| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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The front bar is bright and has great views of 5th avenue pedestrians. ”
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The atmosphere is great (where else can you find Christofle flatware? ”
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The atmosphere is a bit more formal than I usually enjoy - something that might make some diners feel intimidated - however the staff is attentive, highly professional & will do their very best to make your experience at Cru a special one. ”
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The food was good, not exceptional, and the ambience was a bit stuffy and conservative. ”
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There are many other restaurants I would recommend with food that is as good but with better ambiance and service. ”
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This is paired with attentive, well-informed servers, who make you feel comfortable and like real guests. ”
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Food was good, dining room was empty and ambiance was off. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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particularly enjoyed the Lobster, (first time I have it cooked the right way,) and the chocolate dessert with a little pudding pop. ”
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When dessert arrived, Happy Birthday was written across his plate & a single candle had been placed in his chocolate tart. ”
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The sticky toffee pudding is outstanding, as is her nut-encrusted cheesecake. ”
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makes desserts that are not only beautiful to look at but also intensely flavorful, and in unique combinations. ”
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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. ”
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My favorite was the appetizer and the dessert. ”
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We both loved and would reccomend the Gazpacho but we were split when picking a favorite dessert. ”
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| drinks |
81.4799976348877% positive |
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The wine list is the best i have ever seen and if these things are important to you then i recommend this place highly. ”
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Having ordered the 3-course meal, we splurged & put our trust in the sommelier to provide us with wine tastings for each course & were thrilled by the unique experience. ”
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While the food is good here, its very pricey and the wine can tally up as well. ”
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The bartender always selects the most delicious wine. ”
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The sommeliers were very helpful and made a huge wine list less intimidating then we thought it would be. ”
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The food, wine selection, and service at this place are outstanding. ”
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and the food is as impressive as the wine list is heavy. ”
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(Had I known that, I would've ordered more expensive drinks!) ”
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One bottle of wine we ordered was corked - it smelled / tasted disgusting; cork actually fell to pieces in my colleague's hand. ”
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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. ”
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Service was extremely attentive - our gracious server did a wonderful job of pairing wines for us - but the final course was truly the highlight of the meal. ”
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The food and wine were fine, but the service was awful and rude throughout the whole night. ”
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there are much better places to spend your money eating and enjoying excellent wine. ”
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The front bar is bright and has great views of 5th avenue pedestrians. ”
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The food was top notch, (especially noteable were the poularde and the apple beignet,) and the wine pairing was perfect. ”
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Still, the wines were great, and they have a nice selection offered by the glass and half glass so that you can try several of them. ”
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Truly outstanding wine and food ”
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Still, we enjoyed our delicious 3-course pre-fixe meals and wines by the glass. ”
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Excellent wine, food, services. ”
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To top it off, on the way out when we told the Maitre d' that the food was good but the wine was not, he replied that this had "absolutely nothing to do with me ”
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They helped choose great wines under $100 that complemented the very creative and tasty food. ”
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The wine that was recommended was also excellent. ”
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He was more than willing to recommend wines within a $50 price range (which is the low end at cru). ”
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would not be a great bottle of wine and that we really ”
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would recommend Cru for the wine list alone, but not for the ”
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thought that Cru would be the perfect place to take some colleagues with a passion for wine. ”
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didn't find the sommelier condescending in the slightest, and he recommended a wonderful bottle of Austrian wine. ”
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| food quality |
82.43000030517578% positive |
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The worst part came at the end of a full and expensive meal, when a friend stopped in to say hello as we were waiting for the bill to be processed. ”
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To top it off, on the way out when we told the Maitre d' that the food was good but the wine was not, he replied that this had "absolutely nothing to do with me ”
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The food was wonderful and there was a lot of it. ”
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celebratory business dinner took a turn for the worse when the management began pushing our server to an uncomfortable pace of food delivery. ”
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While the food is good here, its very pricey and the wine can tally up as well. ”
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Truly outstanding wine and food ”
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We came to Cru for a good meal, not a free ride. ”
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If you are looking for avg food for money, a lackluster dining room with extremely rude service. ”
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Still, we enjoyed our delicious 3-course pre-fixe meals and wines by the glass. ”
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creative dishes and wonderful service. ”
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They are very attentive and above all the food was awesome. ”
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Fish and meat cooked to perfection, and amazingly delicious with fresh, delicate flavors. ”
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Excellent wine, food, services. ”
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The bartender always selects the most delicious wine. ”
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That I would have lived down had it been memorable food. ”
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and the food is as impressive as the wine list is heavy. ”
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The dining room is more elegant and less noisy than before and the food is 10 times better, in fact there is no comparison. ”
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The food does not disappoint. ”
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Great food for special occasions. ”
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We really enjoyed the food, our favorites being the stuffed artichoke appetizer and the turbot entree. ”
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Having ordered the 3-course meal, we splurged & put our trust in the sommelier to provide us with wine tastings for each course & were thrilled by the unique experience. ”
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The broad menu is delicious, from a selection of seven crudo, to entrees including duck, lamb, venison, bass and soft shell lobster. ”
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The food was top notch, (especially noteable were the poularde and the apple beignet,) and the wine pairing was perfect. ”
