Vestry

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 246 Spring St, New York, NY 10013, United States

Phone: +1 212-784-1350

Rating: 4

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Great dessert
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
  • Family friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Free of charge street parking

Categories

  • Restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
  • Fine dining restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Steak house
  • Wine bar

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  • Review 1 (2024-06-15 - Rating: 4)

    This visit to Vestry was an interesting one. Earlier in the day I was told that it’s pretty disappointing but i decided to keep my reservation.The staff was extremely attentive, the space was beautiful and the food was very tasty.I’m eating this a 4 star because it was better than most but not so good that I need to go back asap.As I do in all Michelin star restaurants I went with the tasting menu. They had 2 options, which was nice. Every dish was cooked extremely well and the flavors were concentrated and intense. Technically the food was great and the presentation was quite nice. I do wish there would have been a little more creativity in the dishes, which is why I’m in no rush to return.I would certainly go back, but after I try out some more places on the guide.

  • Review 2 (2024-04-16 - Rating: 5)

    My partner and I decided to treat ourselves to a date night yesterday and we are still talking about our experience. We were greeted with warmth and sat at a lovely corner table facing the entire restaurant. The environment was classy and comfortable featuring soft cozy seating (which is lacking in some upscale spots) which set the tone for relaxation and immediately made us excited to scan the menu. We started with bread and their house mushroom butter (which I wish I had a case of) followed by tuna tartare that was so flavorful and yet so light as well as the burrata which I highly recommend as a sort of palate cleanser as it is fresh and hums of spring. We indulged in a plate of gnocchi which honestly knocked my socks off and made me sink into my seat (or it could have been the well balanced cocktails we were sipping on - get The Underdog if you like rye). Now we get to the main players which proved to be classic, simple and very well done - the lamb as well as the wagyu. I appreciate that the proteins were featured with delicate reductions and seasonal greenery really honoring the ingredients. We wrapped up the night with a little dessert spread with the sorbet being our favorite and also such a fun presentation. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the extraordinary service from beginning to end with Sammy being our guide with excellent explanations of all dishes and Adam who set us up and proved to be an accommodating and gracious host. We can’t wait to go back and indulge yet again in this fantastic experience.

  • Review 3 (2023-02-07 - Rating: 5)

    Everything we ate was amazing. The wait staff was helpful , quick and attentive. We went for NYC restaurant week and look forward to going again and trying new dishes. The risotto was phenomenal , the local cod with squash spaghetti was heavenly. Cocktails were strong and came with a nice presentation, highly recommend Smoke & fire. This was a great culinary experience and no complaints whatsoever.

  • Review 4 (2024-03-31 - Rating: 4)

    Beautiful presentations, creative dishes and fast and friendly service. The steak tartare, gnocchi and the burrata were stand outs. The entree options were generally meh, so I’d focus in on the starters.Very stylish interior and it’s generally easy to get reservations here. A very accessible choice for someone looking to knock off a Michelin star in NYC. It’s a bit bonkers to charge $12 for bread though.

  • Review 5 (2023-12-26 - Rating: 4)

    I came here on a Tuesday with another person for dinner. The restaurant was quiet and beautifully decorated. The host was very nice, as was our waiter, mixologist and the food servers. We ordered the Parmesan milk bread which was OK but the real stand out is the butter they serve with it. We next got the Local Burrata (which was too stiff and cold for my liking; maybe it came directly out of the fridge but I didn’t like the consistency), Tuna Tartare (which was excellent!), and the mussels (which came with a foam on top and were also excellent). For my main, I ordered the Bucatini and it was delicious! The sauce was smoky and overall the dish was not too heavy, but hearty enough to be felt. I also ordered a mezcal Negroni as an aperitif and liked it so much I drank it with my meal, too.Overall, this place is a solid choice and I would come back.

  • Review 6 (2022-06-22 - Rating: 5)

    Its always fun to try menus with a lot of inspirations from foreign cuisines. Unlike many Japanese-inspired places, the appearance of each dish shared a lot of similarities to authentic Japanese dish, but each dish had delicate touches to keep them very unique.We were advised to pick at least one appetizer and one entree and order together. They emphasized on how kitchen could arrange orders in the most appropriate sequences. This pre-fixe style makes sense, but I somehow felt a little nervous to order, as there were many variables and I found more interesting-sounding dish in the appetizer section. I would recommend people to visit in group of four or more, so you get to order more dish without hesitation.Entering the door, overlooking its interior, to receiving the first drink are all chique New American type of experience, until I got to see the food menu. Although the atmosphere felt a little tense in the beginning, all staffs were friendly and we got to be very comfortable immediately.

