Gramercy Tavern - View this location on map  A fantastic restaurant, which despite being critically acclaimed, is reasonably priced due to the exchange rate. Great service, great ambience and an excellent choice of food and wine. Best to book in advance, which is simple to do online. 42 East 20th Street, New York, New York Restaurant, Gramercy Tavern - View this location on map When Gramercy Tavern opened in 1994 the owners, Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio, said they intended to redefine grand dining in New York. The large and lively Tavern has fulfilled this promise. Chef Tom Colicchio cooks with extraordinary confidence, creating dishes characterized by bold flavors and unusual harmonies. Service is solicitous but unceremonial. For a less expensive alternative, the handsome bar in front offers a casual but excellent menu. On a recent visit, the restaurant lived up to its three stars, with consistently fresh, inventive new American dishes like crab ragout with sweet-pea puree, braised veal cheek lasagna, and poached bass with cucumbers, fennel and pickled watermelon. Claudia Fleming's desserts remain a highlight, especially her honey pine-nut tart with roasted figs and honey-orange lavender ice cream. NYT review 42 E 20th St, New York, New York Restaurant Gramercy Tavern - View this location on map When Gramercy Tavern opened in 1994 the owners, Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio, said they intended to redefine grand dining in New York. The large and lively Tavern has fulfilled this promise. Chef Tom Colicchio cooks with extraordinary confidence, creating dishes characterized by bold flavors and unusual harmonies. Service is solicitous but unceremonial. For a less expensive alternative, the handsome bar in front offers a casual but excellent menu. On a recent visit, the restaurant lived up to its three stars, with consistently fresh, inventive new American dishes like crab ragout with sweet-pea puree, braised veal cheek lasagna, and poached bass with cucumbers, fennel and pickled watermelon. Claudia Fleming's desserts remain a highlight, especially her honey pine-nut tart with roasted figs and honey-orange lavender ice cream. NYT review 42 E 20th St, New York, New York Restaurant |