Demo

Located in New York, New York

Address: 34 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014, United States

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Rating: 4.9

Services

Dine-in
Delivery
Takeaway
Fast service
Great cocktails
Great wine list
Dinner
Solo dining
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dinner
Dessert
Bar on site
Toilets
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2025-01-02 - Rating: 4)
Booked for NYE and had a great meal and a positive experience overall. I definitely intend to come back in the future, especially if there are new additions to the menu. However, I was a little disappointed by the arroz. The mushrooms were all dry and a little tough. Some were charred to the point of bitterness. In the moment, I wondered if the dish was just not to my taste. However, looking at pictures that others have posted here, I think this may have been a mistake on the part of the kitchen. In the future, I hope they’re more attentive to this issue. This kind of inconsistency is disappointing for a $200 meal.

Review 2 (2024-12-28 - Rating: 5)
A lovely spot for a small group or date. The menu has plenty of variety and bright flavors--everything we tried was executed well and beautifully presented, made to share. Lobster au poivre was our favorite, that sauce was so special. Excellent natural wine list as well. Finally, we loved the lighting and seating, and their team is wonderful!

Review 3 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)
All the small dishes along with some great wine were fantastic. Definitely recommend coming here with good friends or a date for good food and light drinking!

Review 4 (2024-09-22 - Rating: 5)
We absolutely loved this restaurant. The menu was tasty and innovative. Our server gave us the best recommendations. Still dreaming about the banana pudding 😋

Review 5 (2024-07-12 - Rating: 5)
Best Dinner I’ve had in NYC this year (or in a while)Great specials & great hidden details in seemingly simple food. You can taste how good the product is , as well as the technique behind it, without it being overly fabricated or showy for the sake of covering up bland food (which happens a lot in kitchens these days). Good vibes & a good time!

Review 6 (2024-09-12 - Rating: 5)
Great spot to get wine! They have a great selection and knowledgeable staff. The Laurent Lebled was very good. The special dessert was delicious! Will definitely come back for wines and snacks.

Review 7 (2024-03-30 - Rating: 5)
Excited to come back and try more plates. Scallop crudo and tartare paired well with the wine. Great wine list, and easy-fun space and ambiance

Review 8 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 5)
Amazing food and ambience. Everything was delicious. My favorites were the scallop, focaccia, and arroz a la plancha. You cant go wrong with anything though. Will definitely be back!

Review 9 (2024-10-27 - Rating: 5)
I want to take back everything Ive ever said about the quality of restaurants in America. Nothing in any other restaurant is as good as Ive tasted in Demo!!! Big shout out to the cook, Kiu, the server, Ren, and the manager, Ian!! Its a spot I will keep coming back. I recommend EVERYTHING.

Review 10 (2024-02-29 - Rating: 5)
Such a good vibe, went here with a group and it was so fun!! Split basically every dish and everything was phenomenal. BURY ME IN THE BANANA PUDDING

Review 11 (2024-10-13 - Rating: 5)
Don’t let these pictures or the simple menu fool you. This is an amazing culinary journey, created and supported by a most passionate team of professionals - from the Maitre d’ to the sommelier, server, saucier and head chef…the food and wine is simply wonderful! A truly memorable meal. This resi will not be easy to get once the word gets out. Bravo!

Review 12 (2024-06-29 - Rating: 5)
One of the best meals I have had in NY this year. The lobster and steak are divine and the sauce was so in delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly and the red pepper accompaniment was spot on. Rather than write a long review with fancy words-one word is all that is needed- DELICIOUS

Review 13 (2024-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Amazingly delicious food and very good service. Wine is excellent!

Review 14 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)
We’ve loved Demo ever since it opened earlier this year! The staff are always welcoming and on-point, whether in setting courses or finding a nice wine.- Arroz a la Plancha- Radicchio salad- Banana Pudding

Review 15 (2024-12-14 - Rating: 5)
Perfectly executed French inspired plates. Great for sharing, get 2-3 plates per person.

Review 16 (2024-03-09 - Rating: 5)
Great food! Our favorites were the scallop crudo, Arroz a la Plancha, and the steak. Steak was perfectly cooked and I loved the pepper accompaniment. Many good non-alcoholic drink options as well! Ended obviously with the banana pudding which was melt in your mouth incredible. Thanks Demo :)

Review 17 (2024-02-23 - Rating: 5)
Really cute new spot. Love the vibe, super cozy and elevated. Our server (Leo) was fantastic and recommended great dishes for us to try. The Arroz a La Plancha is a MUST try and the banana pudding was amazing. Highly recommend for a date night!!

Review 18 (2024-03-20 - Rating: 5)
Incredible wine-first menu that lives up to its promise. Natural wine fans cant go wrong with a glass or bottle in the joint. Highly, highly recommend. Good luck getting a res tho, this is one busy spot!

Review 19 (2024-06-30 - Rating: 5)
Delicious and perfectly spaced out interior. Great music. Such a good date night.

Review 20 (2024-03-24 - Rating: 5)
A restaurant this neighborhood needed! living front bar/cafe and a bustling seating area with booths in the back. Tortilla and arroz a la plancha are musts. Same with the banana pudding. Wine list might be the best in nyc as of late with surprisingly reasonable prices and a mix of approachable and forward thinking options.

