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Francesco at Mix

68 West 58th St., New York, NY, 10019
between Fifth and Sixth Aves.
212-583-0300

6.1 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
41% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
8% Would you take kids?
41% Would you go on business?
41% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 6.5
Service: 6.4
Décor: 7.6
Value: 4.6
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Francesco is Fantastic

Ilovenyfood | Posted on 7/26/05

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 8

There is nothing to disagree with, this restaurant had its down's but it is definitly up and and the food is original and amazing. I would recommend going to see for yourself! Very Romantic. You will not be dissapointed.Go for the Gnocci, and the beef tartare. Great sevice Excellent food. A TEN all around.

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82 out of 196 people found this review helpful.

Bravo Francesco!

Winelover from 10044 | Posted on 7/18/05

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 6

The new Tuscan chef at Mix totally gets it. His cooking is simple but elegant, with clean, beautifully delineated flavors matched by a well thought out wine list that truly complements the food so well. The prices are bit steep, but it's worth the money. Service is attentive and professional. I'd definitely go back.

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89 out of 206 people found this review helpful.

Valentines Night Disaster

nph | Posted on 2/15/05

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 2
Décor: 5
Value: 1

Upon arrival this place looks like it has a great atmosphere and unique decor. Once seated though and things change for the worse. The fixed menu's (a vegetarian menu is available) leave you at the chefs disposal. In typical French style you will only eat what the chef wants you too. Long gaps in serving the dishes with no explanations from the waiter or host suggest a shambolic kitchen. We left after waiting 25 minutes for our entrees. I cannot imagine how this place stays in business for much longer. Overpriced and over here.

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87 out of 190 people found this review helpful.

Costly Mediocrity

samjones | Posted on 6/19/04

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 4
Service: 3
Décor: 5
Value: 2

How the reputedly "world's best chef" could put his name on this ridiculously expensive average place is beyond me. While the food and service are ok, the prices and pretention are very high. You can do much better for a fraction of the price. I give them another year till they either dramatically change their way, or they fold.

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111 out of 229 people found this review helpful.

Rip In New York

FoodCritic2004 | Posted on 1/31/04

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 3
Décor: 5
Value: 1

One imagines the staff (as well as Alain Ducasse and Jeffery Chodorow) must be laughing at the customers. Though the food tastes very good, the portions are tiny, the prices are exorbitant, and there is nothing particularly exceptional about the service or decor. I cannot think of another restaurant in New York where I have felt so taken advantage of. If you break down the $72 prix fixe, the tuna steak--or rather the three niblets of tuna I was served--costs approximately $50.00. Any returning diners must truly hate themselves; the money would be better spent on therapy.

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80 out of 192 people found this review helpful.

A charming cozy atmosphere

aquaman105 | Posted on 1/12/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 9

I was so impressed was the attentive and knowledgable staff. The food was almost to pretty to eat. The flavors made your mouth water. Just when I thought it couldnt get any better the desserts were straight out of a gourmet magazine. The desserts were like eating a mona lisa,so beautiful to look at too nice to put your fork into.

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89 out of 191 people found this review helpful.

"The" happening place for food &decor

DavidPlatt2000 | Posted on 10/27/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 7
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 7

Mix was truly an experience...! The decor puts you in a very original surrounding mixed with pastel colours & special effects....Service was impeccable and the sommelier gave great by the glass recommendations.The Smoked duck salad, & the wonderful swordfish were above expectations, but the Profiterolles were a little "below" (chocolate sauce especially...Overall the place to be on a date for a good "mix of everything you need"

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88 out of 197 people found this review helpful.

overrated

uscfan from 90405 | Posted on 10/25/03

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 5

Trying to hard to create a new experience and it didn't succeed with me.

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80 out of 180 people found this review helpful.

Ducasse meets th 21st century

tobiecancino | Posted on 10/25/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

wonderful cute little Japanese sommelier. have the L-bone steak. make your reservations far in advance.

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83 out of 186 people found this review helpful.

Terrific decor and service, poor food

reviewer | Posted on 10/24/03

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 3

Mix has a terrific sleak and cool decor, the service is attentive and kind but unfortunately the third component, the food, is a true disappointment. The dishes are difficult to eat, some food is served in simple plastic bowls and when receiving the check I felt like having been robbed. It's just not worth the money. Instead, I would recommend you to go there for a drink only. Then you can enjoy the beautiful design without having to spend a fortune for the disappointing food.

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50 out of 87 people found this review helpful.

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