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Danube

Critic's Pick Critics' Pick

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

  • Critics' Rating: star star Price Range: $$$$
  • Reader Rating:

    7.4 out of 10

    16 Reviews | Write a Review

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

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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food_is_amazing from 10019 | Posted on 5/20/08

Overall Reader 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...Read More

best austrian in america

connex from 33131 | Posted on 12/10/07

Overall Reader 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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