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Danube

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30 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013
nr. Duane St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-791-3771 Send to Phone

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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:

    7.4 out of 10

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    16 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: French, German/Austrian
Photo by Andrew Karcie

Official Website

bouleyrestaurants.com

Nearby Subway Stops

A, C at Chambers St.; 1, 2, 3 at Chambers St.

Prices

$30-$40

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Good for Groups
  • Notable Chef
  • Notable Wine List
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Romantic

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Required

Profile

This venue is closed.

The elaborate Klimtian setting is still one of the prettiest restaurant dining venues in town, and it no doubt had an intoxicating effect on the Michelin judges, who honored David Bouley’s Austrian restaurant with two stars. So did the unquestionable quality of J. D. Hilburn’s near-perfect schnitzel. But the worn, unchanging menu, the spotty service, and the perennially drab expense-account crowd make the whole production feel frozen in time, like some dated bull-market Valhalla.

Chef's Tasting Menu

Five courses, $90; with wine pairing, $160

Recommended Dishes

Braised beef cheeks, $34; veal Wiener schnitzel, $32

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Average Reader Rating
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56% Would you go back?
87% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
37% Would you go on business?
75% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.6
Service: 7.0
Décor: 8.9
Value: 6.4

We went for the artwork

food_is_amazing from 10019 | Posted on 5/20/08

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 6

I enjoyed my meal at Danube. The wienerschnitzel with lingonberries was well cooked; the chocolate souffle reminded me of why I like chocolate. The seafood was fresh, the wine selection as unique as the menu options. Still. . . Maybe it was because Danube is closing this year, but there was little spirit to the restaurant. The couch-seating was a bit shabby, and the waiters seemed tired, distracted, bored. The artwork was lovely--our guest of honor was pleased--and the table was elegant. But no spirit. To be expected, but too bad, because, like I said, I enjoyed my meal at Danube. (Word to the wise: know your audience, if you choose Danube. A steakhouse, it is not.)

best austrian in america

connex from 33131 | Posted on 12/10/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

whenever we are in nyc we stop by danube as it has one of the best white wine selections on the east coast. the manager is very accomodating. the only alternative for austrian cuisine would be to go to austria.

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