Juan D.

Absolutely cool place! Thank you Bulgari Associate Kate having lunch there to recommend. Gorgeous atmosphere with live jazz music. The food needed help with seasoning but the French onion soup was the best! Thank you Sebastian for your professionalism, only a month in, oh yes, you will go far. Thank you for making our wedding anniversary special!

Nisha P.

We went to The Consulate Midtown for dinner after seeing so many strong reviews, but the experience didn't quite live up to the hype for us. Service was the main issue. The host came across as indifferent / borderline rude, which set the tone from the start. During dinner, when our second round of drinks arrived, the server seemed unsure where they belonged~even though the original glasses were still clearly on the table. The food itself was fine. The standout dish was the lamb tartare, which was excellent, and to be fair, everyone's meat was cooked exactly as requested. Overall, it was an okay meal, but based on our experience, it didn't quite match the level of praise suggested by the reviews.

Krystyn P.

A very tasty and reasonably priced meal in NYC? Yes please! I popped in on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at this cozy little venue. This was one of those rare pleasures where I was challenged to pick just which dish to eat. However, I seemed to have picked the jackpot with the Burrata salad. While I've generally encountered burrata prepared with prosciutto or as a Caprese, the inclusion of roasted corn and shaved truffle was delightful. The creme brulee was on point and the service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely drop by here in the future!

Bijal R.

Upscale restaurant in midtown. consulate also has an upper west side location. Reservations were easy to make online. Chefs served complimentary sushi, which was super fresh and delicious. For appetizers we ordered escargot, which was drenched in herb butter and baked shrimp, served in a tomato based sauce and sourdough. Unfortunately this was a bit too sweet for my liking. Main entree we ordered the caramelle pasta - pasta consistency was a bit too thick although sauce was flavorful, hanger steak which was delicious and short rib with cauliflower mash - which was a bit too fatty. I would go here if you're looking to splurge or celebrate. Cocktails were average $22. Overall gorgeous place and location however way too overpriced for the quality.

Shirin P.

An early dinner before a show and It was a pleasant experiment. Even though we went in during happy hour we decided to sit upstairs and away from the crowd. They're very busy during happy hour. Kale salad was a little dry with.no flavor, T-bone steak was above average and their signature short rib cavatelli was nothing to die for but decent. Ended the meal with a chocolate lava cake. I'd probably go back.

Austin K.

The theater menu is offered 4:30-6:30 and a pretty great deal. We came here for President's Day dinner and it was the least busy as we ever saw it. Nice actually for us since it's usually loud when it's full. The new items we tried were the desserts. The chocolate lava cake seems to be meant for 2 based on price and size. The inside is very liquidy so it sells on its promise. Good deep flavor and went nicely with the Gelato. The pineapple upside down cake we got to try in the restaurant as intended and I actually wasn't as big of a fan. I think the syrup is too sweet for me. There's pineapple sorbet on top which helps with some tartness.

Eddie B.

Took the wife here for Valentine's Day, and we're BOTH glad I did. Not a huge fan of pre-fix menus, but I'll definitely make an exception for this restaurant. The place has two levels and a grand balcony staircase, which we got seated alongside. Decor was fancy, but probably not as "stuffy" as you might expect from a French restaurant. You can tell this place is trying to attract more than just the "Old Money" crowd. Service was great. Coming in, the hostess handed my wife a rose. And as always, I appreciate places that take extra care to accommodate my wife's gluten allergy. We got free glasses of sparkling wine. For my app, I ordered the strawberry beet soup. For my main, it was the lobster risotto. For dessert, the crème brûlée. "Strawberry beet soup" sounded so weird, naturally I had to try it. It's served cold and creamy (but not so creamy that I felt full before my main was served). The lobster risotto, well, you know that scene near the end of 'Ratatouille' where Anton Ego takes one bite of his meal and gets instantly transported back to his childhood? Yeah, it was kinda like that. Only it was me and my Nona's risotto. The crème brûlée was the venerable icing on the cake. It was my first time having one. An intriguing combination of flavors, with a thin, candy-like outer layer and a creamy depth. Sweet and delicious! It's not cheap, but this place makes an ideal date night. The food was not only delicious, but perfectly-portioned. As in, by the end of the night, we didn't feel stuffed. Just...satisfied. Which is probably the way Humans ought to eat. But I digress. Would we come back to The Consulate on a non-holiday? Absolutely!

Jairo T.

Recent visit to the consulate was well received. Elegant interior makes for a romantic dinner scene. Attentive staff and quick service. Ordered short rib cavatelli and the duck frites. Visited on restaurant week so I added a Caesar salad appetizer and bread pudding as additional picks included in my three course meal. Cavatelli stole the show among main dishes but the bread pudding was delish.

Taylor W.

