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Restaurant Reviews for Corton

Corton reservations Corton

239 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Located in the heart of Tribeca. Renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent and Chef-Partner Paul Liebrandt have created an inviting and romantic ambiance in a 65-seat dining room that is light and intimate, with vaulted ceilings. Corton features a modern French menu where Chef Paul Liebrandt adds his own personal style to the greatly respected tradition of classical French cuisine. As Corton takes its name from the largest area of Grand Cru in Burgundy, the wine list will feature many selections from the Burgundy region. For dinner, Corton offers a three-course prix fixe menu for $85 and a tasting menu for $145.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $50 and over
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: Between Walker and White Streets
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5 (73 Reviews)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.8 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (49)
  • special occasion (44)
  • notable wine list (32)
  • romantic (23)
  • hot spot (13)
  • neighborhood gem (12)
  • great for outdoor dining (1)

Corton Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The chef is a madman, combining flavors and ingredients unexpectedly -- and generously: Each course is served with a variety of small accompanying dishes. And all of it is extraordinarily delicious. A winner. One of New York's best."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/14/2010)
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Review 2 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The best meal I've had in the US in a very long time. Superb!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/01/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 3 for Corton

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Food was too much of a stretch and the service was mediocre. The waiters did not do a good job explaining what each individual fish was and they did not articulate things well at all."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/26/2010
(review submitted 02/28/2010)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Corton

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"This is the 6th or 7th time we've been to Corton and, for the second time in a row, we found it very disappointing. The service was slow, the food lukewarm at times and the attention to detail inconsistent. The funny thing is that they always think they're the best in the business, but if they sat on the other side of the table, I'm not sure they'd feel the same way. In a way, arrogance is seeping in and that's too bad. They're a much better place than that."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Corton

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
""Chef Liebrandt’s modern French menu melds the tradition of classical cuisine with a contemporary approach [...]. The flavors are clean, precise and intense." (The text is from Corton's site.) And while the plating & compositions at Corton were impeccably artful, the flavors disappointed. In this regard the most memorable components were a turnip gelee (one bite's worth) that accompanied my entree (a sadly chewy wild duckling), the duckling's crispy polenta side-dish, and a sumptuous pear sorbet & balsamic pre-dessert. Not a good sign when flavor highlights are this sporadic & stem from supporting players. It's like a tulip bed at a botanical garden that's chiefly memorable because of a few fantastic butterflies that happen to wander in."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"awesome. this is what dining should be like. fun, exciting, delicious and special. glorious plates with grandiose food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/22/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 7 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We try and go to a highly rated restaurant once a month or so. Sometime we are disappointed. But not this time. The food was excellent. From the appetizers through the dessert. (and the desserst were great.) We had the beef and the cod as entrees. Would recommend Corton without question. For dessert we had the brioche, great, and soemthing called clafoutis. It was excellent. Highly recommend it. really enjoyed the experience.."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/09/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 8 for Corton

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fantastic food, great for a special occasion when you want to go all out, or for an upscale dinner that is still rather reasonably priced. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and the food was a real treat."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 9 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Corton was a fantastic choice for a special occasion. My girlfriend and I did the 3 course price-fixe, and were over-whelmed with the amount of food presented to us. The food was fantastic, and I would strongly recommend this restaurant. Please note, with wine, drinks, and supplements, this meal was about $400."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 10 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"What a fabulous evening! The food was thoughtful, artful and playful. The service was appropriately friendly and helpful."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 11 for Corton

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"If you want to spend $200 per person for rude service, skip Corton and go to a club in Meatpacking. Foie gras, truffle, scallops, and FOAM in every dish doesn't assure you a tasty dish, just an overpriced meal. I'm all for sophisticated, experimental cooking, but this fails miserably and is coupled with very rude service. When you wait 45mins for your entree, it's no surprise Med rare steak turns into Med Well. Worst ever."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Had been wanting to go for ages, had heard great things. The food was absolutely spectacular, and the service impeccable. We were presented with at least 2 bonus courses, which made for a tremendous all-round experience. It's not an inexpensive restaurant, but by God is it a good one."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 13 for Corton

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Terrific. Highly recommended for people who love and understand food."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 14 for Corton

