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Neighborhood: Flatiron23rd St-Park Ave S (6)
23rd St-Broadway (R, W)
Union Square (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W)
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Oh Michelin guide, you never steer me wrong.
We ordered the 5 course tasting menu and Chef Pugin was gracious enough to let me swap out the halibut course and instead get the lamb dish from the 3-course prix fixe menu. I love an artist that also has business sense!
The foie gras terrine with sangria gelee was incredibly rich. A great way to start the meal. All the main courses (scallop, lamb, wagyu) were perfectly prepared and uniquely seasoned so that they were differentiated from other restaurants with similar items. Then there was a dessert amuse, not something you see at too many places, and finally the pistachio macaroon with lemon curd and pistachio ice cream was the perfect ending. Especially since I love all things pistachio! (if you like this, make sure to try the pistachio martini at Cafe Mogador)
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here are the five things i can think of that i loved about the tasting menu at veritas:
1. the foie gras was rich and sweet with a subtle caramelized pineapple, and a light sangria gelee.
2. the plump seared diver scallops introduced me to corn succotash, and were served with chanterelles (a favorite of mine).
3. the sea bass chorizo with lemongrass was a unique juxtaposition of flavors.
4. the wagyu filet with bearnaise croquet, shishito peppers, and saucey bordelaise alone would have made the $110 worth it.
5. dessert. chocolate hazelnut dacquoise, milk chocolate lime mousse yuzu ice cream. i can't even say that without my mouth watering.
oh veritas. you did me right.
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Am I biased in my love of Veritas? Yes. I'm a whin-o. I cannot lie about that fact. It is one of the spots which popped my NY foodie cherry.
The wine list is a novel and the sommelier, a genius. I dragged my brother here for the chef's tasting menu and somewhere around 4 hrs later we stumbled out as better and smarter,more complete men.
IMO Veritas is every bit as good as Per Se ... Possibly better.
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VERITAS SHOULD BE CALLED "DUBIOUS"
On Saturday, October 31st, my wife and I and my brother and his wife "dined" at Veritas in Manhattan and had a surprisingly bad experience.
For starters, my brother and I both ordered the Pimiento al Piquillo which the menu described as "red peppers stuffed with chorizo and pork belly". When they came, they were tasty but there was no sign of any chorizo anywhere. The dish tasted markedly incomplete, especially for chorizo devotees like us.
For entrees, my brother and I ordered the sliced duck breast with figs and foie gras stuffed grapes. The duck came and was fine, but there was no sign of fig anywhere! Discerning a pattern, I cut open a stuffed grape and there was no foie gras to be seen.
We complained to the staff and asked for an explanation, but all we got was an apology.
Service was slow and overall the evening was a huge disappointment, especially at those high prices. I've been to Veritas before with the earlier chef and enjoyed it but none of us would ever go back.
Ahhhh Veritas. The perfect blend of flavors, aromas and service for the foodie-wine lover in me. Their knowledgeable staff, and biblical wine list guarantees the perfect food and wine pairing every time. Veritas' intimate setting and understated décor allows food and wine to shine, and is perfect for romance and conversation. Many thanks to Anthony Bourdain for sharing this Flatiron jewel in A Cook's Tour.
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I have been here twice and both meals rank in my top 10 ever. Not only are the prix fixe menus well balanced and artfully thought out, but the sommelier pairings are consistently perfect. I had a pork belly appetizer here once that rates as one of the most indulgently delicious things I have ever consumed.
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I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant that had a wine list as thick as a phone book. Pardon the slight exaggeration, but that really was what it felt like. I love wine, but not to the extent where I feel like I am doing a post-doctoral dissertation on oenology by reading through the damn wine list. So on that note, my buddy Mike and I just had beer.
