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Resto
Resto, French slang for casual restaurant, opened its doors in April 2007. The concept of a laid back neighborhood gathering place with approachable Belgian food in the style of New York, was created by the owner, Christian Pappanicholas. Resto has become a destination in Gramercy Park/Murray Hill for a delicious dinner, weekend brunch or a late night bite. The knowledgeable and friendly staff is well versed in the extensive Belgian beer list and the thoughtful wine list which focuses on a selection of French, Italian and Spanish wines. The menu is crafted using traditional French technique, with an emphasis on seasonal, mostly local, farm fresh ingredients. Resto prides itself on elements like a revolving seasonal menu as well as large format plates such as Cote De Boeuf, Whole Roasted Pig or Lamb. Resto's dining room can accommodate 75 guests with 12 seats at the bar where we encourage full dining. We also have our baby brother "The Cannibal" next door; a retail beer & butcher sho
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115 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 115 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(62)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(68)
- neighborhood gem(58)
- great for brunch(34)
- good for groups(33)
- hot spot(19)
- notable wine list(18)
Resto Reviews List
Review 1 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Salty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very tasty, but most of the courses were too salty."
Dined on 4/28/2013
2006
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Review 2 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What beer list
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great meal in Resto, the food was well presented and tasty, but most impressive of all was their list of beers. It was a bit daunting, but the waiter was very knowledgable and helped us pick one that went perfectly with our food. Very enjoyable."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 3 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Can't wait to go back
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We arrived looking for snacks and/or a light dinner before a wine tasting that we were headed to. We started off at Cannibal (attached to Resto), where I had a great "orange" wine that I've never had before (Salinia 25 Reasons), and my husband and brother enjoyed one of their many beers. Once inside Resto, we tried the charred octopus salad, the deviled eggs on pork toast, and the wonderful frites. My husband & brother both loved the tete de cochon (pig's head) po'boy as well. The decor is warm and inviting. The service was attentive, and the wine list is very good. If you like good food, wine, and an extensive beer list, this is for you! We'll definitely be back."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Resto
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
disappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"disappointing food and restaurant atmosphere underwhelming. had to wait ages at bar to get a drink - took the host to serve me !"
Dined on 5/28/2013
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Review 5 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious variety and great beer!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place knows how to cook (and present) a steak.
The fiancé and I sprung for the cote de bouef. A risky move for a 1st visit, but we were not disappointed. Served on a thick wooden carving board with a freshly roasted head of garlic and spring of thyme, it was just about one of the best steaks I've ever had. The steak was the hero.
We also tried the deviled eggs (very tasty, but the "toast" is quite rich), the arctic char belly tartar (a special, which was deliciously sea-salty) and the fried artichokes (which were fried very crispy with a delicious dip). No complaints.
And then there's the nearly unreasonable beverage options... if you like craft beer, the list is prodigious.
Bravo."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Resto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took visiting friends who like their food on a Sunday night. Food was up to standard but the wait staff for some reason were all over the place. And the restaurant was not full. In fact my order was forgotten and it took some time to come. I have had good staff experiences at Resto so this was really disappointing and embarrassing with out of town guests."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Resto
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nice staff but food a let-down
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, but the food did not really have much flavor. The moules frites which I would think would be a specialty were bland and the broth was scanty and disappointing. The brussel sprouts were not crispy and also lacked any flavor. I was really disappointed because the prices for this restaurant have also gone up - the steaks are more expensive than most (better) steak places and are not worth the price (at least the one for two)... Definitely save your money for a meal elsewhere- the bar is nice."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 8 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Resto rocks!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As good today as when it first opened and one of our favorite places for weekend brunch. Resto reminds of us of everything that great about European dining. On the weekends, don't miss the baked eggs, hangover pasta or the frites, three of our all-time favorites!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Foo was delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The best burger i have ever eaten in my entire life! Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noisy But Tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I don't think they teach acoustics in restaurant school. They had the music up loud so everyone tried to talk over it. Once a song finished, the noise level would drop to a comfortable level. As soon as the next song started, the process would repeat. The humor of that was that is was bad 80's music (REO Speedwagon's "'m gonna keep on lovin you" at full volume, Jefferson Starship "We built this city" - yuck!).
The restaurant is all hard surfaces so the sound just bounces everywhere (reverb). They made an attempt with wall panels, but it isn't enough. It's brunch. People are there to talk. Too much noise will drive them away. So will bad music, btw.
