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Butter Reviews List

Butter

Butter is located in downtown Manhattan.Our Executive Chef, Food Network favorite Alexandra Guarnaschelli, offers traditional American Fare highlighted and enhanced by subtle global influences with the grace notes of seasonality.
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419 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(419 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 419 reviews
5 stars
(171)
4 stars
(156)
3 stars
(58)
2 stars
(30)
1 star
(4)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(247)
  • special occasion(227)
  • romantic(201)
  • hot spot(108)
  • neighborhood gem(98)
  • good for groups(81)
Butter Reviews List
Review 1 for Butter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Surprised

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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"Not a big fan of a hostess in a nearly empty restaurant suggesting that two of us wait at the bar until our other two guests arrived (seems like a ploy to boost the bar bill), and that should have been a clue as to what the experience would be like. The whole experience was expensive and disappointing. The service was uneven, the waitstaff uninformed and reluctant to deviate from some playbook ("The chef doesn't like us to take an appetizer order until you're also ready to order your entrees . . . it will cause delays"), and two of the three bottles of wine I tried to order were not stocked. The food was only okay, and all in all I felt like Butter is a place with an absent celebrity chef, not a place to celebrate a b'day. Chop it."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 2 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great day

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was exactly what I expected. The food was amazing the waiter Sergio was very attentive. Loved every minute."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Butter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overpriced mediocre food

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"There are many better restaurants in NYC at this price point. Some dishes were good others were overcooked and loaded with salt and sugar (to the point of not tasting the food). That said, the space is beautiful and I would certainly stop in again for a cocktail at the bar or lounge."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic Food

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I knew when I made Reservations that it was going to be a great dining experience. The food was fantastic and the service was very good. I felt pampered the whole time. I highly recommend Butter for a Special Occasion or a romantic night out. The lighting and decor was very suttle and it made it feel romantic. I would not go there with children as the menu is very adult and I like that because I got to enjoy my dinner. Not to offend people with children, but it seemed very adult there."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Dinner was good but I would have liked a tasting menu. I also would have like to meet Alex."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good, but below my expectations

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Octopus appetizer was room temperature. Had expected it to be warm. For my entree I ordered the Pork Milanese. While it was very tasty, I didn't expect to the pork to be so thin and the breading to overpower the meat.
My server was very informative and friendly. Atmosphere was lovely. Overall it was a nice dining experience just a little below my expectations.
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Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 7 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our experience at Butter was excellent. The service was very good and the food was delicious. Only a couple of quibbles: one is that the plate that my octopus came on was lipless and the sauce spilled onto the dining cloth as I ate, which was unsightly during the rest of the meal. The second was that we decided to have a drink at the bar before dinner, since we got there early and the maitre de had us settle up at the bar before going to the table. The restaurant isn't that big, I've been in far bigger that allowed one to transfer the tab from the bar to the table.
Other than that the Foie Gras was delicious, as was the Octopus. The rosemary biscuit bread was to die for. The fillet of beef I had was perfectly done. Excellent."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic food

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Would recommend without hesitation. A meal worth every penny."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Butter
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food notb that great. Way

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food notb that great. Way overpriced"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
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Review 10 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent restaurant experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent restaurant experience. There was a private party in one of the rooms which made our wait for food a little long but other than that, everything was excellent. Overall, an amazing experience."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Butter
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

decor needs a bit of a face

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"decor needs a bit of a face lift so as to resemble website pics."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2010
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Review 12 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Visiting from VT, we came

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Visiting from VT, we came because we had heard of Butter and wanted a special evening out in NYC for mom, dad, and teen daughter. We loved the ambience, service was friendly and efficient. We considered the tasting menu but decided against it, opting to choose from the menu ourselves and sharing vs. putting the chef in the driver's seat. The couple seated next to us chose the tasting menu and definitely sampled things that were not on the menu.
A few hits and misses. Loved the wild salmon and cavatappi pasta appetizers. The sea bass w/romesco sauce was tasty, but there was an insane amount of romesco sauce on my plate. The pork milanese was flavorful, but very heavy. Raspberry beignets to die for.
Diners mostly tourists."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Butter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

It was all hype!! I was really

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was all hype!! I was really looking forward to butter but it was a huge disappointment. The service was slow, food was way too buttery. Huge let down"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2011
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Review 14 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything about the restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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"Everything about the restaurant was fantastic. The food was excellent, we had the duck and the chicken, all cooked to perfection. The service was great too, with friendly and attentive staff. Great spot for a romantic dinner!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Butter
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great space, good food but

