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    Sveta

    4.1 (501 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Tim S.

    It was a big win going to Sveta. I had been waiting till closer to our trip to set a fun Saturday night dinner reservation. When we were a couple weeks out, all the spots I had earmarked were booked. So I scrambled. I found a few other interesting dinner spots but My gal and I already had Sveta tagged, so I went with that. It was our friends first time to New York so I was trying to make it memorable. Sveta was a great call as its definity memorable. Us 2 couples walked in for our reservation and us guys felt a little funny. It was a million pink flowers everywhere. It was pretty cool, and I knew rthe girls were liking it. We took a few pics before we even had our table. Their drinks are definitely interesting, and photographic. Our friend won best drink as it was literally the magic box from the movie "Big". crazy. The dinner was very good as well, and the pics they took of us for a small charge was a nice bonus. If you want a fun time, you will here.

    Ritvi S.

    Very Alice in wonderland vibes and serving size is pretty good but very showy and expensive for the price. Service is okay and decor is all over the place which looks good but makes the table feel cluttered. Good to go once for images but wouldn't go again.

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    Stephanie T.

    My friend and I came across videos of these beautiful Disney inspired cocktail displays at Sveta on Instagram so we definitely wanted to check it out. I had a reservation for a Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm. My friend and I arrived and were seated right away. The tables were pretty close to each other, so prepare to get cozy and not have much room to wander around. Sveta was beautifully decorated from the outside to the inside to the bathroom with decorations. I got the Beauty & the Beast cocktail and my friend got Cinderella's Crown. WOW! The displays were very charming and certainly elevated our experience. The Beauty & the Beast cocktail was in Mrs. Potts and came on a tray with Lumière, Chip, and a blue rose. My friend's Cinderella's Crown came with a glass slipper and a huge crown. The drinks were good. We also got a pineapple lychee mimosa with a candy cane which was also very good. For food, I had the New York Breakfast with no bacon. The New York Breakfast was a toasted croissant, two eggs, bacon aged white cheddar, chipotle mayo served with house fries. The croissant was toasted perfectly and flaky. The house fries were crispy. Service was great and friendly. We stayed here for about 2 hours catching up and had a great time. There is only 1 bathroom for all the guests so be prepared to wait in line if the restaurant is busy. The check comes in a book storage box which is really cool since I'm a book reader and not very common. On the check, it indicates a cash discount if you pay cash and an automatic 18% gratuity and operating fee added. I'm definitely interested in seeing what other drinks Sveta will come up next!

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    Ebony M.

    Sveta on Carmine Street is an absolute gem in the West Village! From the moment you step inside you feel as if you are in an enchanted garden, you're greeted with a warm, vibrant atmosphere that makes you feel instantly welcomed. The décor is very next level, it piqued my curiosity to check out this amazing restaurant! This is a great spot for a date night, a girls' night out, or a fun dinner with friends. The food looks amazing, I enjoyed various drinks with my friend. Every dish that passed by our table was packed with bold, creative plating and beautifully presented. You can tell the chefs put real thought and passion into the menu. The cocktails are just as impressive--unique, well-balanced, and dangerously delicious! What really makes Sveta stand out is the service. The staff is genuinely friendly, attentive, and always ready with great recommendations. They make you feel like a valued guest from start to finish. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in NYC, Sveta on Carmine Street should absolutely be at the top of your list. Highly recommended!

    Tonya B.

    Sveta has done it again. I really enjoyed this month's circus theme, as the entire space was beautifully decorated. They are detail-oriented and absolutely take pride in their food and service. Our waiter, Constantine, had an awesome personality and was extremely helpful throughout our time there. As this is my third visit, I've been meaning to try the Ukrainian Borscht, which was delicious, especially with the addition of sour cream! Everything was great; their food is always consistent, the prices are reasonable and the overall experience always has us leaving with smiles!

    Drinks were fantastic and worth the hype. The ambiance was also very cool. The food was just ok. I had the breakfast sandwich and the eggs looked like and tasted like they were from a basic diner. The eggs did not look fresh. The avocado toast was descent just not flavorful. It was just avocado and toast with a tasty salad on the side.

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    Lauren M.

    Sveta definitely has the most innovative and fun cocktails out of any bar. We had multiple cocktails and each were served with a unique presentation. I loved the Cinderella's crown drink the most! The restaurant is not that large but has several tables and tons of decor. When we arrived at 6pm, the restaurant was quiet but by 7:30pm it has gotten completely full. We also had some food - dips and pita, cauliflower, chicken and shrimp - the food was all very good as well. We also had the devils kiss dessert which was yummy. The drinks are expensive $22 and up - but it's because of the time intensive work that goes into preparing them. Service started out very good but as the restaurant became full, it definitely became less attentive as they only had two servers (one of which was also the bartender). I didn't see this disclosed on the menu but when we received the check, there was a $10 "operating fee" charged. Not sure the point of this - they should simply just increase the price of some items. Nonetheless, this was a fun and enjoyable experience. Will definitely be back. Note - their menu online is not updated and may be different when you arrive in person.

    Amanda L.

