Deborah Restaurant
(212) 242-2606
43 Carmine St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7301
-74.0035
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
What People Are Saying About Deborah Restaurant
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
The Scene
The blocky red and black decor here begets a surprisingly homey air. Casual dates sip wine at dinnertime; brunches attract an equally mellow crowd. Service is personable and adequate, but courses can overlap or take a bit too long, and wine glasses are occasionally left parched.
The Food
The specialty here is comforting home-style cooking. Salads, especially the beets with blue cheese, walnuts and baby spinach, are a great bet and generous enough to share. Other starters, such as the grilled pizza and the cod cakes, can be hit or miss. The kitchen really excels with the comfort-foodish entrees: Braised short ribs fall off the bone onto creamy horseradish-spiked polenta, the roast chicken is addictive, and macaroni and cheese with kielbasa is just what you'd cook at home if you had the time.
User Reviews
biggmakk64
December 20, 2007
I've passed by Deborah for years. Never paid attention to it. A friended insisted on having lunch there. I'm glad he did. Cozy, comfortable with great service. I had the Veggie Burger - the best I've ever had. Served on foccacia it was not the usual mashed-soy-grain-bomb that I usually end up getting. Totally original; not sure exactly what it was made from. Anyway, delicious with the chipotle mayo. Bass Ale on tap. Window seat. Perfect way to spend a weekday lunch. The prices aren't low but the portions are mighty. I cannot comment on the other things on the lunch menu but I'm sure they're pretty good.
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cpshade
April 23, 2007
I am surprised and a bit offended by the recent bad reviews for this, my favorite restaurant in the city. I guess the bright side is that it will keep some people away and keep Deborah the best kept secret in Manhattan. I have been there for Bruch, Lunch, and Dinner, and every time was fantastic. Brunch is a bit hurried, but that happens at all small brunch places worth eating at in NYC. This ain't IHOP or Denny's and they don't have tons of tables. The Mac and Cheese bests any other, and the Huevos Rancheros cannot be beat (or even found for that matter) anywhere else in the universe. BEST RESTAURANT EVER!
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hammernet
April 20, 2007
Wonderful atmosphere, red, lush and warm feeling. Has an imaginative menu with lots to offer in the area of tasty flavor and all the breakfast/brunch dishes we were served came out looking so artistic, the presentation was unexpectedly well thoughtout. Healthy portions and healthy ingredients accompany an all-together satisifying dinning experience. Great place to take that special someone on a date!!
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What to Drink:
The short list includes affordable French and domestic wines, including a trusty Cotes du Rhone and a perfectly drinkable pinot grigio.
The Extras:
Love Deborah's cozy atmosphere? Stop into Home, just a block away on Cornelia Street.
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