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The food was excellent for the most part but some dishes missed the mark, such as the ”
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The food and wine were fine, but the service was awful and rude throughout the whole night. ”
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The food was good, not exceptional, and the ambience was a bit stuffy and conservative. ”
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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. ”
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There are many other restaurants I would recommend with food that is as good but with better ambiance and service. ”
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The food, the service (especially the friendly hosts) and the techy bathroom are beyond par. ”
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Service was extremely attentive - our gracious server did a wonderful job of pairing wines for us - but the final course was truly the highlight of the meal. ”
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The food, wine selection, and service at this place are outstanding. ”
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They helped choose great wines under $100 that complemented the very creative and tasty food. ”
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Some of the other reviews label Cru as a waste of time due to rudeness or bad food. ”
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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. ”
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While the food was exquisite our overall experience was terrible. ”
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The chef seems to have his kitchen in order as each dish was its own unique experience and flawlessly executed. ”
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The food was hit or miss -- I liked the crudo but was underwhelmed by the black sea bass and pasta -- but the service was polished and completely flawless. ”
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| menu variety |
80.0% positive |
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The food, wine selection, and service at this place are outstanding. ”
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Still, the wines were great, and they have a nice selection offered by the glass and half glass so that you can try several of them. ”
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would suggest the chef's menu option. ”
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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. ”
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The broad menu is delicious, from a selection of seven crudo, to entrees including duck, lamb, venison, bass and soft shell lobster. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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It's a great place for a special night out or to have a night cap. ”
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One of the best restaurant I have ever eaten at ”
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But if you are looking to impress, it's a great date place. ”
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The wine list is the best i have ever seen and if these things are important to you then i recommend this place highly. ”
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| service |
79.7599983215332% positive |
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think it is a sign of good service. ”
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have always been impressed by their wonderful service. ”
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The food and wine were fine, but the service was awful and rude throughout the whole night. ”
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The knowledge and the attention of the staff is pleasing. ”
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If you are looking for avg food for money, a lackluster dining room with extremely rude service. ”
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I'm generally not too bothered about service but this was a truly unpleasant experience and I was embarassed to have taken people there. ”
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The food, wine selection, and service at this place are outstanding. ”
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creative dishes and wonderful service. ”
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There are many other restaurants I would recommend with food that is as good but with better ambiance and service. ”
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The service is very warm and professional and made my parents (not sophisticated diners) feel at ease and welcome. ”
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The food was hit or miss -- I liked the crudo but was underwhelmed by the black sea bass and pasta -- but the service was polished and completely flawless. ”
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We were impressed with the impeccable service & attention to detail at Cru. ”
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Shea Gallante is outstanding as are his staff. ”
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The Worst customer service EVER! ”
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celebratory business dinner took a turn for the worse when the management began pushing our server to an uncomfortable pace of food delivery. ”
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And the service is as well--the sommeliers are helpful, patient and knowledgeable. ”
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Our waiter was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, accomodating and hunky too! ”
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Wonderful service as well as extremely knowledgeable and eager to please sommelier(s). ”
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Service was extremely attentive - our gracious server did a wonderful job of pairing wines for us - but the final course was truly the highlight of the meal. ”
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Food was great but the wait-staff were total amateurs. ”
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Shea Gallante and the staff at CRU were the best we have ever dealt with. ”
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The wait-staff was great, too, though yes, a bit intrusive at times. ”
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The food, the service (especially the friendly hosts) and the techy bathroom are beyond par. ”
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They are very attentive and above all the food was awesome. ”
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The atmosphere is a bit more formal than I usually enjoy - something that might make some diners feel intimidated - however the staff is attentive, highly professional & will do their very best to make your experience at Cru a special one. ”
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The bartender always selects the most delicious wine. ”
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The wait-staff was nice but awkward, intrusive and one almost knocked over a few items on our table. ”
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This is paired with attentive, well-informed servers, who make you feel comfortable and like real guests. ”
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| value |
45.45000076293945% positive |
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(Had I known that, I would've ordered more expensive drinks!) ”
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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. ”
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The sommeliers were very helpful and made a huge wine list less intimidating then we thought it would be. ”
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If you are looking for avg food for money, a lackluster dining room with extremely rude service. ”
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The worst part came at the end of a full and expensive meal, when a friend stopped in to say hello as we were waiting for the bill to be processed. ”
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He was more than willing to recommend wines within a $50 price range (which is the low end at cru). ”
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This was a huge disappointment and left a really bad taste in our mouths! ”
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Do we really want every restaurant to be an extravagantly expensive one seating place where you "own" the table all night? ”
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For all the hype, there are TONS of other places that are not as expensive and trump the quality experience. ”
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While the food is good here, its very pricey and the wine can tally up as well. ”
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there are much better places to spend your money eating and enjoying excellent wine. ”
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