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Aureole
Charlie Palmer's signature Progressive American cuisine first took root in the original townhouse location of Aureole, where the chef made an early commitment to farm over factory food. Today, Aureole continues to shine at One Bryant Park under the kitchen leadership of Executive Chef Marcus Gleadow-Ware. Dining at the contemporary Aureole is staged in two venues: the formal Dining Room and more casual Bar Room. In the Dining Room, terra-rich colors and golden lighting combine to create a comfortable environment and opulent warm glow, reminiscent of Aureole’s original townhouse intimacy. Evening guests may select from a 3-course prix fixe or tasting dinner menu. For lunch, a seasonal 3-course prix fixe menu is available as well as a la carte selections. Reservations can be made here for the Dining Room only. To be seated in the Bar Room, please visit the Aureole - Bar Room.
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314 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 314 reviews
5 stars
(157)
4 stars
(113)
3 stars
(32)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- fit for foodies(191)
- special occasion(178)
- notable wine list(119)
- romantic(89)
- vibrant bar scene(41)
- great for lunch(36)
Aureole Reviews List
Review 1 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't find better
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You won't find better food anywhere in the world. The tastes blend and everything melts in your mouth. If I have one complaint it would be being charged $8 per person for one glass of sparkling water after ordering a bottle. I don't mind spending over $800 for 3 of us to have dinner but I resent being taken advantage of."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the prices were too high for the portions. the portions were very small. I think it is overpriced."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 3 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful dining experience and terrific food. Was a great find and a true treat. Of course, it was nice to meet the chef of a chef-owned restaurant, too."
Dined on 12/12/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Pre Theater restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We dined at Aureole before our Broadway show in New York last week. The location next to the lovely Bryant Park on 42nd street is perfect, as you can just walk the few blocks to most of the theaters after diner.
But the true gem here is the food. we choose 3 courses from their pre-theater menu ($55), and I must admit that they where all outstanding. I had the best Pasta dish I have had for years, and their chokolade dessert was outstanding.
In between the steak dish was also very good, with especially the smoked potato on the side which really impressed and gave the dish another level from the normal steak dinner.
First class all the way. Highly recommend dining here before your theater show.
Regards
Visitors from Denmark."
But the true gem here is the food. we choose 3 courses from their pre-theater menu ($55), and I must admit that they where all outstanding. I had the best Pasta dish I have had for years, and their chokolade dessert was outstanding.
In between the steak dish was also very good, with especially the smoked potato on the side which really impressed and gave the dish another level from the normal steak dinner.
First class all the way. Highly recommend dining here before your theater show.
Regards
Visitors from Denmark."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
delicious
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was delicious, but very little.
We took the 5 course menu and we needed to eat much bread because de portions were very small."
We took the 5 course menu and we needed to eat much bread because de portions were very small."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It is truly wonderful to have this beautiful, elegant restaurant in the theater district. The food is excellent and the ambiance is perfect."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great for birthdays
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"it can be expensive, but you live once, might as well live it up!
the aureole cocktail was so delicious, get it!
and I requested a candle in the dessert and they brought out a lovely plate with a candle and written in chocolate "Happy Birthday" it was so cute!"
the aureole cocktail was so delicious, get it!
and I requested a candle in the dessert and they brought out a lovely plate with a candle and written in chocolate "Happy Birthday" it was so cute!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delightful dining experience!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was incredible. It was one of our very best dining experiences ever. We had the 7 course chef's menu and could not find anything negative to say about any of the dishes. Service was impeccable. This was our second visit to Aureole and we are already looking forward to the next one."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth every penny
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I went to Aureole for our anniversary. It is now our favorite restaurant in New York. The service was outstanding, and our dining experience was perfect. My husband NEVER eats peas, but he was brave enough to try a pea puree that was simply a part of my dish, and he kept on lapping it up. This is a restaurant that is not to be missed."
