| ambiance |
96.30000114440918% positive |
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SO romantic. ”
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would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion, and a romantic night, or a smart business deal. ”
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great place for a romantic evening ”
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Yes, it's a nice atmosphere, and the service is attentive (albeit rather slow) but I just can't justify spending $300 for two on a meal that was average. ”
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The decor is fabulous. ”
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great place for something romantic and special. ”
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If you want BEST value, top notch French cuisine, a wine tasting menu to die for, selec cheeses, and the best romantic setting, go to CHANTERELLE! ”
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The atmosphere is snooty, and so are many of the waiting staff. ”
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Service is impeccable, food was wonderful, ambiance fun to watch. ”
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Overall, a wonderful restaurant, ambiance, service, and food. ”
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great ambiance. ”
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Extraordinary ambience -- surprisingly romantic ”
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love the food and the physical ambience but it just misses in making me feel somewhat special on every trip I've made. ”
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We were seated in a cozy little corner and all of our waiters/waitresses were extremely polite and courteous. ”
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It's absolutely magnificent for impeccable service, lush decor and most importantly, the most exquisite food that one has ever eaten. ”
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Wonderful place, the total package, decor, professionalism, masterful wine pairings and knowledge, and above all else, the FOOD. ”
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The decor is French pseudo-classical--lots of pillars and hanging vines--and the crowd is an enjoyably odd mix of rich old folks, moneyed young business types and past-it rock stars. ”
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But everything is just perfect, from the hosts, to the bar, to the tables, to the decor. ”
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Great food, but the ambience is too stiff. ”
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The food, service, and ambience were all incredible! ”
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The ambience is fabulous as well. ”
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nice place,romantic ”
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was truly lucky to get to enjoy an amazing meal here in the winter of 2002 and the food was stunning, the room sumptuous and very comfortable. ”
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and ambiance was very nice. ”
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We were seated at a quiet table for two with a perfect view of the rest of the restaurant. ”
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romantic classy ”
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highly recommend Daniel for the impeccable food, service and decor. ”
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| dessert |
87.5% positive |
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From cocktails at the bar to the final taste of the wonderful dessert it was all spectacular. ”
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The dessert, however, was terrible. ”
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will say however that the desserts were AWESOME. ”
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And the dessert course for me was superb. ”
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Appetizers and desert were delicious but for the money, I was expecting a lot more. ”
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the service was impeccable, and after being asked if we were there for a special occassion, we received an extra special dessert to go along with it. ”
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throughly enjoyable evening, from cocktails through dessert, everything was spectacular. ”
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had the veal which was cooked to perfection, for dessert I had a hot chocolate souffle, which was amazing. ”
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| drinks |
90.22000312805176% positive |
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Whether it is the full blown tasting menu (let them decide the wines, but do not miss the Cuvee Daniel Champagne or the specially bottled Pinot Noir from Oregon), a bite of chese at the bar, a salad or a dinner, you'll be hard pressed to do better. ”
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Top-flight cuisine, amazing wine list, wonderful service from a helpful and courteous staff. ”
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It took about 15 minutes for us to be seated, but we had a delicious drink at the bar. ”
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The wine recommended to us was made at the Restaurant's vineyard and was very good. ”
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We never felt rushed as the waitstaff was excellent at not clearing our wine glasses until we were fully finished with a pairing. ”
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Aside from the wine Sommelier, the staff was really superb, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive, but not intrusive. ”
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But everything is just perfect, from the hosts, to the bar, to the tables, to the decor. ”
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Took a date there and despite the $370 tab for 2 drinks, dinner, tip, two half bottles of wine, and evian, I thought it was a great value. ”
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Our waiters were exceptionally well dressed and helped me pick out a great wine. ”
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From cocktails at the bar to the final taste of the wonderful dessert it was all spectacular. ”
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If only the wine was a bit more reasonable. ”
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throughly enjoyable evening, from cocktails through dessert, everything was spectacular. ”
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Very flavorful dishes with excellent wines to match. ”
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dotcom The tasting menu with wine pairings is the way to go in order to appreciate the full range of talents the cooking staff and service staff have to offer. ”
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The wine list is deep and Daniel is always nice enough to stop by and chat it up. ”
