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96.96999549865723% positive |
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Outstanding dinner, friendly and unpretentious atmosphere ”
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The atmosphere is wonderful, the service is excellent. ”
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Food is very, very good to just so-so, service is lovely and attentive to m.i.a., portions are reasonable to "delicate", ambience is warm, romantic and inviting to obnoxious and malodorous. ”
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You will enjoy one of the best restaurant experiences in NYC, with lovely food, great service and a nice ambiance. ”
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Warm atmosphere was a welcome from the cold. ”
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In all, Hearth has everything going for it, charming staff who enhance the dining experience, reasonable and exceeding worthwhile prices, a relaxed and inviting ambiance, and most importantly delicious food. ”
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Very cozy and comfortable ambience. ”
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Hearth is one of the best new restaurants to open in the past year - comfortable, fun, hip, and it has a great wine list and some of the best Italian-American food to be found anywhere. ”
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The flawless service and relaxed atmosphere raise the bar for all restaurants in the city. ”
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One of the most romantic places i've been to, cozy atmosphere, romantic lights, intimate, excellent (and wholly unexpected!) ”
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This restaurant looked so quaint on the outside, I was tremendously and happily surprised to find this place not only has great food, fantastic service but the cozy atmosphere of friends. ”
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| dessert |
81.82000160217285% positive |
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The initial host was very nice and sat us promptly, but once we sat and then mentioned to our server that we were going to have just drinks & dessert (it was 10:45PM), the mood changed drastically. ”
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While the starters and entrees were more than filling, I had to indulge in dessert. ”
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The food is great but the desserts are even better. ”
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The food WAS good, and we enjoyed it and ordered dessert, which was also wonderful. ”
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We had the tasting dinner for $75.00 quite lovely- kobe beef was excellent, I personally did not care for the coconut dessert but the rest was devine. ”
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They even wrote Happy Birthday on my dessert because my friend mentioned that it was my b-day on our way in. ”
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My veggie girlfriend's salad with beets, spinach cannelloni, side of gnocchi and milk chocolate tart were equally tasty. ”
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Maple cream was terrible too. ”
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We shared apple cider donuts with an apple compote and maple cream and an olive oil cake with burnt sugar icecream which was savory and delicious. ”
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They brought out our dessert so fast (it felt rushed), that my friend wasn't even back from the bathroom when it arrived. ”
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But the best part was the pecan tart for dessert - the warm pecans were perfectly complemented by the scrumptious sweet potato ice cream! ”
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| drinks |
93.99999618530273% positive |
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We all tried the House cocktails; none of them have good taste. ”
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The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and the wine list is superb- full of classic great wines and new quirky discoveries, organized by region and producer, with a hefty after dinner drink menu. ”
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The initial host was very nice and sat us promptly, but once we sat and then mentioned to our server that we were going to have just drinks & dessert (it was 10:45PM), the mood changed drastically. ”
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we were already ordering our second bottle of wine before any 'real food' came, it would have helped if the bread was good, but it was almost stale. ”
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The flawless service and relaxed atmosphere raise the bar for all restaurants in the city. ”
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Decent service in the beginning but he knew nothing of wine and there was no sommelier. ”
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But the drinks are quite expensive. ”
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Wonderful wine list and great wines by the glass ($8-$12). ”
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Hearth is one of the best new restaurants to open in the past year - comfortable, fun, hip, and it has a great wine list and some of the best Italian-American food to be found anywhere. ”
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If you love the EV, you'll love Hearth for its original cuisine, impeccable service, and extensive wine list. ”
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While the food and drinks were amazing, what sets Hearth apart from so many NYC restaurants is the gracious, completely attitude-less staff, from the hostess who sincerely apologized for making us wait all of five minutes for our table, to the friendly an ”
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The staff was attentive and welcoming, the wine list offers an amazing selection and the food was outstanding. ”
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feel no need to go back to Hearth - although the wine list was impressive, and we got a great Zweigelt for $37 (one of the cheaper bottles). ”
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We are big wine people and the GM and most of the bartenders can always recommend a unique bottle of great wine. ”
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Both times knowledgeable servers walked us through an interesting and enjoyable wine list that my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed. ”
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The wine list had a number of very interesting options and seemed to have been put together with an eye on offering maximum value given the ridiculous American markup. ”
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An outstanding spot for wine and food lovers. ”
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to sit at the kitchen bar last time and we were served extra tastings of special dishes, and we got to enjoy the energy of the kitchen staff. ”
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Paul's wine selections were great and reasonable marked up. ”
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We started off with a pre-meal Spanish sherry-like wine that was absolutely perfect. ”
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The food was divine, the service lovely, the wine list impressive. ”
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The meal for two started out well, had a nice wine that matched the tasting menu. ”
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Great wine too. ”
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The wine list was a little confusing, and he really helped me out by making a great suggestion. ”