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I love the decor and the servers were very polite and professional. Both lobsters and steaks were really great, but I wasn't sure about the desserts, especially the apple one which left a strange taste on my tongue and I had to drink lots of water after."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 15 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food was amazing. My wife and I ordered the chef's tasting menu. The dishes were startlingly good, although it was more food than we could comfortable handle even with a long relaxed meal. We loved the ambiance. After reading other reviews here, I was girding myself for rude service, but I thought all the staff was very sensitive and attentive. No debate -- if you find joy in eating you should definitely go."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/21/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 16 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Simply Majestic!!!!!!!! One of the best I've been in my life.
Congratulations."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/18/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 17 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Sublime, sublime, sublime. A memorable meal from start to finish, with flavors that continued to reverberate after the evening ended. The 'From the Garden' composed plate of herbs and vegetables rivalled Dutch still-life paintings for beauty. Other than a minor coat-check hiccup, an incomparable experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/14/2010
(review submitted 01/21/2010)
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Review 18 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Delicious food with beautiful presentation. The staff was helpful and professional."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/18/2010
(review submitted 01/20/2010)
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Review 19 for Corton

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The tasting menu at Corton is excellently prepared, as you'd expect for its recently earned 2 Michelin stars, however, my one issue with the menu is that it is hugely over-complicated. I'm a real foodie and very adventurous in the foods/ flavour combinations I enjoy but in some of the courses at Corton there are as many as ten different flavours in one dish. An interesting experiment but sometimes it results in sensory overload so you can't enjoy the overall dish. In comparison to Picholine (another French similar style restaurant with a similar atmosphere that I dined in a few months ago) I would say it's not as good. Picholine is a similar price for food but much cheaper on the wine pairing to go with it and in my view a much better menu."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/14/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 20 for Corton

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"The food is not good. Also, we had a special birthday dinner planned for my wife, they forgot it was her birthday after I had discussed it with them the day before."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 21 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Given the previous reviews that critized both service (attitude and speed) and the food (too intellectual) we were sceptical how our visit would turn out. After our visit, I suspect that the negative reviews were written by people who don't understand the difference between haute cuisine and McDonalds.
We were pleasantly surprised: the tasting menu was fantastic, innovative, tasteful, and high quality. Service was great - we never had to wait for more than 5 minutes to get our next dish.
Highly recommended if you want great food and don't mind spending 300 dollars per person (which was worth every penny)."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 22 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"A near-perfect meal. Every dish, including the little items before and after the main courses, were exquisite and delicious. Most memorable for me were the "Flavors of Winter" appetizer and the lobster entree. It may be, however, that the chef shines most when working small, since my companions were somewhat less wowed by their entrees of fish in one piece than I by my entree of three (or was it four?) small portions of lobster, each prepared in an imaginatively different way. The service too was excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/07/2010
(review submitted 01/09/2010)
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Review 23 for Corton

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"very bad and expensive for what we got and it seems that a lot of people i talked with think the same"

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/30/2009
(review submitted 01/01/2010)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 24 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Best meal I have ever had. Brilliant chef & wonderful service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/28/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 25 for Corton

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was absolutely marvellous. Surprising and refreshing - more so in looks than in taste, but the two Michelin stars are absolutely warranted. Timing was well done, cocktails are superb as well. Decor is outstanding too - the only point not worth 5 stars was the service. Professional, courteous, polite - nothing that was done wrong, but several other "starred" restaurants we've gone to made us feel a bit more at home than this one."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/26/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 26 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is a fabulous and memorable place. Even though you might the portions are small, you are full at the end of the meal. That is because there are so many small side items that are just as good as the main item being served in that course. The flavor and texture were unforgettable. The cheese plate was a meal in itself."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/22/2009
(review submitted 12/24/2009)
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Review 27 for Corton

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"TOO MUCH MY LOBSTER WAS UNDERCOOKED, TOO MUCH FLUFF, I FELT LIKE WHEN I LEFT I WAS UNDERWHELMED GOOD LUCK!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/17/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 28 for Corton

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"The food was horrible, the service was condescending, and the prices were outrageous. Never, ever go here. Ever."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 29 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"THIS WAS THE BEST place i've been to in nyc in a while. the service was impeccable. the food was inventive, perfectly cooked and almost "intellectual." The recommendations by the waiter were spot on- he was thoroughly knowledgeable about the menu. Seriously, two days later I am wistful about the extravaganza that was eating there. Highly HIGHLY recommend."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 30 for Corton

