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Per Se

10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl, New York, NY, 10019
at 60th St.
212-823-9335

8.9 "Highly Recommended"
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70% Would you go back?
79% Would you take a date?
4% Would you take kids?
66% Would you go on business?
79% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.9
Service: 9.3
Décor: 9.0
Value: 7.8
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Per Se Restaurant

buckyboot from 10011 | Posted on 10/23/09

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

I had lunch at Per Se and was seated 'front row' at a table overlooking Columbus Circle with a terrific view of Central Park. The decor was elegant and understated, but also a bit boring. The staff is amply manned, and was informed and helpful, and not intrusive. Score of 9 for service. For lunch I had the 5 course sampler, and while interesting, was actually a bit lacking in taste. An odor of cooking oil escaped from the Kitchen and soiled my clothes - like one might expect in a cheap 'greasy-spoon' restaurant - and the food has a slight taste of cooking oil as well. To me, this was the 'kiss of death.' The Kitchen should be equippped with better ventilation and the food prepared with better ingrediants. The food, while served in small portions, was heavy and sat in my tummy 5 hours after my meal. I had a fantastic glass of red wine (a bit pricey at $36.00, but worth it). All in all, I recommend Per Se to others for special events, but personally will not return.

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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Love the new Salon menu

hgray01 from 11238 | Posted on 10/17/09

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: 10

We had the pleasure of trying Per Se's new Salon Menu (ie: a la carte menu)-phenomenal! We had a lovely dining experience and yet still walked out for only $75/pp incl glass of wine, shared cheese platter appetizer, entree and tip. WOW, def take advantage of this incredible value! They throw in all kinds of little amuse bouches and other extras on the house as well. We were a bit awe struck! The lounge seating is spacious and comfortable. Definitely go! and Enjoy! An all-time favorite restaurant. We will be back... Someday for the full tasting menu!

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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Finesse

FatBastard from 10019 | Posted on 4/5/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 8

Our evening at Per Se ended with an impromptu tour of the kitchen where a definition of "finesse" hangs above the gateway to the dining room, and I think that sums up the experience perfectly. Execution was flawless from start to finish, and courses varied in excitement but never disappointed. We opted for a white and then a red wine rather than the frenzy of the pairing and found the sommelier's recommendations to match nicely. Unlike virtually every other ultra high-end restauranteur, I appreciate Keller's decision to wrap everything into the hefty $275 per head price tag rather than nickel-and-diming for sparkling water, coffee, and the like.

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45 out of 69 people found this review helpful.

Not on par with the greatest chef

wierzbao from 10012 | Posted on 4/9/07

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? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 6
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 6

I expected the magic that you can get when you go to Marc veryrat, Pierre Gagnaire or Alain Ducasse. What a disappointment. Some of dishes were great (the quail egg, the veal, the oyster with caviar). But the tasting menu is too heavy and too long and all dishes are not at their best: the marlin is not interesting for example. Decor is nice and service is great - but it does balance the disappointment of the food.

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311 out of 683 people found this review helpful.

The absolute best

pasquala from GL54 2AN | Posted on 3/17/07

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: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

We went with such high expectations which were met and surpassed at every stage. Some of the dishes were so good that we couldn't wipe the silly smiles off our faces - the langoustines with potato gnocchi and citrus fruit will stay with me forever! We took our young daughter who was treated to her own tasting menu - pancakes, plain pasta, ice-cream and chocolate sauce and more. Obviously the service, wines, decor etc were all fabulous. We both felt very lucky as we left. The bill whilst high was expected and we actually felt that the menu was incredibly good value.

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278 out of 577 people found this review helpful.

A 2 star Guide Michelin experience

Cleo from 10023 | Posted on 10/5/06

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: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 7

Nothing much to say really, experienced staff, a sommelier that knew what he was doing, some of the meals were truly innovative which gives this restaurant a 2 star quality. We did not however feel it lived up to the 3 stars it has been given. Some of the reviews regarding this restaurant seem to be from rather confused or inexperienced top tier restaurant goers. The menu is a tasting menu, not a a la carte, please understand what that means with respect to number of meals, the length of the meal, the portion of the meals...

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317 out of 721 people found this review helpful.

Did I miss something?

somersky from 10022 | Posted on 10/4/06

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 6

I have been to every other fabulous restaurant in New York, and I think I was expecting PerSe to be the penultimate realization of my fine food dreams....I found it to be just okay in the big scheme of things....the first 2 or 3 courses were sublime....then I started feeling full, after all 9 courses, at what is now $210 P.P. it became too many little meals spread out amongst 3 hours....ugh! I find it similar to the movie everyone reviews and say it's the funniest thing they have ever seen, and you go see it, and everyone supposedly gets the joke except for you. The lobster was tough, the veal was fatty, the duck was just okay....my tea was bitter and oversteeped....oh well, I guess there's always Aureole, Oceana, and Bouley to go to again and again, at half the price.......BTW I am writing this in bed after chewing 4 Tums....not worth the wait for my money....

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369 out of 749 people found this review helpful.

Has mellowed over the years

garbanzo from 10025 | Posted on 9/18/06

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

Went to Per Se shortly after they reopened in May 2004 following their kitchen fire. My five-hour dinner was glorious, one of the best of my life. Service (especially the sommelier) was personal, knowledgeable, and yet not intrusive. The food was classic Keller. Returned for lunch a few weeks ago, and felt that it was still special, but the restaurant seems to (sadly) have lost a bit of its opening year excitement. OK, I can do without the salt lectures, but it seemed more like, um, a meal than a transcendent experience (and the bill was $867 for three with very little wine).

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322 out of 721 people found this review helpful.

Service disappointment

Pirospaprika | Posted on 12/22/05

Overall Rating: 7 (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: 9
Service: 6
Décor: 7
Value: 5

I went to Per Se with some friends this Fall, 2005 and decided to go back for a special occasion with someone special. I made a reservation four months ahead of time, and a month later I was notified that they could no longer provide me with my reservation. So I called back and spoke with a rude and snobby hostess. I asked her to speak with the manager but she was unwilling to connect me to him. She lied and said that the manager wasn't in and that they will get back to me at their "convenience!". Although the food is excelent, the quality of service is not in alignement with the food quality.

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410 out of 836 people found this review helpful.

Mind Blowing Experience

Horse9 | Posted on 11/29/05

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? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 10

One of the best fine dining experiences ever. We spent over $800 for two and it was worth every penny. I can't wait to try French Laundry! Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup was phenomenal. Very knowledgable Sommelier. Wine pairing with the 9 course tasting was outstanding. Could tell that the server was new. He was not up to par with the rest of the experience but his assistants more than made up for it and the end result was very solid service. Don't miss this culinary experience.

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417 out of 812 people found this review helpful.

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