Resto

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Cuisine: Belgian Price: Moderate

  • Hours: Mon-Wed, noon-3pm and 5-11:30pm; Thu-Fri, noon-3pm and 5pm-1am; Sat, 10:30-3pm and 5pm-1am; Sun, 10:30am-3pm and 5-10:30pm
  • Public Transit and Parking: Street parking - Hopstop
  • Reservations: Highly Recommended - Make an Online Reservation
  • Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa, American Express
  • Dress: Casual
  • Noise: Loud
  • Seats: 50 with 10 at the bar
  • Key People: Owners - Christian Pappanicholas
  • Year Opened: 2007

Critic Reviews

The New York Times star star Critic's Pick 05/23/07

Resto's version of Belgium is neither clich?d nor isolationist. Asian seasonings flicker in a few dishes, giving this giddy fat fest nuances that take it to a higher level. - Frank Bruni

New York Magazine star star star star 05/14/07

With its act together in the kitchen and on the floor, Resto makes a strong four-star showing right out of the gate, with five-star potential. - Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Time Out New York  

Belgian cuisine had its New York moment a few years back, but this pubby restaurant signals a revival. The bare-bones dining room features a pressed-tin ceiling and...

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FrenchSoireeDotCom U.
16 Reviews

Food Rating star star
Service Rating star star Posted on 02/25/08
I Don't Get What The Fuss Is All About.. I guess I don't get all the hype about Resto. Problem #1: They are into this new thing of not taking reservations for 2. So, in expecting dinner at 8:30, we were not seated until 9:15-20. That can be quite annoying! Problem #2: Its VERY loud way too much for my liking. I would suggest getting there about 9:30-45 when it begins becoming quieter. We had the burgers of which I thought were small in size, (not enough for a growing boy like myself), but quite tasty and delicious! However, the bun appeared as if it were from the local Shop Rite. How "wrong" can you go with steak fries? So no complaints there. I think the $1 charge for the various sauces is more of a marketing thing than a real necessity they should stop charging IMHO. Overall, nothing really bad but nothing really exceptional either. Its a pretty place and a great beer selection. I can picture myself having lunch there, or dinner again, when there is much less of a crowd
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vicki r.
1 Review

Food Rating star star
Service Rating star star Posted on 03/19/08
I agree with the first review of a real person. Do not know what restaurant NY magazine ate at. I went for brunch and I thought the portions were tiny and even with dessert I wasn't full. Just all right but since Murray Hill is a wasteland for great restaurants I will return.
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Jessica A.
9 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star star Posted on 07/28/08
Great burger, just like the critics say. Not to mention their amazing fresh cut fries. Salad could have a little bit more dressing and the cut of the steak I had when I tried the Steak Frites wasn't the greatest. Stick with the burger, deviled eggs and beer for a good meal.