Degustation New York - French Restaurant in East Village

Degustation

East Village
239 E 5th St
(btwn 2nd and 3rd Aves)
New York , NY
Phone: 212-979-1012

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Based on 7 reviews

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Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas, French Price: Expensive

Food Features: Tasting Menu, Seasonal Menu, Cheaper Eats, Small Plates

Hours: Mon-Sat, 6-11pm
Public Transit and Parking: 6 to Astor Pl ; R, W to 8th St.-NYU Street parking - Hopstop
Reservations: Highly Recommended
Payment Options: Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Dress: Casual
Noise: Moderate
Seats: 16

Key People: Executive Chef - Wesley Genovart; Owners - Jack Lamb, Grace Lamb
Year Opened: 2006

Critic Reviews

The New York Times star

06/21/06

Genovart, a Spaniard who worked at Perry St., knows how to surprise without shocking and make bold impressions while still making sense. - Frank Bruni

New York Magazine Critic's Pick

The pint-size kitchen is remarkably consistent, and the ingredients top-notch. - Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Time Out New York

The East Village's first real destination sushi bar remains one of the top spots in the neighborhood for pristine raw fish - and, with tables lined up under...

Time Out New York Critic's Pick

This wine-and-tapas joint is the third eatery in this spot from restaurateurs Jack and Grace Lamb. Gargantuan head-on shrimp are so good you ought to suck the savory...

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sophia b.
18 Reviews

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Posted on 02/28/08

As far as dining in pairs and innovative cuisine, there is no compairson

dan k.
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Posted on 03/08/08

the $50 tasting menu is a bargain, each consecutive dish better than the last. the smoked cheese rice cracker crusted asparagus with poached egg remains one of my all-time favorite dishes. the wine list is succinct and approachable. degustation is a must for foodies.

Michael L.
3 Reviews

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Posted on 03/14/08

Outstanding

Michael C.
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Posted on 09/23/08

Brilliant in every way; an astonishing dining experience. I don't quite get the bar thing, but the food compensated for it.

Jeff L.
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Posted on 11/03/08

The dining experience was exceptional. Each dish wa carefully made by the sous chefs and supervised by Wesley. The ingrdient were carefully picked for each dish. The textures and flavors on each dish were perfectly balanced. The service was very warm and attentive. The restaurant is best for couples or groups no bigger than four since the number of seats is limited. The menu changes seasonally as they only use fresh ingredients from markets - so looking forward to going back!

Jessica S.
1 Review

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Posted on 08/04/09

Went here with some clients about a year and a half ago. I remember enjoying the food but not necessarily thinking it was the best I'd ever had. The service was out of this world, with the head chef preparing every dish right in front of the customers and explaining it to them.

sam B.
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Posted on 10/15/09

the combination of a young inspired chef (Wesley Genovart) and a crazy compulsive owner (Jack Lamb)results in 3 star food and service in a welcoming (if small) space. This is a great way to spend an evening with one or two friends (groups of four or more are awkward unless you are seated on one of the two corners). The food is CRAFTED in front of you and the flavors explode. Desgustation is simply a great dinning experience!