Union Square Cafe

Average User Rating

Amazing

About Union Square Cafe

Union Square Cafe is a Italian restaurant located at 21 E 16th St in New York, NY . Union Square Cafe has been described as an Amazing Italian restaurant and has received an average rating of 9 by our members. Italian Cuisine is known for its pasta dishes.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Italian, Continental, American
Accepts Credit Card: Yes
Parking: N/A

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

User Reviews for Union Square Cafe

food		“...Been here twice in the past year and both times the food was beyond outstanding and the staff friendly, helpful, courteous and knowledgable. In fact, I... “...it started with the male host i sat for 10 minutes waiting for him to ask to check my coat i was holding, didn't happen, no smiles, i had to ask him to check it... “...Union Square Cafe used to be my neighborhood favorite when I lived in the city. Now I go as often as I can when I revisit Manhattan... “...Superb service and excellent cocktails. I could see how this would have been a really groundbreaking and trendy place when it opened, but now it's not ...
ambiance		“...If you're driving, there is a parking garage right across the street from the restaurant.... “...Fantastic place; friendly and knowledgable wait staff, good food, delicious reasonably priced wines, fun vibe. We loved it... “...Used to be our favorite restaurant by far but unforunately the restaurant has become unorganized (from the reservationist to the kitchen) The food was average and we left disappointed... “...There simple just does not exist a better place to eat!...
service		“...The service was lively and attentive.... “...I don't usually spend time on. My husband and I have been going to USQ for the past several years and have noticed that their service has gone downhill... “...Been there done that. Very good but not great and the price took my breath away...
value		“...I felt i was in a third world country except for the prices, i paid $250 dinner for two of 70 minutes.... “...Two hostesses discouraged my Nov 1 booking. This time I stopped in personally a day in advance to go over the seating arrangements for my son's strolle... “...USC was very full when we went for Saturday lunch - no way to get in without a reservation - but everything ran smoothly and service was attentive. Foo... “...One-word review: Anticlimactic. Came to USC for an expense-account dinner with clients...
restaurant		“... ?! i thought this was a big faux pas, especially a danny meyer restaurant! i pepped up and even voiced, "hey i thought you weren't supposed to mix bottles in one glass?" he was so rude, he told me no, that i was WRONG! he was condescending and unfriendly... “... My favorite restaurant for overall dining - great food beautifully prepared and excellent service. You really feel they are trying to make it a specia... “...My mother and I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. It got us started on trying all of Danny Meyer's restaurants...
wine		“... The service was great, the staff very knowledgeable about the menu and wine. Just make your reservations at least a few weeks ahead of time because it... “... he pour. he continued to empty out the dribbles of wine, in the same tasting glass, then open up a new bottle, and continue pouring it mixing the wine... “... The service is efficient and non intrusive, the wine list is extensive and has some pocket friendly choices, and the ambience is busy yet one doesn't get the feeling of being in a noisy cafe... “.... good food, lovely sparkling wine, the pear upside down cake was amazing... “... The two servers were curt and couldn't wait to move us out for. Believe it or not, our wine glasses were taken away before we finished the main course...
staff		“...Consistently excellent food. Service has always been very good, but we were nearly forgotten once while sitting upstairs... “...I don't usually spend time on reviews; however, after today's experience I had to post something. My husband and I have been going to USQ for the past ... “... Very good but not great and the price took my breath away. staff is just a bit too precious...

All Reviews for Union Square Cafe

Anonymous

March 27, 2009

Food

9

Decor

9

Service

9

Excellent menu, excellent food, excellent service!

Overall Rating

9

"Amazing"

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Union Square Cafe Tips

Skip the reservations needed months in advance and pull up to the bar at USC, where the staff is warm+knowledgable about Danny Meyer's excellent food and wine. Fellow diners and environs are friendly.

Valerie S.

Great for brunch as well!

Chekmark Eats

Yummy bar nuts!

Robin W.

Must go. We really enjoyed it.

Alex I.

must make reservations unless you don't mind sitting at the bar.

Sunny Y.

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