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Resto
111 E. 29th St., New York, NY, 10016
nr. Park Ave. South
212-685-5585
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For something different but not a "Cheap Eat"
rgmofnyc from 10038 | Posted on 10/5/09
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This place really is special, one look at the bar and the vast selection of beer is enough to tell you that. The menu is filled with great choices, and I highly recommend ordering a side of french fries with their selection of sauces. However, the service is average at best, which really is a shame. Most of the waitstaff have an indifferent attitude, especially when dealing with a group and therefore guaranteed a nice 18% tip. Also, the prices aren't too pleasing. I don't know why Resto was featured on Cheap Eats, because a full meal with appetizer and dessert is quite pricey. Still, it's definitely worth it to check this place out.
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Good burger - waitstaff must be interns or something
noteminer from 10301 | Posted on 6/3/09
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Although there were only 3 people there, our server still felt the need to consult the computer to make sure he could fit us in. Our first waiter did exhibit thorough knowledge of the Belgian beers and provided great recommendations, however, when in restaurants, I would prefer to use the term “only” and not “first” waiter, especially when the place is empty My wife’s duck comfit was delicate and well spiced with pink peppercorn, while my father- in- law’s hangar steak had a nice buttery texture. This brings us to the burgers, which you can order single or double. The burger had a perfect balance of texture, taste and condiment. A reviewer criticized Resto’s use of a wonder bread type bun. I believe that this bun actually works well for the single burger; however, I believe that the bun would not survive double the meat. The single burger is as filling as a white castle slider. While the fries were excellent crisp wedges, I found myself stealing off other people’s plates and anticipating a Bread pudding that our 2nd server had no idea ever existed.
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Bad Service, Bad Muscles, Off night...
fatpretzelyahoo from 10016 | Posted on 5/22/09
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When my friend and I first sat in the cozy setting I thought that we were about to have a great meal and some nice drinks. My first draft was I guess a European size... I would have liked a pint for 6 dollars... the appetizers, the Deviled Eggs in particular were good, if not almost spare. I still had high hopes. My friend's wine choice was recommended - and she liked it. Then the muscles came out, and they were a huge let down. I enjoy Belgian Moules and Frittes... the frittes and dipping sauces were awesome - the moules were really awful... We asked out server to tell us which dipping sauce what which - she mumbled/fake told us what it was - she should have known! Also, our server left in the middle of our meal. A trainee was the one that realized that we needed another drink and that we wanted something else. For the enormity of the bill, the sub par nature of the food and service - this was not worth it and I doubt I would go back.
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meat me there
melikeyitsafashionthing from 10016 | Posted on 1/28/09
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I work in murray hill and take clients/associates here. I like it because much of the food is local, the service is low key, and it has a downtown vibe. For Appetizers I order the tete de cochon sandwich. Otherwise, I get the burger, short rib carbonnade, moules frites, or the poulard. All are excellent.
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Great Experience!
sandralove from 10016 | Posted on 12/8/08
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I recently stopped by Resto to grab a drink with a friend who lives in the neighborhood. We ended up sitting at the bar for dinner and hanging out the rest of the night. We had the deviled eggs and bitter ballen to start. Both were hot, crispy, greasy, meaty. I drank a couple different beers, the chimay cinq cents and the leffe blonde. I got the burger which I was totally into, and dining pal got the steak frites. It was a cool little place, and I had to post this because I was surprised to find such a thing existed in murray hill.....
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underwhelming
joemac from 11238 | Posted on 9/19/08
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Does a food reporter from nymag own a piece of Resto? I fail to understand the enthusiasm surrounding this place. Its fine. Mussles there stink, literally, however, and one would do well to stay clear of them. Other things are decent enough which translates to a failing grade for manhattan.
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WARNING: Not For Vegetarians
mkmchicago from 10022 | Posted on 6/16/08
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We waited over an hour and a half after being quoted 30 minutes, and then I was rudely told in no uncertain terms that the chef is unwilling to prepare anything vegetarian, (despite the restaurant's reputation for grilled cheese which is not available at dinnertime.) Don't waste your time at this place, even if you do eat meat it's not worth the attitude, there are too many great places in the city!
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Ehhhh...
bobbystrange from 10016 | Posted on 4/27/08
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I had heard good things and we popped in without a reservation Friday night and were seated somewhat promptly. While the beer list was decent and the appetizers (tete de couchon and baby scallops) were pretty tasty, the rest failed to impress. The waitress indicated a shared chicken dish would serve three, and it easily could have been a meal for one. At $55 I expected more than a small, rather tasteless bird sliced and displayed on an oversized plate. Not a bad place to grab a burger and beer maybe, but the menu and atmosphere certainly don't justify any kind of hype.
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adorez les belges!
food_is_amazing from 10019 | Posted on 4/22/08
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Resto is awesome. I had the deviled eggs, the beef cheek carbonnade with frites, and the liege waffle (along with a taste of the chocolate bread pudding). All were great. The superstar of the night was the beef cheek carbonnade, served in a little pot atop (french) fries. The fries, while, good, would be nothing too special without the carbonnade glaze. . . With it, they are just heavenly. And the meat is tender, juicy, brilliant in every way. The deviled eggs were less creamy than most, which I appreciated; I generally dislike the texture of deviled eggs, but Resto does them right. Atop pork toast?--also brilliant. It tasted like an upscale hash brown. The waffle was very, very good, although the creme anglaise was slightly bland; the chocolate bread pudding is how your grandmother would have made it, if she had NOT been using stale bread for the recipe. Do make a reservation; do visit early and often.
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Surprisingly Good
willyc from 10023 | Posted on 3/1/08
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Stopped by Resto around 9:30 last Friday and was surpirsed that it was only a 5 minute wait for a table for four. I had held of going before due to the mixed reviews, but was very surprised. Appetizers were great, especially the lamb ribs. I was a little concerned when I was told that all burgers are "cooked through", but went ahead and found the Resto burger to be very flavorful and one of the better burgers in the city.
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