Zutto Japanese Restaurant

10/19/09

As good as Nobu without the hype

by Aferstenbe

Cafe-like Japanese restaurant - a Tribeca favorite.

• Pros: Great sushi in a comfy atmosphere
• Cons: Not a scene

12/15/07

Affordable Sushi, very fresh and great atmosphere

by ashmannyc

I am a Tribeca native and have been going to Zutto for over fifteen years. I have never had a bad meal here. There sushi is always fresh, although I don't eat sushi on sunday's that's my rule. If you like dumplings try the shu mai appetizer. They also have a good selection of saki's and beers. The decor is very nicely done in a japanese style of course. You can sit at the sushi bar or at the tables. You don't need a reservation here but sometimes it gets crowded. I would prefer zutto over Nobu anyday and i've tried both. Nobu you would go to, to be seen, Zutto you just go to to relax and have some great sushi. I never had bad sushi here ever. Easiest way to find it is, get off the 123 at chambers and walk north on hudson street5 blocks. If you pass by Puffy's Tavern on the corner you've gone to far. Nice ambience decent prices, if its busy service is slower but not super slow. My favorites here are the spicy tuna roll, salmon sushi and tuna are all fresh. I don't mess around with the exotic sushi's I keep it simple. Enjoy.

• Pros: Great sushi, don't have to wait for a seat usually
• Cons: service can be slow if busy, its not nobu but who cares

11/16/07

Worst Sushi in NY

by joeybagadonuts78

You know when your sushi arrives and its all the same color (grey/pink) that you are in trouble. The space is lovely. But this is amazingly poor quality fish. Even the presentation is shoddy. This place should really be ashamed of itself. Beware.

• Pros: Decor
• Cons: Any of the food. Just awful.

07/14/05

Good and then not good

by al_bany

I have been to Zutto several times. Agree, that this is a great afterwork place or a first date (i.e., not too, too romantic) place.

This restaurant is confusing. Some nights, the service is great and the sushi is super fresh-I really enjoy it. And, the bill is always reasonable. Other nights, however, service can be pretty bad and really slow (even if the restaurant is not crowded) and the sushi tastes as if it has been in the tackle box a little too long. On average, I have had two wonderful visits and then a visit that makes me avoid the place for a month.

By any measure, it is worth a try to see for yourself. I'll go back soon because the last meal was pretty good.

• Pros: Reasonable, Nice atmosphere, Usually very good
• Cons: Some bad meals, Sometimes slow

12/14/04

Pretty Good

by pogmothuin

I'm not a sushi snob by any stretch (I usually refer to sushi as "bait" or "chum"), but I actually enjoyed it here. The tempura was very good, but then again, I don't think I've ever had BAD tempura... The service was prompt, friendly and attentive. All around a very nice experience.

• Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance
• Cons: , Non-descipt entrance, Basement toilets

10/19/04

worst service

by amyissey

Male host almost seemed to bark order at our seating and request. Not friendly at all nor attentive. Food was fine but no big deal. Prices are no great deal either. Lunch crowd is busy & loud at times.

• Cons: , bad service

09/27/04

poor sushi

by kagi

I was raised in Japan and have had sushi a hundred times so I know the way of sushi. the rice is too firm, and it seems they select cheap rice. freshness is as same as a 8 dollar sushi lunch box in midtown. i cant see any skills in their sushi. just do not order sushi,its not worth to pay near 20 bucks. you can definitely find better sushi somewhere else in manhattan. i don know why the other people say their sushi is good. tempura is alright.

03/07/04

infallible sushi

by chun04

I have been dragged all over the city by sushi snobs, and there is no place I would rather go (with or without them) than Zutto. Great service, nice and calm environment, impeccable sushi. Its too bad they closed the Carmine street location. Eschew Nobu...

• Pros: sushi, service, ambience

08/08/03

A great afterwork spot

by jaidnoire

Zutto's is a great afterwork spot, like the other have said, a better alternative to the other pricey Japanese spots in the city. The food is always great and the sake selection is very nice. I am a bit confused @ the reviwer who has a problem with a Japanese restaurant who's staff is Japanese. Hmmm..lol It's a JAPANESE restaurant. Who do you want to run it? When I go to a restaurant geared towards a specific culture/food, I want as authentic experience as possible, and Zuttos fit's the bill for me and my friends!

07/08/03

awesome sushi

by allisonka

This was the best sushi I've ever eaten. The waitstaff and atmosphere was slightly pretentious but who cares when the food you are eating is that good!

• Pros: Excellent Sushi
• Cons: Snobby Atmosphere