I came here during Scott Bryan's reign. I haven't been here for a second time to experience the new era, and to be honest I am not in any hurry. The food was hands down exquisite. I had the Gravlax and salmon egg amuse, which was not all that exciting and soemwhat dissapointing after noticing that the tables around us had different amuses bouche. I suppose the pantry commis knew that we were rubes from out of town. My First course was the lobster salad with haricot vert micro greens and herb emulsion. Main course was sauteed atlantic sea bass with braised cabbage and buerre rouge. Dessert was citrus hazelnut financier (glorified French poundcake). All three courses came at the pre-fixe price of $75, plus the beers.
I would give this joint four stars if the service didn't lag. Our 120-minute dining experience could have been maximized to 90 minutes had the same three or four servers that were constantly bullsh*tting around the water station were actually doing their jobs. Sadly, one of those servers was ours. Our empty plates from each course were left unattended for a good 10 minutes (not a slight exaggeration), and it wasn't even a busy night. Whatever the circumstances were that night, it debunked the myth of NYC fine-dining restaurants being fast-paced and efficient.
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An excellent meal at Veritas over the weekend. Chef Pugin has finally brought the quality of the food up to the quality of the wine list.
Service was gracious and friendly. The wine list was the size of an old school bible, but the sommelier was able to help us find an interesting wine at a good value.
the meal included an amuse of lobster nage, followed by an appetizer of frogs legs. next was a special of wagyu steak tartare. finally the entree of tete de veau. The whole meal was quite decadent and everything was covered in truffles.
The frogs legs were simply sensational. This is in my top 3 dishes of the year and this meal was among the best meals of the year for me, along with a dinner at Murray Circle in January. The frogs legs were lollipopped and served in a flavorful sauce, along with gnocchi.
If I hadn't had to elsewhere I would have stayed another hour, ordered even more food and wine and then collapsed from food coma.
This is definitely going into the NY rotation.
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I went here during a trip to New York over New Years. This was thus far the absolute best meal I have ever had. We opted for the tasting menu, and ordered a great bottle of russian river pinot noir. They have a very extensive wine list. The whole meal took about 2 1/2 hours. The service was impeccable. Many of the dishes contained truffle and fois gras which was a little heavy, but delicious nonetheless. The langosteens topped with caviar stood out, as well as the parsnip soup amuse bouche.
It is pricey, the tasting menu was $155 pp, I would say expect to spend about $250+ pp if you opt for the tasting menu.
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More like 4 1/2 stars.. but I'm rounding up.
The crowd on a Wednesday night was well dressed and thankfully, a little above the cut of the usual Gramercy (Park Hotel- blecch!) fray. At 9 pm, it was pretty much entirely relaxed 40's and 50's. There was one other couple in their late 30's here on a date.
The room is rather stark, but not cold or uninviting. We had a corner table, which you should request if you are on a date so you can have both privacy as well as a full view of the dining room. If you come with a group, you can't sit in the corner, but don't worry.. there really isn't a bad seat in the house.
Now for the menu. There is a $90 three-course prix fixe or a $155 tasting menu. Everything on the seasonal menu looked wonderful- although a little chestnut heavy.
We decided to forgo any cocktails, although I noticed a full bar when you first enter the restaurant. One of the sommeliers - Patrick Cappiello - promptly arrived after to help us select a California pinot noir from the very extensive wine list for under $200. The pinot was light, smooth and exactly to my liking. I was on my second glass before my entree arrived, as I am from the school that believes having some drinks can enhance the flavors of food in your mind that much more.
The amuse bouche was some sort of soup with petite croutons.. it was good, not great.. no distinctive flavor that I can remember, although the mini-croutons added some needed texture. The first courses, however, arrived soon after and were plated beautifully. My langoustine tails were garnished with caviar and some gold leaf, with their heads dolefully watching from the other corner of the square dish. My boyfriend had the seared foie gras, which was very good as well. I had the venison and he had the Wagyu filet for our entrees. Both were perfectly cooked, juicy and tender.
