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The Libertine Restaurant

15 Gold St., New York, NY, 10038
at Platt St.
212-785-5950

Avg. Rating

7
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 8
"Recommended"

Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10.

67% would go back.

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restaurant week luncheon

By imquinon on 2/5/2010

  • Overall Rating: 4
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 1
  • Décor: 6
  • No, I would not go back!

Group from work went to Libertine for restaurant week luncheon. I was very surprised at how awful the service was. All though we were seated immediately it took almost 15 minutes before we were given flatware, water, and a menu. Service went downhill from there. Our lunch started at one and we walked out of the restaurant at 2:50 totally disgusted with service. Food was cold, fish was greasy and a burger that was ordered well-done an hour later came rare and cold, chips were cold. Cheescake was tasteless. Waitress had a nonchalance attitude about the service she provided so much so that even getting your water glass refilled took a tremendous amount of effort from her. No ones meal was hot. Will not be visiting Libertine again.

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By ShanghaiLil on 11/6/2008

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

I can't say what kind of place this is, but it can be what you make of it. My husband and I were looking for an afterwork bar or restaurant that was both relaxed and had good food. We found great food, great service, and a fancier than usual setting. It was exactly what we wanted but we ordered too much food. It was just a bit hard to resist some of the tantalizing and interesting items. Even the sides were amazing, especially the brussel sprouts with wild mushrooms. I'm planning to go back for lunch!

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57 out of 111 people found this review helpful.

Amazing food in a very nice decor

By Carlitony on 9/13/2008

  • Overall Rating: 8
  • Food: 9
  • Service: 7
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

We went there a few days ago. While the restaurant was still in "pre-opening" mode ( a few glitches in the service), I have to say I was very nicely surprise by the food. The interior could definitely be featured in a Wallpaper Issue, Modern yet cozy (and the actual lobby of the Thompson hotel is a nice complement to the restaurant itself) I would have imagined this place to be more in MePa / Union Square...well it seems like the Financial District is really happening these days. Highly recommended!

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