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We've enjoyed drinks in the bar and dinner in both the main room and the more intimate dining room which is raised above the lounge and all have been stellar experiences. ”
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Wonderful place, the total package, decor, professionalism, masterful wine pairings and knowledge, and above all else, the FOOD. ”
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Impressive wine list. ”
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Superb dining, awe-inspiring wine list (in bound volumes!) ”
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If you want BEST value, top notch French cuisine, a wine tasting menu to die for, selec cheeses, and the best romantic setting, go to CHANTERELLE! ”
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Not only was the tasting menu divine (all except the amuse, not what I would have expected), but the service was impeccable as was the skill of the sommelier who matched wines perfectly with the fair. ”
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50/plate. It's a must to order a nice bottle of French wine at your table or you're truly doing yourself a disservice of having one of the most memoriable experiences. ”
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Enjoy a drink at the bar first and prepare for a one of a kinf dining experience. ”
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| food quality |
90.55999755859375% positive |
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All three dishes were incredibly delicious and the short ribs were the best I have had. ”
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Overall, a wonderful restaurant, ambiance, service, and food. ”
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You will leave feeling as if youve had a good meal, but for the presentation you were sold (and paid for!) ”
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The food was mediocre at best. ”
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For one of the most expensive restaurants in NY, the food was very bland and not enjoyable. ”
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If you're a New Yorker and know good food, don't try Daniel. ”
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The food was fantastic with an array of flavors with each dish and presentation that could belong at the Met. ”
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The food was outstanding. ”
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was truly lucky to get to enjoy an amazing meal here in the winter of 2002 and the food was stunning, the room sumptuous and very comfortable. ”
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If you are looking for excellent original, and frankly, orgsmc food? ”
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My favorite were the canapes, each had it's own personality & a wonderful start to a delicious evening. ”
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the nicest looking food on plates, and the best quality you can ever imagine. ”
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The food exquisite. ”
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love the food and the physical ambience but it just misses in making me feel somewhat special on every trip I've made. ”
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Truly sublime food, wonderful service and superb attention. ”
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It took about 15 minutes for us to be seated, but we had a delicious drink at the bar. ”
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We're lucky enough to have our wedding anniversary in October, so this year we had the chance to partake of fresh shaved white truffles in abundance at Daniel. ”
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The food is amazing, the service flawless, and the check is hefty, but not entirely unreasonable. ”
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The best measure of food is its memorability. ”
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The restaurant is beautiful, the service is well polished, but the food is all smoke and mirrors. ”
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Terrific food in a fabulous setting. ”
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In between courses we were served trays of little samplers which were delicious. ”
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had a tuna tartar, a pasta dish with fresh truffles and the signature dish of short ribs and filet. ”
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The food, service, and ambience were all incredible! ”
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While the room is stunning, the food at Daniel was extremely mediocre. ”
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The service and food was amazing. ”
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Service beyond imagination, in elegant, beautifully thought-out surroundings, as well as ethereal food. ”
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Garlic bread is perfect. ”
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The food was delicious ”
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The food is amazing and the service is the best in NYC. ”
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Great food, but the ambience is too stiff. ”
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Would totally recommend the due aged beef, it was a perfect progression. ”
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Dish after dish it was the most exquisite meal we've ever had, and the SERVICE was beyond belief ”
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We loved the service and the food was excellent. ”
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Who knew butternut squash soup could be so good? ”
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Top-flight cuisine, amazing wine list, wonderful service from a helpful and courteous staff. ”
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Then, when the potato crusted Sea Bass was as tasteless, I felt that the prime rib has to be amazing. ”
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Everything from service to food was flawless. ”
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It's absolutely magnificent for impeccable service, lush decor and most importantly, the most exquisite food that one has ever eaten. ”
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Exquisite food is priceless, but. ”
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Service is the best in the city and the food. ”
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My first dining experience at Daniels was wonderful, the food was wonderful. ”
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Appetizers and desert were delicious but for the money, I was expecting a lot more. ”
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Excellent food. ”
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Loved the Braised Short ribs , which was aged for 32 hours in delicious sauce. ”
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At these prices and the quality of the wonderful food why can't they provide portion size to fit the price. ”