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Sensing I didn't like my original wine choice, our waitress suggested I try another and helped me choose a perfect glass to go with my meal. ”
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| food quality |
88.97000312805176% positive |
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Lobster ravioli was excellent as the scent of orange zest wafted towards us even before the plate was placed (abundant lobster meat). ”
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The food is really good - it sounds off the wall but it's exactly what you want. ”
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The staff was attentive and welcoming, the wine list offers an amazing selection and the food was outstanding. ”
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Would I have enjoyed the food as much if I did not have such excellent company? ”
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With our meal, Paul suggested a Lebanese red that was great. ”
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But the best part was the pecan tart for dessert - the warm pecans were perfectly complemented by the scrumptious sweet potato ice cream! ”
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The food is absolutely amazing - the gnocchi is the best I have ever had, the duck ravioli is amazing and I loved the lamb cooked three ways. ”
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In all, Hearth has everything going for it, charming staff who enhance the dining experience, reasonable and exceeding worthwhile prices, a relaxed and inviting ambiance, and most importantly delicious food. ”
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There are better places to enjoy a special meal. ”
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The service was impeccable and the food in my opinion was top notch. ”
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what a delicious menu. ”
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This restaurant looked so quaint on the outside, I was tremendously and happily surprised to find this place not only has great food, fantastic service but the cozy atmosphere of friends. ”
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The food is great but the desserts are even better. ”
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Though I promised to only order an app, a three course meal was in the works. ”
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The lamb was very good, cooked to perfection, but the sausage served with it was very dry. ”
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We shared apple cider donuts with an apple compote and maple cream and an olive oil cake with burnt sugar icecream which was savory and delicious. ”
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Save your money as you can get much better, quality, food & service else where for less money especially on the Lower East Side where great, reasonable restaurants abound. ”
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taste fresh at all. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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The food WAS good, and we enjoyed it and ordered dessert, which was also wonderful. ”
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The calamara appetizer was just ok and was the one dish that was a little disappointing. ”
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This place is trying too hard to impart exotic flavors to their dishes and is missing the mark, resulting in hideous frankenstein-like combinations. ”
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We started off with a pre-meal Spanish sherry-like wine that was absolutely perfect. ”
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Desserts were tasty, but the "savory" dishes were very under-seasoned, and well, again, bland. ”
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My complaint is the food, if it was good, our table of 3 would have enjoyed the meal. ”
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didn't understand the previous reviews that complained about food quality or service issues as I have enjoyed two wonderful meals here. ”
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The Tortelli was also delicious--stuffed with goat cheese, beans, cabbages and mushrooms. ”
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definitely recommend the hen of the woods mushrooms as a side, the flavor lingers for days. ”
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The foie gras app and my lamb entree were delicious. ”
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Had a great meal on Sat. ”
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Alas, the meal itself was terrible, we can only remember that sometimes you try places that aren't worth it. ”
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The meal for two started out well, had a nice wine that matched the tasting menu. ”
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Good service, but the food is not that great for that price. ”
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nice finish to a good meal. ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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The braised octopus was great as was the woodhen mushrooms. ”
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good restaurant should pay attention to when their customers are ready for their food. ”
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The fresh ingredients were evident with each portion. ”
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We decided to get the $77 tasting menu, it was 5 courses, which is perfect - not too much food - but the dishes themselves were bland; there was nothing exciting or exceptional, and for $77 per person, there really should be. ”
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But the food is not really that great. ”
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Hearth is one of the best new restaurants to open in the past year - comfortable, fun, hip, and it has a great wine list and some of the best Italian-American food to be found anywhere. ”
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My veggie girlfriend's salad with beets, spinach cannelloni, side of gnocchi and milk chocolate tart were equally tasty. ”
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We were looking forward to a nice meal, instead for $50 including tip for each of us ($150 for our total bill ) we got food that was way over-hyped. ”
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The food was divine, the service lovely, the wine list impressive. ”
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The service is impeccable and the food is to die for. ”
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we were already ordering our second bottle of wine before any 'real food' came, it would have helped if the bread was good, but it was almost stale. ”
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The soup was incredibly flavorful and precisely the right portion size for a first course. ”
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The food was divine, with interesting and fresh ingredients from the Union Square Green Market. ”
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OK food, horrible service, go elsewhere! ”
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and high priced average to good food. ”
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In a city with as many good restaurants as New York, there's no need to trek down to the East Village to pay seriously extraordinary prices for such ordinary food. ”