We had the optional cheese course, which included five cheeses- three cow, one goat, and one sheep's milk, I believe, served with both plain and golden raisin nut breads. To accompany this, we ordered a bottle of Tokaji, one I had first had at Room4Dessert when it was still open last year. Next was a pre-dessert course, with miniature versions of a Madeleine, macaroon, and something else that I forget. Finally, dessert.. we both had the Mont Blanc, which was delicious but completely over the top. The entire meal only took 2 1/2 hours, but when left at 11:30 PM, we were the last to leave by a good 20 minutes or so. Nevertheless, both our waiter and the staff were very gracious and showed no signs of impatience or getting ready to leave (a pet peeve of mine!).
Chef Pugin is certainly one to watch. A funny comment I found in response to the http://Eater.com announcement of Chef Pugin's arrival at Veritas was: "Hmmm. Interesting. If true, then it's *possible* that the quality of the food there will finally approach the heights long ago reached by the prices..."
I can't speak for before, but my boyfriend said he always came for the wine, not so much the food. So it seems like this has finally been achieved.
This is a great place to relax, away from the stresses of the city, and enjoy some amazing wine, food and (hopefully) good company.
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Like most superficial food whores, I first heard about Veritas in Anthony Bourdain's book, "Kitchen Confidential". The normally crusty and snarky Bourdain completely changed persona and became downright gracious and subservient in the chapter he dedicated to chef Scott Bryan and his restaurant (at the time), Veritas.
Veritas peaked my interest again when the Michelin Guide awarded it one star, an honor it has kept since the venerable guide began reviewing restaurants in the US.
Wifey and I finally cleared our schedules to eat here and whaddaya know, chef Bryan left over a year ago... how come none of you told us!?!?!
Despite the main reason for going to this place walkin' out the door a year ago, we decided to suck it up and see what it's got to offer.
Nice Flatiron location, right across the street from Gramercy Tavern, one of our favorite places in NY - a good start. The hostess and staff are warm and attentive from the moment we walked in - the goodness continues. While the space is small and narrow, they do a nice job with what they got. Although, if you pay attention, you'll notice that some of the wall paint is fading a bit and that the decorative sculptures haven't been dusted in a good long while (like, since the place first opened?). Other than those few niggles, we liked what we saw.
The menu items are heavily French influenced, but with a tendency towards intriguing ingredients. Veritas requires that you select a traditional three-course offering amongst the plentiful choices for $90/person, or you can just let your brain go numb and order the eight-course tasting menu for $150 buckaroos/person.
Wifey gets a nice Maine lobster caeser salad and squab roti with foie while I opt for the Iberico ham app. and venison entree.
All in all, solid food. Beautiful presentation and decent-sized portions. I could almost taste the acorns in my ham... not. Desserts were decent, but forgettable.
I didn't mention one of Veritas' biggest draws (other than former chef Bryan), it's epic wine list. They drop that encyclopedia on your lap after your seated and you honestly need several hours to wade through that tome. My physics textbook in college was smaller by comparison.
Their wine selection ranged from reasonable, to certifiably insane.
Final count: Good location, great service, fine food, stellar wine list.
It almost made me forget about missing chef Bryan... almost.
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Food was outstanding in every respect from the incredible amuse bouche made of calamari, the first course of flawless foie gras, the main dish of braised short ribs and a spectacular cheese course to finish off the meal. The wine list is just as big as advertised with many tempting options. Some of the recommendations were off by the sommelier, not happy about that. The decor is very attractive. Service was a disappointment here as our waitress disappeared after our main course was served. This shouldn't happen in any expensive restaurant, let alone one that is tiny. Still excellent.
I went here for a work dinner although it is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Definitely a special occasion place.
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Very nice place for a romantic dinner or on a special occasion. Extensive wine list and a knowledgeable sommelier make the tasting menu worth its value (though it is certainly not cheap).
The only complaint I have about this place is its interior. It feels a little too dark and inpersonal. Also, I am not sure how good an experience it would be for people who aren't wine lovers.