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The food was very tasty and sublime. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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The food was out of this world, staff were attentive and looked after us with what seemed like even more detail given we got engaged that day. ”
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The food tasted exquisite, the presentation was outstanding, and the service was excellent. ”
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Although it is expensive dinner, Daniel earns it with superlative food and exemplary service. ”
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The serving experience is beyond compare and the dishes are the best you can get. ”
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The food is equally superb and tasty ! ”
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Danies food is simply amazing, the service i must admit was horrible the only time we were there. ”
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While the food is certainly not as interesting as Jean Georges, the service will blow you away. ”
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Great experience, great food ”
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Its a shame the food is so good, as the service should be the same, especially for a 4 star restaurant. ”
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If you want BEST value, top notch French cuisine, a wine tasting menu to die for, selec cheeses, and the best romantic setting, go to CHANTERELLE! ”
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Great food but expensive ”
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This restaurant is not only gorgeous, the food is magnificent. ”
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The food was perfection. ”
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Everything was fresh as could possibly be. ”
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We really enjoyed our delicious meal and the wonderful service we received. ”
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The little things set the service apart: everyone at the table is served at once and a small loaf of baked bread in a nice gift bag was presented to us upon leaving the restaurant. ”
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Service is impeccable, food was wonderful, ambiance fun to watch. ”
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Very flavorful dishes with excellent wines to match. ”
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com) has some great stuff about the chef and the food. ”
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The service and food were perfect. ”
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Impecable service, fantastic food ”
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My wife and I dined here for our anniversary, from the food to the service it was wonderful. ”
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The food was delicious, as is to be expected. ”
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All of them were true, the three course meal for $85 was great for the electic selection. ”
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The food was excellent, and the presentation divine. ”
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This is the way a perfect meal and service should be. ”
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found both the scallop and salmon courses to be overcooked - the cod was great. ”
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The waitstaff was extremely attentative to our needs and although we felt like taking an etiquette class after dining there, we were extremely satisfied with the delicious food. ”
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From the opulent dining room to the delicious food and impeccable service - I highly recommend for a special night out! ”
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The meal begins with a tray of canapes, our first courses were great, and my lamb was cooked to perfection. ”
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Having left the restaurant we discussed the meal and decided that although it was an excellent meal, if was five times the price of our next best alternative and the minor improvement in quality was not worth the price. ”
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Had a wonderful meal here recently. ”
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Flawless service and delicious food in a palace setting. ”
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It is, however, a beautiful restaurant with excellent food and may very well be an excellent idea for a special occasion splurge. ”
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highly recommend Daniel for the impeccable food, service and decor. ”
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Plan on spending a pretty penny as their dishes average over $ ”
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Whether it is the full blown tasting menu (let them decide the wines, but do not miss the Cuvee Daniel Champagne or the specially bottled Pinot Noir from Oregon), a bite of chese at the bar, a salad or a dinner, you'll be hard pressed to do better. ”
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Wonderful room, very mediocre food ”
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The food is still excellent, just not on the same level as Jean Georges and others. ”
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Great service, friendly staff, and great food. ”
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Yes, it's a nice atmosphere, and the service is attentive (albeit rather slow) but I just can't justify spending $300 for two on a meal that was average. ”
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Many better places in New York to get superb food and GREAT ELEGANT SERVICE. ”
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| menu variety |
84.61999893188477% positive |
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The menu last evening included the opportunity to try a duo of Hudson Valley Rabbit (roasted saddle with flageolets and braised leg fleishnacke with wilted chard), crispy Calf's Head Ballotine with Orleans mustard, flaked Atlantic Cod with cumin-carrot pu ”
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Wine selection is very good (with a very good sommelier). ”
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The tasting menu ( 6 courses ) was great ”
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dotcom The tasting menu with wine pairings is the way to go in order to appreciate the full range of talents the cooking staff and service staff have to offer. ”
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Thank you Chef Daniel for the elegant tasting menus. ”
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My girlfriends vegetarian tasting menu was very nice and very creative (all too often say "vegetarian" and you get a plate of steamed vegetables-not the case here). ”
