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de Santos - Manhattan Reviews List

de Santos - Manhattan

De Santos is housed in a rustic but chic townhouse in the West Village where you can enjoy Traditional American, International and Mediterranean influenced cuisine from culinary genius Executive Chef Angel Vela. The dark wood and exposed brick dining areas are sexy and cozy. If you're lucky enough to get seated in the downstairs hidden jewel, the Janis, another ambiance will hit your senses as you dine with friends and family, breathing the same air as legends like Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan. This secluded speakeasy rock n' roll room is also used for VIP's and larger private parties. The wide marble topped bar is a great place for a cocktail but comfy enough to stay and indulge in a full meal. French doors open to a large outdoor patio with exposed brick archway and awning where, when dining by candlelight you'll feel transported to the Mediterranean. Wednesday through Saturday late hours there's mixed music and surprises. Only at De Santos. Welcome.

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64 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(64 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 64 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(38)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(31)
  • neighborhood gem(28)
  • fit for foodies(20)
  • great for brunch(18)
  • hot spot(17)
  • vibrant bar scene(17)
de Santos - Manhattan Reviews List
Review 1 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was very good. It was

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 was very good. It was a fun hotspot the night we went (sat. night). But it was def noisy and hard to hear one another. If you are looking for a fun lively hotspot then I totally recommend. There is a cute outside garden. Will def. go back when its warmer out!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good date spot.Great food & service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Waiting for a friend, I got to chat with Eric (bartender) who was very friendly and also informed me of their Monday happy hour. Upon my friend's arrival, we were seated right away. The waiter was attentive w/ water/bread served immediately. My friend loved the look of the space; intimate & cozy.
For food, we ordered the Truffle Mac n Cheese as an appetizer, Shrimp Spinach Fettuccine and Rack of Lamb. You can def taste the truffle on the Mac n Cheese. It was decadent but a bit too liquidy (not sure how else to describe it) for my taste. I was delighted by the curry flavors of the pasta. Delicious and light! The rack of lamb perfectly cooked. Overall great food and good service.
It's a good date spot or a place to catch up with frie"
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 3 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I almost dont want to wrte

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I almost dont want to wrte anything too good for fear that this little secret will get out :)"
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely love De Santos

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Absolutely love De Santos for weekend brunch w/my friends. The artwork on the walls and decor is great. The food is delicious, especially the burger. The brunch cocktails are tasty and I like that there are plenty of drinks to choose from with the unlimited drink brunch deal... which is such a good deal! The staff is very friendly and attentive."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My family and I had dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My family and I had dinner at this restaurant on a Saturday night. We made this reservation well in advance, and arrived about 10 minutes early. The hostess was EXTREMELY rude and sat us at a table in the bar saying that there were no other tables, when really just looking around the room there were several empty tables. The manager saw where the hostess had seated us and immediately moved us to a much better table, as the first table was impossible to have dinner at and remained empty for the rest of the night (clearly the hostess had zero intelligence).
The food was good overall. I would recommend the duck tacos, tuna tartare, and the grilled branzino.
Apart from the awful hostess it was a good dinner.
"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 6 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Great food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was lovely, knowledgeably prepared and presented. Server was friendly and capable. Noise level was stupid loud."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 7 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good-the beef carpaccio

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very good-the beef carpaccio was fantastic! Energetic and fun Friday night scene."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 8 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I love De Santos. Everytime

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love De Santos. Everytime we come, it is delicious + has great service. The salads are scrumptious, the tuna tartar is heaven, and I'm still dreaming about the truffled Mac & Cheese"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The bread at the beginning

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The bread at the beginning is amazing... and so is the $55 ricotta gnudi with truffles (basically it's gnocchi) - but it's a really small portion... so if you can justify ordering a small $55 pasta dish go for it- my boyfriend and i split it as an appetizer. the chicken potpie was amazing... i hate peas, and i love that it didn't have peas in it. also the peanut butter bar for dessert was delish. very expensive restaurant, but delicious food"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great food, bad service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was delicious, though I had asked to sit outside, and was told we could. Upon arrival, we were told there was a private party in the outdoor garden and we had to sit inside. The food was great, as always, but the service was lacking. The waiter kept saying "no rush" and then coming back 45 seconds later to take our order. That happened twice. Then he did the same thing with the check. We ate rather quickly and were finishing our glasses of wine when he put the check down. He came back to the table three times trying to take our bill away and we kept telling him we hadn't paid yet. They were not busy at all and it was extremely off-putting to have him keep coming over and bugging us to pay. Will still go back for the outdoor dining area"
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2010
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Review 11 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Lovely Decor, Mediocre Food

