Veritas Restaurant
(212) 353-3700
43 E 20th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.739
-73.989
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Flatiron District
What People Are Saying About Veritas Restaurant
The Editor
Josh Ozersky
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In Short
The 50-seat dining room is elegantly, if sparsely, appointed with rich leather banquettes, hand-blown glass vases, a wisp of greenery and small pastel prints. In all its sleekness, Veritas exudes a cool modernity. A striking stainless steel-topped bar looms near the entryway; a substantial business crowd and an army of oenophiles fill the dining room, which is patrolled by no fewer than four sommeliers on any given night. Robuchon veteran Gregory Pugin is the chef the restaurant has finally alighted upon to replace much-loved former tocque Scott Bryan; Pugin's distinctive style mixes his Basque roots with the French refinement he learned under his famous mentor, and the results have been well-received by the critics.
User Reviews
swindler123
May 03, 2009
Having heard so much about this place, my boyfriend and I decided to check it out. Unfortunately, the food was not worth the hype, or the prices. Portions were small and really not memorable. Had the foie gras, which was just so-so. The squab on its own was tasty, but the pea accompaniment really didnt do it justice. The tiny sliver of chocolate mille-feuille was good but definitely not out of this world. The extensive wine menu was so needlessly thick that it was difficult to even get through it. I must commend the service though, which was excellent. However, based on the forgettable food, we doubt we would be returning anytime soon.
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Anonymous
December 09, 2008
The service was top notch and the food was amazing. There was also a selection of wine, which my aunts ordered from, but it was kind of pricey. The decor wasn't bad and the place was pretty nice. It's a nice place for a date or a special occasion so save up the money. The setting was pretty formal; I suggest you dress accordingly.
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btour
March 19, 2008
Expensive but highly recommended. The food is very nicely prepared, top notch, perhaps portions could be slightly larger. The wine list is impressive, please review it before you go to the restaurant. I am very picky, but need to confess, this is a place run by professional people and I approve it.
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When To Go:
The restaurant has started a "Wine in the Afternoon" Program, with a small-plates menu and the full, massive wine list.
Know Before You Go:
Wine-centric restaurants tend to be associated with the arts of seduction, but would-be lotharios would be well warned not to expect much in the way of romance in this sparse, narrow space, which is closer to a temple of wine and food.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Gregory Putin
