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Chanterelle

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2 Harrison St., New York, NY 10013
nr. Hudson St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-966-6960 Send to Phone

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  • Price Range: $$$$

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  • Critics' Rating: ***

    Key to Prices and ratings

    Upscale
    • Almost Perfect
    • Exceptional
    • Generally Excellent
    • Very Good
    • Good
    Cheap Eats
    • Best in Category
    • Excellent
    • Delicious
    • Very Good
    • Noteworthy
    • Very Expensive
    • Expensive
    • Moderate
    • Cheap
  • Reader Rating:

    7.5 out of 10

    15 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: French
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

chanterellenyc.com

Hours

Tue-Sat, 5:30pm-11pm; Sun, 5pm-10:30pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Franklin St.

Prices

$31-$48

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Notable Chef
  • Notable Wine List
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Special Occasion

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Karen and David Waltuck have always genially but firmly operated on the principle that Chanterelle is one place where you're not going to have it "your way." That's because their way is better. After 25 years of proving this to be unequivocally true, they've melted the resistance of all but the anhedonic. Just the Waltucks' unwavering beliefs about what makes an evening physically unforgettable-huge Queen Anne chairs; big, unadorned plates; soft lighting against flat—painted dusky coral walls devoid of art; no music, ever; enough space between tables for a man to get on bended knee without tripping a busboy—compel a diner to erase any thought that might distract from the evening at hand. Then there are the pomp-free waiters, abundantly informative and gently persuasive, guiding you toward the house's failsafe pleasure source-the gentle harmonies of David's cooking. The menu changes monthly, but what doesn't waver is his quiet yet resolute, idiosyncratic passion for how he works and what he does. Other chefs have more panache, or provoke more pow. David just smiles beatifically and cooks, letting his food, or Karen—the most mood-elevating sprite ever to grace a restaurant—speak for him. And what they say is, "We're so glad you came here wanting something memorable. Because here it is."

Pre-Fixe Menu

Five-course tasting menu, $95

Weddings
For foodie couples, Chanterelle is an elegant setting that seats 80 guests. The rotating menu from the regular restaurant proves it can meet the needs of picky eaters and pull it off with style. From $95 per person for cocktails; $195 per person for dinner.

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Gorgeous Food, Gorgeous Room

Abbey from 11201 | Posted on 7/7/09

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

A wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary. Service was amazing and the room stunning. The food was superb - from the frois gras and frog leg appetizers to the sumptious fish and meat main courses. Everything was thoughtfully presented, the food fresh...Read More

such a disappointment..

Nicky59 from 10510 | Posted on 2/7/09

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 4
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 4

Went there for lunch and was initially very favorably impressed by lovely room, spectacular flowers and gracious service. However, the food was seriously lacking, and I know my food! The appetizer salad with lobster and sea urchin was minuscule (third of...Read More

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