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Petrossian Boutique & Cafe
Categories: Food Bakeries Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
911 7th Ave(between 57th St & 58th St)
New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood: Midtown West
(212) 245-2217
- Nearest Transit:
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57 St - 7 Av (N, Q, R)
57 St (F)
7 Av (B, D, E)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm
Sat 8:30 am - 7 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
100 reviews for Petrossian Boutique & Cafe
Review Highlights
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"...could easily eat their almond croissant all day, every day." In 13 reviews -
"They have amazing borscht and smoked salmon." In 12 reviews -
"The pain au chocolat was almost as good as those I enjoyed..." In 4 reviews
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100 reviews in English
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Review from Lindsey M.
Sunnyside, NY
4/6/2012
Darling Yelpers, please do not go here.
Every time I must satisfy my craving for the most delicious smoked salmon benedict I have found, I have to wait and wait behind the line of other people who are waiting for the exact same thing. So please, stay away. Get an average benny anywhere else in the city!
With that said, if you must venture in, make sure you enjoy the most amazing almond croissant ever created on this earth, or whatever other pastry has not been snatched up.
PS - They serve brunch until 7. Amazing. -
Review from Angela A.
Somerville, MA
5/15/2012
11:45am. Midtown. Hunger strikes.
None of us had any great hope of finding a nice place in Midtown - Trap of Tourists - so we followed the Google map to the closest, most-positively-Yelped place: this one. Admittedly, this place was *not* what we were seeking: we wanted cozy, brunchy, abundant relaxation. What we got was a kind of musty, New York grandmother place: ritzy and laughably expensive (one item on the menu was $200+!) and kind of brittle and snooty. At least, I didn't like the decor.
That said, for such a miss in terms of what we wanted, it was actually fine once we got there. (And, come on, old ladies are adorable.) The sandwiches (roasted ham, a Monsieur Croque, the salmon on baguette one) were tasty enough, and sometimes feeling like a young, alienated Holden Caulfield out on the town is nice. But, like Holden, we couldn't wait to get out of there!
(Glancing over the other Yelp reviews, I am inclined to say: we didn't have an almond croissant. Maybe that was the problem.) -
Review from Kanchana S.
Manhattan, NY
4/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a magical place. Yes, the almond croissant was pretty awesome. Went there around 4 pm and I had the last one. The coffee was good too. My sister ordered the tomato and cantaloupe salad with basil coulee. I was very surprised at how refreshing and perfectly balanced the flavors were.
I look forward to going back! -
Review from Thom H.
Updated - 4/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was contacted by management regarding my experience at Petrossian Cafe, who apologized, and offered a gesture of good will. They had me at "I'm sorry". :-)
Seeing as how my issue was with the service, and not the delicious croissant I had, I'll bump my review up. When management reads and responds to Yelp reviews, it says something about that business, and the service you should receive there.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/10/2012
Came for the legendary almond croissant, which yes, was quite good. Excellent, even. But I have had… Read more »
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Review from S R.
Denver, CO
3/28/2012
Wow!!! Everything here is absolutely delicious! I come here everyday, literally.
I've had croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, apricot danish, all muffins, orange brioche, all fruit tarts, and baguette. I have NEVER been dissatisfied and I've introduced many friends to the BEST BAKERY IN NYC!!!
Thank you Petrossians, see you tomorrow! -
Review from caroline k.
Fort Lee, NJ
5/3/2012
Almond croissants were sold out (at noon) so tried a chocolate croissant instead-- literally a small line of chocolate inside a puffed balloon pastry. Disappointing.
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Review from Caroline V.
New York, NY
3/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
5 stars for their pastries and viennoiseries.
4 stars for their brunch.
We've been here numerous times in the past month for all of their rich and delicious offerings. Come early otherwise you're bound to be sad that they've sold out of what you were looking for. It is definitely slim pickings by end of day.
