| ambiance |
90.0% positive |
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Danube is extremely romantic but also perfect to go for large parties since the dining room is not over crowded. ”
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It's perfect for a romantic meal, or even to impress an out-of-town client. ”
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The restaurant has great ambience- it's elegant but not overly stuff. ”
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The decor is interesting. ”
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The decor is beautiful, the service attentive, and when people talk about certain meals being better than sex, they probably dined at Danube. ”
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ambiance plus food excellence equals a memorable dining experience ”
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Appropriate for a speical occasion or a spontaneous romantic dinner on the town! ”
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The ambience was very nice and the restaurant was fairly small with excellent service. ”
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The room itself is gorgeous, but go late, as the room becomes more romantic as it empties out a bit. ”
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Definately worth a try, but try a weeknight and a romantic evening. ”
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The space is great and comfortable - not cramped at all. ”
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The restaurant is very beautiful and romantic and it has a nice bar/waiting area with great cocktails. ”
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From the moment we walked through the doors to the moment we left, the wait staff made every moment the most romantic surreal experience. ”
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Perhaps not the most romantic place for an anniversary -- nonetheless a solid experience. ”
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However, the ambiance and decor is quite beautiful and romantic. ”
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The service, the food and the luxurious decor all contribute to a stunning ambience. ”
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My first experience at Danube was wonderful (from food to service to decor). ”
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Perfect place for a sumtuous, romantic evening. ”
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Wonderfully romantic ambiance, food slightly disappointing ”
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The space at Danube is fairly dark but felt very cozy with the candle on the table and beautiful antique couches surrounding the border of the dinning room. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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enjoyed my scallop appetizer, Long Island duck entree and caramel strudel. ”
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the white peach tart with vanilla-peach ice cream was amazing. ”
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also had the caramel tart for dessert and my boyfriend had the cheese plate, both of which were great. ”
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The desserts were scrumptious (including the petite fours and the pound cake that we were presented with as we left) The staff was attentive and very thoughtful- we received a complimentary dessert of crepes with "Happy Anniversay" on the plate and a very ”
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And I loved the chocolate truffles in the gift bag at the end! ”
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| drinks |
71.88000202178955% positive |
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There are less expensive places for sausages, snitzel, and wine and but none that look like this. ”
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The food and wine was delicious- I highly recommend the scallop appetizer, the lobster entree and the veal entree. ”
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They spread out the timing of each course perfectly so that we could enjoy the wine and talk without feeling rushed at all. ”
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Another great aspect of this restaurant is that it offers a great pre-fix menu as well as a wine paring menu for a truly relaxing and memorizing dining experience. ”
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The only con is the sommelier who kept pushing the expensive wines. ”
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The wine list was extensive and pricey-the cheapest bottle I think was around $55-but had great selections from around the world. ”
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Then, when we spilled wine, the dirty tablecloth was never changed. ”
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Try the Tasting Menu with the wine pairing and you'll be in good hands. ”
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chose this restaurant for my girlfriend's birthday dinner because I had heard from a reliable source that it was one of the prettiest restaurant/bar he had been to in NY, and the food was good there. ”
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The food was out of this world and the sommelier recommended an excellent Austrian wine. ”
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The waiter seemed annoyed that we didn't order a bottle of wine. ”
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The service was excellent with a wine steward recommending a great wine. ”
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The restaurant is very beautiful and romantic and it has a nice bar/waiting area with great cocktails. ”
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While taking our food order we tried to order a drink and he told us "Not now ”
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Menu was full of very tasty selections and the extensive wine selection, specialized in Austrian and European flavors. ”
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We had the 5 course tasting menu and had the waiter select a perfect bottle of wine to go with our selections. ”
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| food quality |
87.29000091552734% positive |
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Every course was delicious, including the multiple chef samples, brought to you from the chef throughout your entire meal. ”
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My favorite dishes all involved squash of some kind, which i would not expect to love. ”
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My first experience at Danube was wonderful (from food to service to decor). ”
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Romantic, fairly good food, expensive - ”
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The service is impeccable as well as the food. ”
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The food is always outstanding -- the sauces are in particular incredible. ”
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The food is fantastic, "Gourmet comfort food" and has gotten progressively better over the past year, as did the service. ”
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And the food, was exquisite! ”
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We were then served stale bread and decided simultaneouly to leave and go basically anywhere else instead. ”
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The staff was very nice (although I noticed that the waiter did not ask me how my soup was, but came around to ask me how my beef cheeks were--and those were good.) ”
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Aesthetics aside, I was hoping that the excellent food would more than make up for the let down. ”
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The food at Danube was very good. ”
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My favorite dishes include the Rabbit salad with foie gras, the butternut squash soup and the baby lamb chops. ”
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Seriously it's beautiful, the food was amazing and I love the three ways preparation. ”
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My girlfriend and I went for 03' V-Day, and the service was abosolutley wonderful, very intentive, and the food was ”
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We found the service to be prompt and concientious, the head waiter was knowledgeable about the food and gave very good advice. ”
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The food was interesting and delicious for the most part. ”
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entrees like LI duck, japanese halibut or beef cheeks were divine. ”