  • Review 7 (2023-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Went with the 5-course tasting menu and wow, WoW, Wowie. Every course was delicious but when I go back it will be for the tuna tartare, oysters & caviar and the gnocchi. So elevated and beyond anything I could’ve ever imagined happening in my mouth. It was delectable. Service was kinda weird, a bit of a language barrier but honestly I didn’t care as long as my food was amazing, which it was. My photos really don’t do the food justice since I wanted to taste the food immediately after it was placed in front of me lol.

  • Review 8 (2021-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    I still give it a five star because this restaurant has a lot going for it. The decor and the staff are excellent. The food is great but curiously a couple of things are really not impressive even cheap tasting. This is the case for the Nori chips and the tuna toast they currently have on the menu.I’m not sure I’d drive 30 min to get there but it’s a nice restaurant that doesn’t deserve anything less than five star.

  • Review 9 (2022-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Everything here was immaculate. From taste, presentation, etc. it does tend to get busy, even on a week night, so service might be a bit slower. However this was an amazing experience, and I would definitely recommend to anyone else looking for a nice fine dining experience in the city. Every dish was satisfying and beyond tasty.

  • Review 10 (2023-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Extremely good food, amazing service. Nice fusion between Asian/Japan. The oysters and the tuna tartare are to die for, and the desserts are excellent too. Elegant place, super nice location.________________🌏Weight Loss Motivation.🔥New Weight Loss Discovery Burns Belly Fat Like Crazy⭐Use This Weight Loss Hack And You Will Almost Always Lose Weight!Instagram👉 @slims_pro

  • Review 11 (2021-11-03 - Rating: 4)

    Interesting dishes — some are more creative in presentation than in flavor. The food here is rich. Even the sushi rice.Sometimes, something about the dining experience gets lost when the dishes are overly curated.The service was great and the ambiance is sexy.

  • Review 12 (2024-11-27 - Rating: 4)

    Food overall is pretty decent, the potato Ravioli would have been the best dish if it weren’t there was a single tiny little piece of spices that was hard to chew on. The appetizer Sea-bass was quite good, the smoked chicken skin was crispy enough while the meat is still tender,but it was tasteless by itself, you have to eat it together with the mash potatoes or the peas. Portion wise is your standard Michelin restaurant portion so they are a bit small in American standard but this way you get to try out different dishes. Service wise it was acceptable but not really good enough for a fine dining restaurant (e.g. they lack of the explanation of chef’s recommendation on how to eat the dishes, they are not observant enough etc) Music was a bit too loud and the music choice (hip hop, R&B, Pop)not sure it matches the restaurant. Cocktail wise it was a bit watery. The Riesling wine was not bad.

  • Review 13 (2022-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    A seemingly unassuming place that we chanced upon in SoHo, we were blown away by everything on the menu.The drinks were well crafted and delicious, and every dish had rich flavor.The food got us full but was not at all heavy, and we greatly appreciated the hospitality extended by the wonderful staff.Tried the Shiitake handroll, maitake mushrooms, hamachi crudo and the homemade cheesecase. Every single dish was amazing! The complimentary bread and the accompanying butter is exceptional. Highly recommend this place!

  • Review 14 (2021-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food that was carefully prepared! Wonderful ambiance! Just the right darkness! Service was friendly and attentive !! Outdoor space was beautifully done! The stairs to the bathroom is haunting. The place is a bit pricey but I would highly recommend the place! It’s right off the Sprong street around the corner from the MTA Blue Line-C or E train. Across the street from TraderJoes.

  • Review 15 (2022-08-30 - Rating: 4)

    Come here for drinks, skip the food. Cocktails are creative and yummy.My favorite food item was the wagyu steak, it was cooked nicely, no overcooking on the outside at all and the inside was completely red. However, the rest of the menu items were subpar for a restaurant that has a Michelin star.Everyone takes a photo of the cheesecake because it is cute but only get it if you like saffron in your dessert. I was really not a fan so I preferred the tapioca pudding.

  • Review 16 (2024-11-21 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing food, service, and an extremely friendly staff. My compliments to the entire team! The smoked amish chicken, oysters, and scallops are all worth writing home about.

  • Review 17 (2022-02-08 - Rating: 5)

    We were staying at the Dominick and decided to make it easy and dine next door. What a fantastic choice. This is a dining experience on par with its Michelin star. I loved the service more than in any other Michelin I’ve dined in because the staff is exceptionally authentic.We were seated quickly and treated to the bread and butter. It sounds so simple but it was a precursor to the fantastic food ahead. You have to eat the bread and butter. The soy is a different experience and one you’ll want to have. We elected to order the food and then get a wine recommendation from the Sommelier. She was very nice and really looked at what we were eating to make a recommendation. We ended up with a nice bottle of Champagne that just worked. I chalk it up to her excellent abilities.The Waygu and Beef Cheek were perfectly cooked and really exceeded expectations. There’s not that much to say about it other than it’s a very refined, well balanced plate and I would absolutely recommend it. Portions are quite a bit so some hungry.For dessert we went with the cheese cake. It’s whimsical and delicious. I don’t often get dessert but this is one of the items I’m glad I did.All in all it’s a fabulous restaurant that will absolutely meet your high expectations. The price won’t shock you either. For as good as it is I found it to be a really good value.

