Ashley W.

wow - I am stunned. First of all the service and ambiance was a 10/10. The dining room is furnished well and has dim lighting. The staff is warm and the way they take true care of their guests was special. The beet salad, burger, fries and ice cream sandwich. All dishes were unique in their own way. The burger blew me away. I could easily say that this is the best burger i've had in NYC to date. I am from LA where it's a big burger market and so it's been hard to find something that tops my experiences at home BUT this is it! The bun is brioche and perfectly soft and warm. The meat is wagyu which you know we can't get any better than that!! The mix of the caramelized onions, edam cheese and fermented chili sauce... it had so much flavor and I was thoroughly impressed. The fries were crispy and the dipping sauces were to die for. Both were great- hard to choose which was better. If anyone is looking for a perfect burger then this is your spot. Also, the chocolate ice cream sandwich was a light, tasty touch to end a perfect meal. No notes!!!!

Jose P.

A great option for gluten free people. Although not directly advertised, the entire menu is gluten-free. A bit pricy and a prefix menu which limits the options a little. But we all had a great time and everything was pretty delicious. The only item that was not for me was the lobster and pasta dish. The chicken and the duck were highlights of the main course. The staff was great and helpful. And the ambiance was great as well. We did not try the bar but it looked like a nice place to hang out for drinks.

Tansy W.

Came back for dinner a second time and had a less than stellar experience. While the duck remains very good (definitely order this), we didn't really like anything else we ordered, which included the kampachi starter (tasted fishy and not high quality fish) and the Cajun type risotto starter (forget the name but felt the rice was too hard and undercooked), the lobster spaghetti (pasta was undercooked and the lobster was overcooked), and the pikiliz (too sour for my personal taste). As for service, they forgot about our two entrees. After waiting for 40-50 min after our appetizers, we asked someone to check on our entrees. Turned out they forgot them so they had to fire them and we waited maybe another 10-15 min. On the plus side, someone came by and deeply apologized and said they would comp our meal. Our bill came and we were charged for everything. I paid it then my husband reminded me they should've at least taken off the entrees so we went back and told them and they said they would reverse the payment and comp the whole meal (there was some miscommunication). Over all, I'm sad to say that as excited as I was about the place given Top Chef, I won't be returning. But if you do come, get the duck!

Josh S.

A pretty busy spot on a beautiful building, this is the restaurant attached to Printemps. There is also a nice bar next door. We went for restaurant week and sat at the counter because our table was running over. The menu is French diaspora inspired with some heavy south east Asian and Creole flavors. The duck curry was a highlight. Restaurant week was good value, but the regular prix fixe priced seems quite high for what it looks like.

Aditya S.

On the first floor of Printemps in FiDi, this beautiful restaurant serves gourmet Haitian food with French flair. It is surprisingly easy to get a reservation here considering the quality and uniqueness of the cuisine. The grand dining room features green couches, luminous stained glass, warm lighting, and leafy tile floors. The waiters with matching green neckties provide white glove service. The Kokoye punch is a standout cocktail featuring clarified coconut milk, Glenlivet, rum, and oolong tea. The amuse bouche of tomato soup with coconut milk and pickled jalapeño awakens the senses. The sweet potato soup was a surprisingly good starter with cinnamon, ginger, and pickled apple. The ocean trout had a crispy skin served with plantain purée and ti malice, a tangy Haitian hot sauce. The coconut chiboust was a memorable dessert served with toasted coconut sorbet.

Mel J.

Maison Passarelle is the cool new restaurant inside the beautiful Printemps building downtown. The restaurant is eclectic with bright colored tiles and stand out chandeliers, a great spot for striking conversations over a small dinner. We visited for restaurant week - and apparently got some new testers on the menu. Food is inspired by French colonial cuisines - lots of Thai, south east asian, New Orleans, etc. The dishes were tasty. Some flavours were a bit boring compared to other places in NY but overall pretty good. I really enjoyed the coconut salad, the duck curry and the olive oil cake. Service still working out some kinks with servers repeating asks or going to take away glassware before being served etc but nothing major.

