Picholine

01/04/09

Wonderful in every way

by Hartjaeger at Citysearch

For the first time in my life, I feel compelled to write a restaurant review. I took my mom to Picholine the week before Christmas. We were greeted very cordially and seated immediately. The interior is warm and classically elegant. The wait staff was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable without being pretensious. The food was exceptional. I had venison loin that was the best piece of meat I've ever eaten. My mom pronounced the same verdict over her beef ribeye. The cheese cart was outstanding. Only the salad left a bit to be desired, although, to be fair, this is strictly in comparison to the rest of the meal: compared to the universe of restaurant salads, the salad at Picholine is better than average.

I assume because our reservations were for 5:45, the staff asked if we had theatre tickets and, if so, our curtain time. We did, indeed, have theatre tickets, and made our show in plenty of time. The pacing of the meal was quick but not in any way rushed, just as we wished. Both my mom and I left Picholine feeling satisfied and grateful for such an enjoyable dining experience.

• Pros: Ambience, food, service
• Cons: None

10/18/08

Fantastic Restaurant

by gyirby at Citysearch

So we decided to go to Picholine one fine evening. All dressed up and ready to experience what they have to offer.

I will be brief and to the point fellows.

Service: Fantastic (couldn't be better) not snobbish at all but friendly & professional.

Ambiance: Cozy

Food: Tasty & well presented

Price: Expensive but I would pay it for the value & experience.

We ate a lot but didn't feel overly full. Just great:-)

It would be a great place for bring your high class client or if you want to impress a chick or I must say "a lady" perhaps;-)

• Pros: quality,food,service,wine
• Cons: none

09/22/08

One of the best restaurants in NY

by mr_meursault at Citysearch

We came here for dinner. The place is very pleasing to the eye. The service is top-notch. The waiter knew my name. The napkins were replaced as soon as one got up from his seat. The staff knew every ingredient in every dish. The service is also seamless. The food is delicious. The mushroom tempura and "tomato water" pre-appetizer was excellent. The gazpacho was incredibly complicated and interesting, yet very tasty. The scallops were close to perfect, though perhaps not as tender as they could be. The tuna on the other hand was perhaps the most tender I've ever had. The rabbit was quite interesting and also very tender. Overall, the food was tasty, though not always perfect. However, what makes this restaurant so amazing is that everything is presented and cooked in such a way as to make the whole meal a celebration. That is rare in New York. This is a truly a special occasion place, and in my opinion one of the top restaurants in this city.