  • Review 18 (2021-06-04 - Rating: 5)

    The food, the ambiance, the service, it is all wonderful! There is so much flavor in the dishes, even the butter with the bread is to die for! This was one of the best restaurants Ive been to. They also have some great non-alcoholic drinks. Highly recommended!

  • Review 19 (2024-01-26 - Rating: 5)

    Came to Vestry for restaurant week dinner. Loved their seafood dishes and cocktails and desserts were amazing too. Must try.

  • Review 20 (2024-06-20 - Rating: 5)

    This was our second time celebrating a special occasion at Vestry. I will start by saying that the service can make or break a restaurant experience, no matter how good the food. The service was 5⭐️. We Were treated like royalty. The food and the cocktails are delicious and beautiful fire and smoke yumm. Every course was excellent and the staff amazing. Thank you for making my birthday extra special 💗

  • Review 21 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    I came to celebrate my 3rd anniversary with my husband and we had the perfect time.

  • Review 22 (2024-10-18 - Rating: 5)

    Good food; I recommend the four-course tasting menu. We swapped scallops for burrata but the scallops looked good too.

  • Review 23 (2024-10-05 - Rating: 4)

    I visited this place 3 years ago and satisfied with my experience on the Asian fusion style. Remember the salmon was good. Deserves the Michelin star.

  • Review 24 (2024-08-09 - Rating: 4)

    Well deserved Michelin star.Restaurant week dishes were amazingly delicious.Notable ones: The strawberry gazpacho (perfect summer flavor!), the roasted chicken (moist, bursting with flavor), and the honey comb cotta cream desert (the hint of jasmine finish on the palate was phenomenal)A bit odd though that couple RW dishes has such a high supplemental, almost paying for the full price from the dinner menu. What’s the point then putting them on the RW menu …

  • Review 25 (2021-11-26 - Rating: 4)

    Excellent food. Very much relying on the quality of the ingredients and à point preparation. The tastes are straight without any surprise sophistication. You may wonder if you can expect more of a 1-star Restaurent (Guide Michelin). The service is attentive without any formal or ceremonial style to it. Tables are bistro style without table cloths/linen. The utensils and dinnerware are. stylish. Noise level medium. Good for a urban-night hip dinner, but do not expect a European-style formal haute cuisine type restaurant.

  • Review 26 (2021-10-06 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing vibe (sexy, with some dimly lit areas, modern design, elevated feel), very delicious food (especially their tuna tartar which comes in 2 pieces - perfect sharing, squash blossoms stuffed with shrimp, and cod). Great and knowledge service, good attention to details.My new go to place in Soho for a nice dinner date. Well deserved michelin star!

  • Review 27 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    Came here to celebrate my friend’s birthday and for the restaurant week! Food was super delicious and visually appealing. Oh and both Parmesan Milk Bread &Warm Jerusalem Boule were super tasty (no included in the restaurant week menu)

  • Review 28 (2024-06-19 - Rating: 5)

    Focused on seafood, the dishes are beautifully presented and packed with flavor, and hotel restaurant or not, you should check it out. Impeccable service, gorgeous room. Ticked all the boxes. Only negative, really pricey for the size of the plates - but again, hotel restaurant.

  • Review 29 (2022-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    The food is pretty good and the service is nice and friendly. Enjoy the restaurant week dinner in here. Will definitely come back again.

  • Review 30 (2023-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    I was a little hesitant when my bf made a reservation here based on the mixed reviews. Well, I can tell you I’m very glad we did! We are food lovers, and it takes a lot nowadays for a place to wow us. From the moment we arrived until the very end, the service was impeccable. The ambiance makes you feel you’re in another place (and we love NYC.) The food… oh man, the food was just splendid! To start, we fell in love with the seaweed butter that comes with the bread! The rest of the food was high to the standards of a Michelin star restaurant. It did not disappoint in the slightest. We also ordered all the desserts in the menu :) I would like to thank Justin especially, for making this date night a memorable one! I love when a restaurant stuff pays attention to every detail, you certainly don’t find that everywhere.

