all the time! (good sake and wines). Pros: 5 star service, designer foods, setting Cons: $$$$, $$$$ more
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The Best 12/13/2005

What an experiance. We were left speechless and remain so. You can drop $500 a head easily, and it's still worth it. We won't ever forget it. more
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The good and the bad 10/25/2005

Per Se is a very tricky restaurant to review. On the one hand the food was truly memorable, we had the nine course tasting menu, and can honestly say that the majority of dishes really hit the mark. In particular, the salmon-creme fraiche cones were delightful, a special mention should also be made regarding the exceptional 'snickers desert'. However, how a restaurant of this calibre can be housed in what is essentially an upmarket shopping mall defies belief. Ones experience is truly dampened by having to trundle up lifts and escalators, further on arrival at the restaurant we found the actual dining room to be slightly sterile and lacking in atmosphere. The service was good, however, maybe a little rushed. These sound like minor gripes. but if like myself you see dining as an overall experience you will understand these concerns. Overall, very good. Pros: food Cons: ambience, dining room more
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Just average 10/18/2005

I don't know... I went to this place and I just got a pretencious attitude from the staff and the food was not as impressive as I had been told... more
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Yes, it is THAT good! 10/1/2005

incredible food. you are not going to understand it until you actually eat there without a preset budget in mind. I ate once getting the minimum $175 tasting menu, which was great. 2nd time dining there, I let loose and got everything they could offer including truffles and seared foie gras, which werent on the menu. the 2nd time was AMAZING. the room is a bit stuffy, but we started getting slightly rowdy anyway. no one seemed to mind... best in nyc. food is just as good as French Laundry, but the decor lacks the intimacy at TFL. at roughly $250 (with no wine), sounds weird, but its an excellent value. Pros: best food in nyc, privacy, attentive service Cons: LONG reservation, atmosphere more
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Keller is a Genious! 6/23/2005

Per Se was such a wonderful experience in so many ways. I have been lucky enough to dine here twice and both times were amazing. The food is wonderful especially the Fois Gras - never have I had Fois Gras that is so fabulous. The service is perfect - attentive and they move you along so you are not sitting for 2 hours between each course. Once we had wine pairings which was fun and once we chose our own wine - both were wonderful. The food is truly over the top and the experience is worth every penny. A total special occasion place, but lacking a bit in atmopshere - don't particularily like the mall location. All in all, I am so happy to have Thomas Keller finally in New York! Pros: Food, Wine, Service Cons: Expensive more
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NOT worth it - underwhelming 6/12/2005

For a place that needs a reservation (if you can get one) months in advance and commands the prices of this level, the food was just wasn't on par. We had a five-course dinner and none of the dishes really impressed except maybe the signature oysters and pearls. There are several restaurants in the city in this or lower price range where one can have a truly memorable dining experience - not here. I'm not sure how the current rating of 9.7 was calculated considering that half of the user reviews are at "Average" or below.... Pros: Ambiance, Cocktails Cons: Price, Food more
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very good... but too expensive 5/10/2005

I can't say anything bad about this place, except that it is overpriced. My sister ate here and her tab was $350 per head (party of 8). My tab was $320 per head (party of 4). Definitely special occasion dining. The food is solid, but I wasn't "transported" as had expected. The price fixed is now $175 per person, the corkage fee $75 per bottle... thus, it's better to order the wine at the restaurant. The sommelier was excellent, the foie gras amazing, but the rest of the food was just very good. I was happier at aureole at half the price... but then again, maybe I'm making too big of a deal about the price/value. Don't get me wrong, this place is definitely good, and if money is of no concern... why not, right? Pros: intimate, great service, good food Cons: overpriced, small portions more
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Disappointing for the Price 4/20/2005

Per Se is overrated. However, I have to admit that the service was fantastic--wait staff was accomodating and alert; maitre d' was attentive; sommelier was helpful. But, I expected more if I am paying $300/person for dinner including wine and bottled water. I've had better French food at Toqueville. I had the chef's menu, which is a nine course meal. Most of the dishes were good, but not exceptional. The rabbit dish was too salty and the rib eye was unexpectedly tough. This was definitely NOT THE BEST meal that I've had in NY by far. Pros: View, Service Cons: Food, Expensive more
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The best meal I've ever had 3/16/2005

It's difficult to fault anything at all at Per Se - the food comes as close to a religious experience I've ever had. Course after course of delicate, crafted dishes, served with an amazing array of some of the best wines I've ever had. It took five hours, the service was absolutely impeccable, and the tour of the kitchen was a eye-opener to how restaurants should operate. Anyone's who read Soul of a Chef will be impressed at how the entire operation functions. Truly unbelievable and worth the price tag. Can't wait to go back. Pros: Food, Service, Wine Cons: Getting in! more
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What is there to say but AMAZING??? 3/15/2005

A truly memorable evening - one of the most perfect restaurants I've ever been in. The wait staff was incredible, anticipating our every need unobtrusively. Every dish brought to the table was an absolute gem. The wine list was enormous with plenty of reasonably priced selections. Highlights from the menu were the butter poached prawns, beef with deep fried marrow, the Sentour des Iles, and the Tour au Chocolat, but there was not a single sour note in the evening, and between the 3 of us, I tasted most everything on the menu. Though we opted for the 5 course menu, the kitchen brought so many little treats in between courses that we probably ended up eating 10 courses in all. We were invited to the kitchen for a brief tour and to meet the chef as well. A truly memorable evening - worth every penny! Pros: Food, Service, Desserts more
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Per Se for my birthday 1/6/2005

Despite wanting to die at the end of the meal from being overstuffed, Per Se is a restaurant I wish I could eat at every day! The service is amazing. After dinner we even got a tour of the kitchen. Did I mention the food is amazing? Pros: Thomas Keller, Truffles, Excellent service Cons: , Long meal more
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Hmmm... 12/31/2004

Definitely great view, great service and food with impeccable preparation. Definitely oustanding effort. Service is good, but not as flawless as in other New York restaurants or even French Laundry in Calif. Unfortunately, this restaurant like all others is not free and this is where the problem lies. ~$150 per person for chef's tasting menu is a bit much to ask. I would say, this place is worth a try once and then go some place else. If you have been to French Laundry in Calif. then you may want to skip this one. Pros: view, wine list, food preparation more
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Worth it 12/12/2004

My dining experience at Per Se is really indescribable. I would recommend it for anyone who has a really special occasion, or just loves to be wined and dined. We were basically waited on hand and foot for almost four hours. Of course that is expected for the prices you pay, but it was nonetheless a wonderful experience. Everything we ate was so flavorful, only a few bites were needed. We weren't rushed, and weren't scoffed at when trying to pick a "reasonable" priced bottle of wine. Yes there is a dress code, but you don't need to be a snob to eat here. Rich yes. more
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  • Opened in 2004, Per Se is Thomas Keller’s acclaimed New York interpretation of The French Laundry in the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. Designed by Adam D. Tihany, Per Se features a serene and intimate environment with spectacular views of Central Park and Columbus Circle. The restaurant is Chef Keller’s second three-Michelin-starred property featuring his daily nine-course tasting menu and a nine-course vegetable tasting menu using classic French technique and the finest quality ingredients available. An award-winning wine list, boasting more than 2,000 bottles, complements the menu. The list highlights a collection of older wines as well as wines from small producers that

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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm Fri-Sun 11:30am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
  • Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
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