Deivis L.

We made a late reservation and from the moment we arrived everything felt welcoming and effortless. The hostess, Lola, greeted us with a warm smile and immediately accommodated our request for a power table which set a great tone for the evening. Soon after we met Hannah, the sommelier. She was knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We chatted about wine and we got tastings to help us decide. Every option she brought was excellent and clearly well thought out. Our server Estefania from Venezuela was just as impressive. She was friendly, attentive, and confident in her recommendations which made the experience even better for us as first time guests. For appetizers, we ordered the Citrus Cured Kampachi along with the Daily Oysters. Both were fresh and delicious. The kampachi stood out for its unique and balanced flavors, unlike anything we've had before in a really good way. For our main courses, we tried the Cane Syrup Glazed Duck and the Spaghetti Homard. The duck was outstanding, perfectly cooked, and one of the best we've ever had. The pasta was bright, fresh, and full of flavor. To finish, we shared the Coconut Chiboust and the Chocolate Ginger Crémeux. The coconut dessert was light, tropical, and delicious. The crémeux was creative and well made, though the flavor combination wasn't quite our style. Overall, our experience at Maison Passerelle was excellent from start to finish. The service, the wine, and the food all came together perfectly. We would definitely return for a special occasion.

Olivia B.

We had a lovely dinner here. We had a reservation in advance. We loved the decorations inside. I think it's a good idea to go here with a group as the food is meant to be shared family style. Our favorites were the sweet potato and peanut soup, duck, and crispy ocean trout. Drinks wise I ordered the kokoye punch, it was awesome. Service was great. Definitely on the pricier side in terms of what you get for portions.

Demeka F.

I am such a huge fan of this place! My boyfriend found this restaurant online, and once we saw that most of the menu was gluten free and dairy free, I got so excited! I was even more excited that the head chef and creator was Black. We made a reservation for the same night. We really enjoyed our meal. Walking in, the restaurant was elegant, and I loved the open kitchen. The 2 seater tables were a bit tight, similar to most restaurants, but the seats were comfortable. Our server was nice and the other staff were great. It was also great to see so many Black chefs, and I loved the RnB and soul music. We ordered off the restaurant week menu as well as the regular menu. Looking at the both menus, it's evident that a talented chef created these dishes. My boyfriend is Haitian, so we appreciated seeing some Haitian staples being converted to fine dining. Our favorites were the lobster pasta, which had plenty of lobster, but we wanted more noodles and more of the entire dish. The gumbo was interesting, but really good. The Sòs Pwa Nwa with the Pickled red onions was next level. The light coconut cake with the sorbet was fantastic. The only disappointment was the cornbread. I was so excited to try to gluten-free bread. It seems like some nights they have mini muffins and some nights they have the bigger loaf. We were only given 1 mini muffin for two people, so I asked for more and was charged $12. I was annoyed since the mini loaf is clearly much bigger than the mini muffin. Even if it was only 1 mini muffin per person who ordered off the regular menu, we spent so much money, it feels like it's ridiculous to charge for an extra mini muffin on a $350 bill. That made me a bit upset. Otherwise, I'm a huge fan and highly recommend. Thank you for offering delicious Haitian food that's gf/df. We will be back.

John K.

Get ready to taste flavors and creations you have never imagined. Awesome selection and a great venue for a special night out. Big fan of the Bread app, Fritters, Steak, and Chicken! The desserts were fantastic as well. Oh did I mention 10/10 service? Yup that too. Go give it a shot!

Josephine L.