We've had the fruit tarts, the chocolate mousse pastries, almond croissants, chocolate croissants and canneles (new addiction!). All were stellar! This is the best patisserie and viennoiserie in Manhattan. I am in love!
For brunch I like that you just get in line and wait your turn. There is no funny business and it's all straightforward. The only thing is while you stand and wait you're right where all the goodies are...
*Petrossian breakfast: smoked salmon (melts in your mouth with just the right saltiness), scrambled eggs (fluffly and moist), crispy bacon (really, it's crispy), jam, toast points, orange juice and coffee (you can go for tea if you dont like coffee). Coffee was nice and strong and is served in a small carafe along with steamed milk.
*Pain perdue: homemade bread dipped in flavored egg mixture (really fluffy), scrambled eggs (yummy fluff), crispy apple smoked bacon, maple syrup, jam (tasty on the pain perdue) and coffee. Per the menu, batter has a hint of Grand Marnier. This looked small coming out but was filling.
Service is not super fast but we had no issues. We had the corner booth so we had ample room for 3 of us and it's a pleasant loft dining area.
We'll be back for more pastries I'm sure. -
Review from D K.
Baltimore, MD
3/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went on a Sunday about 1pm or so to try one of those almond croissants everyone has raved about. No dice, all out. One lonely chocolate croissant left, ate that. It was pretty good. Yes I know, I should have come earlier. I should know better. Yes, I know bakeries run out of things by early afternoon. But I don't live in NYC, just visiting and sightseeing. Maybe next time I'll visit NYC for a croissant tour and then this place will be tops on my list of things to do...
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Review from Ah-Hyun C.
New York, NY
4/24/2012
A cozy, refreshingly different and elegant place to get weekend brunch. Petrossian has a large bakery and cafe counter for take-out and caviar / salmon on the right. There are 8 to 10 tables in the back for dine-in. The whole place had a European atmosphere and was definitely a nice change from the other NYC brunch places. The coffee was great and comes in pretty silver teapots and my croissant with jam was amazing. Unfortunately the almond croissant everyone talks about was unavailable. Boyfriend had the pain perdue platter and he enjoyed it - though I did notice the serving was a little small (must be the European style continuing). Definitely need to try the salmon next time.
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Review from Jenny S.
2/10/2012 4 Check-ins Here
The almond croissant is pricey at $3.50 but it's every baker's dream come true - fresh, flaky and tasteful in each layer. I always come around 9:30 to guarantee myself a morning treat. Just note that it runs out around 11am!
Hot chocolate is nothing special, but if you get it - make sure you stir it consistently as you sip so you're not overwhelmed with chocolately goodness at the end.
Next up - need to just find time to sit in the back and experience their service. Wonder what's the best time... -
Review from Sarah N.
Manhattan, NY
2/19/2012
This place is fantastic. Such a cozy interior, amazing croissants, and delicious coffee. A great spot for a warm, intimate, gourmet breakfast or lunch that won't break the bank (too badly).
I live right next door and am popping over there right now!
Beware though - I'm pretty sure butter is the main ingredient in EVERYTHING. Watch your waistline! -
Review from Linh N.
This is my paean to Petrossian.
The croissants are perfection. I still crave/dream about those croissants. The almond croissant is just delectable, buttery, flaky (but not flaky all over your clothes), with just the right amount of marzipan. I'm repeating myself, but truly, perfection. The plain croissant is almost as good, just not quite the otherworldly treat the almond croissant lends itself to be: plain croissant=happy; almond croissant=ecstasy.
The Petrossian breakfast is quite lovely too. A must visit for anyone visiting the Upper East Side/Central Park area.Listed in: East Side, West Side
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Review from Gretchen P.
Houston, TX
12/10/2011 1 photo
The croissants at Petrossian's Bakery are simple and perfect. Big folded pillows of buttery air. In fact, I liked the couple (over a few days) that I tried, those and the one that I got on my way out of town so I could partially enjoy my airport tea. Even after horrifically being flattened during transport, the croissant was as close to perfect as a pillowy pastry would have been. The airport tea was the opposite.
