Amaranth Restaurant
(212) 980-6700
21 E 62nd St
(at Madison Avenue)
New York,
NY
10021
40.7656
-73.9702
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper East Side, Lenox Hill
Hours:
Daily 12pm-12am
Price:
$$$$
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The Scene
This staid yet elegant restaurant creates a dramatic atmosphere with a dark red bar, warm yellow walls, French doors and a 12-foot-tall photo collage. Named for an ancient herb (which in its seed form is a popular cereal grain), Amaranth serves a Mediterranean menu. Appetizers include everything from artichoke salad to octopus carpaccio, while the entree list include heartier dishes like taglietelle with lobster and grilled sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce.
User Reviews
Nanecci
June 24, 2008
I don't understand some of the comments below. Perhaps they refer to evening hours or dinner, but my experience at Amaranth was nothing less than exceptional. We managed to sit outside on an absolutely gorgeous day and had the focaccia robiola, a delicate concoction perfect for a summer day. In addition, we had what I believe to be was either hibiscus or passion fruit tea (I don't like tea; however, this won me over). With respect to the service - I found it to be very attentive. We were there for about an an hour and a half after finishing our meal and in no way were we driven from our table (and outside seating is usually very sought-after). Indeed, they allowed us to enjoy a leisurely afternoon on a beautiful day under a lovely atmosphere.
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pickyb
November 14, 2006
The bar is a pretty color but don't expect to sit and have a drink there, or stand, as there's no room and there are no seats. The waiters and busboys are very attentive. The crowd is all ages, mainly Europeans. The food is very good, but what you order matters. I found the tuna tartar to be very bland and uncreative, while the focaccia was delicious with truffle oil. I had a nice dinner there and was able to hear everyone's conversation at my table.
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jopal
November 01, 2006
What a gem of a restaurant. My husband and I just recently bought a townhouse in the neighborhood and fell into this great little restaurant. We didn't have a reservation but we were lucky to get a table. The service was impeccable, our waiter Philippe with his French charm was so attentive and knowledgable about the food, the wine and even gave us info about the neighborhood. Service like this was not something we expected.The food was simple and delicious. We can't wait to bring our friends and we will be sure to make reservations, so we can request our waiter. What a great dining experience. I guarantee they will be seeing us often
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What to Drink:
In hopes of attracting the swinging Euro set that frequents nearby Brown's, Amaranth offers frozen cosmopolitans in addition to bellini cocktails.