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rather formal setting.
many dressed in suits.
staff to guest ratio is above average.
service was good.
wine list was really thick!
fixed price menu goes for $90.
you get a choice of starter, main and dessert.
the selections within each category is very generous indeed.
if you are feeling really rich, you can choose the tasting menu which goes for $155!
the amuse bouche was good.
wine poached grape with fresh shrimp.
my choice of foie gras for starter was good.
cleverly seasoned with star anise, cinnamon, cardamon and salt.
with onion marmalade on the side.
very tasty indeed.
my sis had the langoustine carpaccio which was also very good.
fresh razor thin slices of langoustine was sweet.
the caviar pairing gave a colour and taste contrast that worked well.
the other starter that looks yummy was the frog legs salad!
our neighbouring diner had it and it looked like a good choice.
for mains we were both disappointed!
i had the veal short loin.
the cooking was just not delicate enough for a restaurant of such standing.
it was something that i could easily have assembled at home.
my sis had the squab stuffed with foie gras.
and it was way too gamey!
stay clear of this dish.
both the sauces look the same too.
we regretted our choices instantly.
the duck at the next table looks really good.
so maybe you would want to give that a try instead.
now for the saving grace.
the desserts were really good!
they actually have a dessert amuse bouche too!
a quattro of coconut mousse, homemade nougat, some madeleine thingy and a raspberry macaroon.
all very good.
then i had the lemon and fig tart.
the fresh figs were awesome.
the lemon tart however was not quite sour enough but the total package was good.
the basil milk sorbet also went down well.
the roasted peanut tart crust added extra aroma and crunch to it.
my sis had the cheese platter which was at a $5 supplement.
the selection of french cheeses was good.
overall, it was pricey but if they can fix my complains about their mains then they will do better and maybe earn the fifth star.
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We went to eat here after attending the Yelp Inaugural Ball. The restaurant was pretty much empty at 10pm but you wouldn't have known that from the service. Wonderful Lobster Nabe appetizer, Waygu Beef entree (supplement to the prix fixe but worth it) and the cheese plate for dessert. Of course the wine list is very impressive, and the wine director was very helpful. I would definitely go back and would recommend for a nice dinner or special occasion.
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Took a date there as a second choice to Gramercy Tavern, expecting to pay for ambiance and hoping it would be enough to promote conversation to distract from the meal.
I have read numerous reviews posted here speaking to the Wine selection. Which was extensive, but that alone does not a recommendation make.
Everything was outstanding. From the salad to the entree. I broke the most sarced of cardinal culinary rules. I ate past the stopping point and had to refuse dessert - which once the food settled - I immediately regretted.
I do not give up 5 stars. It is not a religious thing - I just want to be able to wear white to my wedding. But seeing how this place accepted my calling in to push back my reservations by an hour (5 mins before my appointted time) - and immediately sat me eventhough I was an hour after the time I called and told them... all on a Friday night? - I was sorely tempted.
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Veritas knocked me into the food coma that would never end. The braised short ribs were so fatty and heavy that I could not eat for the entire next day. The texture was, well, fatty, and tender, which wasn't too bad, but the sauce was overdone, tangy, smoky and overpowering. It would have been beautiful if they let the texture and the flavor of the meat stand out on its own ... unless there was something they were trying to cover up.
The amuse-bouche, squid with roasted bell pepper couli, was probably the best part of the meal, and then the spiced madeleines that came at the end of the meal. The lobster-avocado salad was competent. The foie gras was undercooked and oozy.
Maybe it was just an off day for Veritas. On the bright side, the interior is chic, clean, and romantic, and the service is excellent.
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Just about flawless. Great bar (for drinking and snacking -- this is not a single's place, folks), great menu, GREAT wine list. Sommelier is super. Atmosphere is romantic, unrushed. This is the chef that Tony Bourdain deifies.
If you can't afford to do it all the time, then I recommend it for special occasions, and if possible, with a total of no more than 4 people. The restaurant will probably hate me saying that, but get 4 foodies around a table here and it will be magic ... go, go, go.
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How does a restaurant compete with the famous Gramercy Tavern being right across the street? In this case, quite possibly by overshadowing it.
