Corton
(212) 219-2777
239 West Broadway
(at Between White Street and Walker Street)
New York,
NY
10013
40.7196
-74.0059
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Tribeca
What People Are Saying About Corton
The Editor
Josh Ozersky
Citysearch
In Short
Drew Nieporent helped to create Tribeca with the original Montrachet, and he attempts to recreate the magic with chef-partner Paul Liebrandt. Corton is visually understated, with a minimalist decor, beige walls, and a sleek overall scheme, but that only serves to offset the fireworks of Liebrandt's cooking. The chef drew raves for his progressive (not to say molecular) gastronomy at Atlas and Gilt, but neither restaurant caught on; paired with one of the great restaurateurs in a classic space, this is Liebrandt's best chance to reach the heights his talent deserves.
User Reviews
andydnyc
May 07, 2009
This was the first time I had tried Paul Liebrandt’s cuisine, and I was not disappointed. The foie gras, cray fish, cod and lobster my wife and I ate were all perfectly cooked and perfectly delicious. For sheer quality of the food, Corton is a must. However, the service did not reach such high standards, although that would have been hard to do, I suppose. A 45 minute wait between finishing appetizers and receiving entrees, with no explanation or apology, was a bit much. The restaurant was informed that we were celebrating my wife’s birthday, but no acknowledgement was made during the meal – a little disappointing for what was hoped to be a special night. Desserts and petit fours were beautifully presented, but bland in taste and far too dense. Service seemed a little distracted and nonchalant on the whole. That probably wouldn’t stop me visiting again, but the restaurant ambience would: very much a ‘business crowd’ and not really a spot for couples. I’d love to see Liebrandt in different surroundings.
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jwright40
April 07, 2009
Looking at these other reviews about poor service, perhaps Drew's venture took the point. We had an unforgettable Monday evening characterized by grace, understated elegance, and letting food be the centerpiece. This is not Per Se or Jean Georges. This was "downtown", and such a treat. Anything felt possible in the service, and proved to be so in the food. I was so overcome by the various bouquets of lovingly rendered flavours that I soon gave up trying to identify them. We felt attended to and important, and when we shrugged into our coats at the end, the front of house murmured his thanks and regrets, as if we were esteemed guests at a flawless dinner party, and they were sorry to see us go. One of the finest New York dining experiences I've had.
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ken53
December 16, 2008
I was taken by friends to Corton for Dinner last Thursday, and arrived with great anticipation given the positive media attention the restaurant has received. I had been to Montrachet several times, and had enjoyed it's informality. The new room is a significant departure from it's predecessor, a bit austere, but still welcoming. The tables are comfortably separated, so even though it's a relatively small room, it appears spacious.The food is obviously fastidiously prepared and plated. We opted for the 3 course $76 menu, and while the portions appear small, we all felt we had been well fed at meal's end. The wine list is not as extensive as Montrachet's, but has ample choices that are reasonably priced.
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Parking:
Tribeca is not well populated at night; on-street parking shoudn't be hard to find.
Know Before You Go:
The $76 prix-fixe menu is the way to go; you get a sense of how Liebrandt cooks without breaking the bank completely. The chef's tasting menu is for hardcore foodists only.
Notable Chef:
Paul Liebrandt
