Share(212) 463-8630
31 Little W 12th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7402
-74.0075
Neighborhoods: Meatpacking District, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Arium
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A sunny spacious drawing room encourages lounging over royal tea service--equipped with precious antique pots and cups from the owner's private collection. Organic nibbles favor the international: Asian-based soups, smoked chicken and mango salad, spicy ham and manchego sandwich and aromatic lavender scones dolloped with homemade clotted cream and velvety lemon curd. The adjacent, equally posh, hair salon offers full tea service to pass the time while getting a cut and color.
11/29/08
SPECIAL EVENTS extradorinaire!
by thisiknow08 at Citysearch
I just hosted an intimate baby shower at Arium. The selections of teas are undeniably more extensive than the Ritz or any other hotel tea location. The scones, mini sandwiches, quiche, and brownies were tasty with the guest of honor wanting more!! I think the only thing we wanted was more food!! You feel like you're being served in a quiet art gallery with linens and fine china. No detail was overlooked by the staff, even fresh roses and beautiful music details like Josh Groban. I highly recommend this setting for an intimate 15-20 person dinner or tea. Angel is the master at service and you won't be disappointed. It was $38 for grand tea without taxes and gratuity. You won't be disappointed if you're hosting a nice event.
- Pros: Ambience, parking outside, service, selection of teas
- Cons: Need more sandwiches because they are so good
10/19/08
Fancy looking place with subpar service
by chester37a at Citysearch
The service was incomplete.
The place was empty, but some of our party never got served tea. That tells me they have a poor attention span.
The head waiter/manager was condescending to our host, . . .
especially when the prices we were quoted were $10 more than the prices listed in the menu
and our head server seemd like he was trying to pull a fast one.
Gratuity is included in your bill, kind of insulting considering the poor service.
Maybe we caught them when they were having a bad day, but you must be aware of your prices.
The atmosphere was nice.
The art show on display was a nice touch.
we left unhappy overall
- Pros: Nice atmosphere
- Cons: Poor Service
06/09/08
A pathetic disaster
by libertinex at Citysearch
This place has no clue what it is doing. They need to let people sit in the restaurant without employees constantly harassing tables.
The Details on Arium
The Extras:
The tea salon features a rotating gallery of unknowns and established artists as well as film screenings and a formal recital series; tickets are an additional fee.
Look Good:
Try the package deal: A multicourse service can include up to three courses with champagne and a pot of tea. No need to steep your own as the staff is well-trained to pour and strain--your one job is to raise a pinky.
Save Money:
Every Thursday evening, free tapas comes with purchase of sangria, wine or tea.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Hidden Find, Tea Room, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Live Music