Dinner at Veritas is an outstanding experience, from start to finish. While the food is some of the best I've ever had, the service, the ambiance, and the wine are all superlative.
The service is attentive, and nearly psychic -- but never intrusive, haughty or overbearing. The atmosphere is subdued, but elegant and modern. The food is the best of the NYC nouvelle americain that you'll find -- I have yet to find the chef make a single misstep. The desserts are so good that they deserve a review of their own.
The wines are mind-boggling, both in quality and variety. While the price of the wines range range greatly (from the double-digits all the way up to the down-payment on a small home in a red-state -- not kidding), everything is so perfect, you could easily find yourself considering that $40k bottle.
It certainly isn't cheap, but for a special occasion, I wouldn't go anywhere else.
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Veritas is a wonderful restaurant. It is not where you are going to go to let your hair down even slightly.
I had a great time but I am not sure my dinner partners felt the same. My food was well executed and amazing large portion but lacked any creative excitement. i was wowed though by each course being symphonically delivered precisely at the same time -- for a party of 5 that is quite a feat.
The wine is king here and so are the prices; the sommelier we had was less than nice and was a textbook sommelier that could easily turn anyone off--icey niceness does not a thing for me. i know my wines so i don't need to ask about anything on their list. i felt bad for my dinner mates and i thought either i say something or do nothing. i thought i should say nothing to not make my dinner guest feel any worse than they all felt. it is hard to give an all 5 star rating when a piece like this played so prominently in the overall dining experience.
I was amused to look at the $75.00 wine list that is for sale. The wines at dinner's end were great.
Buen Provecho!
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The food at Veritas, and of COURSE the wine, is good. We had a nice dinner here, and we knew we were going to an expensive restaurant. But for the money, it's not worth going. Now, don't get me wrong. We are HUGE foodies, and we've dined at some pretty darn pricey places, but we weren't blown away. And for what we paid at Christmastime, we were expecting to be blown away. There were some fancy shmancy haute cuisine dishes included on our $110 (I forget exactly the cost, but it was about $100) tasting menu, and seriously, we enjoyed everything we ate. We just think this restaurant is known more for its wine selection -- which is vast, exquisite, and expensive -- and not so much for the cooking.
In sum, even though the food was good, we weren't impressed, and the waiter we had could be more pleasant. While I've eaten at many restaurants in Europe where fixed price menus are standard, the waiter didn't do a good job at explaining their confusing tasting menu options. It was bizarre. He gave me this look as if I have dined only at McDonald's. Little does he know!
We met some friends here for our final night in New York, ending a spectacular three-day culinary tour of New York. We thought we'd just meet here for a drink and then head out elsewhere, but as luck would have it, we were able to score a table for four while we were hanging out at the bar.
And did we luck out! Another spectacular meal, but what this one had above all the others, was the most amazing foie gras dish the secret agent and I had ever tasted. Foie gras, AGAIN? Yes, folks, this was the fourth meal in three days where we had to try the foie, and they won hands down. I can still taste the silky, buttery goodness on my tongue...(eyes roll back in head)...ahem, let's get control of ourselves, shall we?
All of the other dishes were fantastic, and we loved chef Scott Bryan's straightforward approach. The hamachi tartare was delish, as were the short ribs. I went for four meaty scallops...I practically didn't want to share with my table mates.
We will definitely be back. Thanks, Veritas, for making a lasting impression.
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Wine, wine, wine!
Veritas means truth, and for foodies, this is the truth. In other words, Veritas achieves a fantastic dining experience. They have a great prix fixe. The service is impeccable. Food is oustanding. Did I mention the amazing wine list?
I've been there twice and will be there many more times, I'm sure. Foodies, this is "the truth!"
Everyone has raved about this restaurant, but to be honest I was superbly unimpressed. For a dinner at prix fixe of $82 (and I didn't even pay!) I thought it was mediocre. I had a fluke appetizer which was quite good, but the sea bass entree was mediocre. The wine was lovely however, the ambience nice but a bit stuffy, and the desserts were delicious... the creme brulee was sooo good!!
