(212) 353-3700
43 E 20th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.739
-73.989
Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown
Years in business
Established in 1999
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 10.17.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Steakhouse, New American, Traditional American, Seafood
Notable Chef:
Gregory Putin
What People Are Saying About Veritas Restaurant
Featured Review
Josh Ozersky
Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- 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.
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| dessert | 77.77999877929688% positive |
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| drinks | 97.5% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 95.0% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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Do not trust them to honor your reservations
by Scott Gaertner
I made reservations at Veritas, with a $175 per person credit card guarantee, and when I called the following day to re-confirm was told that they only had seats at the bar. They were not only unaccommodating, but extremely unapologetic as well.
Do not trust this restaurant. They are very willing to place a hold on your credit card, but not on a table. If you have a date or a business dinner, save yourself the embarrassment, and patronize a restaurant that honors its reservations instead.
- Pros: Famous
- Cons: Will not hold your table
really average food
by swindler123
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.
- Pros: very attentive service
- Cons: not worth the hype
Hidden gem
by btour
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.
- Pros: Wine, food, service, etc.
- Cons: Perhaps a little bit too pricey...
Simply the best in New York
by sinertia
I Love food! I love to cook! I love to eat! And I can't tell you out of how many places I've had dinner at in New York, some with rave reviews, simply disappoint. Not so with Scott Bryant's fantastic restaurant. The food is simply amazing, you cannot and will never get anything that is not of the best quality here, not a salad, starter or special. The service is terrific, you don't have to be a power suit to get good service here. The prices are exactly what they should be, you are paying for the best ingredients and for the service of a great kitchen and front of the house staff but you never feel like you have been ripped off. Very much recommended.
Superb service and a memorable meal
by starbucksrefugee
I found this restaurant to be elegant, though very simply decorated, and welcoming. The service was outstanding. We were doted upon by the waiter, the sommelier, and his assistants. We never felt rushed. I had the hamachi tartare and the venison. I love venison, and I appreciate a restaurant that offers game meats on the menu. My dinner companion had the seared fois gras and the ribeye steak. We had both white and red wines--a chardonnay from Burgandy, and a 1985 Chateau Talbot, which I can't recommend highly enough. Everything was delicious. For dessert, I tried a new item, a lovely gingerbread concoction. I wasn't sure what wine to pair with it, perhaps champagne? The sommelier's assistant recommended a Tokay, which turned out to be perfect. An immense wine list can be overwhelming. Veritas staff will graciously help you chose an appropriate wine from their vast selection. I did not visit the ladies room, so I cannot comment on the facilities, which I do consider important to a fine restaurant. No, this is not the sort of place you would go if you're on a tight budget. If you are willing to spend a lot of money, you can expect a truly exceptional dining experience at Veritas.
- Pros: Service, wine list
- Cons: None
The Details on Veritas Restaurant
Place Categories:
- excellent food
- terrific service
- helpful staff
- memorable nice meal
- good chocolate box
- favorite place
- superb atmosphere
- great short ribs
- incredibly helpful sommelier
- enjoy tremendous bottles
- good quality
- great wine
- wonderful drinking experience
- fantastic restaurant
- delicious everything
- wonderful eating
- best northern rhone
- best ingredients
- terrific lamb
- excellent french rhone
- extensive wine menu
- wonderful light
- terrific generous portions
- tasty lobster broth
- recommended expensive