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Not only was the tasting menu divine (all except the amuse, not what I would have expected), but the service was impeccable as was the skill of the sommelier who matched wines perfectly with the fair. ”
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If you want BEST value, top notch French cuisine, a wine tasting menu to die for, selec cheeses, and the best romantic setting, go to CHANTERELLE! ”
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we got the 8 course tasting menu and every single course was perfect. ”
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Whether it is the full blown tasting menu (let them decide the wines, but do not miss the Cuvee Daniel Champagne or the specially bottled Pinot Noir from Oregon), a bite of chese at the bar, a salad or a dinner, you'll be hard pressed to do better. ”
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wish the menu were more extensive, but everything on it is amazing. ”
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All of them were true, the three course meal for $85 was great for the electic selection. ”
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My tasting menu was a perfect progression. ”
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| overall |
95.45000076293945% positive |
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great place for a romantic evening ”
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After an amazing day where my boyfriend proposed to me, what a way to top the day with a night out at what is the best restaurant I have ever been to. ”
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Without question the best restaurant in New York and trust me I've eaten at all of them. ”
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nice place,romantic ”
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great place for something romantic and special. ”
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Daniel is the best French restaurant in New York. ”
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have had the honor of eating at some of the best restaurants around the world and this is by far the most overrated restaurant I have ever encountered. ”
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Its a great place for special occations. ”
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think this is the best french restaurant in the city. ”
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Having dined there several times, I say without equivocation that Daniel is the best upscale restaurant in New York. ”
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The little things set the service apart: everyone at the table is served at once and a small loaf of baked bread in a nice gift bag was presented to us upon leaving the restaurant. ”
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| service |
90.7699966430664% positive |
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The staff was incredibly attentive, but not intrusively so. ”
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From the opulent dining room to the delicious food and impeccable service - I highly recommend for a special night out! ”
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The wait staff are like best butlers, who can tastefully make you feel like a million bucks. ”
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perfect sevice, people are around you, maiking sure eveything is goins as it should, and it does! ”
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Yes, it's a nice atmosphere, and the service is attentive (albeit rather slow) but I just can't justify spending $300 for two on a meal that was average. ”
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Well, this is a rich restaurant where rich people are regulars. ”
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Most attentive service ”
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Daniel's service is beyond amazing, we were looked after from the second we walked in the door! ”
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The restaurant is beautiful, the service is well polished, but the food is all smoke and mirrors. ”
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It's absolutely magnificent for impeccable service, lush decor and most importantly, the most exquisite food that one has ever eaten. ”
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Great service, friendly staff, and great food. ”
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We were seated in a cozy little corner and all of our waiters/waitresses were extremely polite and courteous. ”
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The staff was knowledgable and had a nice ability to be there when you needed them at a moments notice but be unobstrusive. ”
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Extraordinary service -- attentive and competent ”
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The wait-staff was attentive to all our needs. ”
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Impecable service, fantastic food ”
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Truly sublime food, wonderful service and superb attention. ”
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The food was out of this world, staff were attentive and looked after us with what seemed like even more detail given we got engaged that day. ”
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Everything from service to food was flawless. ”
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Overall, the service was wonderful. ”
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The staff was so friendly and attentive. ”
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Danies food is simply amazing, the service i must admit was horrible the only time we were there. ”
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Its a shame the food is so good, as the service should be the same, especially for a 4 star restaurant. ”
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service was wonderful, not warm and fuzzy but attentive. ”
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The food is amazing, the service flawless, and the check is hefty, but not entirely unreasonable. ”
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The restaurant is romantically decorated in red, the staff was professional, friendly and attentive to our every whim. ”
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recommend some interaction with the staff, ask questions, comment as you go, etc. it made for a great evening. ”
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The little things set the service apart: everyone at the table is served at once and a small loaf of baked bread in a nice gift bag was presented to us upon leaving the restaurant. ”
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Flawless service and delicious food in a palace setting. ”
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Not only was the tasting menu divine (all except the amuse, not what I would have expected), but the service was impeccable as was the skill of the sommelier who matched wines perfectly with the fair. ”
