ZipPicks Awards
Best French in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
Best Tasting Menus in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
Master Critic Review
Gabriel Kreuther
9.1
Two-Michelin-star Alsatian-leaning French fine dining facing Bryant Park, built around immaculate technique and luxuriant sauces. The tasting and prix-fixe menus shine with seafood, game, and pastry that feel both classic and distinctly New York.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sturgeon & sauerkraut tart, Lobster with shellfish jus, Chocolate chiboust with seasonal fruit
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 9
Consistency: 8.9
Food Quality: 9.4
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 9
What makes it special: Modern Alsatian French cooking with two-star precision in a soaring park-view room.
Who should go: Food-focused splurge seekers and special-occasion diners.
When to visit: Pre-theater dinner or a celebratory weekend night.
What to order: Sturgeon tart, lobster, seasonal dessert trio.
Insider tip: Ask about bar-menu bites if you want a shorter, cheaper visit.