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The food was amazing. ”
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The ravioli are tremendous, beef cheeks divine and (believe it or not) the Wiener Schnitzel the best I've ever had. ”
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The Austrian cuisine is exquisite. ”
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If you want you want great food and great service try Jean George or Craft. ”
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fish lobster passable, Hidiki with sand terrible ”
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brought a party of 5 who were visiting New York to Danube, and it didn't disappoint their expectations of NY haute cuisine. ”
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Although it sometimes feels like it's filled with the "Third Age" crowd or people who go to a nice place one a year (for a special night), the food is divine and the price tag isn't bad. ”
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The food is excellent so long as you like Austrian cuisine. ”
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The food was out of this world and the sommelier recommended an excellent Austrian wine. ”
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Danube is a great place to go if you like outstanding, unique, and innovative cuisine. ”
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The service, the food and the luxurious decor all contribute to a stunning ambience. ”
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Menu was full of very tasty selections and the extensive wine selection, specialized in Austrian and European flavors. ”
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It's perfect for a romantic meal, or even to impress an out-of-town client. ”
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Again the food was truly incredible, but overall, the experience was horrendous. ”
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chose this restaurant for my girlfriend's birthday dinner because I had heard from a reliable source that it was one of the prettiest restaurant/bar he had been to in NY, and the food was good there. ”
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The food is mostly excellent, but not extraordinary. ”
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The food is somewhat interesting. ”
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This is a fantastic option for those who either don't know much about the food, or those with a commitment problem. ”
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The sweet courses were definitely a winner in this poor ensemble of tasting dishes. ”
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The food was amazing! ”
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Really superb and creative food. ”
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The meal was delicious. ”
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love the food at this place. ”
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would definitely recommend the place for a nice upscale meal. ”
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While taking our food order we tried to order a drink and he told us "Not now ”
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Overall a great restaurant and a must see if you are into fine dining and classy food! ”
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The timing was perfect, service was on task and not at all overbearing, the food, the food - yum. ”
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The duck soup, scallops and fois gras (so I heard) were excellent. ”
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was very hopeful for a pleasant meal with friends and family. ”
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The food was average: the almond crusted halibut was bland, while the sashimi appetizer was excellent. ”
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The complimentary salmon with horseradish sauce was delicious and I don't even like eating fish. ”
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The food is not worth the rude staff. ”
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Both dishes were very flavorful and beautifully presented. ”
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The food is no less amazing! ”
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Old world charm with superb Austrian cuisine ”
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The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. ”
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The food and wine was delicious- I highly recommend the scallop appetizer, the lobster entree and the veal entree. ”
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Wonderfully romantic ambiance, food slightly disappointing ”
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The food was not memorable in any way. ”
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ambiance plus food excellence equals a memorable dining experience ”
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The service was impeccable and food was out of this world. ”
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| menu variety |
86.3599967956543% positive |
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Wine menu is interesting and diverse. ”
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Nothing we tried from the tasting menu was good. ”
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Menu was full of very tasty selections and the extensive wine selection, specialized in Austrian and European flavors. ”
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The cheapest glass is $12 - absurd given that the menu itself isn't THAT pricey ”
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adore this restaurant as a unique collection of choices each time I attend. ”
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Maybe it was the Thanksgiving tasting menu and they were "experimenting", but I would not recommend this place on any occassion. ”
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Another great aspect of this restaurant is that it offers a great pre-fix menu as well as a wine paring menu for a truly relaxing and memorizing dining experience. ”
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We had the 5 course tasting menu and had the waiter select a perfect bottle of wine to go with our selections. ”
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The service was great and we had the tasting menu, which I reccommend if because it allows you to try more on the menu. ”
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The wine list was extensive and pricey-the cheapest bottle I think was around $55-but had great selections from around the world. ”
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What I found great about this place is they have a Classic fair menu, a more modern menu, and as well as a market choice menu which gives you a great option of courses but not blowing your head away with a million choices. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Danube is a great place to go if you like outstanding, unique, and innovative cuisine. ”
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Although it sometimes feels like it's filled with the "Third Age" crowd or people who go to a nice place one a year (for a special night), the food is divine and the price tag isn't bad. ”
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But other than that a great place ”
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The ambience was very nice and the restaurant was fairly small with excellent service. ”
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Overall a great restaurant and a must see if you are into fine dining and classy food! ”
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great place for a unique and classic dinner out. ”
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What I found great about this place is they have a Classic fair menu, a more modern menu, and as well as a market choice menu which gives you a great option of courses but not blowing your head away with a million choices. ”
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great place for a unique and classic dinner out ”
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Another great aspect of this restaurant is that it offers a great pre-fix menu as well as a wine paring menu for a truly relaxing and memorizing dining experience. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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will definitely go back to Danube and it has become one of my favorite restaurants. ”
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would certainly go back and recommend Danube, but would caution for the inconsistency (especially considering the bill!) ”