The food is very good. They need to fix the sound problem."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 11 for Resto
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Salty, bland food in an ok setting
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is not good. Everything was over salted and had no other flavor. Maybe a decent place to grab a beer, but don't eat there. We shared several small plates and none were good. For instance deviled eggs were a small slice of hard boiled egg white on top of some kind of deep fried, salty thing and then topped with an egg yolk and salt mixture. How do mess up a deviled egg? We had rabbit sausage too. That might as well have been a frozen breakfast sausage- tasted like nothing but salt. This place is serving cafeteria quality food and masquerading as a gastropub."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 12 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Protein lovers paradise
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pork belly in a grilled cheese, fried deviled egg and great wine make for a great client lunch ... On a sunny day sit at the large table by the window and you will never want to leave"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 13 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a delicious meal paired
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a delicious meal paired with excellent wines and beers from Resto's name, Cannibal. We had the shoulder of lamb and it fell off the bone - so tasty! Would definitely go back to this place."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 14 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Took our Brother and wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took our Brother and wine making friends visiting from Napa. They were blown away. 56oz of meat well worth it!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2002
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Resto has a Brooklyn, DIY,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Resto has a Brooklyn, DIY, sensibility and farm to table ethos combined with Manhattan centrality, quality and service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great dinner evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and great draft beer! Best deviled eggs in the world. Amazing dry aged steaks. You still can get the burgers if you ask - still as good as ever. Bring back the lamb ribs!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was strange at first
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was strange at first but so glad we went - amazing preparation and flavor - their chef
Is wonderful"
Is wonderful"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, brussel sprouts
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, brussel sprouts were superb. Love the candlelit ambiance, would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Resto
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
service was very bad and it
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"service was very bad and it wasn't because the room was packed. Needed to ask twice for butter and syrup. they made a mistake with one of the orders and weren't very apologetic about it."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2007
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Review 20 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Finding Resto was great for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Finding Resto was great for the weekends when I don't want to have to trek 20 minutes to have decent brunch. With great food prices, drinks are a little on the high side, it has become a go to in the neighborhood. With something for everyone the eggs are particular favorites, whatever style you prefer them cooked. And the grilled cheese with cheddar, gruyere, bacon and pork belly is the answer to every hungover partiers dreams. Service is fast, and efficient with reservations definitely being the way to go especially for Sunday brunch."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Magnificently Meaty: Beers to Match
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Belgian style food done well and supported by a truly magnificent beer list. A definite orientation to the meaty end of things (and none the worse for that) and the place even has it's own butcher's shop on the premises that is worth checking out. Lots of good nose to tail stuff here but veggies and fish-eaters still find themselves very well looked after. And those beers.... :-)"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Resto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was really slow
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was really slow and unapologeticly so."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
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Review 23 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place. Small space,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place. Small space, great atmosphere, and delicious food. We have always had great service and good eats here. Good for brunch as well!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 24 for Resto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food is delicious, and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is delicious, and it's a cute weekend brunch place. The kitchen staff is VERY particular though. They gave me a hard time for swapping toast for hash browns. It's toast. And it comes with every other meal besides the one I wanted. They eventually agreed but charged me an extra dollar for it. A bit ridiculous."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 25 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was simple which let
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was simple which let the meat and vegetables shine on their own. Kitchen is a little heavy handed with the salt here but otherwise food is fantastic. A little loud so not a good place for quite conversation."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance is nice & comfortable.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ambiance is nice & comfortable. The food was ok. I expected more from my Baked Eggs. It was just 2 eggs in a skillet w/ 2 pieces of bread. I was really hoping to be wowed by it, but it was just ok. My friend had the Grilled Cheese which was tastier but on the heavier side."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 27 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have tried Resto for dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have tried Resto for dinner and brunch. I left satisfied each time. Food is delicious- love their kale salad a definite must! Place has been packed each time so make a reservation in advance if you can."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Resto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
If you don't care about service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made a reservation here for dinner with friends. I arrived late (and told the person confirming my reservation that day that I was traveling) only to find out that they would not serve me dinner because they had another reservation coming in. Apparently the food my friends had was good, but I cannot attest to the quality. The service was horrible including the waitstaff that ignored us, were rude to us, and bumped into us when delivering food to nearby tables. The manager was not at all accommodating and practically yelled at me for trying to order a salad. Oh and that other reservation ... they were nowhere to be found when we left the restaurant."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
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Review 29 for Resto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
will be back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice, cozy restaurant. Candle-lit ambiance paired with an enticing menu. Good beer in the bottle and on tap. However, the table layout makes for a bit of a cramped environment. Not sure if it was because of large parties on that particular night. the waitress, while nice, continuously took items off our table without asking if we were finished, which proved to be annoying as we were not always completely done, be it a cocktail or an appetizer plate.
Overall, a very nice experience and affordable."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 30 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic!! The food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic!! The food was delicious and exciting. I would go back in a heartbeat."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Resto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love Resto - and honestly,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love Resto - and honestly, it's one of the best steaks in NYC with a very approachable and comfortable atmosphere. Don't worry about a stuffy maitre d or needing a jacket and tie, if that's what you're looking for head elsewhere. This is more of a relaxed approach with a limited menu and great beer, not wine, list. I've had almost everything on the menu (not hard with probably 15 total options including specials) and have never been dissapointed. If you can, try and order the roasted pigs head - it's delicious but you've gotta ask to see if Cannibal next door has any to spare. Totally worth it."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The only reason I went was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only reason I went was b/c I was given a gift card. The menu looked very interesting but I was more then happy with the experience. The lamb fell off the bone and the cook even came out to confirm it was cooked right. Will defiantly go back!!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing! I would suggest for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing! I would suggest for any occasion."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 34 for Resto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful atmosphere,Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful atmosphere,Great Valentine Menu- lots of shared main courses.
Wine sommelier was very helpful. Chef Preston Clark's menu had full range of
choices each touched with his unique talent."
Wine sommelier was very helpful. Chef Preston Clark's menu had full range of
choices each touched with his unique talent."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Resto
Based on the average of (81) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
15 out of 17 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic