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Recette
Conceptualized as an outgrowth, and a home for Chef Jesse Schenker and Pastry Chef Christina Lee’s Recette Private Dining “underground” supper clubs, “Recette”(recipe in French) pushes boundaries by offering the food demanded in a fine dining experience, but in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Recette is an urban American restaurant that marries traditional and progressive techniques, while manipulating ingredients and temperature to create maximum flavor. We honor the ingredients by refusing to use anything but the best. We adjust the menu seasonally to highlight the availability of these but quality, freshness and consistency in this always remains paramount. The sophisticated yet approachable menu is designed so that diners can order just as they please. With the option to participate in one of three tasting menu options or order from the playful menu of inspired snacks and plates, diners have the ability to customize their Recette experience.
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141 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 141 reviews
5 stars
(55)
4 stars
(54)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(13)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(101)
- neighborhood gem(86)
- special occasion(42)
- romantic(41)
- notable wine list(26)
- great for brunch(20)
Recette Reviews List
Review 1 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food but poor A/C
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a delicious meal -- as always -- but it was just too hot to really enjoy ourselves. I'm going to have to wait for a cooler evening before I can return."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"incredible food/wine and service--overall great gastronomic experience in a convivial setting--We love this place"
Dined on 5/18/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nonsense
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This space was the charming, friendly, classically West Village Jarnac once upon a time. We were hoping to fall in love again, or even in like. Dishes are "small plates" and the menu designed so that it appears impossible to assemble a proper meal while the waitstaff tries to steer customers to tasting menus. The dishes try too hard - charred octopus with black bean puree (not bad, but no revelation) . We ordered a bottle of wine we loved and when we asked a second, they had run out and sent something " similar" i.e. more expensive and less good. the bill for four who left hungry was over $500. Some of the other guests were partying with abandon, sports bar style.. Hard to imagine a more unsatisfactory experience."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
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Review 4 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent night out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were excellent. The waiter knowledgeable and attentive, we ordered the set menu of 5 courses and our only concern was the food came so fast. Another patron spilled wine on me and they responded with complimentary champagne at the end of our meal. We would recommend to friends and go back ourselves."
Dined on 6/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
unique is what we seek
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"And we found unique at Recette! A very different experience from our usual dining outings in south Georgia. Food was delicious
and so fun to eat!"
and so fun to eat!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 6 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food but very pricey
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious pastas, seafood, pork belly. But a little too pricey"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never Disappoints
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Probably my fifth vista here. The food is always good and def not "cookie-cutter". Try the Cod Fritters appetizer!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I am not an idiot!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We split a salad and two pasta dishes. The food was delicious but I am getting really tired of waiters in restaurants that serve "small plates" telling me how much I need to order and then cautioning me that I have not ordered enough! It is fine to tell me how many plates people typically order but you should not assume that I am typical!"
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second meal at Recette, and probably my last. It's good but not great. Too many restaurants nearby are better."
Dined on 5/27/2013
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Review 10 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Excellent food, horrible experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hostess unfriendly, unable to smile, annoyed that I asked her to check our rain coats. Loud banging music. Too many tables stuffed into small room. I was bumped 20 times during meal. Waiter knowledgable but too hassled. Wine service second class, spilled drops over my menu, irritated that I asked to see cork. However food was fantastic! The chef should come out of the kitchen and clean house."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Interesting food - ambiance askew
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The waiter recommendation was to take 3 plates from the main list - most of the table obliged but ordering 3 added up to a starter and two mains. Too much food. Considering the table also ordered snacks to start with this added up to a rather hefty cheque which we didn't feel is in line with recette.
The sweet west village ambiance of the place had a rather unfitting loud rock soundtrack - Beatles, nirvana, cranberries... Great for a trip down memory lane but not the ideal Dinner music."
Dined on 5/24/2013
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Review 12 for Recette
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
surly waiter ruins evening
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"rude, brusque, and inexcusable. you would think we were granted royal leave to spend our time and money there.... The dining culture in NYC is being destroyed by the likes of this place and its staff...."
Dined on 5/23/2013
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Review 13 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Do Not Order Too Much
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered a la carte, and our server told us that since the portions were small we should get three dishes each. The food is quite rich, and the portions were ample, so two dishes each would have been better.
The restaurant is very small, so the tables are unusually close together. It's noisy, and anything said can be heard very clearly at the next table.
The food was fairly good, but not outstanding."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 14 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"not as impressed with brunch menu as dinner"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Miracle
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went here for brunch with my mother this past Sunday and it exceeded expectations. Our meals were prepared quickly and quite well and tasted fantastic (I had the short rib with eggs). I was informed that reviews usually paint this place as having unfriendly servers and while ours was a bit stoic/aloof, it didn't bother me at all and read as just a more relaxed eating space. Would definitely eat here again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 16 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our favorite meal of the year-again
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently outstanding food that keeps us coming back - for special occasions, with clients or when we just want a thoughtful, carefully crafted meal."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had Brunch last Sunday. The food was really nice as always but the service.........uggg. Not sure if someone didnt show up so one person was covering too many tables or if our guy was just not attentive, but dang........for over $100 for eggs (which I don't mind) i do expect to have somewhat decent service."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good. Service quite bad. Receiptionist was bored without any welcoming appearance. We were "instructed" to wait at the bar until the last guest of our party arrived (pretty obvious to generate some extra orders). I selected a wine out of the wine list for $69/bottle. We reived the next one on the list (which was a similar wine) for $ 131/bottle, which I haven´t recognized when the bottle was presented to us. When the bill arrived, I asked for it, so it was obviously a misunderstanding (will not say on purpose, but definately the waiter could have asked, if two similar wines of different price categories are so close on the menue). No reaction. No appolgizes. So I payed the bill but felt bad. Not a nice ending."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 19 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not what i expectes
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small plates, expensive but nothing special in terms of flavor. Expected more."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 20 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just consistently the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Just consistently the best food in the west village and maybe beyond....inventive and always delicious...impeccable service....do not miss this extraordinary dining experience."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food good. Very noisy and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food good. Very noisy and small tables - knees will hit."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 22 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Live in the hood and decided
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Live in the hood and decided to finally try Recette.The food was creative and excellent. Different portion sizes so plentiful if you ordered enough "plates". Service sub par. Any small plate restaurant that encourages sharing should automatically bring clean small plates in between courses. We had to ask for clean plates even initially and the chef who delivered each course acted a bit annoyed and threw the plates on the table without placing one in front of each of us which is the way it is supposed to be done. The waiter was that annoying "too high energy" that makes those in his company a bit anxious. Love the food, dont love the service."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 23 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food $ Service, Expens Wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Marinated Hamachi (Very Good) - Beef Carpaccio (Very Good) - Charred Pulpo (OK) - Roasted Scallops (Very Good) - Roasted Tilefish (OK) - Crispy Sweetbread (Very Good) - Duck Breast (Very Good)
Great Food - Small Restaurant - Great Service - Lively Atmosphere - Definitely do a tasting vs Ordering normal - Comes with complimentary dessert - Wine List is very Expensive - Goes from Tier 1 Pricing to Tier 4 Quick"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We visited twice in the last
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We visited twice in the last week. The food is outstanding, and the room charming and convivial. The service can be perfunctory--there sometimes is an air of superiority on the part of the waitstaff, unlike the people at the door who are pleasant and welcoming. On our most recent visit, Thursday the 17th, we were given the bill before being asked if we would like coffee or tea."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food but you're jammed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food but you're jammed in like a sardine! The wait staff is hassled and they often seem overwhelmed - for the money you're paying, a little more courtesy and helpfulness would be in order!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 26 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Scrumptious!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our meal was absolutely delicious!
I started with the yellowtail (so good though I didn't love the Uni) and then had the Rabbit (amazing/great comfort food) and the Beef Carpaccio (the burrata inside was insane!) Other highlights were the spaghetti + the cod fritters... everything was so tasty!
We ended it with the s'mores (SO GOOD!) Overall, it was a treat!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 27 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, no management
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Some of the finest fish in the whole city. But bring ear plugs unless you love loud trashy 80s music and even trashier southern rock. Bizarre. Knowlegable staff but careless service. This restaurant is full of disconnects one doesn't expect at this price point. Nothing attentive management could not fix quickly. Feels neglected."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 28 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food--5-course tasting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food--5-course tasting menu--was marvelous, the service efficient but perfunctory; our servers did not seem particularly interested in doing more than bringing plates to the table.
The people at the door are lovely though, and welcoming.
Your "Noise" register is curious. Is there nothing worse than energetic? Like "the music was way too loud"?"
The people at the door are lovely though, and welcoming.
Your "Noise" register is curious. Is there nothing worse than energetic? Like "the music was way too loud"?"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
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Review 29 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent restaurant, must
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent restaurant, must try the PB & J pain perdu!!!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What perfection!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wow. Well it's lived up to its reputation. Incredible service, mind blowing food, perfect wines. What a great place to spend and evening. Don't miss the carpaccio, the pulpa, and the s'mores as the finale. It will not disappoint."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 31 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ok, but nothing to write home about
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was ok at this restaurant, just nothing spectacular. Food was average, service was average, and ambiance was average. I'm generally used to something a little nicer than this. I gave it a "no" recommendation...not because it was bad...just because nothing about it stood out."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 32 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OK
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just OK. From what I had heard from friends, I was hoping for more. Sadly, I like establishments that are a bit more humble...Recette seemed to know they are "it" Unappealing to me..."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Incredibly Good but Over Priced
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Food, but seriously overpriced... I know it's New York, but 7 tiny portions for over $100. I guess I'm just behind the times, but I've had food that was just as good, creative and fresh and didn't pay nearly this much. You've let you reputation go to your head and it's nuts. The staff was wonderful and the room pleasant, but it's ridiculous to charge so much."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I both ordered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I both ordered the tasting menus (one 5 course, one 7 course) and the food was fabulous. The wine pairings were excellent as well. Our waiter did a great job of finding out our likes and dislikes which allowed the chef to tailor the dishes to our tastes.All in all a wonderful experience."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 35 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just wonderful! Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Huge Disappointment
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Poor atmosphere-loud rock music by Metallica, Nirvana, Soundgarden, playing over the speakers. A waiter who kept bumping into my husbands chair throughout the night. Waiter who pushed the tasting menu because the portions are so small, its recommended you order 2 to 3 items off the entree portion-which is not mentioned on the website. I would never go back and will warn others to stay away."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2005
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Review 37 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exquisite. New-fangled and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Exquisite. New-fangled and fresh takes, inspired menu, that like a great album, has no filler or fluff. Cool ambiance."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 38 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, late-night find
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Review 39 for Recette
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Really want to go back for the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I really wanted to give Recette a much better review, given that its dishes were among the best I've had all year. This restaurant sits on a desirable West Village corner, its location creating a lovely intimate setting. Yet, it strains for a 1990s rock-and-roll vibe that seems out of character with the room ... and the food -- delicately prepared, but packing surprising flavorful punches. The hostess was brassy, and the server did not have time for us, opting to dote on the much larger table of 10 nearby. We were left to our own devices, so thankfully, the food was amazing. Finally, the wine list had mostly outrageously priced bottles -- with the few affordable ones just pedestrian. Less rock personae, more service please."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 41 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I just love this place! Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I just love this place! Food is amazing, but we knew that coming in. What I liked the most was the ambiance - relaxed music, mix of the 80s and whatever else you can think of, yet elegant and charming place...
Will be going back for sure!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
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Review 42 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise, cramped dining and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noise, cramped dining and poor timing detract from excellent food. Given their culinary ambitions, they should rethink the atmosphere they're trying to create."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
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Review 43 for Recette
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Amazing food, awful service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing food, awful service. Would not go back."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for Recette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food as always is inventive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food as always is inventive and impressively delicious (especially foie gras terrine, the hamachi, the lobster). Our server was a bit strange and could have been friendlier and less impatient. Wine list is great."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 45 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rush on down to Recette
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Exquisite food, fantastic wine list
Music is overwhelming"
Music is overwhelming"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a delicious dinner there
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a delicious dinner there last night with friends. Everything, the cocktails, the dishes, the desserts, were all superb. The duck was outstanding."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Recette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, romantic and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious food, romantic and cozy atmosphere. Pricey, particularly since the entrees are priced rather high and you're expected to order two of them. (They're fairly small.) But if you're willing to put up the cash, it's an excellent restaurant with a creative and appealing menu, and the dishes don't disappoint."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 48 for Recette
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food. Not for late dining.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is truly outstanding at this neighborhood West Village gem. It's got a great ambiance and romantic feeling.
I'm writing this review because I need to share the experience with the service towards the end of our dining experience:
Everything was great - on par from past experiences there. We were seated at 8:30 and by 10:30 our waitress became extremely pushy with presenting the check. In addition to that the staff turned on extremely aggressive music to make their point to clear out the restaurant. There were 3 other tables there and we all got the message loud and clear. All of us had no choice to leave at once. It left us with a very disappointed feeling after such a great initial experience."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Recette
Based on the average of (93) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
22 out of 24 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic