05/29/09

Crooks

by VincenzoGatto

Today I had lunch there and my bill was $20.29. I gave the waiter $40.00 cash and he returned with $10 in singles. When I asked why I had been short changed he simply replied that there was no "change" in the registers. When I asked how a restaurant could have not cash in the register (it was 3 PM and the restaurant opens around 10 AM) he offered to take $1 out of his pocket. Needless to say I refused and short changed his tip by 71 cents. I was so angry and stormed out and didn't even try to get the manager to help. I live in the neighbor and I eat there twice a week! To be treated like this is astonishing even if I wasn't a regular. Guess I will think twice the next time I want to eat out.

• Pros: Space is great
• Cons: Service and food mediocre at best

01/31/09

Great menu and vibe at this place!

by taster911

I had a wonderful tuna tartare and burger here last week. Both were close to the best I ever had in the city, and what a cool space definitely check out the little bar down stairs.

• Pros: Food and design of the restaurant
• Cons: none

12/21/08

Great Neighborhood Restaurant

by seans710

I live close by and just went to the restaurant for the second time since it opened. What a drastic difference from the first time I went here (about 3 months ago). The food was great, service was unbeatable and there was a good social vibe in the room. Even better is that the food is very reasonably priced. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND COMING HERE for either a casual Sunday brunch, a fun dinner with friends or a nightcap.

• Pros: Food, Ambience, Crowd and Affordability

11/08/08

tries so hard & fails.

by Paige8181

This place does not fit into soho and neither does the food. Are you serious? Popcorn shrimp? I couldn't find halibut carpaccio on the menu, by the way, so I don't know what the editorial review was talking about. The atmosphere was stuffy, like a weird version of cafeteria. The design was pretty but also kind of annoying. I had to GET UP FROM MY TABLE in order for another couple to sit on the bench about a millimeter away from me. If you like being stuffed into an architectural disaster and you like mediocre diner food, come here. Good drinks, but that's about it. Places like this make me sad. All hype.

& watch out for the b&t, they're everywhere.

10/27/08

Love the space

by nyctaster

Good food, good people and good drinks thats all you need and they got it. Great frisse salad and the seasonal soups are always really good.

• Pros: Food and space

10/27/08

This place is awesome

by taster911

Such a beautiful restaurant and full of beautiful people is always a plus. Try the food specials I had a wonderful halibut last week seasoned and cooked perfectly.

• Pros: Decor and food specials
• Cons: none

10/07/08

The place to be seen

by Hettinger

Say what you like about Delicatessen, but it's definitely the place you want to be seen in. Clientele is trendy, hip and high fashion--just about anyone walking through the door is famous. Gail Greene loved it in New York magazine and last week's New York Times review by Bruni was tongue in cheek, funny, and ultimately positive. Food is quirky--but you don't really go for the food--you go to see and be seen. It's eccentric, lively and very New York. Decor is cutting edge, menu is fun and it's always packed--go and enjoy the scene.

10/07/08

Hottest new place in soho:-)

by EddieR30

I just happened to be in the neighboorhood shopping and passed by this very cool, modern restaraunt. Its decor is extremely shiek, modern and sophisticated. I decided to try the Chicken Matza Ball soup and my friend had the cheeseburger spring rolls to start. The spring rolls were a dining treat for my friend and I especially with the spicy ketchup dipping sauce. I then had the steak sandwich. I highly recommend trying this dish. The steak was cooked perfectly and deliciously seasoned. The manager came over to our table to make sure that we enjoyed our meal. She was extremely chatty, polite and quite attractive. She really worked the room and engaged all customers as far as I could see. I highly recommend this place and will be telling all of my friends.

• Pros: Awesome Location, Drinks, and Bar Scene

09/16/08

Why All Bad Reviews??

by Ruthie

Don't know what the other reviewees are talking about. I had lunch there on Sat and although it was a bit crowded, I thought service was friendly and fast. Food was really good, better than average. II ordered the Ban Mi sandwich w/ fries and onion rings. My other guests had the burger and ruben. I actually like the open air vibe and I love that you can people watch and still be inside. Great location and view of Soho. I would definitely come back next time I'm in NY. I am however giving it a 4 star rating only, as Rachel Zoe and her husband walked in as we were leaving...

• Pros: location/view, good food, fair prices, great service
• Cons: rachel zoe

09/12/08

HORRIBLE HOT MESS..

by andershi

I've never written on here before, but after eating here today I was strongly compelled to. My friends and I have been wanting to eat here for awhile. The location is great, the decor is really nice, but thats seems to be all they have to offer.

I love food and I love eating. I'm not really picky and I usually finish all of my food, but this is one place where I didn't. The food here is absolutly disgusting. My friend asked the unenthusiastic waitress if the tuna sandwich was good, she hesitated for quite awhile and finally said that "it wasn't her favorite"...that should have been a sign right there. I ordered the fish and chips. When it came out the fish was one big greasy mess. The napkin it was sitting on was soaked with grease. When you cut into it the over cooked batter came off, so your basiclly eating fish with a side of REALLY geasy batter. The fish was tough and stringy... I didn't even know fish could even have that texture. I thought I was eating an over cooked chicken. My friend ordered the cheeseburger. He'll eat anything, but he was so disgusted with the burger and I with my fish, that we swapped. The burger was so bland and unbelievably overcooked. I can say it was the WORST burger I've ever had. The meat was so dry that it was crumbling...I don't understand how you can F@*K up a burger, but clearly they can. My other friend ordered the Bahn Mi (Vietnamese sandwich)...she took a few bites and eventually gave up on her food as well...and from the looks of it, I didn't blame her. It's hard to justify an $11 dollar Vietnamese sandwich when you can get a really good and authentic one just a few blocks away for only $3. Needless to say we were really disappointed, because we're really big fans of Cafeteria and really wanted this to work. It has a lot of potential, but the food is sooo BAD...one of the worst we have ever had. SERIOUSLY!

• Pros: location, design, people watching
• Cons: FOOD!