| ambiance |
97.06000328063965% positive |
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The restaurant itself seems to glow and offers a warm and inviting ambiance. ”
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Fun space, terrific Food, drinks, and atmosphere ”
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The perfect combination of great food and good service in a nice intimate restaurant atmosphere. ”
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Great location; great food. ”
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It is a small, cozy place. ”
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Warmly lit dining room that wasn't too bright provided a really romantic atmosphere. ”
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Love the decor. ”
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Awesome restaurant, fun, loud, great desserts ”
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It is, however, a comfortable, attractive little neighborhood restaurant with lots of really good comfort food -- from the spicy duck meatballs, the truffle ravioli, the Colorado lamb, the faro risotto, and the creamed corn. ”
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Elegant Restaurant, comfortable staff, neighborhood spot ”
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Great atmo for a date or romantic evening. ”
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Once inside, the atmosphere takes you quickly - the bar is nice and comfortable, the hostess was pleasant in welcoming me and my 2 friends. ”
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The restaurant is very cozy, nice, with comfortable atmosphere and not too pretencious. ”
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The decor is understated and comfortable and the bathrooms are beautiful. ”
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It's a nice cozy little place, the service was pleasant. ”
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Great service, great food, great wine list, fun atmosphere. ”
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The location is great, however, the food was pretty mediocre. ”
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| dessert |
98.69999885559082% positive |
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Awesome restaurant, fun, loud, great desserts ”
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The desserts were well up to par and I particularly loved the little doughnuts. ”
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We got our bill and some wonderful cookies with it. ”
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chose a tawny port from the dessert wine list (lovely choices there--and all reasonable prices) to go with it and that was the perfect ending to a super meal. ”
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Side dishes like risotto and cream of corn completes the heavenly meal. ”
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absolutely love the sorbet cake at Perilla, and it's affordable too. ”
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The dessert sent out was a gorgeous Panna Cotta which was a really superb finale to the meal. ”
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Love the strawberry dessert. ”
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The cod was delicious, the beef carpaccio was outstanding the strawberry dessert was fresh and light and wonderfully sweet - all around excellent food - well thought out and interesting, but not fussy. ”
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There's a black and white dessert that's like a Smores - marshmellow and chocolate and homemade graham crackers, one of my buds had the apple cranberry crisp which was real good and my other bud had the chocolate tart with some cherries or something. ”
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It was a warm semi-molten chocolate cake with a cherry liqueur sauce, cherries, toasted pistachios, chocolate foam on top, and served with a dollop Kaffir lime ice cream that accentuated the chocolate perfectly. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Great wine list as well, with selections designed to complement the flavors of the dishes on the menu. ”
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chose a tawny port from the dessert wine list (lovely choices there--and all reasonable prices) to go with it and that was the perfect ending to a super meal. ”
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Nice vodka selection, and a good wine list at reasonable prices. ”
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Once inside, the atmosphere takes you quickly - the bar is nice and comfortable, the hostess was pleasant in welcoming me and my 2 friends. ”
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The wine was perfect for a warm summer evening. ”
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The waiter was very helpful with suggestions about the menu and wines - great wine list - we had a tasty bottle of red for only $36. ”
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Great service, great food, great wine list, fun atmosphere. ”
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the wine and service was excellent. ”
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The drinks were nicely prepared - a bit heavy on liquor - but hey, that's cool with us! ”
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Fun space, terrific Food, drinks, and atmosphere ”
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The menu is small but adequate and everything is delicious, including the selection of wines by the glass. ”
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| food quality |
94.16000366210938% positive |
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Great location; great food. ”
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We tried to sample a good part of the menu - the hanger steak was perfect. ”
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The peeky toe crab salad was excellent. ”
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Then the Red Snapper came with a real tasty sauce. ”
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Service impeccable, food delicious. ”
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The ravioli was extremely yummy and light, scallops were beautifully seasoned with a perfect crispiness on the outside, the same delicious crispiness in the pork belly dish. ”
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Great recommendation, great food! ”
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For entrees, we loved the ravioli, the steak and the new zealand shrimps. ”
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The sweet corn was extremely tasty. ”
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For the entree I can't recommend enough the juicy organic bone in chicken. ”
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The perfect combination of great food and good service in a nice intimate restaurant atmosphere. ”
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It is, however, a comfortable, attractive little neighborhood restaurant with lots of really good comfort food -- from the spicy duck meatballs, the truffle ravioli, the Colorado lamb, the faro risotto, and the creamed corn. ”
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The food was great and we got to see Harold twice so that made the whole experience better. ”
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Would be willing to try the food again, but unwilling to deal with the rude staff again. ”
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delicious food, excellent service ”
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Duck meatballs, crispy pork belly, branzino and lamb, and vanilla scented doughnuts were all wonderful. ”
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The cod was delicious, the beef carpaccio was outstanding the strawberry dessert was fresh and light and wonderfully sweet - all around excellent food - well thought out and interesting, but not fussy. ”
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2nd course was the pork belly which was just great. ”
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The ravioli was tasteless, the lamb was mediocre, and the chicken was dry. ”
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Entrees, notably the halibut, the skate wing, the roasted organic chicken, which was particularly flavorful, were all good. ”
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The fruit is especially fresh and diverse and the toast is fancier than you'll find for most brunches. ”