So come for the wine and dessert... maybe better luck next time?
Went here for our anniversary. The place was spectacular. The service was top notch. The wine list was a little on the pricey side. I just know some of those bottles don't cost as much. The appetizers were amazing. I went with the fillet for my main course and it was 'like butter'. My girlfriend had the veal and it was delicious. The chef did an amazing job. Highly recommend.
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I love this restaurant. This place has the best monkfish i've ever had.
their dictionary-like winelist doesn't hurt. the best value? hoopes 2003 cabernet, napa. thomas keller takes like 95% of the allocation, so you should try to get some when you can.
and by dictionary, i mean... unabridged.
Fantastic wine list and awesome neighborhood makes this a great dining experience. The atmosphere was a bit stuffy and the prix fixe food menu left me craving more food. Next time I will order off the menu. Bring an expense account or a paying date as this will empty your wallet due to the great wine list
In a word... superb! The wines. The food. The service. The sommelier. The ambiance. Everything about this place is flawless. Definitely not cheap, but a great value for what you get. You can splurge on a really outstanding wine here knowing, as it burns a hole in your wallet, that they aren't marking it up exorbitantly as is the norm. A must-visit.
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Phenomenal! The wine selection is huge but it's the food that truly shines - Scott Bryan is a true talent - his food is fantastic! Veritas, for some reason, is overlooked despite its star chef. The food is great, the service is beyond impeccable (they gave us two extra appetizers, showered us with attention, introduced us to the chef, and were witty and funny and attentive), and the sommelier is extremely knowledgeable and helpful (and not intimidating at all!) A fantastic fantastic restaurant - I will be coming back!!
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Veritas is all that and then some.
I have been to several fine dining establishments and Veritas is probably my favorite in NYC in terms of everything...food, atmosphere, selection and service. For what you are getting, the $76 prix fixe is a steal.
The space: A small and intimate room with a nice little bar in the front. The atmosphere/style is simple elegance...not so modern as to be cold and impersonal.
The food: The food is outstanding and incredibly unpretentious for the selection and quality of the food. Someone mentioned the short ribs being a heavy dish...in my opinion they are prepared to perfection here. I'm not sure how short ribs could actually be prepared/presented as light fare? I've also had other dishes...the rib eye is melt in your mouth good as are the scallops. Every dish including the desserts are just perfect heady harmony in each bite and you will wish you had room in your stomach for more food. Even the bread is fantastic..the little olive rolls, the raisin bread..yummm. Oh and the menu is not overly cerebral...I'm sure you know what I mean. You get all gussied up to go out to a place and you read the menu and know that everything is supposed to sound good, but nothing does. The chef is supposed to be brilliant, but in his/her brilliance, they leave out the masses that really don't care about revolutionary concept. Veritas has something for everyone and it will always be delicious.
The wine: A lot of people have reviewed the list so I will just say it's extensive. I am also not a huge wine person, but it was fantastic to talk to a sommelier who didn't look down on you and actually helped you find something to match your tastes and your price range.
The service: Impeccable. My favorite food city is New Orleans and one thing they generally have over NYC is service. You can go to a not so fancy restaurant and get 5 star service and 5 star food. Not so much in NYC...or at least in my experience. There have been times where I have paid for what should have been an incredible dining experience and the service was lousy. Not so here. The waitstaff all seem to be not only knowledgeable, but warm and accomodating as well. The service is also incredibly fluid...like a well orchestrated dance with perfect timing as far as not rushing you or keep you waiting and you are also not uncomfortably over serviced to death.
It's been way too long since we've been here and writing about it makes me long to go back! If you are looking for a special night out, I highly recommend Veritas.
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Excellent NYC restaurant. Everything you expect, awesome service, no rush attitude, amazing dishes (creative yet tasty), wonderful wines, beautiful decor and romantic. I highly recommend it.