Came here before a broadway show to enjoy the pre-theater menu. We got the kale salad, escargot, striped bass, roasted chicken, creme brulee and pineapple upside down cake. The kale salad was so refreshing with the perfect hint of sweetness from the apple slices and savoriness from the pecorino. The escargot was decently good. The striped bass was nicely seasoned and skin was so crispy. The red pepper gastrique was great with the vegetables. The roasted chicken was slightly dry and honestly, I found the spinach to be a bit salty. The creme brulee was done very well with refreshing fruit on top. My partner enjoyed the pineapple upside down cake, which was a bit sweeter than I preferred but overall, very good. Service is great! Our water cups were never empty! They also have a coat check so you don't have to feel cramped with extra clothing at your seat during your meal.

Kathy X.

The space was 2 levels with a grand staircase, had beautiful, elegant interior and a classy atmosphere. There was an old world charm to the place. My friend and I came for brunch. We were given booth seating, which was nice and comfortable. I ordered the Steak and Eggs, which was served with herbed potatoes and salad. The Steak was already sliced, making it easy to devour! It tasted delicious and was cooked exactly the way I like it: Medium well, with a slight char on the outside. It was tender, delightfully juicy and the chimichurri sauce on top was full of wonderful bold flavor. I also enjoyed the potatoes, which were the perfect consistency, slightly crispy, and well seasoned. Eggs were cooked over hard and pretty tasty. The salad was mixed greens, but quite bland because there was barely any dressing. Service was solid. Our waiter was personable and attentive. The pricing was expensive. For instance, the Bread Pudding sounded good, but not for what they were charging - over $14! They do have a Pre-Fixe weekday lunch menu, so I might try to return for that.

Robert C.

$24.95 luncheon special? Wife was tired of these $10-$15 lunches at the end of our week stay in Manhattan and wanted to move up in price. Saw an ad for $24.95 lunch specials for this place, listing 6 appetizers, 10 main dishes, and 10 desserts. You pick a main dish and either an appetizer or a dessert. Very posh setting with mirrors everywhere, and nice cushy seating. Here's what we saw on the menu for the $24.95 luncheon specials: Monday: Soup of the Day or Green Salad, Classic Burger or Gargenelle Pesto, Bread Pudding or Vanilla Ice Cream. Tuesday: Soup of the Day or Small Kale Salad, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Croque Monsieur, Upside down Pineapple Cake or Passion Fruit Sorbet Wednesday Soup of the Day or Small chopped Caesar, Tuna Sandwich or Pork Tacos, Creme Brulee Thursday Soup of the Day or Mixed Salad, Branzano Filet Fennel Salad or Steamed Mussels and French Fries, Bread Pudding or Vanilla Ice Cream Friday Soup of the Day or Green Salad, Cavatelli Pasta or Avocado and salmon toast, Cardamon Panna Cotta. Soup of the day was celery soup, which both of us declined. Takes 12 minutes for our orders to arrive. The green salad was your standard salad, but mixed in with a creamy vinaigrette dressing. Ate everything down to the last leaf. I'm not a fan of pesto pastas, but the pesto Garganelle was delicious. Unfortunately, wife ordered it and ate every noodle. My meal came with a quarter pound hamburger cooked medium, with three pickles, and sliced tomato. Tossed the American cheese aside, and the burger hit the spot. Wife and I fought over the outstanding fries, as good as if not better than McDonalds, thin and crispy with flavor. Took another 15 minutes for our bread pudding to arrive. Waiter gave wife complimentary coffee while we were waiting. The delicious bread pudding came with whipped cream. Would come back again but ask what the soup of the day was before taking a seat.

Em R.

I came here during lunch. The Consulate has a classy atmosphere with two floors and a beautiful staircase. The second floor was the main dining area. The food was perfectly prepared and the service was solid. The tartare trio, crab cake, pork tacos, and the creme brûlée were delicious and portions were good. You can also enjoy a pre-theater menu for $65 every day from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, definitely a steal. I would come back to try this menu.

Elena N.

Date: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Time: around 11:30am Party of: 3 What: Drinks My group took a redeye into NYC and the hotel wasn't ready for us to check in yet. After breakfast, we wanted to grab another drink. Unfortunately, not a lot of bars are open in the AM, but one in my group found The Consulate. We walked in and easily grabbed 3 seats at the bar. There wasn't anyone there, so we had the bar all to ourselves. *Booze & Blues: cognac, coffee liquor, antica formula, walnut bitter, smoky whiskey spray ($26) *Malalama: spicy tequila, ancho ryes, blood orange, lime, spicy salt rim ($21) *The Consulate Old Fashioned: bourbon, mezcal, angostura, burlesque bitters ($21) For a morning cocktail, these were delicious! Surprisingly, I liked the malalama the best. I'm normally more of a dark liquor girl, but this was refreshing. And had a nice subtle spice. Service was mellow. The bartender was attentive and sweet. The atmosphere was post Christmas and so pretty! They still had their Xmas tree up which made for a festive vibe. There is an upstairs area which we didn't check out, but from the looks of it, it was the main dining room? There are tables past the bar as well, so plenty of seating. They have a happy hour between 3:30pm and 6pm. (Not sure if it's every day as the menu doesn't state.) Two of our cocktails were on there at $13 each, so a good deal. They have beer, wine, some bites, etc. I wouldn't mind coming back to check out their HH. Fun place for a morning drink. Glad we found a cocktail spot open so early!