I ate at this bakery a handful of times. Yes, that easy and that good. If you're into touristy nosh with mediocre, chemically created ingredients, don't go to Petrossain, the food may be too amazing for you. Stick to the food carts or whatever it is the throngs of tourists eat.
I highly recommend the borscht. It's (as far as I could tell) vegetarian, full of spice, tiny chunks of beets, and will warm you up on a cold day. I also highly, highly (what's the next step up from highly? Supremely? Totally? Ten miles above the zenith-ly?) recommend the oatmeal raisin cookies. They're roughly the size of waffles and are slightly crunchy along the edges and super moist everywhere else.
I didn't branch out and try the caviar, salmon, or meat and cheese plates, but they serve those, as well. In bulk to go, or to eat in. The space itself is gorgeous, inside and most especially out. The restaurant and bakery are both on the ground floor of an apartment building faced with a terra cotta facade circa 1905 or thereabouts. Gorgeous building. The seating area has five two-tops and two four tops. It's small, but the space is very well organized. Just walk through the gorgeous bakery/meat/cheese shop and seat yourself, order - make certain to get one of their specialty teas, then wait for your perfect repast.Listed in: Caught Between the Moon and…
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Review from Jordan D.
12/6/2011
Like many, I got hooked on Petrorussian through my gf bringing me home almond croissants. Those alone are worth the trip. It's like a party in your mouth.
That aside, it's a quiet, chill place to grab a good cup of coffee and catch up with someone or get some work done. The prices are a bit high and I don't think I'll be buying their high end caviar anytime soon, but I'll come in for a solid cup of joe. -
Review from Ksenja T.
11/7/2011
I was eager to try the Petrossian almond croissant and see whether it lived up to the hype so I made sure to fit this spot into my New York itinerary for the weekend.
WOW--this treat is a little taste of heaven. It is absolutely mind blowing and delicious. I was in awe...I just sat in central park and ate this whole croissant to the very last crumbs because it was THAT good. We also got two plain croissants that according to my bf were "just like the ones he had in Paris."If I had my own segment of "Best thing I ever ate," this croissant would be on the list.
The cafe itself is very nice and has a nice calming feel to it. It wasn't busy and it was hard not to notice the display of caviar, perhaps I'll savour that another time!
*note: the coffee is nothing to rave about. The barista served me up with a cold coffee at first, so I obviously returned for a freshly made hot one. -
Review from Malia P.
1/17/2012
Almond croissants - make sure you get it. You won't regret it. It's everything I wanted and more. This is what perfection tastes like.
Listed in: Places to visit in NY
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Review from jessica h.
San Francisco, CA
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Four stars for great smoked salmon bagel that came huge and satisfying, the most heavenly almond croissants I have ever eaten and great service! I hear great things about their caviar but didn't get to try any. But please, make your way here for the almond croissant. Period.
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Review from Rebecca H.
San Francisco, CA
8/30/2011
Since this is a classy establishment, I will endeavor to talk in a classy manner. However, excuse the following. OMFG, THEIR GOODIES ARE LIKE A FREAKIN' ORGASM IN YOUR MOUTH.
That's how good they are. Even at the end of the day, whatever I ate - an almond pastry? was amazing. Light and buttery, perfect almond taste, custard was perfect, creamy, smooth, rolls over your tongue decadent.Listed in: Top Restaurants Ever
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Review from Michelle H.
New York, NY
1/2/2012
I have to say that I'm a fan of the cookies here. They have a great balance of softness/chewyness, crispiness and sweetness in a cookie. We tried the chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin. I'm a fan of both. Since this was an afternoon snack, we didn't try the infamous croissants but I will def be back. The place is really cute inside and perfect for a date whether with an s.o. or to meet a friend to catch up.
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Review from susan n.
East Rutherford, NJ
2/12/2012
I stopped by to try their chocolates.
Got a 3.75 oz box of 9 truffle sampler for $33.