  • Review 31 (2024-02-24 - Rating: 5)

    Lives up to its Michelin star. Sushi tasted freshly caught, and cleaned spectacularly! Our waiter knew the menu well, read our reservation for diet preferences (without us reminding him), and made menu recommendations that complimented one another (not talking about wine). In the future, we will stay at the hotel upstairs just to eat the food here.

  • Review 32 (2023-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Had an excellent dinner and experience at this restaurant. Its a good place to go to for a very fun, stylish dinner. The atmosphere and service were very good. The food is innovative and has a flair in the presentation, especially in the desserts. Be aware that the portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side. I recommend that for two people with regular sized appetites, get more than one appetizer each to share - two or three ought to be good. Then, get a main course for each and maybe a couple of the desserts. Cocktails or wine pairings are also a good idea. Ill definitely keep this on my list of places to go, especially for a date.

  • Review 33 (2024-03-31 - Rating: 4)

    This place was amazing. I did the five course tasting menu, from start to finish the food was spectacular. The only note for the food I have is the short rib was slightly tough, but not terribly so and the flavors were still amazing. Where the restaurant truly shines is there sommelier Eitan . I wanted to be take through the courses with different wines and I told him I trusted his opinion and was not disappointed. The one thing that made me give a 4 stars and not 5 is I felt the waiter could have been more attentive, Oumar didn’t check in on how my food was and most conversations I had were with the Somm I wish I could have tipped only him because he was more my waiter then Oumar was.

  • Review 34 (2023-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent service - the staff was incredibly warm, accommodating, and attentive. Food/cocktails were delicious and felt special (and at a reasonable price given the quality). The milk bread with pesto and seaweed butter, gnocchi, and waygu were all highlights!

  • Review 35 (2024-01-19 - Rating: 5)

    Vestry is vibing. The tasting menu was sublime and well thought out. They had delicious gluten free bread and regular bread. The appetizers made us excited for the next dish. The entrees and desserts… so delicious. Service was amazing and totally non intrusive. Every need was expertly taken care of.

  • Review 36 (2024-04-13 - Rating: 4)

    Food is nice, we ordered 4 course. The food is amazing, especially the Wagyu and the scallops. No wonder it’s a Michelin star 1. Service is okay.

  • Review 37 (2024-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    OMGGGGGFood was AMAZINGGGGGFROM the bread to their breaded pear for dessert..The oysters were the best I have ever had!!!The wagyu steak was delicious!Their homemade gnocchi are to die for!We ordered so much food w my boyfriend and EVERYTHING was just perfect!!!!Recommend this restaurant 1000%!

  • Review 38 (2024-12-20 - Rating: 5)

    What an amazing dinner I had at Vestry! Everything was perfect—from the flavorful food to the spot-on wine recommendations and attentive service. The vibe was just right, and I can’t wait to go back.

  • Review 39 (2023-02-09 - Rating: 5)

    The food was good! Services were satisfactory! I’ll definitely come again

  • Review 40 (2022-08-04 - Rating: 5)

    Come here for restaurant week, food is good. Dessert is awesome, and wonderful service.

  • Review 41 (2023-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    Another 1 star Michelin restaurant from my bucket list. Lucky today is restaurant week. I can come down and try it out. Food is good. Calamari is super crispy. Service is excellent. The corn soup tastes so sweet. Pork belly is a little too fatty for me today. The tomatoes salad is very refreshing. The wagyu steak is good. Salmon with seaweed is a little bit too salty and doesn’t blend well. The chicken is so soft. The cheesecake is phenomenon. Baked peach is good too. Overall I give it a full score

  • Review 42 (2023-11-15 - Rating: 5)

    Rustic delicious mushroom soup, wagyu filet, prawns, pineapple tapioca, amazing cocktails and wine list -- all delicious

  • Review 43 (2023-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite spots I’ve been to thus far in nyc. The food was prepared so precisely you almost didn’t want to touch it (but I’m glad I did because it was incredible)! The ceramic dishes were a great touch and the staff was amazingggg! High recommend.

  • Review 44 (2022-09-25 - Rating: 4)

    This place has the potential to be one of the best restaurants in NY but a few kinks need to be worked out.1) Service is fine but clearly not on the same level as other establishments at this level2) Food is fantastic, cheesecake in particular is probably the best dessert Ive ever had, but food comes out maybe 5-10 min slower than it shouldThat being said, always had a great experience here. Atmosphere and food are great, would just like to see improvements

  • Review 45 (2023-07-29 - Rating: 5)

    The menu here is set up as Art-on-a-Plate Bites, and presentation is flexed on their entrées. Every dish here is meant to be shared.The asparagus, oysters, and honey cheesecake were really eye-opening!A for creativity I must say!

