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Cru

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24 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011
at 9th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-529-1700 Send to Phone

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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:
8.1 out of 10
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15 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional, French, Mediterranean

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

cru-nyc.com

Hours

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

Prices

$16-$30

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Notable Chef
Notable Wine List
Prix-Fixe
Romantic
Special Occasion

Alcohol

Full Bar

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Profile

The “wine portfolio” contains an astonishing 150, 000 bottles, which is why Cru is gathering spot for the city’s ever-growing population of wine geeks. But if you’re wise, you’ll save some of your money to spend on the food.
— Adam Platt

Tasting Menu

An $84 three-plus course chef's tasting menu is offered for dinner. Wines by the glass also come in three-ounce pours for the cost-conscious connoisseur.

Note
A la carte items only available at the bar.

Ideal Meal

The crudo, sturgeon, and duck, followed by the caramel trifle (served with the Château d’Yquem).

Food:	10

Service:	10

Décor:	9

Value:	8

Even though we were unaware that the restaurant had changed to a la carte - it was fresh, bright and delicious food. The service was impeccable. Our appetizers of squash tortellini and Kanpachi were both so succulent and smart and thrillingly good. The entree of lamb shank was good, but compared to the bass it lost its luster. Such a wonderfully prepared piece of fish - simple yet infused with flavor. Dessert was also nice. Lacking was the cheese course and we weren't thrilled with the "sides" being placed separately on the menu - but other than that - we have to score this restaurant high for its great warm service, wine list and amazing food.

Deserving of its Michelin star

FatBastard from 10019 | Posted on 1/21/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	9

Décor:	7

Value:	7

Experience at Cru was very good. Service from start to finish was exceptional (although only maybe a quarter full). Wine list is rather daunting, but the sommelier guided us to two moderately priced half-bottles that held up well to the food considerinig my date had duck and I had lobster. Hers was by far the better choice. Desserts were also quite good. Food tends to be nuanced and complex but not overpowering. Atmosphere is subdued and bordering on bland but appropriate. You won't find the menu a bargain but also not obscenely priced as a three-course prix fixe.

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