Dined on 9/15/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have always loved Aureole and are happy to dine there prior to theatre. The food is wonderful and the staff lovely but this past Friday night the kitchen seemed to have a real problem delivering. Our party of 4 was prompt for our 6 PM reservation and ordered quickly yet didn't receive our entrees until 7:25. We had to rush through our meal with no time for coffee in order to make our curtain at 8. The wait staff was apologetic but we felt rushed nonetheless."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you like good deconstructed cuisine at high prices near the theater, this is the place for you,"
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 12 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cod was amazing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I would highly recommend this restaurant. All the dishes were artfully plated and tasted as good as they looked! The decor is very tastefully done inside. The cod was amazing and the toffee dessert was delicious too. I liked this better than LeBernadin for atmoshpere and food."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was sub-par
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for a pre-theatre dinner and were asked in the beginning when our show started. Even though we had ample time (>2.5 hours), we were rushed through the entrees. This culminated in our waiter asking us if we wanted our entrees, while my wife was still eating her appetizer. In the end we had to wait 25 minutes for our check - so why all the rush to begin with? Food and ambience however were excellent."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Skippable, unless pre-theatre
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chose Aureole for a pre-theatre dinner, and it served its purpose ably. So if you need a pre-theatre option, you should consider it. But if not, don't bother. The food was all "fine", nothing stand out. Service was quite cold, in my opinion, and did nothing to enhance the experience. Atmosphere is corporate. Bill (inc. tax and tip) for 4 with two glasses of wine and one cocktail (no supplements) was almost $550. Generally I expect to enjoy my dinner experience more when I'm dropping that kind of $$$, but since I chose it simply because of location to the theatre, and we did in fact arrive at the theatre in plenty of time, I guess I got what I set out to get."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 15 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good place for dining; over priced
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Menu was limited; food tasted good; nothing remarkably special; white glove style service; a bit sterile of an enviornmen in the dining room; bar room more lively, but a bit too loud for a romantic/special dinner with real conversaion"
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 16 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not your childhood Oreo
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Brilliant adult restaurant. Food and Service outstanding. Ambience great but somehow I still miss the old location with its old world elegance."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great lunch and a very capable, low key waiter. The dishes were served attractively with sensible portions."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went for the Sunday Roast
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for the Sunday Roast Beef dinner, Big Mag Boeuf Sundays, in the bar. The meal was very good and an excellent value - three courses with wine was $49 before tax and tip. There were no options on this menu but that wasn't an issue for any of our group since the dishes were perfect for a roast beef dinner. The dessert, Baba Bouchon, was outstanding. Also, one of us doesn't drink red wine so they offered a white instead. This gets our highest rating - it is a Do-Over."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 19 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A true culinary experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Five Course Dinner served with perfection! Timing, discretion and professionalism of service team was outstanding - every dish was visually appealing and every bite was a true culinary experience. We enjoyed tasting every fresh ingredient - it was divine!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 20 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food, win, and service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food, win, and service were all excellent."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 21 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb service, exquisite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Superb service, exquisite food and wonderful presentation. I will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was really good......but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was really good......but the portions were tiny and the price was outrageous. The food was not worth what we paid for it."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
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Review 23 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is amazing. The staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is amazing. The staff isn't really to aware of what's going on"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was surprisingly good.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was surprisingly good. Indeed it was very good: tasty, beautifully presented, balanced. Service was good: the mâitre was a bit too electric for my taste. As it is usual in NYC, sparkling wine was served a tad less chilled than it should have been and a glass of red Burgundy was served at room temperature - a mistake so widespread that I gave up complaining. The setting was nice if a bit stifling. The internal room is secluded but small and the ceiling is on the lower side. Apart from that, a restaurant to return due to the quality of the food."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 25 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have been there a few times
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been there a few times and were on the fence, but felt this past time, that this is just not what we want/expect from a fine dining experience. I think the ratings should be within the frame of reference of the cost, as well as the expectations of service."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
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Review 26 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had made reservations for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had made reservations for the dining room (because of the "romantic rep") and were steered into the bar area dining upon arrival (which is neither intimate or romantic). Food similar in both areas (and was awesomely tasty) but patrons should be clear ahead of time what area of the restaurant they want."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
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Review 27 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've eaten here before, this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten here before, this time I opted for the 5 dourse tasting menu. Everything I ate was delicious. Service was unobrusive, but prompt. Overall a wonderful meal.
Can't wait to return."
Can't wait to return."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food in a great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding food in a great environment!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 29 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our third time here in last
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our third time here in last 3 visits to NYC. A little bit of a weight for our table in dining room this time. Bar area quite lively and noise level high. Dining room was very pleasant in contrast. Mark, our maitre de table and his team was very good. He easily handled our request for vegan dishes and the chef created very good entree dishes for us. Very convenient location for us when we come to town. Also proximate to a number theaters you can walk to."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Power Lunch for Conde Nast Set
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You can literally feel the power of important lunches happening around you. The food is solid, not outstanding. I appreciate the portion sizes for the pre fixe are perfect. Just wish the food was prepared a bit quicker...good thing we weren't in a rush."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had read really good reviews
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had read really good reviews online and so maybe our expectations were a bit high. Everything tasted good, but service was a bit slow. We came in as the pre-theater crowd was heading out and so we were essentially ignored for 20 minutes. They didn't seem to have the rhythm of service quite right. Overall a nice meal, but wished we gone back to Daniel instead."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
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Review 32 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time in their new location,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time in their new location, and they have managed to attract both the dinner crowd as well as a more sophisticated bar crowd with an a la carte menu at the bar.
Portions are small by NY standards but prepared with care and delicious."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ate in the back dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ate in the back dining room, which has a different menu than the front dining room. It was a fabulous experience. The seared fois gras is out of this world delicious"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The five course dinner menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The five course dinner menu was great! The Hudson Valley foie was spectacular. The evening I went there was a private function at the bar and the room was noisy. Other than that the experience was very good and will repeat.
The move from their previous location is a definite plus."