    This is a such magical spot in Manhattan! The restaurant is fully decked out in flowers - autumn colors for the season I came here for the vibes and drinks only because I saw these Disney inspired cocktails on social media and I wanted to get myself some of these drinks as a Disney fan! I got both drinks as mocktails (because I read reviews that the drinks were pretty strong!) and they tasted fruity and delicious! The Beauty and the Beast cocktail ($22) was this peach flavored drink and the Paint a Perfect Picture cocktail ($22) was this watermelon drink although I thought I tasted lychee?? (Not complaining because I love lychee!) I took a hundred photos in there and had a super fun time! The painting drink was super cute - you can take the canvas home too! Finally, the service was great - I felt bad getting a table because i was just ordering drinks but the server insisted on me sitting at a table because they had room which was nice!

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    Jenny C.

    Came here for a friend's bridal shower to have brunch, take photos, meet the girls and have a great time. This place has beautiful floral decor hung above their ceilings and their plating styles are also quite whimsical. It's a cute place for an impromptu celebration! If you come on the weekend, you are also likely to find parking if you're early enough near the school if you'd like to drive out to the city as well. Anyway, once seated, we were given waters and menus. The wait staff gave us a bit of time to decide on drinks first as we waited for the other girls to arrive. Once ordered, as stated above, the drinks came in some beautiful glassware (coffee/tea) or even a treasure box! If photos and instagram are your thing, it's definitely worth a few shots. I stuck with water so I can't comment on the taste of the drinks. We ordered some fries and dumplings (both veal and potato since someone on our table could not eat veal) to share and the fries hit the spot! I ordered a chicken and waffles and the presentation was stunning. I loved the taste and it was surprisingly filling despite not looking like a lot of food. Overall, if you like a whimsical atmosphere, hit up this spot. It gives me Alice's Tea Cup vibes if you've ever been. If you have a celebration, they do have this fun sparkler of a candle that's going to bring the WOW factor as well. Deducted a star because one of the wait staff accidentally spilled a drink (it wasn't the drink-able portion, but blue water + dry ice). I get it, accidents happen but I think it's the wait staff's attitude that was a bit flippant as opposed to attentive (I'm also being a bit more nit-picky).

    Orrin E.

    You can't help but feel the love when you walk in the door. They were very much still celebrating love- with flowers and hearts everywhere- which was fun. They have an entire menu of very creatively presented drinks. I've never seen anything like it. We shared the avocado salad, and landed on borscht - which was perfectly prepared and the braised short rib with polenta cakes was melt in your mouth delicious. Our server brought a lovely shot to round out our dinner. Everything was fabulous.

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    Daniel Y.

    My wife and mother in law were dying to try this place. With the way I look and how the restaurant was portrayed. I knew I came to the wrong place. Flowers all over the place and I was wearing a second amendment shirt. Felt a bit out of place but I didn't pick this spot. So I was just a bystander. Also need to mention we arrived on a Friday around 1-2pm. Upon entry a group of girls entered;also can't tell what they were celebrating but it was very loud inside. The single bathroom had a line so long not even regular customers had a chance to use. And when I say loud, the group just kept showing up and up and up. It was hectic inside. I'm sure it's not like this everyday but we were the chosen ones that day. I could even see the chaotic responses from the waiter. Yikes! Once the food was ordered it didn't take that long for it to arrive. After the food hit the table and the first bite was taken I have to admit, I've had better versions from companies that sell frozen options at my local grocery store. I was not impressed. 18 dollars can buy you an entire bag of pilmeni or vareniki where I'm from. Better quality as well. The dough wrapped around it had no flavor. I get it, it's just dough but even the meat or potato's inside were extremely bland as well. Nothing special, Definitely needed salt. Definitely did not feel homemade.m either. My babushka would not be impressed, I guarantee it.

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    Candace S.

    The place was soo cute. It didn't disappoint. We made reservations in advance to avoid any issues of not being able to eat there. Since we were coming from outside of town, we really wanted to experience it. All the fancy drinks come in alcohol or mocktail versions. So adult or kid friendly. They are pricey, but we planned for it ($15-$25 a specialty drink) The food was good portions and priced well (same as any other breakfast place so pretty fair) The place is clean, very photo worthy, so cute!!!! The waiter we had was great! Hassaan I believe was his name, he was amazing. Gave recommendations, made sure our table was taken care of and had great customer service. Thank you! The food wasnt just pretty, it was good too. Its great for those visiting, date nights, special occasions, or girls brunch. I would highly recommend. They did great in presentation of food, drinks, overall resturant, taste is amazing and the waiter was great.

    Natty C.

    This place goes all out on decorations and specialty drinks. I loved it. I highly recommend. Food was good too.

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    Amazing food!!!! And super fun drinks!!! We had such a fun birthday dinner here! Def will return!!

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    Is there music and/or dancing on Saturday nights?

    No there was no dancing. Music was playing but the place is not really set up for dancing as is small and the tables are somewhat close together. There is dancing going in on 3 blocks away tho

    Do you guys do bottomless?

    Yes they do, bottomless brunch !

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