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great space, good food but portions were outrageous! I cannot imagine what food cost must be at this establishment."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my favorite restaurants

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Our server Tony was very polite and was helpful in menu choices. The food was all prepared perfectly and cooked to perfection. My girlfriend and I will absolutely be back again for what I'm sure will be another wonderful night at Butter"
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We loved Butter...the food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We loved Butter...the food was to die for, the service was attentive, friendly and "educated" in a beautiful space. We will go back and would highly recommend,"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great tasting menu with wine

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great tasting menu with wine pairings. They were able to accomodate my food preferences (no beef, pork or lamb). Was delicious."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 19 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great experience at Butter.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great experience at Butter. The food was excellent. The lamb was amazing. My girlfriend loved the filet. Service wa excellent. Did not care for the loud and intoxicated group next to us. Other than that, we had a great time."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 20 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A little disappointed in the Customer service (the waitstaff was great) as I had a special request and after a few calls and promises that the mAnager would call, which never happened"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our only complaint was that

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our only complaint was that we were seated downstairs rather than in the upstairs dining area. Didn't realize until after the fact that upstairs was much more hip and energetic. Request that!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 22 for Butter
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was very delicious. Cocktails

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
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"Food was very delicious. Cocktails were very nice as well. But when we were seated we waited for about 5 minutes before we were given water. Service was polite."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2012
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Review 23 for Butter
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Never again

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Very disappointing. The restaurant wasn't busy, but the service was terrible. We had to find our waiter to order apps, then dinner, then a refill of wine, then the check. Moreover, the waiter asked if we would like some dessert or coffee after our apps (before our entrees were served!). He forgot to order our meals, thus we had to wait for our meal for far too long, and we were a group of six. I had the ravioli, which was mushy and flavorless.
Being someone working in the television industry and entertaining often, I was embarraased to have brought a group here and do not recommend it to others."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2008
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Review 24 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was marvelous. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"The food was marvelous. The chickpea "butter" was unique and tasty.
The decor was amazing, very calming."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2013
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Review 25 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was a great experience

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was a great experience for a nice night out at a swanky restaurant in NYC. Met my expectations almost entirely (one appetizer was slightly disappointing, still decent) and was a fun place to start Saturday night. It was amazing to see Alex Guarnaschelli come out into the dining room and say hello to people - that made my night for sure."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Butter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

For Foodie Wanabee's Who Shout

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"On the surface it looks appealing, but the ground floor is horrible. A low diner-style divide separated us from a very loud couple who yelled at teach other just to be heard over the noise in the restaurant. By 10pm the hostesses took retreat to the quieter front of the entry to escape the noise. The bartender was incompetently slow and overwhelmed when there were few orders to be made. Our waiter tried to please but the kitchen couldn't keep up with demand. Why they were busy, I'll never understand. The food was just okay. The grilled frois gras was delicious, but not much else. We skipped desert so we could leave. The patrons were the oddest mix of people. Butter is not for foodies... Best for Food Network wannabes."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
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Review 27 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My NEW Best Meal Ever!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our experience at Butter exceeded our already high expectations. The decor was striking-modern, but soothing. My octopus appetizer was very tender with just enough heat from the aleppo pepper & chilies and a texture & flavor burst from the roe. The snapper was very crisp, but perfectly moist and soft inside-love the beet vinagrette! The Blood Orange Creme Brulee' was the best any of us have had. All of our group completely enjoyed their meal-the adverturous and not-so-adventurous! I would love to work my way through the menu!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Butter
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Pretty but expected better

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was subpar, fish was over done, the pork chop was dry. The lamb was good but plate lacked finesse. Prices were too high for what we got. Servers were very nice though. The ambiance in the place was the best thing. However wouldn't recommend to friends."
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 29 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We really enjoyed our meal

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"We really enjoyed our meal at Butter -- our last night in New York. My daughter's allergies were very nicely accommodated, and the food was excellent. The room was beautiful and relaxing. A great way to end our wonderful visit to New York City."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 30 for Butter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I have never reviewed a restaurant,