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Dinner was outstanding - the pork belly and scallop appetizers, the pork loin, the duck, the fallafel, the risotto, I can't boast enough - everything perfectly seasoned - meanwhile our waitress wasn't pushy or speedy - she knew when to spike in to check o ”
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We did advise our waitress and she told us to enjoy the calamari and she'll have a boar belly dish put together asap! ”
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Excelent food, great service and cute place! ”
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She had the pork while I had the hanger steak - Wow - we typically don't clean off our plates, but everything was just outstanding - and we couldn't stop eating or beaming about how great everything was. ”
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The waiter was very helpful with suggestions about the menu and wines - great wine list - we had a tasty bottle of red for only $36. ”
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The pork belly was good. ”
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Exquisite food ”
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The Spicy Duck Meatballs was flavorful with just the right blend of ingredients and perfect pairing with the gnocchi and quail egg. ”
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If you want to try interesting food that is good come here. ”
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The location is great, however, the food was pretty mediocre. ”
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Everything was delicious, but nothing was eye-opening (although I could eat a vat of that risotto any day of the week), considering the chef's TC credentials. ”
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Exemplary service and very creative fresh food ”
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My Autumn Pear cocktail was a perfect beginning on this chilly evening--made with Grey Goose Poire, pear puree and fresh cranberries for garnish. ”
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The food is fantastic! ”
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The food was delightful? ”
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Due to a last minute change of plan, my husband and I were looking for a tasty new place to eat in Greenwich Village. ”
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have now dined at Perilla twice and each time felt the delight you feel when everything is delicious. ”
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It was a warm semi-molten chocolate cake with a cherry liqueur sauce, cherries, toasted pistachios, chocolate foam on top, and served with a dollop Kaffir lime ice cream that accentuated the chocolate perfectly. ”
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Not like I wasn't expecting a tasty meal from the Top Chef winner, but he blew my expectations out of the water. ”
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One of my guests stated that it was the best side corn dish he's tasted in a very long time. ”
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First impressions were that the space was warm, clean and simple--all of which are conditions most desirable for enjoying a great meal without distraction. ”
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Three starters for two was a bit much, but when food tastes good you can't waste it! ”
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The dessert sent out was a gorgeous Panna Cotta which was a really superb finale to the meal. ”
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was so excited to go to Perilla - the menu sounded interesting and of course, having watched Top Chef, I was curious to try the food of one of the contestants. ”
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Perfect combination of great food, very good service and relaxed atmoshere! ”
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Great service, great food, great wine list, fun atmosphere. ”
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The pork belly appetizer was amazing as were the entrees we ordered. ”
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While my fiance didn't find anything excellent and extraordinarily memorable, we both agreed that every dish was good. ”
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Our meal was unbelievable and the service was impeccable. ”
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the food's great, the service is great, the room is comfy and the people are welcoming (and the block is adorable, like a mini oasis btwn the crowds of West 4th & Bleeker). ”
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The food was outstanding, everybody's apps and entrees were delicious (spicy duck meatballs - fantastic). ”
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Also very, very tasty as were the duck meatballs as others have commented on. ”
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went to Perilla on Sunday and had some of the best food I have ever had. ”
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Overall, the experience was very good: high-quality food and attentive service without high drama or attitude. ”
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All silverware was replaced with fresh utensils after each course. ”
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Great wine list as well, with selections designed to complement the flavors of the dishes on the menu. ”
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The beef carpaccio appetizer was excellent. ”
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The menu is small but adequate and everything is delicious, including the selection of wines by the glass. ”
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Low key, casual with great food. ”
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Side dishes like risotto and cream of corn completes the heavenly meal. ”
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had the pork belly appetizer, which was outstanding--crispy on the outside and juicy and tasty on the inside--and the special pappardelle carbonara, which our server offered to bring as either an appetizer or entree. ”
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awesome meal ”
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We ordered a few appetizers (duck meatballs, shrimp salad special and crab salad) and the entire party felt that the dishes were ok but not flavorful enough. ”
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The artichoke and fava bean salad was very good, as was the banana tart. ”
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The pork tenderloin entree was the best combination of flavors, food and presentation I've had in a long time. ”
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Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return in a heartbeat. ”
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The food has really clean flavors and is very light, but appetizing. ”
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Everything was delicious. ”
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chose a tawny port from the dessert wine list (lovely choices there--and all reasonable prices) to go with it and that was the perfect ending to a super meal. ”
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would highly recommend the crab fondue and the wild boar. ”
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| menu variety |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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The menu isn't extensive, but since this is a relatively new restaurant, perhaps it shouldn't be. ”
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chose a tawny port from the dessert wine list (lovely choices there--and all reasonable prices) to go with it and that was the perfect ending to a super meal. ”
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The menu highlights seasonal ingredients to great success! ”
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Nice vodka selection, and a good wine list at reasonable prices. ”
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The menu is small but adequate and everything is delicious, including the selection of wines by the glass. ”
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The fruit is especially fresh and diverse and the toast is fancier than you'll find for most brunches. ”
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Great wine list as well, with selections designed to complement the flavors of the dishes on the menu. ”