Passion Fruit in white and dark chocolate, Milk Chocolate Ganache, Orange-Scented Soft Caramel, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Chile-Limon Mayan Truffle, Kaffir Lime with Coconut and Ginger, Salted Butter Caramel, Lemon Supreme and Zinfandel-Balsamic Truffle.
Besides the citrus ones (Lemon Supreme and Kaffir Lime), I LOVED them.
This is good chocolate. Really good. -
Review from Katie W.
Manhattan, NY
2/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Mediocre...not sure why it has such high reviews...
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Review from Aris F.
Miami, FL
8/11/2011
Petrossian's still serves the best almond croissants in the city.
Their other pastries are also worth a look.
They've had service issues over the years (in fact, they lost me as a customer for several years as a result), and from skimming the reviews here, I see that that hasn't changed, although on my most recent visit the other day, the service was just fine. -
Review from Rajani M.
5/22/2011
I could easily eat their almond croissant all day, every day. $3.50 for the buttery, gooey marzipan inside, flakey outside, uber delectable pastry- I don't know how I've lived so close for so long and haven't made it over there before. Martha Stewart once called this her favorite croissant in the world, and I don't blame her.
Dear Petrossian. I love you.
1) Get a croissant, and wander through the park. 2) Enjoy.
Simple as that. -
Review from no v.
Manhattan, NY
6/22/2011
If you are fortunate enough to live nearby the cafe is a pleasant little spot for a relaxed post coital breakfast date or for take out for the best, perhaps only, authentic croissants in NYC.
When you compare the prices for a cup of great coffee and a croissant to the competition ( Payard, etc..) Petrosssian Cafe wins hands down! -
Review from Sharlene S.
Manhasset, NY
1/23/2012
Came here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Nice location near Columbus Circle. It was quiet and the food was delicious. I had the cobb salad which was exactly what I was looking for, well-balanced flavors and good portion size. Service was standard. I would have liked to try their famed croissants and baked goods but by that time (1pm) there were no more to be had hence the 3 stars.
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Review from Ruth Z.
Los Angeles, CA
6/18/2011
After my brother was refused admittance to join me for breakfast
at the NYC Athletic Club (he wore sneakers!), we went around the
corner to the PEtrossian Boutique and Cafe and had an absolutely
fabulous breakfast!! The raisin french breakfast pasty that I
consumed was simply scrumptious and i sent the croissant
home to my sister in law, who loved it. I wanted to go back
and sample some more-I have to say that ladies dining next to me
complained because the day before they had rec'd TWO large
slabs of smoked salmon and on this day only one appeared. THe
waiter quickly remove the plate and returned it with the amount
they insisted had been served the day before. He was a very
sweet server and couldnt explain the difference-I would have been
eager to try the same thing-along with some of their other
pastries etc. The prices were amazing reasonable and there
was no attitude!! -
Review from Shannon B.
Seattle, WA
2/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Four stars for the amazing, buttery, flaky, not overly sweet almond croissant that I picked up as a treat for myself one chilly afternoon. I think I almost swooned when I took my first bite.
One word of warning: if you want a double espresso to go with that, as I did, go across the street (or on any corner) to Starbucks as Petrossian will charge you by the shot. That's right, my double espresso cost $16. I was in such shock for being such an idiot for not asking the price that I simply paid, dumbfounded, and left. Good lesson for me - suck it up and ASK how much they charge for an espresso. Even $8 for a single shot is too rich for me. I was thinking perhaps that I'd find tiny gold flecks at the bottom of my to-go cup for that price but alas, that was not the case. -
Review from Julia S.
Thanks Yelpers for steering me to this wonderful cafe. Perfect breakfast spot to take mom on her one and only breakfast meal in NYC. Food was absolutely delicious.
Big groups beware. This is a very small cafe. There was a bit of a wait when we got there but we thoroughly enjoyed the dessert and caviar porn while we waited. -
Review from Bill S.
