01/21/08

Quiet atmosphere, perfect portions, great prices for Midtown!

by dryamaka

A friend recommended Zuni to me. While there were a ton of places in Hell's Kitchen to choose from, I decided to try it out. It was perfect- quiet, conversation atmosphere, neither the talk at the bar nor the tv there disrupted anything. Wait staff was attentive and not disruptive. While the menu was only slightly limited, it was probably because most, if not all, the items were unique. The portions were perfectly-sized and very tasty. Dinner for two, which included the soup for me, the chicken penne tomato basil for me, the rainbow trout special for my date, and eight glasses of wine beween the two of us came out to $85 before tip- not bad!

• Pros: Quiet, very tasty and unique selections, huge wine list.

11/22/04

Great Value!

by bdubin

Good food, creatively seasoned, and very reasonable prices. Dinner for 2 including appetizers and wine, tax, & tip - $65.

Good and prompt service.

Limited menu.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Creatively seasoned, Good food!

10/20/04

Tasty food, decent prices

by alicianyc

Just ate here for the first time and was very pleased. Great menu selection - I would have tried any of the entrees. Decided on the pumpkin-seed catfish and really enjoyed it. Portions were good and prices were certainly reasonable by midtown standards.

• Pros: Interesting menu, Good value

12/07/03

Great Little Place

by kivarthegreat1

The corn fritters were wonderful. The servers have been very attentive the times I have a dined here.

It is a great place to eat after a theater show.

• Pros: Good Value, Great Servers, Good Menu
• Cons: Nothing, Nothing, Nothing

12/03/03

great steak, highly recommended

by beena11

This is one of my favorite places to go eat, the food is consistently great, drinks are good, service is very speedy and you can just relax and enjoy the food in their booth style seats. Ive been here numerous times and the food has always been good, try the corn fritters for appetizer, the peppercorn steak (yummy) or salmon sandwich for entree and the flourless chocolate cake is a must. Everything on their menu is delicious.

• Pros: Great food, fast service, relaxed atmosphere
• Cons: not for large groups

10/02/03

Fantastic Find!!!

by leslieremenek

The food was delicious (try the fig/sweet potato ravioli or the pumpkin crusted catfish!!) and also perfectly cooked, not overdone!!! The wonderful food descriptions were enticing and truly lived up to the expectations!!!! (I'm a gourmet cook myself and my husband and I often find restaurant meals disappointing and very boring, predictable flavourings). The cuisine is a perfect blend of American cuisine meets south American with fantastic, creative sauces!!! I would recommend Zuni to anyone looking for great food, nice ambiance (refeshing to find a place without in-your face lighting) and a warm, somewhat trendy decor/artwork. Check it out!!!!

• Pros: relaxing atmosphere, good date place, amazing value
• Cons: nothing

07/27/03

BigBangfortheBuck

by scottster2

This is a warm little pubby place decorated w/original artwork - i've been here on at least 4

occasions and have enjoyed it always -

the mini fresh corn muffins are great as was their

other items tried - while i live in jersey now a friend

in the nabe brought me originally - lo key good

service - never crowded or rushed -

07/18/03

Winter in Summer

by pattypattypatty

Decent. Nothing to brag about. Very reasonably priced, though. The one major flaw - the menu is very heavy & doused with winter flavors & ingredients. I prefer something lighter & fresher in the summer months. Very reasonable wine list.

• Pros: reasonable, reasonable wine list

12/20/02

Always a good choice

by kristall

I've been going to this restaurant for over two years. It's perfect for pre-theatre dinner because it's off the beaten path. The food and service are always good and it's never crowded. Always at the top of my list for entertaining family, friends, and clients.

• Pros: Food, Location, Never crowded