Cru
(212) 529-1700
24 5th Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7329
-73.9958
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Cru
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The windowed bar and front waiting area seems bright and airy compared to the dark but well-appointed main room, in which jacketed servers glide across carpeted floors, whisking jewel-like amuse bouche from table to table. Rich, sensuous cuisine, with equal attention to texture and presentation as to taste, emerges from chef Shea Gallante's kitchen, and it's hard to go wrong with his twists on the classics; crudo, pastas and main courses are all equally appealing. For a savory ending, try the chocolate cake served with caramel-thyme ice cream.
User Reviews
CatMarJen
October 18, 2008
Very class and very uppidy. They are very attentive and above all the food was awesome. I felt like Jesus Christ went down from heaven and cooked the food for us. hahaha. but seriously, if it wasn't 200+ per head, I would go back here everyday!!!
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gofish321
April 07, 2008
There are many other restaurants I would recommend with food that is as good but with better ambiance and service. The room was boring and the atmosphere was staid. The sommelier was generally unfriendly and, when we asked for a recommendation for a glass of white, brought us two $38 glasses without telling us the price in advance and without offering us the wine list. The food was good but almost too pretentious - sous vide, foam, blah blah blah - I also never need to try white asparagus or curry ice cream. Not worth the price. Go to Union Square or Gramercy for a better experience on all levels.
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tadevosy
January 20, 2008
So I went to Cru encouraged by the high rating on city-search and the "best wine list" promise. The latter didin't disappoint--their selection of wines is head-spinning, and the sommelier knew pretty much each one of them from the pricey chateauneuf-de-papes to the obscure galician wines. Their by-the-glass selection, too, was impressive. The wait-staff was great, too, though yes, a bit intrusive at times. The food, on the other hand, left so much to be desired that I literally came home and had a midnight snack before heading to bed. For one, our excellent appetizers were followed by rather mediocre entrees, with an intermission of about one hour, during which our food was "being plated." The portions were laughably small, no larger than the appetizers. That I would have lived down had it been memorable food. My lobster-broccoli pyramid was bitter. My husband poullard tasted of... well... nothing and was luke-warm. Will definitely go back there for a pre-dinner glass of wine but not dinner.
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What to Drink:
The 4,000-bottle wine list arrives in two weighty leather-bound volumes. Sommelier Robert Bohr recommends a Burgundy, specifically the 2000 Morey St. Dennis "Clos De La Bussiere" from G. Roumier ($70).
Look Good:
Consider ordering the prix-fixe, with three courses for $74, or the chef's tasting menu, which starts at $135. The restaurant requests that everyone at a table either order off the regular menu or order the same special menu.
What to Drink:
Cru's whopper of a wine list boasts more than 150,000 varietals, and arrives in two weighty leather-bound volumes. Wine director Robert Bohr (and the wine list itself) generally favors Burgundy, but with a list this extensive there's no shortage of other options.
The Extras:
Try Chef Gallante's seasonal tasting menu, which includes six courses starting at $125 (add $95 for wine pairings). The restaurant requests that everyone at a table either order off the regular menu or order the same special menu.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Notable Chef, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Shea Gallante