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The food tasted exquisite, the presentation was outstanding, and the service was excellent. ”
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Service was very attentive. ”
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the service was wonderful and extremely attentive. ”
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From the moment we walked in the door, we experienced friendly, professional and prompt service throughout the evening. ”
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The food, service, and ambience were all incredible! ”
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the service was impeccable, and after being asked if we were there for a special occassion, we received an extra special dessert to go along with it. ”
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We loved the service and the food was excellent. ”
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Marcus and his staff, very professional and warm. ”
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This is the way a perfect meal and service should be. ”
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It is for people who like and appreciate a perfect, classic dining experience. ”
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Very friendly service was impeccable and made you feel welcome. ”
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dotcom The tasting menu with wine pairings is the way to go in order to appreciate the full range of talents the cooking staff and service staff have to offer. ”
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This dinner was simply excellent, friendly and amazing. ”
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The service and food were perfect. ”
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Everyone on staff was in perfect form and attitude. ”
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The atmosphere is snooty, and so are many of the waiting staff. ”
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Overall, a wonderful restaurant, ambiance, service, and food. ”
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have never had such attentive service and in a totally non-pretentious way. ”
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The room was stunning and the service was incredible. ”
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While the food is certainly not as interesting as Jean Georges, the service will blow you away. ”
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Our waiters were exceptionally well dressed and helped me pick out a great wine. ”
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The food is amazing and the service is the best in NYC. ”
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The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the three courses were evenly spaced. ”
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The service I received was excellent. ”
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highly recommend Daniel for the impeccable food, service and decor. ”
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We really enjoyed our delicious meal and the wonderful service we received. ”
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Although it is expensive dinner, Daniel earns it with superlative food and exemplary service. ”
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Aside from the wine Sommelier, the staff was really superb, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive, but not intrusive. ”
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service was attentive. ”
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One more thing to mention--the service was FANTASTIC! ”
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My wife and I dined here for our anniversary, from the food to the service it was wonderful. ”
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Not to mention the fact that the service is awesome and the hosts and hostesses are very courteous. ”
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Top-flight cuisine, amazing wine list, wonderful service from a helpful and courteous staff. ”
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The service and food was amazing. ”
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We received some great tips on what to do in NY while chatting with our server. ”
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| value |
75.0% positive |
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If you want BEST value, top notch French cuisine, a wine tasting menu to die for, selec cheeses, and the best romantic setting, go to CHANTERELLE! ”
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Food was out of this world; yes it is expensive but worth every penny! ”
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We opted for an inexpensive bottle recommended, and really disliked it. ”
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For one of the most expensive restaurants in NY, the food was very bland and not enjoyable. ”
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Took a date there and despite the $370 tab for 2 drinks, dinner, tip, two half bottles of wine, and evian, I thought it was a great value. ”
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Would definitely recommend anyone go there that doesn't mind spending good money for an amazing experience. ”
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The wait staff are like best butlers, who can tastefully make you feel like a million bucks. ”
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Very very expensive so make sure you bring your credit card ”
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Having left the restaurant we discussed the meal and decided that although it was an excellent meal, if was five times the price of our next best alternative and the minor improvement in quality was not worth the price. ”
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Although it is expensive dinner, Daniel earns it with superlative food and exemplary service. ”
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Appetizers and desert were delicious but for the money, I was expecting a lot more. ”
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Great food but expensive ”
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If you want big portions, go to the Olive Garden. ”
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At these prices and the quality of the wonderful food why can't they provide portion size to fit the price. ”
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Very expensive but worth every penny. ”
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Good size portions for fine dining (even too much for me. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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It took about 15 minutes for us to be seated, but we had a delicious drink at the bar. ”
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Yes, it's a nice atmosphere, and the service is attentive (albeit rather slow) but I just can't justify spending $300 for two on a meal that was average. ”
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