Narcissa
“Food:
Carrot fries- Carrots aren't my jam but damn son!”
“For my entree I chose the carrot Wellington, a vegetarian play on beef Wellington.”
“THE STORY: When I first think about food and drink served at one of André Balazs' Standard Hotels, I cringe.”
Narcissa
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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While the food itself is tasty, both the portion size and the price point at Narcissa will dissuade me from making future visits. I came to Narcissa for brunch around noon on Sunday. I was surprised that there was no wait and the restaurant was half-empty at such a peak brunch time. My friend and I ordered the Carrot Fries to share, and I got the Crab Benedict.
The food arrived very fast, probably within 10 minutes of ordering. Carrot Fries ($7) was not what I expected. I thought it would look more like sweet potato fries, but instead we got 5 pieces of carrot tempura (they looked like fat fingers haha) with a side of jalapeno-tofu dip. I really liked the dip and the fries, which were hot out of the fryer and super crispy. I enjoyed the tempura batter, but 5 pieces for $7 definitely left more to be desired.
The Crab Benedict ($26) was also not what I had expected. The dish featured two small crab cakes topped with poached eggs with salad in the middle. There was nothing else on the table – no English muffin (this was the biggest surprise for me), no tomato, etc. Again, the crab cakes were delicious and the eggs were poached perfectly (but needed a dash of salt!), but $26 is way overpriced for what I got.
They have a huge outdoor patio out back that is quiet, cute and comfy couches!
The service is really friendly, we came at 10:30am on a Saturday and walked right in, probably gets busier later on.
I got the poached eggs, they came with this light salad and avocado toast. All fresh.. Not too huge a portion.
Overall a really nice place for a casual nice brunch, best part is the patio!
A limited menu (especially for lunch), but what they do have, they do well. I had the short rib sandwich, which was delicious and a good portion. My side of potatoes I didn't like very much, they were a bit undercooked. Had a taste of my friend's carrot fries…they were interesting, but not my thing. You can tell though that the food is fresh and made with care. Service was good in general, we had our water refilled regularly.
The outdoor seating area is adorable and the adjoining outdoor cafe area is perfect for warm summer days. Great spot for lunch, dinner or drinks.
I love Narcissa, indoor/outdoor, garden or rain, it's a beautiful go-to place in Manhattan with an indescribable vibe. The food is fabulous with a menu changing often and yet focusing on great flavors consistently. Cocktails and wine list is also fantastic. Nothing better than sharing a couple dishes and bottles with friends outside on a warm summer night. Highly recommend it.
I was pretty disappointed in brunch at Narcissa. The two stars is for the excellent service and the beautiful space; the servers were very attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place for the food.
I ordered a few items that were new to me and disliked them all, but I can see how others might like the below:
CARROT FRIES – I thought it would be something like sweet potato fries, rather than carrots that were breaded and deep fried. As someone who loves carrots, I scraped away the fried part to eat the vegetable.
DUCK LIVER MOUSSE – Too sweet. Plus I like liver mousse/foie gras over bread than the big, awkward crackers it was served with.
DUCK LEG SCHNITZEL – I've never had schnitzel before and probably won't ever again. It's meat that is beaten down to a thin slice and then fried. What a waste of duck.
The rest:
BROCCOLI & BACON FRITTATA – Nothing special
TACO FARM HALF CHICKEN – Moist and flavorful
BISCUIT with lavender-honey butter – The best thing we ordered. The biscuit was light and flaky, while the butter really does have lavender-honey flavor to it.
Went for a very early dinner so place was quite empty when we walked in but packed by the time we left. the food and service were excellent and they have a pretty impressive wine list.
The appetizer and entrée portions were definitely on the small side so you'll probably still be hungry unless you order more than one entrée and an app (per person).
Downside: Our waitress wasn't very generous with her wine pourings. I ordered a second glass of wine, and my glass was still a quarter full, and she filled it exactly till where it was the first time which was pretty annoying since their wines are pricey and she could clearly see my glass was a quarter full when she poured me my second glass. I should have said something but didn't.
Pros: The food itself was excellent and the space and ambience were perfect.
Dishes that stood out for us, the beets, the short ribs, the cauliflower entrée and the Sundae (dessert).
This is my favorite place to order crab cake benedict because it's served without any bread, english muffin or carbs! It's so tasty and delicious. The eggs are poached perfectly and served with a light and tangy salad.
This is also a great place for dinner.
If you come, try to make a reservation and request the patio setting for summer nights or weekend brunch. You won't regret it. It's a beautiful and peaceful oasis.
This place is so good it's disgusting. Here's what we got and what I'd recommend:
– carrot fries – I personally didn't love them as much but the breading and frying on them is so crispy and delicious. It's hard to salt the inside of a carrot, but that's what I felt was missing.
– burrata – I love burratas so I'm biased but I loved this one. Also a nice plus was the mushrooms surrounding the dish – so good!
– baked orata – the fish is so beautifully flaky and delicious – the bed of onions it is on is also nicely seasoned and pickled. It's a fishy fish (which I love) so look out for that.
– burger – this item here was so good it was NASTY, ugh, so delicious. You HAVE to get it when you're here!
Desserts –
– carrot cake – really quite good but the star is…
– olive oil ice cream with lemon curd and pistachio biscotti – this is one of those desserts that mixes together so well so definitely taste the pieces together separately but it's so much better all together!
Great place to go – highly recommended!