The move from their previous location is a definite plus."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 35 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A spectacular meal. Would
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A spectacular meal. Would have to be in my top 10 best meals. Every dish had it's own twist and was well presented. My wife had the lobster and I had the Rib Eye for our main courses. Can't say enough about the meals, steak was done to perfection and the lobster was perfect. A meal we won't soon forget - excellent food with excellent service - highly recommended."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was lively and fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was lively and fun and kitchen and new chef were excellent and accommodating."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 37 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was excellent. Most
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was excellent. Most of the dinner crowd is pre-theatre since Broadway is located a block away. We were not pre-theatre and advised them of that, and they did not attempt to rush us at all through the meal. Prix-fixe is reasonable for restaurants of this calibre and overall a good experience."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 38 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Only one word fits - superb. Nothing negative to say about this dining experience - well, maybe it took a little long to get our check after we were done."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 39 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Serendipitous delight!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went for pre-theater dining. Wished we had more time! Not rushed by staff, just would liked to have lingered longer. Rabbit incredible, foie gras divine, and free-range chicken succulent...presentations tastefully elegant. Highly recommend and we will return. If it is pre-theater, we will add at least 30 minutes to our reservation..."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 40 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pas de deux
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always enjoyable, standards still surprise. The beef carpaccio elegant and light with a silky marbled sheet of beef; the salmon gravlax constructed like a small planter ringed by a crispy dough, with herb sprigs, green sprouts and shoots delicately tucked in to tease the palate, stacked with funnels of cucumber slices holding caviar, radish rounds cut like flowers it was as beautiful as it was delicious. The butter poached lobster was succulent, just cooked flesh infused with the decadence, the rib eye was the heart of the cut perfectly done as a round of savory, crusty meat sliced through the rare middle. Wine list is extensive, by the glass perfectly adequate. With spouse tucked into the banquette, I felt like proposing - again!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Aureole staff was exceptional, which added to the amazing food. The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. The beef dish was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Every dish left us proclaiming the quality of the chef. The staff served the pre-theatre crowd with precision and a smile, something difficult to do in such a small space!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Read some of the negative
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Read some of the negative reviews and I was skeptic, specially because the "new" location is kind of not the crowd that they use to have at UES, but I was very impressed and happy with the food, service, ambiance, etc. I loved it and food was as fantastic as always.
Definitely the best experience pre-theater around there."
Definitely the best experience pre-theater around there."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pre theater menu was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pre theater menu was very good. Pumpkin soup excellent. More sauce on chicken please! Enjoyed desert."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 44 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sure to please
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Celebrated my niece's 13th Birthday with a day trip to NYC. Aureole for lunch was one of several highlights. I've visited on several occasions and have never been disappointed. Lunch is spectacular and the prix fixe menu is always fabulous and very reasonably priced. Service and food are everything you'd expect from a James Beard-winning chef's restaurant. A wonderful destination sure to please."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food and ambiance were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and ambiance were excellent for lunch. The service was a little spotty with what appeared to be only one Captain in the dinning room - which must have at least 16 tables. When our party had his attention he was extremely gracious, knowledgeable and accommodating but there was no check back or personal attention, which took away from the quality of the overall experience.
My only other concern was that the corner banquette seating in which I sat was well worn and, even as a tall person, I felt I was sitting below a comfortable level with the table.
My only other concern was that the corner banquette seating in which I sat was well worn and, even as a tall person, I felt I was sitting below a comfortable level with the table.
Charlie Palmer's wizardry is still on display and Aureole provides a wonderful escape in this noisy part of town but I wonder if his focus has become a little too commercial."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Aureole -- Great Service and Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When we arrived, I realized I could not recall what time our show began that evening. The staff researched it for me and let me know. We had one or two special requests that the staff handled with graciousness. My black cod was truly outstanding. Everyone else at the table gave the food rave reviews. It was a terrific experience. We enjoyed every minute and would definitely go again."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb meal. We have the 3
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Superb meal. We have the 3 course tasting menu. Foie Gras & Spring Rabbit were fabulous. Sommelier made great recommendations for our wine pairings. Didn't rush us, and their anticipation of what we needed (time, wine, space) was spot on."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 48 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bring your $$$$.....expensive,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Bring your $$$$.....expensive, but terrific"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Truly outstanding food with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Truly outstanding food with no drop in quality from the prior location and hey day. Unfortunately a lot of the personal dining experience is now gone as the when we ate at the prior location we had our own personal table attendant who oversaw the other waiters, made suggestions, was a wine pro, and great guide for the evening. In addition the restaurant was quiet and romantic. Now it is a hustling and bustling place with a bar scene up front which is very loud and the noise filters into the open door into the small dining room. Instead of a personal attendant you now get a standard waiter who is very good mind you (ours was Mark) but it is not the same as in the old place. However, the food itself makes it still worth the visit."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 50 for Aureole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it...I liked the quiet
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved it...I liked the quiet of the back room."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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