Recette

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About Recette

Recette is an urban American restaurant that marries traditional and progressive techniques and flavors. The sophisticated yet approachable menu is designed so that diners can order just as they please. Broken down into Snacks and Plates, the menu offers something for everyone while giving diners the ability to order several dishes, or if they choose, share amongst the table. The menu for Recette [Recipe in French] celebrates bold flavors and playful touches. Chef Jesse Schenker manipulates ingredients and temperature to create maximum flavor. Menus will change frequently to showcase fresh products and twists on seasonal American favorites. Here, guests may choose to start with dishes such as Kimpachi with uni, blood orange, jalapen and mache or Duck Carpaccio with chicken liver mousse, apple and thyme. Larger offerings include Cod, olive oil poached with smoked bacon, savoy cabbage, shellfish emulsion and Braised Pork Belly with rock shrimp, baby turnips, romesco and Sherry caramel.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: American, American, American
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Recette

food		“...We weren't familiar with the small plates paradigm of the restaurant but were very pleasantly surprised. Two of us had the arugula salad with ricotta s... “...Fantastically innovative and exciting food, good buzz, and very proficient service. Not cheap... “... The space also insanely cramped, with tables RIGHT n. That said, I thought the food was truly superlative and the atmosphere was comfortably low-key... “... They told us. the food was delicious but unless you are a hedge fund manager on an expense account or had pizza before you came, you will leave hungry... “...yes its small, yes its VERY loud and VERY cramped, even by new york standards, but the food is simply divine....
ambiance		“...At Jean-Georges' well received newcomer, expect delicate, many-layered small plates in a tiny, country-cute space, plus desserts from a former Per Se pastry chef... “... But, the service was great, the ambiance great, so overall we had a great time. Just not the foodie find I had hoped it would be, and I'll likely try ... “...Preface: There are a number of reviews on this site indicating that the portions at Recette are too small. I think that's absurd--first, Recette is a... “...Everything appeared to be an indication of a special dinner and a special place. Then we realized that the courses were served so quickly that we did n... “...We found the food at Recette good but it was hard to digest it. We were rushed during the entire dinner...
service		“... The s'mores dessert was very good. It is true that the service at Recette isn't great... “...Very frustrating. They told us the portions were small but not ity bity... “... Both food and service was outstanding -- some of the best we have had in NYC. Each portion was extremely tasty, from the marinated hamachi to the blac...
value		“...Made a late reservation and was informed that they would likely be able to seat us earlier. Showed up to bar which was jam packed and 3 deep... “...After all of the hype I read, Recette, sadly, did not live up. We got the 5 course tasting menu and LOVED some courses (i... “...had: salt cod fritters - read reviews that these were very salty, but mine came out perfectly seasoned. assorted cheese platter - some better than othe... “...Not satisfied with their brunch. I had the "steak" and eggs...
menu		“... Finally seated 45 minutes late without. Pushy waitress starts annoyingly "explaining" the menu and "suggests" 3 courses per person or the tasting menu... “...Ordered the tasting menu. They say you can customize your menu... “... Yes, it is expensive. By coincidence, we ended up ordering a lot of the items from the tasting menu (which was being served to the table next to us)... “...We ordered the five course tasting menu. Both food and service was outstanding -- some of the best we have had in NYC...
plates		“... Sunchoke soup w/ scallops being the standout.) But even the "larger" plates are tasting menu sized... “... I think that's absurd--first, Recette is a small plates restaurant; second, the "small plates" are actually not all that small compared to others in the genre... “... I don't want to be rude about other reviewers but I think those writing negative reviews on the basis of po. This is fantastic food, in tasting plates... “... We were rushed durin. The wait staff tried to collect our plates several times while we were still eating and the check arrived before we asked for it...
restaurant		“...A fantastic restaurant and a memorable meal. Highly recommended!... “... Before we even finished our dessert, the check was placed on our table and made us feel the restaurant was telling us it was time to leave and our stay was finished... “....worst restaurant experience in NYC...