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My expectations were met, not surpassed, but they were high given all the hype. I had the tasting menu which was really well thought out, and had almost a narrative sense of build and expression and arc. There's lots to say, but it was marvelous and I loved the spirit of the cooking. Excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 31 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Absolutely perfect in food, service and ambience. Go immediately! Seriously, book the reservation! I don't care if you have to eat at 5:45 or 10:15, just do it, you won't be sorry."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 32 for Corton

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"All about sous-vide cooking. The tastes and presentations are slightly "out there" down the molecular gastronomy route, but the execution is quite good. If you don't like getting at least a little intellectual about your food, then this isn't the place for you. I personally enjoyed our tasting menu and found the price of both the food and the wines to be quite reasonable by high-end NY standards. Although the place is a little dreary, the service was very pleasant. Overall, I liked the restaurant's general lack of pretension which commonly accompanies this kind of food, but I found one thing very irritating: no photos of the food allowed... I payed for it and the Chef's need for control makes me wonder about his rationale."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 33 for Corton

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Corton is a fine eating experience but not fine dining at its best. The quality of the food is clear, and we respected the commitment to the concept and integrity of the execution. That being said, it's way too fussy and intellectual, and I rarely say this but the portions really are laughably small. This is food to contemplate, not savor. Some of the combinations were memorable, a few were questionable, and one or two were unpleasant. But the food dominates, sucking energy (and personality) out of the restaurant and interaction among fellow diners. Great service and wine. Glas we went, won't return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/15/2009)
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Review 34 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food was extremely good, our waiter was very nice, knowledgeable about the food and wines and nice; the overall decoration was very nice and pleasant; the only thing I was missing was some music and it would be nice if the tables weren't that close to each other. The couple sitting next to us actually started talking to us! With some music this all would be in the background.
Overall we loved the food and the experience and we will most definitely go back!"

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/11/2009
(review submitted 12/12/2009)
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Review 35 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"An unforgettable dining experience. The food was spectacular! Delightful!
We didn't know anything about the restaurant beforehand -- made reservations because it was recommended by a friend. Very accommodating for our group of six. The banquettes are just the right size. Service was crisp and well-oiled. We all had a great time."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/11/2009)
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Review 36 for Corton

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Not since 11 Madison Park have I been so wonderfully surprised by a restaurant. My main, the lobster prepared 3 ways, was memorable and playful; and the starter elevated seasonal vegetables to a artistic redefinition of how each should taste. Every other dish that came out of the kitchen was also inventive and fun. It channels perhaps what's best about Tribeca: low-key, relaxed and still extremely refined. One very un-Tribeca feature, though, was the price, which for food of this caliber is more than reasonable. I can't wait to return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/10/2009)
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Review 37 for Corton

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Although the service was great, and and the food was presented beautifully, I thought that the food was lacking in the flavor department. The rabbit course was surprisingly unappealing. Even our server mentioned that he found the flavor of that dish to be "aggressive" when he saw that we hadn't eaten most of it. Other restaurants of this ilk, such as Ko or WD-50 are better choices for memorable food."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/07/2009
(review submitted 12/09/2009)
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Review 38 for Corton

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Pork belly and uni foam? Seems like the kitchen is focusing on being inventive at the expense of creating tasty food. A big disappointment."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 39 for Corton

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Started out great - but went downhill as meal went on. The staff is terribly pretentious - there are much better restaurants at this level, with much less attitude. The vibe was awful."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 40 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food is the star of this restaurant; though the decor and the service are great, there is something mismatched about the both of them. In terms of decor, it seems like it's missing something- warmth maybe? And the service, although high quality, feels a bit impersonal and a tad too uptight. I think the restaurant would do well in relaxing its staffs' attitudes- changing this won't affect the high quality of the food, which I believe is absolutely outstanding, and give the customer an overall better experience. Though the operation is slick, the person to person encounter need not lack warmth."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/17/2009
(review submitted 11/19/2009)
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Review 41 for Corton

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Unique cuisine, outstanding wine list."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/17/2009
(review submitted 11/19/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Corton Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.3 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.7 out of 3 (Moderate)
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