  • Review 46 (2023-02-16 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent presentation of food has definitely increased our dining experience. Seafood was very delicious. The cheesecake looks so cute but doesn’t taste as good. Ambiance and service were great for a date.

  • Review 47 (2023-08-15 - Rating: 5)

    I would come a second time.We had the 7 course menu, which was delicious.However, I would have liked more courage to the intensity in 1-2 courses.The Vestry sends A-La carte and set menu - ambitious team.great wine list with surprisingly champagne Bereche et fils on it - must drink. Rive Gauche is my favorite.

  • Review 48 (2024-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    Such a great experience! I went to celebrate my birthday with friends and it was absolutely divine, the food was delicious, well balanced, appropriately portioned, creative and new flavors. The service was a true class act. Would definitely go again.

  • Review 49 (2023-01-17 - Rating: 4)

    I might come back and try and see if I’ll raise the rating, but for this restaurant week menu it’s quite disappointing. The food presentation is good but some dishes taste weird (especially the risotto). And the cheesecake tastes somewhat like flour… My favorite is the celeriac soup surprisingly!

  • Review 50 (2022-09-18 - Rating: 4)

    Amazing dinning environment, the food was okay. We had restaurant week menu, it included some signature dishes from the restaurant. Most if the dishes are delicious, but the desserts was terrible, cheeses foam cake are taste wired, it taste very oil. The other one is a pudding with tapioca and red berry sauce on the tap… also not taste good.

  • Review 51 (2023-03-10 - Rating: 5)

    I went for restaurant week. Phenomenal. Each dish was amazing. Loved the cheesecake dessert so cute!! I think this was one of the best meals for the best price I could get. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is amazing.

  • Review 52 (2022-06-05 - Rating: 4)

    Decent place for a la carte fine dining! Interior is super, staffs are nice. For food, each menu has quite a small size so make sure to order some supplementary small bites beforehand. Still, overall experience was nice and I love the fluffy chairs!

  • Review 53 (2022-04-14 - Rating: 5)

    Creative menu, and nice ambiance. The vibes are pretty fancy/high end but casual enough to walk in off the street. Really liked the Oysters and the Tuna toast.

  • Review 54 (2023-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Menu changed from the Asian fusion to more European flavors. I got the bucatini pasta & it was amazing - very flavorful (each ingredient shines through, not salty) and well priced. Also got the home cheesecake & it was superb too! Presentation was really cute (see pic). Well deserving of its Michelin star

  • Review 55 (2022-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Loved the Thanksgiving dinner experience. Food was very tasty, cocktails were delicious, portion size decent. Service was a bit overwhelmed but understandable given the holiday.

  • Review 56 (2023-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    Everything was exquisite. I had the 4 course prix fixe meal, which included a nori chip with a spicy salmon tartare, asparagus with jidori yolk, koji and affila cress, the sushi rice, and Wagyu w/ shiitake mushrooms in a burgundy sauce. The Wagyu stole the show. Crispy, seared crust and a tender, savory, succulent bite. The cheesecake was decadent. I loved the unexpected hint of saffron. I got complimentary dark chocolate honeycomb chocolates that left quite an impression, as I craved more the next day. The house bread was warm and tasty and the shiso butter was an interesting enhancement of flavor. The ambience and location were perfect and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. I saw the chef walk by and I regret being too shy to wave and give my compliments. I’d love to come back.

  • Review 57 (2023-02-09 - Rating: 5)

    We went there for the restaurant week. I’ve never had raw scallop before but I loved it. Risotto was outstanding, it had very rich and mixed flavor. For the main dishes we ordered chicken and cod. I normally don’t order chicken dishes at fine dining restaurants but their chicken is the best I’ve ever had, so tender and juice and flavorful. Cheesecake presentation was also very creative :) overall five star and I’d love to come back for the full menu.

  • Review 58 (2022-01-16 - Rating: 4)

    I thought the small plates and bites were good. The items were a little salty but overall good. We really loved the bread and butter. The butter was so savory and different from what we’ve had before and we enjoyed it a lot. The main course, the salmon was okay. Very monotonous. The butternut squash soup/purée on the side was good!

  • Review 59 (2023-02-19 - Rating: 4)

    This is definitely a vibes spot for dinner, but I thought the food was solid. we came for restaurant week, so my review is a little skewed since we didn’t order off the typical menu/it was at a slightly lower price point than a typical dinner. the bread service with shiso butter was amazing- actually one of the best I’ve had. I thought the scallops were good, but nothing spectacular or memorable. the gnnochi was exactly what I expected, so it was a good dish, but not groundbreaking by any means. I thought the cheese dessert was not quite as exciting as I hoped, but the chocolate dessert was delicious! I would say Vestry is worth trying once, but I’m not sure if I would return.