Updated - 1/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This was the worst latte I've ever had in my entire life. If I was in a desert and this is the first thing someone gave to me, I would have to decline the drink. Awful..
However! There is always a shining star in the sky, I ordered a pecan chocolate cookie and that made my afternoon.
So coffee @ Petrossian = Bad
Baked goods @ Petrossian = puppy dogs and smilesListed in: My French Laundry, Chocolate Chip Cookies
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6/5/2010
I really wanted to blast this place because of their champagne truffles but that would take away… Read more »
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Review from Freya C.
1/23/2011
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE.
THEY HAVE, *THE* CROISSANT.
No it's not French (zut alors, c'est sacrilege!!).
It's not solely a bakery either.
BUT it is the BEST croissant I have had in New York, and believe me I have been having them.
I used to work around the corner on 57th street, and discovered this puff-pastry paradise on my LAST day there at work. So revelatory but also so depressing! I have been know to make special trips here uptown to a now mostly redundant midtown location in my quotidian day routine, just for the croissant.
Definitely definitely definitely DO come here to taste the delicately baked marzipanious flakey cresents if you're looking for them. -
Review from Julia Z.
New York, NY
1/23/2011
We were a group of 6. Even though we tried to avoid the weekend brunch rush by showing up at 1:30, we still had to wait about 25 mins and ended up squeeze in a booth for 4.
The brunch menu is around $12 - $18, if you are not having caviar. The portions are not big, but enough to fill you up. Everything is good, but the fruit tart was the most memorable. It was so flaky, just overall amazing. -
Review from A W.
Denver, CO
We went here for breakfast. I loved my bagel with smoked salmon plate. It melted in my mouth! Nice quick service and very friendly staff.
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Review from Danielle F.
Seattle, WA
12/5/2010
The best almond croissant I have eaten (I'm sorry Bakery Noveau in West Seattle!). I could eat nothing but these croissants for the rest of my life and be pretty happy. So light and fluffy and yet crunchy and flaky. Each bite tastes like it is infused with a rich butter flavor and has just the right amount of almond flavor in each bite. Nearly equally delicious was the apricot pastry for all the same reasons. Quite similar, but with an apricot flavor instead of almond, and with crushed pistachios for extra crunch.
Having paid homage to the croissant, the cafe was also adorable and the rest of the food incredible. The front of the establishment is a cute storefront with cases filled with cookies, breads, pastries, truffles, and other yummies. In the back of the store, there is a raised area with five or six little cafe tables at which you can order a full breakfast menu. Very casual and low key. The food and atmosphere takes you to a teeny little cafe in Paris.
I ordered the Eggs Benedict which had some of the best Bernaise sauce I've tried, perfectly poached eggs, and thinly sliced flavorful ham more along the lines of a Serrano ham than the Canadian bacon typically served with Eggs Benedict. My husband ordered the brioche Grand Marnier flavored French toast with bacon and eggs and he seemed quite happy as well.
The espresso and cappucino were also superior - rich, bold tasting without the slightly burnt taste sometimes detectable in espresso at places like Starbucks. So good we made the six block walk the next morning for an encore performance.
After having such a delicious meal, we were enticed to order a bunch of other pastries to take with us for later. The cinnamon roll shaped like a pinwheel was not quite as good as it looked. The caramelized vanilla custard was intensely delicious. The Parisian macaroon and shortbread were both excellent. The ginger and chocolate chip cookies were surprisingly disappointing - spend your time and calories on less traditional options.
A perfect bakery/cafe for an easy brunch in NYC. Because there are no reservations and only a handful of small tables, it seemed as though the wait time could vary, though we only had to wait for about 5 minutes and were perfectly content browsing through all the pastry options during that time. -
Review from Yelpster P.