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Amazing wine selection and beautiful preparation of Liberty Duck from Sonoma County.
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Amazing food and an impressive wine list that was created to pair well with your dish. Plan to spend your entire evening there, you'll never tire of the food, wine, ambiance, and staff. Scott Bryan, aside from being a cutie, is a star talent in the kitchen. End your meal with a cheese platter. Lovely. Sign up for the mailing list and salivate over their special event menu. I can go on. We go there every time we're in NYC. One of my favorites.
Formal and nice place, bit expensive but food is good. Service is great and the waitresses are good.Deserts are interesting. we had a splendid meal. i went to this place with my family.
Yummmmm....A++++++++
I wish there was a way I could give more than 5 stars, because this place just blew me away. I heard of Veritas through the Anthony Bourdain book "Kitchen Confidential." If you don't know, there's a whole chapter devoted to Scott Bryan and this fine establishment. My new husband and I made this the first (and BEST) eating experience on our honeymoon to NYC. Everything was perfect, from start to finish. The service was cool, unpretentious, and appropriately aloof--as though they had found the perfect way to be both welcoming and helpful, but being distant at the same time--you hardly even noticed they were there. The space was equally cool, clean, and unassuming. It's clear from the start that the focus of this restaurant is the food--not in having a "personality" or some kind of kitschy appeal. I can't say enough about the food and its masterful execution. The amuse bouche (cold smoked salmon, heart of palm salad with creme fraiche, and salmon roe) was composed entirely of things I dislike, save the hearts of palm, but I loved every savory bite. Everything was in perfect balance, and presented with a casual-yet-flawless simplicity. Appetizers of decadent ricotta ravioli and crispy seared sweetbreads left me wondering how Bryant could top himself for entrees. Four words: Barolo braised short ribs. Heaven on a plate, dripping with goodness, and served with a sides of parnsip puree and root vegetables. My husband opted for saddle of lamb, and was not disappointed. Prepared to a perfect medium rare, I've never seen a more finely cooked piece of meat. Desserts were delightfully simple--chocolate cake with banana ice cream and a blueberry poppyseed shortcake with lemon curd and vanilla frozen yogurt. No extra dollops or "BAMs" of anything. Once again, the perfect simplicity of quality ingredients prepared with a careful attention to detail spoke louder than any hyperbolic spun sugar accoutrement. Just when we thought we had our fill, and our 3 course prix fixe experience was complete, the kitchen sent out a delighful assortment of miniature desserts--an apple gelee, cashew florentine and coconut macaroon. A sweet and satisfying end to easily the greatest dining experience of my life. My only regret is that I am not a lover of wine, so the wine book--this is no "list"--was lost on me. It was not lost on me, however, that you could get a $30,000 bottle of wine. That must be living! Although to some, $76 plus gratuity (and you WILL leave 20%+ after this meal!) seems like a lot for dinner, try it, and you too will agree that Veritas is a fine use of $100+pp. We will surely visit again on future trips to NYC.
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This easily qualifies as one of the best meals I've ever had in New York (or the US in general). Everything was perfectly paired and prepared. The service was impeccable as well. The chef really knows what he is doing. Great for a special occasion.
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Outstanding food and wine. My seared foie gras made me cry happy tears.
Amazing wine list. Top notch food delicately prepared, beautifully presented and seamlessly served. One of my favorite places in the city, a gem not to be missed! the prix fix menu is not to be missed!
Great short ribs and of bottle of the best northern rhone wine i've ever had. If you haven't been to Veritas you are missing a wonderful eating and drinking experience. The food was excellent from app to dessert. The space is stark yet comfortable. The service was attentive but not overwhelming. A MUST GO FOR WINE FANS. I spent 30 minutes with the wine "bible". Just wish i could afford 10% of the list. O well i go to art galleries a lot and can't buy anything there either.
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Category: American (New)
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Category: American (New)
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Category: American (New)
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in new…
Christmas 2006. My gift to the secret agent is a…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