  • Review 60 (2021-09-18 - Rating: 4)

    Recommended drinks were very good.Interior inside and the food platings are beautiful. Also the food are great!Especially squash blossom is recommendable to anyone.

  • Review 61 (2022-10-23 - Rating: 5)

    Michelin star seafood in soho, dining in here is an excellent experience. We all love the food and service, everything is so great, highly recommend this place for you guys!

  • Review 62 (2021-04-07 - Rating: 5)

    We came to Vestry on a recent outing looking for a place to sit and chill out after a nice afternoon in Central Park. We didn’t have reservations and arrived a little after they were opened for the day. They have an outdoor pavilion for outdoor dining but we opted for indoor seating. We were the only ones inside which was nice. The staff were very friendly and professional. The decor was good and the selection of flatware and cutlery added nice touches to the enjoyment of the food and experience. The menu is concise and you’ll find something to enjoy and be able to share. We ordered the nori chips, warm oysters and fried chicken. And we had two rounds of drinks. All were surprising and beyond satisfying. It was enough food for the both of us. Everything was beautifully presented.The warm oysters were our favorite. If you enjoy oysters on a half shelf offer raw bar foods then you will most likely enjoy this too. It’s similar in that instead of chilled oysters, they are warm and not fully cooked. It already comes dressed with an umami dressing that pairs well with the briny oysters and finishes off with a delicate apple taste that also cleanses the palate.The limited time cocktail “out of the woods” was absolute sublime mainly for the fact that it is a warm cocktail and served from a Japanese iron teapot and poured into a beautiful teacup with saucer.We look forward to returning for a nice quiet and relaxing respite of hanging out in the city.

  • Review 63 (2022-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    Where should I begin ? This place is amazing. From the service to the presentation, to the quality of food, this place is definitely a gem in SOHO. Upon entering, you can visualize the attention to detail that went towards the creation of this restaurant. The cocktails are delicious as their food. An absolutely lovely experience.

  • Review 64 (2023-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    Everything was fantastic! Service friendly and unintrusive. Food was sublime. Setting very nice. It is attached to a hotel - The Dominick - and the bathrooms are in the hotel, up a flight of stairs. They even had a coat check!

  • Review 65 (2022-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    A very creative and charming restaurant in SOHO with fabulous vibes. The service was fantastic and the food was remarkable. Tried the Toro, beets, oysters, wagyu and tapioca and cheesecake. Every single dish was made to perfection. They have an exciting list of cocktails to complement their food.

  • Review 66 (2021-03-07 - Rating: 5)

    Attention to detail from the tableware and decore to the food and its presentation this place does not disappoint.

  • Review 67 (2023-03-05 - Rating: 4)

    Nice ambiance and layout, good cocktails, waiter forgot one of our appetizers. Food was on point and solid.Bit over priced for that type of stuff, in my opinion.

  • Review 68 (2024-10-03 - Rating: 5)

    Incredibly experience. We did the 5 course and each dish was delicious. Service was top notch.

  • Review 69 (2021-11-06 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious food, very attentive service and a beautiful restaurant.Perfect for a special occasion.

  • Review 70 (2024-10-23 - Rating: 5)

    The restaurant has a nice ambiance, good food, and the service is great! And the cheesecake was amazing

  • Review 71 (2023-02-27 - Rating: 5)

    5/5. Food amazing. Dessert amazing. Ambiance amazing. Staff amazing. The sommelier was helpful and made great recommendations based on our tastes. Couldnt have been happier.

  • Review 72 (2021-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Food was great, service was fantastic!I recommend the cheese cake dessert, it’s funny and tasty!I love Hamachi crudo, it has fish and fruity flavor. Recommend!Wagyu beef was nice, tender meat and very flavorful.Nori chips were good but too small for the price.

  • Review 73 (2022-04-06 - Rating: 5)

    The atmosphere was very relaxing. The staff was very knowledgeable and on point. The wagyu was excellent. And the martinis are delicious. A very memorable experience. The portions could be more .

  • Review 74 (2022-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    Superior to the average … just amazinghamachi crudo is a must

  • Review 75 (2024-11-06 - Rating: 5)

    This is a wonderful restaurant with great service, great atmosphere and absolutely delicious food!! Thank you!!

  • Review 76 (2022-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    Went there for my birthday! Love it!

  • Review 77 (2021-03-27 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic food and amazingly prompt service. The drinks, soup, mushrooms and seafood bites and small plates just hit it out of the park. So happy we stopped by. Will come back for a full meal next week!

  • Review 78 (2020-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing food amazing decor the chef delivers once again great nom with substance, in vibrant SOHO district. Book your table now and make your taste bud happy.

