Wallse
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 352-2300
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Washington Street
- Directions:
- 1, 9 at Christopher St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-2pm, Sun 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm
Editorial Review for Wallse – by Drew Pisarra
The Scene
This culinary paean to Austria is unabashedly understated with its small square tables and midnight blue banquettes. However, the selections from Julian Schnabel's private collection of contemporary art, which hang unobtrusively on the dining room walls, has made Wallse a destination for art lovers. Most of the dishes--like the decor--are well-behaved, not provocatively sensational.
The Food
The nouveau variations on Austria's solid cuisine tend to all things creamy. Less rich old-world stalwarts fare better: The wiener schnitzel made from veal is served with a summery cool potato-cucumber salad and tangy-sweet lingonberries. Any dish that includes Wallse's delectably mild horseradish sauce is also recommended. Traditional fare like spaetzle (akin to gnocchi), kohlrabi (a kind of turnip) and any fish entree can be blandly buttery.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThanks to the enthusiastic reviews Wallse earned when it first opened in the 1990s, chef Gutenbrunner was invited to head this cafe that's part of the Austrian Cultural Forum.
The ExtrasStill haven't had your fill of palatschinken and rostbraten? Then head out to Thomas Biesl, another Austrian restaurant located in the Fort Greene area of Brooklyn.
User Reviews for Wallse
10/19/2007 Posted by wwcitizen
When the Michelin Guide for 2008 came out with Wallse as a one-star achiever, we were excited and booked a reservation (easy on Open Table!). While the food was good and representative of the Austrian palette, the atmosphere, ambiance, and service were pretty lousy. We'd probably go again on a MUCH slower day, but you should be sure to know what wine you want to pair with your foods because the sommelier is nowhere to be found - even when he has been promised to come to your table! The bartender was superb, however, and certainly knows her wines.
Pros: Bartender was very friendly and helpful
Cons: Table service left one desirous (very slow with drinks even!)
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
09/01/2007 Posted by bgwnyc
Romantic with exceptionally good food, Wallse is a winner. The art, the room and the mood are romantic modern and warm. The staff pleasant and service near perfect. A fine selection of mostly Austrian wine give you a chance to try something new and are of high quality.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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