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great New Year's Eve tasting menu ”
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The waiter was very helpful with suggestions about the menu and wines - great wine list - we had a tasty bottle of red for only $36. ”
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was so excited to go to Perilla - the menu sounded interesting and of course, having watched Top Chef, I was curious to try the food of one of the contestants. ”
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Everything looked very interesting and kind of put us in a bind since we didn't know what to get -- so we chose the tasting menu, and let the Harrold decide for us. ”
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We tried to sample a good part of the menu - the hanger steak was perfect. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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But they already have a very good pace for seating/reservation staggering, so as long as the chef sticks around, this will be my new favorite place in the W Village for a while. ”
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It's a nice cozy little place, the service was pleasant. ”
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It's a great place for a fancy, relatively inexpensive dinner. ”
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The perfect combination of great food and good service in a nice intimate restaurant atmosphere. ”
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after all the Top Chef mentioning/hype i was wary, but this is straight up - a good place to eat. ”
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Excelent food, great service and cute place! ”
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In all, a nice experience at a good restaurant with room for improvement. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return in a heartbeat. ”
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| service |
96.87999725341797% positive |
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The servers were attentive if less than happy to be there. ”
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Dinner was outstanding - the pork belly and scallop appetizers, the pork loin, the duck, the fallafel, the risotto, I can't boast enough - everything perfectly seasoned - meanwhile our waitress wasn't pushy or speedy - she knew when to spike in to check o ”
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The service here was impeccable - really impressive. ”
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and the service is friendly and helpful. ”
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Service is excellent, but you'll have trouble hearing your server and vice versa. ”
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had the pork belly appetizer, which was outstanding--crispy on the outside and juicy and tasty on the inside--and the special pappardelle carbonara, which our server offered to bring as either an appetizer or entree. ”
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Great service, great food, great wine list, fun atmosphere. ”
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Our meal was unbelievable and the service was impeccable. ”
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Elegant Restaurant, comfortable staff, neighborhood spot ”
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Would be willing to try the food again, but unwilling to deal with the rude staff again. ”
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Our server was friendly but not over-bearing, and knew her stuff. ”
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The experience was great - the service was excellent just proceed with caution. ”
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The waiter was very helpful with suggestions about the menu and wines - great wine list - we had a tasty bottle of red for only $36. ”
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Let me first say that the service was outstanding. ”
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The service is excellent and not intrusive and the servers know what they are talking about and will go off and check if you ask a question they cannot answer. ”
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Service staff from the hostess to your server was great. ”
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We did advise our waitress and she told us to enjoy the calamari and she'll have a boar belly dish put together asap! ”
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delicious food, excellent service ”
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Our waitress was very attentive. ”
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Exemplary service and very creative fresh food ”
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Once inside, the atmosphere takes you quickly - the bar is nice and comfortable, the hostess was pleasant in welcoming me and my 2 friends. ”
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The perfect combination of great food and good service in a nice intimate restaurant atmosphere. ”
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Excelent food, great service and cute place! ”
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Our server was cordial and friendly yet a bit "overly polite" if I was to get picky (too many "yes sirs!") ”
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the food's great, the service is great, the room is comfy and the people are welcoming (and the block is adorable, like a mini oasis btwn the crowds of West 4th & Bleeker). ”
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It's a nice cozy little place, the service was pleasant. ”
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the wine and service was excellent. ”
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Overall, the experience was very good: high-quality food and attentive service without high drama or attitude. ”
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The service is excellent our waiter was attentive but not intrusive. ”
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Friendly and knowledgeable staff made it all the more enjoyable. ”
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Perfect combination of great food, very good service and relaxed atmoshere! ”
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Our server wasn't pushy or interrupting at all - just timely in his words to us and his service. ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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The beautiful wood of the dining tables is worth noting - a beautiful grain I had never seen before. ”
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chose a tawny port from the dessert wine list (lovely choices there--and all reasonable prices) to go with it and that was the perfect ending to a super meal. ”
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It's a great place for a fancy, relatively inexpensive dinner. ”
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went here for an anniversary with my boyfriend because i am a huge top chef fan. ”
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Nice vodka selection, and a good wine list at reasonable prices. ”
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absolutely love the sorbet cake at Perilla, and it's affordable too. ”
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| wait time |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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did ask to move my reservation by 30 minutes and was told when I called they couldn't accommodate - and the restaurant was only about 2/3 full during our dinner. ”
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The pork tenderloin entree was the best combination of flavors, food and presentation I've had in a long time. ”
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But they already have a very good pace for seating/reservation staggering, so as long as the chef sticks around, this will be my new favorite place in the W Village for a while. ”
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One of my guests stated that it was the best side corn dish he's tasted in a very long time. ”
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Due to a last minute change of plan, my husband and I were looking for a tasty new place to eat in Greenwich Village. ”
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About 10 minutes later, our first course came out - Seared Scallops - which were just outstanding. ”
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