  • Review 79 (2021-08-08 - Rating: 4)

    Food was amazing and ambience was great tooAlthough the service wasnt good at all, it was very slow it was unprofessional for a place this goodShared dishes are PERFECT, but the portion were too small so if ur a big group just becerfull when ordering

  • Review 80 (2022-09-30 - Rating: 5)

    Positively surprised by the intimate and dim lit ambiance that makes the overall vibe a lot more cozy and almost more casual than you would expect. The food is very original with unexpected flavor and ingredient associations and overall great.

  • Review 81 (2021-11-03 - Rating: 4)

    Ambiance is nice and chill, definitely a good spot for drinks as we had a couple of rounds. The food was good, each product made to execute its best flavors- though my favorite of the night was probably the complimentary bread and kombu butter.Service is attentive and informative.

  • Review 82 (2021-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Everything was delicious. Great value for the bucks!The atmosphere was both comfy and upscale. The playlist was a bit funky lol.

  • Review 83 (2021-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Chef Shaun Hergatt’s food is amazing his food tastings pair so well together, his white asparagus dish is next level, the restaurant is cozy, comfortable, and an experience everyone in the NYC area should try. The white asparagus is life changing FYI

  • Review 84 (2024-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    I’m a big fan of my drink being refilled without having to ask and they really keep up with me! I’m a thirsty guy. I increased my too solely because of this.

  • Review 85 (2021-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    Very different vibe, but great! Younger crowd on a Saturday night. Greta food and the Service was excellent. Tuna crudo on brioche, warm oysters with ponzu, wagu beef and cheek, blood orange whip, mallowbar. Excellent.

  • Review 86 (2024-08-31 - Rating: 4)

    Good atomsphere, good service, good food and wine selection. Overall, Id recommend this place.

  • Review 87 (2021-07-18 - Rating: 5)

    Came as a walk-in, and were very pleased. Portions are very small though, but food is excellent.

  • Review 88 (2022-05-18 - Rating: 5)

    The food is tasteful, and melts in your mouth. Service is very good and the ambience is energetic. It is the first place I have been in New York that I could have a conversation without shouting, enjoy my meal and company!

  • Review 89 (2024-08-04 - Rating: 5)

    Food quality and service that’s been missing at many other places in recent years.

  • Review 90 (2023-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Sitting at the bar having a glass of Barolo. It’s the first bar we’ve been to in YEARS that is actually serving wine at the correct temperature.

  • Review 91 (2022-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    We had an amazing group dinner. The presentation was impressive and the food excellent. The Beef was ok others enjoyed the chicken and salmon better. The cheesecake is a must have desert - the best I have had at a restaurant. It is an incredible dining experience that you will truly enjoy

  • Review 92 (2021-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful place, good service (for a Michelin star place though, I’d expect a teeny bit more smooth), punchy flavors (a teeny bit on the salty side for me - especially the steak)

  • Review 93 (2022-06-23 - Rating: 4)

    The service and food are both really good. What we like about the food was the quality, everything was tasty and looked nice. But the quantity is very less from what you are paying.

  • Review 94 (2022-08-27 - Rating: 5)

    ♿️= Can accomodate for wheelchairs, and waitstaff happy to walk through men uThe food was tasty and fun. I couldnt eat the mouse shaped dessert, but it was a ridiculous surprise.My waitress walked me out to my uber.

  • Review 95 (2023-02-12 - Rating: 5)

    We just celebrated our 8th anniversary there and it was a fantastic experience. They accidentally gave away our reserved table on this busy Friday night but we just waited a few more minutes to be situated. So it was okay.The smoked trout was amazing so were the scallops. Organic chicken and the cod for entrees tasted great too. All were so good that I forgot to take a picture.Service during dining was on point, smooth and lovely. The only thing that Im not super used to is that the inside was a lot louder than I expected. Cant really complain about that. TGIF I guess lol.

  • Review 96 (2022-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely mind-blowing flavors. Great ambience, exceptional staff, wide selection of wine, and a genuinely positive and enjoyable experience. 5/5

  • Review 97 (2023-11-27 - Rating: 5)

    Appetizers and entrees were very good. Dessert was a little underwhelming.

  • Review 98 (2021-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent dinner. Service was great. Outdoor seating was comfortable and well heated. Highly recommend.

  • Review 99 (2022-04-06 - Rating: 5)

    Creative displays of food, all dishes were delicious. Catered to various dietary needs and preferences for our group even with the fixed menu. Highly recommend for a nicer night out

  • Review 100 (2021-10-03 - Rating: 5)

    Meticulously prepared dishes with high quality ingredients! It obvious why this restaurant earned a well deserved Michelin star !!