Review 21 (2024-06-30 - Rating: 5)
This place went beyond my expectations… The arroz de la plancha was crispy and divine. The setting was also cozy and atmospheric.

Review 22 (2024-02-20 - Rating: 4)
Great new spot! They take walk ins and reservations but I highly recommend grabbing a spot at the bar - think of this spot bringing all the cool energy of brooklyn wine bars (think PDF or four horsemen) and bringing it to manhattan! Food was on point, wine excellent and service was warm and knowledgeable.Also truly some of the best focaccia I’ve ever had!

Review 23 (2024-02-10 - Rating: 5)
We were so excited for the opening day! Everything we ordered was tasty but especially Lengua Tonnata and Arroz a la Plancha… and the best part was Banana Pudding! You must order this. Our server was really sweet and caring.Overall really dark, bit small space, and didn’t like seeing the restroom door open while we were having dinner.

Review 24 (2024-11-13 - Rating: 5)
Exceptional food and service. Highly recommend sitting at the chef’s counter.

Review 25 (2024-09-17 - Rating: 5)
Walking into this place, I did not expect to love it as much as I did. It might look like your average, cute NYC wine bar, but in fact it is so much more. To start, the service was sublime, granting multiple tastes to ensure sure we ended up with the wine we were happy with. The food was some of the freshest I have ever had. My favorite was the scallop crudo. I’m still dreaming of it. We also loved the focaccia & olive oil, crab casino, the fluke, and every dessert! Perfect date vibe - I’d fall in love with anyone who’d take me here!

Review 26 (2024-09-19 - Rating: 5)
100/10 experience! Pierre (our waiter) was so attentive and sweet. He was patient with our table and took the time to suggest good wine pairings and explain all his favorite dishes and specials. We all left the evening with a favorite restaurant. Definitely a repeat offender…we will be back!

Review 27 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Came here for dinner recently and really enjoyed our time. The scallop crudo and clams we had were delicious. Service was great, the wine list was interesting (in a good way!), and overall the place was fun and lively.

Review 28 (2024-02-02 - Rating: 5)
Great new joint that will fast become your favourite place to hang. The food and wine are from two alums that really know their game. Check it out!

Review 29 (2024-02-14 - Rating: 5)
Went for drinks and a bite with friends...so amazing in all ways. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. I am so glad to have them open in the neighborhood!

Review 30 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 5)
The perfect combination of a delicious menu and great ambiance. the scallops and the chicken are to die for!

Review 31 (2024-10-27 - Rating: 5)
Highly recommend!!! I went there for a dinner and it was one of the best dining experience I had. The food was DELICIOUS, everything was tasty- from the scallops, to the lingua, to the steak and fish. The foccacia was a big hit as well! The service was great and the waiters were really attentive to us. Shoutout to Ian, Ren, Pierre and the chef, Q, who all took great care of us. I will definitely be back!

Review 32 (2024-07-28 - Rating: 5)
The dish with the tuna head was incredible! A MUST have!

Review 33 (2024-08-21 - Rating: 5)
My favorite new spot for dinner in NYC. amazing food, wonderful lighting, and sophisticated, relaxed service. 💌

Review 34 (2024-07-27 - Rating: 5)
Near perfect experience - jacob and team were amazing

Review 35 (2024-07-21 - Rating: 5)
Really amazing food. Creative and well-executed.

Review 36 (2024-06-13 - Rating: 5)
Ordered the spaghetti & meatballs through GoldBelly.Arrived in two days. We put it directly in the fridge... it took us about 10 days before having an opportunity to sit down for a meal at home.It was DELICIOUS! We live in Oregon, and it was interesting to taste the difference...I wanted something that tasted authentic & I thats exactly what I received!I got Hubby points for everything & the meal made a great centerpiece for the night.

Review 37 (2024-06-14 - Rating: 4)
Nice wines. Very good service. Good atmosphere. The food was OK.

Review 38 (2024-06-01 - Rating: 5)
Amazing food. Beautiful decor. Small but excellent by the glass wine selection.

Review 39 (2024-06-08 - Rating: 5)
This is the best restaurant that I have been to in a long time. The food is amazing. We had the focaccia, arroz a la plancha, soft shell crab, tuna collar and the steak. Everything was prepared perfectly. The wine is amazing and the service is impeccable.

Review 40 (2024-03-30 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee, even better wine. delicious food too. perfect for a date night or night out with friends. will def be back, as long as i can get a res!!

Review 41 (2024-02-03 - Rating: 5)
Incredible spot. Food, wine, and vibe all unmatched. Love the red marble countertops. Feels like a timeless NYC restaurant that i will keep coming back to. Food is outstanding. Big flavors coming out of simple elegant dishes. The strip steak with red pepper is a combo that will live in infamy from here on out. All that said the wine program may be the best part. Whose ever in charge is a mastermind. Spot is perfect for any intimate occasion or just grabbing a glass and posting at the bar. Staff is super knowledgeable and really down to earth. Demo is a MUST!!

Review 42 (2024-02-29 - Rating: 5)
Amazing restaurant!! I love the food. Servers. Atmosphere. Everything is great. 10/10.

Review 43 (2024-02-29 - Rating: 5)
The food was absolutely amazing. Great spot to grab food and wine with friends. The service was great and they gave us great recommendations. I’ll definitely be coming back here!My highlights were the Crab Casino and the Arroz a la Plancha.