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While the food and drinks were amazing, what sets Hearth apart from so many NYC restaurants is the gracious, completely attitude-less staff, from the hostess who sincerely apologized for making us wait all of five minutes for our table, to the friendly an ”
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to sit at the kitchen bar last time and we were served extra tastings of special dishes, and we got to enjoy the energy of the kitchen staff. ”
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Our food was divine, as always, lamb to die for. ”
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From the amuse soup to the petit fours, every bite was delicious. ”
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An outstanding spot for wine and food lovers. ”
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The food was decent tasting but nothing spectacular. ”
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The food runner who dropped off and explained the courses of the tasting menu was much more friendly and interested in our dining experience. ”
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Great service, better food, a top notch dining experience. ”
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The salad was AWFUL and inedible. ”
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would not say the food was terrible, but it was just OK. ”
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If you love the EV, you'll love Hearth for its original cuisine, impeccable service, and extensive wine list. ”
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I'd like to start by saying the food was great. ”
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Sensing I didn't like my original wine choice, our waitress suggested I try another and helped me choose a perfect glass to go with my meal. ”
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The citrus of the bld oranges was perfect with the slightly buttery fish. ”
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The food was good but too salty and nothig that special. ”
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And the food-truly great. ”
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You will enjoy one of the best restaurant experiences in NYC, with lovely food, great service and a nice ambiance. ”
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It's good food, don't get me wrong. ”
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The food was way overpriced, the portions were tiny (don't go if you are actually hungry) and the waitstaff is very inttentive and not helpful at all. ”
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We had the tasting dinner for $75.00 quite lovely- kobe beef was excellent, I personally did not care for the coconut dessert but the rest was devine. ”
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| menu variety |
95.83000183105469% positive |
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what a delicious menu. ”
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Waiters dressed in country barn style outfits (striped button downs, Levis jeans and girls hair up in buns) and the menu was all over $20/plate w/ not a lot of great options. ”
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The staff was attentive and welcoming, the wine list offers an amazing selection and the food was outstanding. ”
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The wine list had a number of very interesting options and seemed to have been put together with an eye on offering maximum value given the ridiculous American markup. ”
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My boyfriend and I had the tasting menu and we loved every course. ”
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The food runner who dropped off and explained the courses of the tasting menu was much more friendly and interested in our dining experience. ”
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Paul's wine selections were great and reasonable marked up. ”
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The meal for two started out well, had a nice wine that matched the tasting menu. ”
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The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and the wine list is superb- full of classic great wines and new quirky discoveries, organized by region and producer, with a hefty after dinner drink menu. ”
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If you love the EV, you'll love Hearth for its original cuisine, impeccable service, and extensive wine list. ”
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We decided to get the $77 tasting menu, it was 5 courses, which is perfect - not too much food - but the dishes themselves were bland; there was nothing exciting or exceptional, and for $77 per person, there really should be. ”
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We had the tasting menu (the scallops with golden raisin reduction were my favorite), every course was flavorful and sumptuous, I was unceasingly impressed. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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wanted to make sure that I came back to see what a great restaurant it really is, and I was definitely convinced! ”
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You will enjoy one of the best restaurant experiences in NYC, with lovely food, great service and a nice ambiance. ”
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What a great restaurant! ”
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This is a great place. ”
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It really evokes the quality of its name - we went weekend before last when it was cold and wet outside, and Hearth was a great place to warm up. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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feel no need to go back to Hearth - although the wine list was impressive, and we got a great Zweigelt for $37 (one of the cheaper bottles). ”
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| service |
90.64999580383301% positive |
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Upon arrival, we were greeted by a pleasant hostess and a large, spare dining room with padded carpet strips on one wall. ”
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Decent service in the beginning but he knew nothing of wine and there was no sommelier. ”
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Sensing I didn't like my original wine choice, our waitress suggested I try another and helped me choose a perfect glass to go with my meal. ”
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We are big wine people and the GM and most of the bartenders can always recommend a unique bottle of great wine. ”
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Great service, better food, a top notch dining experience. ”
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If you love the EV, you'll love Hearth for its original cuisine, impeccable service, and extensive wine list. ”
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Our server was amiable without being overly solicitous. ”
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The staff was attentive and welcoming, the wine list offers an amazing selection and the food was outstanding. ”
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didn't understand the previous reviews that complained about food quality or service issues as I have enjoyed two wonderful meals here. ”
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Food is very, very good to just so-so, service is lovely and attentive to m.i.a., portions are reasonable to "delicate", ambience is warm, romantic and inviting to obnoxious and malodorous. ”
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Outstanding dinner, friendly and unpretentious atmosphere ”