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Decor was lovely and the happy hour was great (2 for 1 til 8 pm). It was nice that they let us take our drinks to the table and have our second round with dinner.
Food was mediocre. We had the mac and cheese, halibut, rack of lamb, branzino and burger. Everything was too salty. If prepared properly, the price may have been warranted."
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2002
Special Features: romantic
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Review 12 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Dissapointed

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We came out to celebrate my birthday and it ended up being pretty lame. When we walked in we were sat immediately in the barren restaurant, not even a server in on the floor. Each and every server was in a meeting and not one person came over to bring water. I actively got up and asked the bartender to help us. The bartender is great, however the our assigned waitress was a weirdo. We asked her if a drink was a good selection and she said to my husband "good enough for a man". What in gods name does that mean. I mean this poor girl - it was like it was her first night as a waitress after coming off the boat from Russia. Do not hire people merely based on their looks - they need brains too. The raspberry spinach salad was extremely bland."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
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Review 13 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous Food and Ambience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fabulous Food and Ambience in beautiful West Village, highly recommend !"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My sisters and I recently

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My sisters and I recently had brunch at de Santos, and had an amazing time. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, and the food was phenomenal. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The hostess was very rude

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The hostess was very rude and the service was horrible but the food was delicious"
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 16 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Brunch Galore!

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
"We booked a week before to join the all-you-can-drink brunch for $36. Great service, energetic atmosphere and superb food make this place one of my favourites. I had the steak sandwich with truffle fries, very tasteful. The alcohol kept flowing for over 2 hours with a good selection of bloody mary's, peach bellinis and mimosas. Highly recommended for a energetic brunch with larger groups."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 17 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 18 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I had high hopes for de Santos.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had high hopes for de Santos. Reviews I read gave it good marks, so I was excited for dinner. Our server was very sweet, but that is where the compliments end. When we got wine glasses, one had lipstick on it. We got another, but no apologies for the accident. I ordered the steak and it was very tough. I mentioned this to our server, and the only rsponse was, "I'll tell our chef". With so many restaurants in NYC, I can find better places for spending hard earned dollars."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2003
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Review 19 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The kitchen was billowing

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The kitchen was billowing a lot of smoke on Saturday night and it made the back area unbearably stuffy. It was difficult to breathe."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2010
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Review 20 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

The decor was great, but we

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The decor was great, but we should have been forewarned when we walked in and the restaurant was close to empty. Disappointing food.... well, the truffle fries were amazing."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2009
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Review 21 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Loud

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Nice dinner, but the live band and singer made conversation difficult."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 22 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best place I know of in the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best place I know of in the city for large groups for brunch. Also, very liberal policy on unlimited mimosas etc, which are delivered by the pitcher."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 23 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Very good food and service.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
"Very good food and service. May be a little bit noisy place."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 24 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place!! I loved the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great place!! I loved the fact that they were
playing classic rock music; very nice decor and
food was great ... Can't wait to go back!
"
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2005
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 25 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Boozy Brunch Gem

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A friend claims this is the best boozy brunch in the city. $36 all you drink brunch for 2 hours with an entry. Drink-fills are the best I've ever seen during brunch and the waiters are on hand so you don't just get 2 small mimosas over 2 hours like you do at other places. Will go back quite often!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 26 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really cute place. Garden

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Really cute place. Garden will be amazing in the summer. Unlimited mimosa brunch was fun!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 27 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The only negative was that

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The only negative was that it was a 2 hour all you can drink brunch but after we finished our food, we still had 30 minutes left to drink and our waiter kind of disappeared. He said he would come back with another round of mimosa, bloody mary, etc. pitchers but never did and when we finally stopped him to ask for more he seemed annoyed that he had to bring more than one type of drink."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 28 for de Santos - Manhattan
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

great space, decent food,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"great space, decent food, slow service."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for de Santos - Manhattan
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Service 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic