Best Lunch Restaurants in New Paltz

A must do experience: beautiful setting, so much creativity and earnestness, lots to learn

Our experience was wonderful as always. We have been to all the restaurants and each experience was great. So nice to see young people learning and sharing their skills. The food selection is always magnificent with a wide variety to select from. The food is cooked just right with a beautiful presentation. All the waiters & waitresses are polite & professional . Love the decor, furniture and the lightning. This is my number one favorite place for dining. Continue the great work.

Whether you dine during the Winter with incredibly discounted prices or during the rest of the year, this restaurant is the best value for excellent food and service. The menu is somewhat esoteric, and there is always something for everyone from the serious carnivore to the vegan. Today, my wife had a shaved brussel sprouts with parmesan cheese on top over a vinaigrette with sorrento lemons. Truly a delicious appetizer loaded with flavors. I had the pulpo (octopus) with braised fennel and blood orange that was cooked to perfection with layers of complementary flavors. The rabbit leg with creamy polenta with a puttanesca sauce was very tasty along with my wife's branzino over braised radicchio and surrounded by a winter squash puree. Desserts were complex and not too heavy so that we could actually finish them.

My hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our extraordinary pre-Valentine’s Day lunch celebration! From the Black History Month-themed appetizer to classics like Escargot a la Bourguignonne and Cassoulet Toulousain, every bite was a revelation. We also enjoyed our conversations with our student servers whose attention and care was beyond professional. The perfect way to celebrate our love for food and each other!