  • Review 101 (2020-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Very impressed—best new restaurant Ive been to in a while. Elevated and interesting takes on some of my favorite dishes.

  • Review 102 (2024-08-10 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious!

  • Review 103 (2023-11-10 - Rating: 5)

    I really enjoyed the food here! Also, the service is superb!

  • Review 104 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Food is decently good. The shrimp and the dessert both taste amazing. I like their chairs a lot. service a bit slow though.

  • Review 105 (2023-11-25 - Rating: 5)

    Food:Looking at the menu i thought it was standard fare. However, when i tasted it - lets just say - OH MY GOODNESS. I was expecting a better version of salmon, scallops, pasta and instead it was prepared and tasted different from how I ever had before.Got the 4 course meal. I was sooooo good.Service:Attentive but no pushy. Friendly. Courteous. Personable.Environment:It was nice. Cold but nice. Its in a hotel.

  • Review 106 (2022-10-19 - Rating: 5)

    Everything was incredible. Can’t wait to return.

  • Review 107 (2024-04-20 - Rating: 5)

    We tried Vestry for the first time on Thanksgiving, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We decided to go back yesterday to celebrate my son’s birthday. We had a wonderful experience. We ordered from the a la carte menu. Everything was delicious, and the presentation and service were wonderful. We started by sharing the small seafood platter with a few add ons. Some of the best oysters ever! Brett was very knowledgeable and helpful. Cocktails were excellent, and the wine pairings suggested by Eitan were perfect. We also ordered the squash blossoms and the grilled hen of the woods. For main courses we had the lamb and the goat cheese agnolotti. I would highly recommend EVERYTHING!We actually saved room for desert! We shared the cheesecake, satsuma mandarin, and the jasmine panda cotta. Exquisite!We will definitely be back!

  • Review 108 (2023-08-07 - Rating: 4)

    Most impressed by the butter for the bread. Hot plates for hot dishes and cold plates for cold desserts, which is nice. The texture of the meat is perfect for all the dishes I tried, juicy and tender. Pork belly is good, but size is a little too large, which may let you feel too much oil in your mouth after you finish the whole dish. I would like it more if it is sweeter. The salmon has a very earthy flavor, which should be avoided. The sauce of the chicken breast is very nice, but chicken breast itself is not a ingredient I prefer. The peach as dessert is a little too sour for me.

  • Review 109 (2023-10-31 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food & staff. The food is not heavy. But light & balance with rich favors. Its been a long time since a restaurant impressed me.

  • Review 110 (2022-10-17 - Rating: 5)

    Terrific food, with innovative dishes and creative cocktails. Great service!

  • Review 111 (2023-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing food! The wagyu was amazing and the sourdough bread and butter was great!

  • Review 112 (2023-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful restaurant with one Michelin star, delicious dishes, really liked the gnocchi, I recommend trying it. Excellent service

  • Review 113 (2023-07-03 - Rating: 5)

    I was waiting for my friend while drinking at bar bartender PRASAD was very helpful regarding menu and drink well aware of cocktails.Everything we ate was amazing. The wait staff was also helpful , quick and attentive. Cocktails were strong and came with a nice presentation, highly recommend Smoke & fire.My friend was on vacation in NYC came from England,She amazed by drink and food and everything ,This was a great culinary experience and no complaints.

  • Review 114 (2021-04-27 - Rating: 5)

    High class vibe, top notch Japanese-inspired food, impeccable presentation, and a drink menu to match

  • Review 115 (2023-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Did the tasting menu, and it was great. Delirious and good portion sizing. Great cocktails too.

  • Review 116 (2022-09-15 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing food. Incredibly accommodating staff. Great experience!

  • Review 117 (2021-03-15 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious quality food ! I enjoyed

  • Review 118 (2024-05-05 - Rating: 4)

    Nice place.

  • Review 119 (2023-07-19 - Rating: 5)

    Fabulous. One the best meals I have had. Well done!

  • Review 120 (2023-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing food and friendly staff. Perfect for a small to medium gathering or event

  • Review 121 (2021-01-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, highly recommend the steak and the butternut squash soup

  • Review 122 (2023-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent service, and the food is outstanding! Great cocktails and caviar service as well. Really loved dining here!

  • Review 123 (2021-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    We came with our friends and their kids and our high school-aged kids and took 2 tables in the sturdy and attractive covered outdoor shelter. Temps were in the high 30’s and the staff provided electric heaters. With that we were warm enough.The manager and staff could not have been more welcoming or accommodating. Pacing was perfect for a leisurely meal. Drinks were great. The food was absolutely delicious and we had a wonderful time.Overall an excellent experience. Yum.

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