High prices? Check. Small portions? Check. Massive hype? Check. I don't know if Americans realize that fashion restaurants aren't supposed to be the price-gouging disappointments they so often are here....but, they aren't. Like, the Prada Cafe in Milan charges bistro-level prices for high-quality dishes like saffron risotto that come in nonna-level amounts. By comparison, NYC places like Maison Passerelle and the Louis Vuitton Cafe charge three Michelin-star prices for mid-quality dishes at ant-like portions. Sigh. I'll give Passerelle props for "trying" to inject some Haitian flavor into an otherwise dull French menu, but this is one clear case where intent does not equal execution. For a girls' night dinner, the four of us started with a complimentary amuse bouche of mushrooms in broth--and if the actual dishes had been like this, I would be writing a different review. Sadly, the amuse bouche was probably the best part of our meal. We got the Warm Plantain Bread & Butter to share, except that wasn't possible because the bread was the size of half an iPhone, and we were basically stuck trying to cut it into teeny-tiny bites. It was decent quality, but generally unremarkable. And the seasoned butter accompaniments were nice but no different than the housemade butter offered at tons of other restaurants. For entrees, my Spaghetti Homard was a laughably small cut of lobster tail with an even tinier dallop of spaghetti and tomato sauce. It took about 5 bites to finish and cost more than $40. Seriously? I mean, I kind of get skimping on the lobster--but why be so stingy with the pasta and sauce? And if Haitian influences were intended to be present in the sauce, I must've missed the memo because the sauce wasn't even spicy. The Cane Syrup Glazed Duck was bland and forgettable with no hint of pineapple or tamarind as the menu promised. We also got a side salad to share, but that's not even worth typing about. Frankly, the Diri ak Sos Pwa side (jasmine rice and red kidney bean sauce) was the best part of our meal, and that just tasted like any rice and beans dish I've had. We were all still hungry after our small, lackluster entrees, so we ended up spending way too much money for dessert. The Coconut Chiboust was another over-promised, under-delivered item that was apparently intended to deliver lemongrass and makrut lime flavors along with the main toasted coconut sorbet, but mostly just tasted like coconut water with a hint of lime. The Rose Kayenn was more complex and interesting, but still not worth the price point for what was essentially sorbet with shaved ice. I will say the Souffle was delicious, but at $21, I would rather just make my own. The drinks were equally disappointing $20+ glasses of under-delivering concoctions, like the bland Situationship and a Sticky Rice cocktail that didn't taste like any sticky rice my Asian childhood has ever had. Sadly, the only impression Maison Passerelle made was on my wallet, and it wasn't a positive one. If I want Haitian, I think I'll stick to the flavorful mom 'n' pop shops we still have in the city.

Igor S.

I want to say that the service here was absolutely phenomenal. Rose was just a joy. She was so happy and you could easily tell she loves her job. The atmosphere is cute and intimate. We came with a group of 5 and ate for about 4 hours. Never once rushed. No bill to leave. We were able to enjoy and actually talk. Some of the food was hit or miss. The cod fritters I would skip. The duck is a must. If in the area give this place a try, but specifically coming here I think there's better options in the city.

Jessica C.

As a fan of Chef Gregory Gourdet, from his seasons on Top Chef, I was thrilled to see that he opened a restaurant in NYC. From the moment that I checked in to the moment that I left, I was delighted by my wonderful experience at Maison Passerelle! *SPOILER ALERT* Upon being seated, my husband and I opened our menus to see a sweet Happy Anniversary note which felt so intentional and special. I loved it and think it set the tone for the night. For food, my favorites were the Diri ak Sos Pwa, Cane Syrup Glazed Duck, and Green Asparagus Soup. I enjoyed all of those dishes so much that I left a tiny bit of each aside just to take it home as leftovers for the next day. Aside from how good the food was, the service alone was 5 stars. They frequented checked on me without being overbearing, gave me great wine pairing recommendations, and kept checking in while the fire alarm was going off for maybe 20 minutes lol. Overall, I loved my visit here and have been recommending it to anyone who will listen! Thank you Chef Gregory for coming to NYC and for taking a photo with us :), I'm so excited to have you here!