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The flawless service and relaxed atmosphere raise the bar for all restaurants in the city. ”
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Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. ”
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to sit at the kitchen bar last time and we were served extra tastings of special dishes, and we got to enjoy the energy of the kitchen staff. ”
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The service is impeccable and the food is to die for. ”
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You will enjoy one of the best restaurant experiences in NYC, with lovely food, great service and a nice ambiance. ”
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Both times knowledgeable servers walked us through an interesting and enjoyable wine list that my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed. ”
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The service was attentive and helpful. ”
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Hearth: definition: bad service, small portions. ”
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The service and execution was excellent by any measure and is all the more noteworthy when considering that the restaurant is so young. ”
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The wait staff were extremely helpful and attentive, I would not change anything. ”
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The atmosphere is wonderful, the service is excellent. ”
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The initial host was very nice and sat us promptly, but once we sat and then mentioned to our server that we were going to have just drinks & dessert (it was 10:45PM), the mood changed drastically. ”
- “
This restaurant looked so quaint on the outside, I was tremendously and happily surprised to find this place not only has great food, fantastic service but the cozy atmosphere of friends. ”
- “
The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and the wine list is superb- full of classic great wines and new quirky discoveries, organized by region and producer, with a hefty after dinner drink menu. ”
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The waiter was great, very helpful. ”
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The food was divine, the service lovely, the wine list impressive. ”
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Good service, but the food is not that great for that price. ”
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But if I had to make just one comment, it'd be this: the people at Hearth know what a great dining experience is supposed to be like, they work very hard to make it happen, and they succeed. ”
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Everyone (hostess, waiters, busboys) at the place is pleasant, friendly and attentive. ”
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The service was impeccable and the food in my opinion was top notch. ”
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Save your money as you can get much better, quality, food & service else where for less money especially on the Lower East Side where great, reasonable restaurants abound. ”
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Everyone on the staff was very helpful and friendly. ”
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The host, waitress, bartender and runners were all very friendly. ”
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OK food, horrible service, go elsewhere! ”
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In all, Hearth has everything going for it, charming staff who enhance the dining experience, reasonable and exceeding worthwhile prices, a relaxed and inviting ambiance, and most importantly delicious food. ”
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The food runner who dropped off and explained the courses of the tasting menu was much more friendly and interested in our dining experience. ”
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The service is very good. ”
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The service was very pleasant and not overbearing at all (we had a lot to catch up on, and the waiter recognized that). ”
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While the food and drinks were amazing, what sets Hearth apart from so many NYC restaurants is the gracious, completely attitude-less staff, from the hostess who sincerely apologized for making us wait all of five minutes for our table, to the friendly an ”
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The service was extremely slow and the waiter was very opinionated. ”
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| value |
64.28999900817871% positive |
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Everything that came out of the kitchen was wonderful, it was just that everything else about the place was so sterile and unremarkable, the restaurant lacked as an overall experience especially for the money. ”
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In all, Hearth has everything going for it, charming staff who enhance the dining experience, reasonable and exceeding worthwhile prices, a relaxed and inviting ambiance, and most importantly delicious food. ”
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Alas, the meal itself was terrible, we can only remember that sometimes you try places that aren't worth it. ”
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This restaurant is a step above most and is a great value. ”
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Food is very, very good to just so-so, service is lovely and attentive to m.i.a., portions are reasonable to "delicate", ambience is warm, romantic and inviting to obnoxious and malodorous. ”
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Hearth: definition: bad service, small portions. ”
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Save your money as you can get much better, quality, food & service else where for less money especially on the Lower East Side where great, reasonable restaurants abound. ”
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Good service, but the food is not that great for that price. ”
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We had guests from LA this weekend, real foodies who the evening prior had spent huge $ at midtown high end place (name withheld). ”
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The wine list had a number of very interesting options and seemed to have been put together with an eye on offering maximum value given the ridiculous American markup. ”
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But the drinks are quite expensive. ”
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In a city with as many good restaurants as New York, there's no need to trek down to the East Village to pay seriously extraordinary prices for such ordinary food. ”
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the portions were small-and please note that we were a table of mostly Italians with fine tuned palets-used to meager portions big on taste-but this was average. ”
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The food was way overpriced, the portions were tiny (don't go if you are actually hungry) and the waitstaff is very inttentive and not helpful at all. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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While the food and drinks were amazing, what sets Hearth apart from so many NYC restaurants is the gracious, completely attitude-less staff, from the hostess who sincerely apologized for making us wait all of five minutes for our table, to the friendly an ”
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The service was extremely slow and the waiter was very opinionated. ”
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