Tocqueville
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 647-1515
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- 5th Avenue
- Directions:
- N, Q, R, W at 14th St; L at Union Sq
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11:45am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Tocqueville – by Kathleen Squires
The Scene
Just down the block from its former location, lush drapery, plush carpeting and lofty ceilings glam up a golden-hued dining room that drips with modern sophistication. The genuine, genteel staff welcomes a diverse, demure crowd--ranging from veteran foodies to young, splurging couples--with adroit refinement and without a hint of snobbery.
The Food
Fans are happy to see that some of chef Marco Moreira's signature items--like the delicate, creamy sea urchin and angel hair carbonara--have made the journey. Equally elegant combinations include slivers of briny Portuguese sardines with a bite of blood orange and soothing olive oil marinade; a flawlessly textured butter-poached lobster, slightly sweetened with spaghetti and kabocha squash; and a gingery bacalhau countering a silken cod filet. A roast suckling pig comes off as one-note with such competition, but it works for comfort seekers. The polenta cake bound by braised pineapple, yogurt and cilantro rounds out a similarly alluring dessert menu.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkIn addition to a 300-bottle wine list, Tocqueville features a large selection of fine sake, classic cocktails and creative concoctions like the passionfruit sake caipirinha.
Where to SitA glass-walled room on the mezzanine overlooking the main dining room is perfect for private parties.
User Reviews for Tocqueville
05/30/2008 Posted by gzbnyc
I was there last night, 5/29/08. The room is very beautiful and formal. I was expecting a great meal, but it was only average. We were both very dissapointed. The service and meal both seemed like they were going through the motions. We had: tuna sashimi and rabbit tortolini appetizers and the tilefish and chicken as our entrees. They all looked beautiful, but nothing tasted great, just OK. Perhaps the kitchen had a bad night, but I would never go back. Our waiter seemed bored by his job and he was often MIA.
Pros: Nice room
Cons: Everything else...
08/20/2007 Posted by holzel
Our excitiment for our first visit was pleasantly rewared with excellant service, food and wine. I had the lamb, my wife, the foie gras and scallops. I never would have tried the wines they recommend,3, but I enjoyed them all. The glasses WMF and Spiegallau where uniquely engraved. A very relaxing tasty meal finished with strawberry custer and chocolate cake. Egar to return.
Pros: taste and service were exceptional
Cons: none
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