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The Consulate, New York, NY

The Consulate

4.7
4.7
356 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Consulate!
Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a French American menu which includes brunch favorites; blueberry cast iron pancakes, classic eggs benedict and beet and gin cured salmon. Dinner features sumptuous short rib cavatelli, perfectly seared steaks, roasted herb chicken and locally sourced seafood dishes such as seared branzino, scallop tartare with crispy shallots, and perfectly prepared octopus and mussels.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:45 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 16:15–21:30
  • Phone number
    06-783 0223
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    85th street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Consulate offers an upscale, cozy ambience with "excellent, fresh food" and an attentive staff that harmonizes service and hospitality "like an orchestra." Known for its creative menu and delicious brunch, the restaurant is a "great neighborhood spot" with standout dishes like lamb chops and a delightful Consulate old fashioned.

356 Reviews
  1. Jovanna

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience, took forever to get our food.

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  2. SuperFrank

    New York City

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers. The food was solid but we have had better. It was also served just acceptable hot. We enjoyed the overall experience but a bit expensive for the quality of meat.

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  3. Thomas

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch Luved our server who we've had several times before She's a real pro Noise level pretty intense however to be fair it was peek Sunday brunch time Highly recommend

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  4. Ruth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, fresh food. Lovely, attentive staff. Comfortable pretty restaurant that is not loud! The four of us enjoyed all the appetizers and main dishes we ordered: buffalo chicken sandwiches, Kale salad, Mussels, Onion soup, Pasta with short ribs, coffee, and creme brulee for dessert. This is a great neighborhood restaurant.

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  5. Shari

    VIP

    New York City

    140 reviews

    4.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, friendly, and attentive . We both chose to try the restaurant week menu. The first course choices we had, the salad and duck rillettes, were great. Then we each had the duck for the second. We both found the sauce a bit too heavy and did not enhance the very juicy duck. Perhaps a fruit based sauce in a smaller quantity would have been better. However, the fries were really great, too delicious and irrestible! The bread pudding was wonderful. The portions were generous. I must add that the manager was especially friendly and welcoming.

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  6. Stephanie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food! Will be returning! Definitely recommend

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  7. Kathryn

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Seats and table had crumbs everywhere when I was first seated at my table.

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  8. Ellen

    VIP

    New York City

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this cozy intimate restaurant. Delicious food

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  9. Ilene

    VIP

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere and excellent location. Our food was good not superb. For example, the Eggs Benedict came with a razor thin slide of Canadian Bacon. It should have been a thick slice given the nature of the restaurant- a bistro - and the pricing. The dish also came with excellent roasted potatoes.

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  10. Harry

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, service, ambiance..excellent ! Great way to start the New Year!! Definitely recommend taking the time out to check this place out!! Food execution..flavor..presentation..awesome! Congrats to all the staff ..like an orchestra..the staff harmonized perfectly with service and hospitality! Kudos to all ! Thank you !!

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The Consulate is rated 4.7 stars by 356 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

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Google Map for The Consulate

519 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-3402

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    85th street
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:45 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 16:15–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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