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have never reviewed a restaurant, but been in nyc for a long time and dine out a lot however, have never gone here. Went for reasons of family wanting to try and it was really disappointing. Quality of ingredients was good. But the food was so incredibly salty I could barely finish it. It was burning my mouth it was so bad. Scallops and prime filet of beef both extremely salty I can't even describe. Never in my life/experience at nice restaurants has this happened. Not really "Iron Chef" quality I would say, pretty shocking that salt and peppering 101 was a bust at a place this expensive. Never will go back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 31 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic food and service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Fantastic food and service ! Beautiful restaurant as well
Best deserts .
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Dined on 04/06/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 32 for Butter
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was very good, drinks

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was very good, drinks were as well. Service was fair but trying to be good, never quite got there. Waiter didn't know the specials and didn't listen when asked NOT bring the food quickly. The appetizers were out in less than five minutes."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2001
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was fair ....and

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was fair ....and overpriced. Menu was limited"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2010
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Review 34 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

equisite tasting menu.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"I had the tasting menu and it was extraordinary. Every dish seemed better than the last. Plenty to eat and great variety. Service was near perfect. Needed a little tutelage on how to serve shared plates."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

FANTASTIC food!!!!! Great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
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"FANTASTIC food!!!!! Great service and a subtle, chic atmoshpere."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 36 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The best food we had in NYC!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
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"The best food we had in NYC! Compliments to the chef!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is my fifth visit to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
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"This is my fifth visit to Butter. From my perspective this is the best restaurant in New York. From the quality of the service to the consistent excellence of the food, I have yet to find another that rivals it. I recommend Butter to anyone that wants an outstanding dining experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 38 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not disappointed by our dining

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Not disappointed by our dining experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 39 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Butter is "melt in your mouth" fun!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Butter was "melt in your mouth" delicious!!! The restaurant was beautiful inside. We loved every bite of our wonderful dinner! We both had the most sensational, succulent lamb chops with glazed carrots and parsnips. We started with the tastiest appetizer of mushroom and ricotta crostada and a lovely Caesar salad. It was all "love at first bite.""
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Slightly odd mix of trendy

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Slightly odd mix of trendy and fine dining. Nice setting, good food and solid service. Was good for taking some out of town guests for a NYC dinner out."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 41 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had dinner for 4 at Butter.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
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"We had dinner for 4 at Butter. The appetizers were wonderful. Most of the entrees were excellent. The chicken with white beans was just okay. However, the greens on top were so tough that I couldn't cut or chew them and nearly choked trying to eat the first bite. After I discarded the greens, the chicken was okay. All other entrees were excellent (fish, a giant steak, and the ravioli). Desserts were phenomenal (chocolate semifredo and beignets)."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went for a small brithday

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We went for a small brithday celebration with 4 adults and 1 child. Although we brought our own booster seat, they were very accommodating and made sure our child was comfy. The food was great, as should be expected from Chef Guarnaschelli."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 43 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Yum!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was delicious. We had an 8:00 reservation, checked in at 8:05 and were seated around 8:15...not too bad for a Saturday night. If I had to pick something negative, I would have to point out the noise. I wish it was just a tiny bit quieter...that is me being uber picky, though. I will be back."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 44 for Butter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Extremely slow service, for

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
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"Extremely slow service, for the second time our fish was just mediocre. Loved the duck. Dissappointed with pasta serving size. Main thing was service - if that was great it may have been worth the price."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
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Review 45 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food, beautiful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
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"Delicious food, beautiful decor and great service. I would definitely return again!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 46 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good but expensive

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Beautiful atmosphere , amazing food but very expensive."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 47 for Butter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

While the menu is small or

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"While the menu is small or focused we never want for geat"
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 48 for Butter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Great Food, Poor Service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was soooo excited to go to this restaurant. When I arrived in NYC, our plans had changed and Butter was most cooperative in assisting with the change of reservations. The meal started out with a bang - fantastic food, great service - very attentive. However, after the entrees were served - service went out the window. It's like they forgot about us. There was no follow up. After waiting for at least 30 minutes after we were done with our entrees, we had to ask for the check. No follow up for coffee, dessert, nothing. So although the food was fantastic, with the poor service, it was really a disappointment."
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 49 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a 30 year reunion of

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
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"We had a 30 year reunion of sorts where 4 girlfriends from high school met in New York City. This was recommended to us by someone who wants to go there themselves but has never been. We had a wonderful time. The food and drinks were very good. The waiter was awesome as was the ambiance. I would recommend it."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 50 for Butter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and great service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Butter is AMAZING!!!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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