Resto
“The Bitter Ballen stole my heart being that they are rich, full flavored and fried.”
“The frites are fantastic, especially with the tartar sauce, and the light salad is tossed in a citrus dressing finishes off the plate.”
“I'm def going to be back to try the hangover pasta and the deviled eggs everyone keeps raving about.”
Resto
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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We were attempting to go to Cannibal a couple of doors down on a Tuesday night past 9:30pm, when we realized that our group was growing and they couldn't accommodate, so we stepped into Resto. They were quick about getting us seating for 8. Awesome. Even better, when 2 more people showed, they just added another table.
We quickly ordered a round of drinks. They were out of their Draft Cocktails, so I went with a Moscow Mule. It was very good (I think it was the best Mule I had on this trip). Several at the table switched their drinks to mules, too.
Food? I just snacked on some small plates:
Kale Salad: Good
Pork Belly: Very Good
Squash & Burrata: Good
They were fantastic about keeping the drinks coming. We ended up staying well past closing and they put NO pressure on us to hurry up. NICE!
We had a great time and shifted our party to the next bar…
Popped by, wooden tables and space that's warm, very European in feel.
Frites were the specialty, but we also took in some of the bites along with our mains.
The endive salad was ok. The lamb ribs were good though only two pieces in an order (for 3 people, that was an interesting split). The recommended deviled eggs on toast… eh, it's deviled eggs. I was not overwhelmed (not much of a difference from the ones I can make at home).
Mains – the scallops were ok, the mussel pot was great, and the double burger was ok, but the Gruyere and onions overwhelmed the burger flavor a bit much. Thick, square cut frites with various dipping sauces which all tasted somewhat alike; I had the sweet chili, another the mayo and they all looked somewhat alike.
Dessert – coffee was massive, and the banana ice cream was too chunky, heavy on a banana liquor flavor, not much in smooth and sweet. Overall, I've had better.
Beers – lots of selection, but out of 2 of the 6 on tap, so we tried a few of the bottled beers. Ask for your server's selection. $200 for 3 people, though – not a cheap dinner with a couple beers each.
I went to this restaurant on Sunday June 7th.
It was rated well on yelp and my girlfriend was there before and liked it. It sounded like a good idea.
We arrived at 6:00 PM and sat at our table. It was right in the front near the entrance. The front windows were open and it was a beautiful day. We were handed a drink menu and we ordered some excellent drinks. So far so good.
For dinner
We ordered
Pickles (good)
Almonds (excellent)
Small plates
Beets (the best item )
Grilled octopus (way to salty)
Burrata (good but way to salty)
Shrimp (excellent)
Lamb Rubs (dry no meat on the bone)
Main course
Muscles and fries (salty)
Monkfish (to salty)
Lamb no ricotta (good)
All the food was presented well. Very appealing to the eyes. I was excited to try the food. However every bit of food with the exception of the almonds and pickles were as though someone dropped a bucket of salt on it. It was awful.
It was barely edible.
We got the impression throughout the meal that brunch was difficult earlier in the day (it is rather popular). Some of the ingredients were not available (Shiraz wine and raspberries). Our wait staff was pleasant but kept bringing us other people's orders. I didn't mind for myself. I felt bad for whomever we got their food.
I am open to trying again, but not for a while.
I wanted to give a good review but compared to the other options it is hard to do so.
We had some high expectations given the buzz about the lamb — but came disappointed to see it's only available via catering now, not as a main entree. I got the duck, which was OK, but portions severely under-sized (swallowed it in 5 minutes, and my 'partner in crime' went, "WHAT?!") Lamb rib appetizer was solid, deviled eggs good but nothing particularly special. I wish they would put more pure, big-portion meat items on the entrees.
Atmosphere is nice and unpretentious.
Better than average pub food is what you get at Resto. Chicken was a bit overcooked. Cod starter tasted like fish mashed potatoes. No standouts here. Service is aggressive. Very noisy.
I very much enjoyed my meal here, and loved the earthy decor of the restaurant. I visited for brunch and started with the toro, toro, toro Bloody Mary (made with tequila reposado). It is very tasty and boozy with a strong kick. Highly recommended.
I ordered the salmon Benedict with a side of maple whiskey sausage. The poached egg was velvety and the bread was good, but I recommend letting the bread soak up some of the yolk first, as the crust can be difficult to cut. The Benedict was served with a side of greens, radish and fennel in a perfectly tangy vinaigrette. It was a great complement to the heavy, savory Benedict.
The sausage was sweet and delicious — exactly what you'd expect from a dish named "maple whiskey sausage."
The service is great, and I look forward to visiting this restaurant again.
Such a cute date spot! It's great to come w friends and family too. The food is 3.5 because I can find more creative dishes with more memorable flavor. The service and decor are 4 stars each. I went for brunch and ordered the Cotechno Sausage McMuffin which had provolone and egg. It wasn't bad.. but nothing wowed me. It wasn't heavy like what the McMuffin makes you think of. I would probably order something else next time. I do want to come back for lunch and dinner. It's really the easy location (for me at least) and great ambiance/service I loved.
Need a great spot in the Empire State Building area, look no further than here. Good cocktails, excellent gastro pub food and friendly service all in a setting with a cool vibe.