Evans, GA
1/23/2011
I visited Petrossian after a friend recommended it to me, saying that they have the best croissants. My friend was absolutely correct. I tried the regular croissants, chocolate croissants, and the apricot danishes and everything was amazing, so amazing I had to go back to get more to bring home to my family. Note that the apricot danishes are pretty sweet, so if you don't have a sweet tooth, you might want to skip them. If you DO have a sweet tooth, TRY THEM.
Petrossian also has a bunch of other yummy-looking items, such as caviar, chocolates, smoked salmon, etc., but I didn't go for those, only the croissants. Oh, and while the croissants are amazing super-fresh, I kinda like them better the next day. They aren't quite as flaky and you don't lose half of your roll from it flaking off. -
Review from Foster K.
Pasadena, CA
Came here the first morning of a week-long visit to NYC, and never looked back. Simply the best croissant I've ever had - and that includes multiple visits to France, people!
I don't know how they do it, but the combination of tender, moist insides, with delicate, flaky outside makes a Petrossian croissant a must-have experience. Service and coffee are fine also, but the croissant is what gets the five stars. -
Review from Lydia W.
10/24/2010
I recently saw that Petrossian had NY's #2 best croissant, so I had to come see for myself! (Settled for #2 because it was very close to where I was staying)
Tried the almond croissant, which was, truthfully the flakiest, freshest croissant I have bitten into on this side of the Atlantic. Petrossian uses the perfect amount of almond paste so you never go one bite without, or one bite with too much. Can I just reiterate how flaky this croissant is? Don't eat if you are wearing very nice clothing, unless you are willing to get croissant flakes all over it.
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Review from Rachel P.
New York, NY
5/1/2011
Ate at the cafe. We were too late to order breakfast, so we had lunch.
Likes: almond croissant. The bread and butter that accompanied the borscht. Nice staff behind the counters.
Dislikes: the borscht was just ok, and could be tweaked to address the salty and sweet flavors that nearly kill it half-way through the bowl. -
Review from Brittany R.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
10/14/2011
The best plain croissant I've ever had in my life! My hubby and I also shared the apricot and pistachio croissant, which was very tasty but a little too much for me. The raisin croissant-like bread was delicious as well. Mmmm!
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Review from Dan F.
6/18/2010
My grandpa and his kooky-krazy wife used to live around the corner; this was their go-to spot for years. As part of the old arts guard (he, a musician; she, an actress) they'd convene here regularly on the intimate, platformed dining area in the back with their culture-vulture neighbors who themselves had interesting claims to fame. On one visit they pointed to a crooked skeleton dining alone, crystal goblet before her, draped in gray cashmere and shadow, and they said, Now, in the 50s SHE was THE biggest face in modeling.
The model, in turn, caviar in spoon, gestured in our general direction as if in toast, and continued her leisured meal.
A version of this moment played and replayed itself a thousand times in the years the three of us would visit Petrossian. One might think that any place so elegant and rich in scene would falter on the food.
One would be mistaken.
Some of the most delightful lunches of my life took place inside these four walls. Granted I almost always got the same thing: The Petrossian Club. It's toasted blins layered with lemon sage aioli, smoked salmon sturgeon, eel, tomato, lettuce & honey mustard. And even though I think honey mustard is about as goy as goy gets, I declare without reservation: The Petrossian Club is a masterpiece of glittering Manhattan lunchtime fare.
One item to avoid: anything on the menu that features the "warm nan bread." It's nothing like the nan you know. Theirs is thin and tough as a brick: a ill-conceived vehicle for the loose ingredients they use to top it (caviar, smoked salmon, etc.)
The ice coffee is divine, the teas are blessedly aromatic and restorative, and the gorgeous chocolates that line the entry arcade ... your piece de resistance.
In the spirit of key words: Petrossian Cafe may be the best place to grab brunch or lunch around Columbus Circle, Central Park South, or environs.Listed in: Eat Me, Sweet N Sour
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Review from june Y.
Edgewater, NJ
11/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friend didn't like her food, but my salmon bagel with cream cheese was awesome! It was 12 bucks but it came with this giant slice of smoked salmon!! It's a nice little shop.