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| service |
75.56000232696533% positive |
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We found the service to be prompt and concientious, the head waiter was knowledgeable about the food and gave very good advice. ”
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Service was the worst I have seen in a NY city upscale restaurant, we had a reservation for 2 at 9:30 we got our table at 10:30 to make matter worst the hostess seem to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown once seated the service did not improved a bit ”
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The staff was very nice (although I noticed that the waiter did not ask me how my soup was, but came around to ask me how my beef cheeks were--and those were good.) ”
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We were seated on time, the service was attentive, but not intrusive, and we were made to feel welcome. ”
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Very attentive waitstaff, lots of little extras that the kitchen sent out, a wonderful dining experience! ”
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The service is impeccable as well as the food. ”
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The timing was perfect, service was on task and not at all overbearing, the food, the food - yum. ”
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Also, the customer service is superb. ”
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Our head waiter was rude. ”
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After some initial difficulty getting my scotch ordered the service was excellent. ”
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My first experience at Danube was wonderful (from food to service to decor). ”
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We had the 5 course tasting menu and had the waiter select a perfect bottle of wine to go with our selections. ”
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The staff was gracious and the surroundings beautiful Worth every penny. ”
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Waiters were very attentive and more than willing to accomodate all of our needs and requests. ”
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If you want you want great food and great service try Jean George or Craft. ”
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The service impeccable. ”
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The ambience was very nice and the restaurant was fairly small with excellent service. ”
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expensive and rude service. ”
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The staff was very attentive, courteous and knowlegable. ”
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The service is very good but seemed a bit "hectic ”
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The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. ”
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The food is not worth the rude staff. ”
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Rude service. ”
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The service was impeccable and food was out of this world. ”
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The staff WAS RUDE! ”
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The decor is beautiful, the service attentive, and when people talk about certain meals being better than sex, they probably dined at Danube. ”
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gorgeously exquisite setting surrounds you as you are waited on by a very courteous and attentive staff. ”
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Although it sometimes feels like it's filled with the "Third Age" crowd or people who go to a nice place one a year (for a special night), the food is divine and the price tag isn't bad. ”
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Very elegant, great service ”
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Excellent service, beautiful restaurant! ”
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The service was great and we had the tasting menu, which I reccommend if because it allows you to try more on the menu. ”
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The head waiter was rude. ”
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The waiter seemed annoyed that we didn't order a bottle of wine. ”
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The hostess sucked her teeth at us as she was seating us and the waiters looked at us like we were garbage. ”
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The service was excellent with a wine steward recommending a great wine. ”
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The desserts were scrumptious (including the petite fours and the pound cake that we were presented with as we left) The staff was attentive and very thoughtful- we received a complimentary dessert of crepes with "Happy Anniversay" on the plate and a very ”
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From the moment we walked through the doors to the moment we left, the wait staff made every moment the most romantic surreal experience. ”
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When one of our company partners, who could not join in the celebration, faxed a poem to the restaurant with an order of champagne for the table, our waiter was an excellent sport and read the poem aloud to all of us. ”
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The service, the food and the luxurious decor all contribute to a stunning ambience. ”
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rude waiters ”
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was a bit wary when I read the reviews of Danube on Citysearch, specifically about the service, but the dinner was wonderful - more than expected! ”
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The food is fantastic, "Gourmet comfort food" and has gotten progressively better over the past year, as did the service. ”
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If you want to relax and dine in pastel surroundings with service that is attentive but not hectoring, go to Danube. ”
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My girlfriend and I went for 03' V-Day, and the service was abosolutley wonderful, very intentive, and the food was ”
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service was amazing. ”
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| value |
53.5699987411499% positive |
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Romantic, fairly good food, expensive - ”
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It is a pricey dinner but it made our anniversary even sweeter! ”
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The food is not worth the rude staff. ”
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The restaurant itself was absolutely beautiful, worth all the acclaim. ”
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The wine list was extensive and pricey-the cheapest bottle I think was around $55-but had great selections from around the world. ”
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The only con if there is one is that the meals are very expensive! ”
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Although it sometimes feels like it's filled with the "Third Age" crowd or people who go to a nice place one a year (for a special night), the food is divine and the price tag isn't bad. ”
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The only con is the sommelier who kept pushing the expensive wines. ”
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The entree prices to me were actually not expensive at all. ”
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There are less expensive places for sausages, snitzel, and wine and but none that look like this. ”
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It's expensive but worth the experience. ”
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The cheapest glass is $12 - absurd given that the menu itself isn't THAT pricey ”
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Definately worth a try, but try a weeknight and a romantic evening. ”
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expensive and rude service. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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Service was the worst I have seen in a NY city upscale restaurant, we had a reservation for 2 at 9:30 we got our table at 10:30 to make matter worst the hostess seem to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown once seated the service did not improved a bit ”
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The food is excellent so long as you like Austrian cuisine. ”
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