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Telepan

72 W. 69th Street
New York, NY 10023

Chef Bill Telepan acclaimed former chef of the 3-star Judson Grill will serve the very best and freshest of seasonal foods impeccably prepared and paired with an interesting, hand- picked and reasonably priced selection of wines. Ruth Reichl described his cooking as “…extremely eloquent; each of [his] unassuming dishes roars with flavor, and the minute you finish one bite you instantly want another. His direct style draws diners into a vibrant interplay of textures, tastes and colors.” Telepan, an exciting new destination located in the heart of the Upper West Side, will welcome fine dining enthusiasts from around the city, as well as the pre- and post-theater Lincoln Center crowd. The restaurant will feature multiple fireplaces, a wine room, and intimate lighting.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $50 and over
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Columbus and CPW

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.2 out of 5 (488 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies (354)
neighborhood gem (260)
special occasion (219)
notable wine list (140)
romantic (105)
great for brunch (65)
great for lunch (58)
good for groups (30)
hot spot (20)
vibrant bar scene (7)
kid-friendly (5)

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Telepan Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Telepan is quite simply the perfect restaurant. The service is friendly and professional, the ambience is elegantly stylish, and the food is a work of art. Although it's easy to run up a tab here, it's money well spent. Our only reluctance in singing the praises of Telepan is that we may one day be unable to reserve a table at this wonderful place because the line to get in will be around the block."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 2 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Not an extremely varied menu, especially in terms of contrast of flavors and textures. Vegetable soup wasn't very subtle, and yet was bland. Seemed excessively wintry with spring dishes appearing around town. Food tastes more like light classic French, without excitement for the demanding palate. Nice trio of amuses-bouches, though, was a highlight. Wines by the glass limited, flavorless, and exceedingly overpriced."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/19/2010

(review submitted 03/21/2010)

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Review 3 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Telepan is like a beautiful woman who is all too aware of how beautiful she is.
Yes, the food is great, service and ambience are quite good and of course the restaurant is popular but Telepan would have so much more charm if they could take themselves a little less seriously."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/18/2010

(review submitted 03/20/2010)

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Review 4 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was excellent, but the service a little sloppy. With so many tables vacant at lunch, why would the hostess seat us directly next to two other diners? (We asked for a table change, and got it.) Also, don't wait so long to bring the wine after it is ordered."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/17/2010

(review submitted 03/19/2010)

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Review 5 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"From the amuse bouche to the dessert, all was delicious in the pre-theater dinner, which has many excellent choices available."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/16/2010

(review submitted 03/18/2010)

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Review 6 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was so good that I felt it was a bargain to pay $55 for a 4-course tasting menu. Our reservation was at 5:30 and by the time we were done it was only 7:20. That gave us plenty of time to walk to the Lincoln center for 8:00 opera. The food was great and the opera was great. We almost had a perfect evening if there was not heavy rain and gusty wind."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/17/2010)

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Review 7 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was my fifth visit to Telepan. I don't live in NY and try to eat there as often as I can. The food is delicious, well presented and it is was an enjoyable evening. The bay scallops were outstanding.
There were four people in my party and each person felt the same way.
The service is professional although our waiter was not particularly friendly on this occasion.
The wine list has many choices but pricey. We selelcted an Australian wine that was excellent."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/14/2010

(review submitted 03/17/2010)

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Review 8 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very interesting menu - well executed. Service attentive but not obsequious
Altogether a lovely exprience all the way around"

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/16/2010)

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Review 9 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Waiter had trouble with our order"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/12/2010

(review submitted 03/14/2010)

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Review 10 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants - along with Dovetail and Ouest."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/11/2010

(review submitted 03/14/2010)

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Review 11 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Telepan is our favorite restaurant. The food is fresh, inventive and delicious; the ambience is pleasant without being stuffy; the wine-pairings introduce us to unusual wines that always complement the food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/10/2010

(review submitted 03/13/2010)

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Review 12 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was my visit, but surely not my last visit to Telepan. It was an outstanding pre-theater supper and I look forward to returning frequently both for pre-theater and leisurely dining."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/10/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 13 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Creative food prepared and presented to perfection. The baked trout with arugula and celery root was superb. I would definitely return to sample more of the menu. Very attentive service, professional, yet down-to-earth. The wine list is exceptional, and we found the sommelier to be very helpful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/11/2010)

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Review 14 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We were there for Restaurant Week. The selections were very varied with the entire menu geared to that event. The food choices were plentiful and the food was good. Service was excellent and it is quiet enough to be able to hear your companion."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/24/2010

(review submitted 03/10/2010)

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Review 15 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was both delicious and creative using seasonal ingredients, also in generous portions for this type of a restaurant. Service had some issues with timing but I guess it is to be expected for a full house on a Saturday night. Ambiance it quiet soothing and neutral, some tables seemed to be very close to each other even in a such large space like Telepan occupies."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 16 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I went for brunch.....service was a bit indifferent.......the price becomes annoying when you have to ask repeatedly for coffee refills"

Special Features: great for brunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/07/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 17 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent food. The brisket pierogi mid-course knocked my socks off!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/05/2010

(review submitted 03/07/2010)

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Review 18 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Somewhat disappointing. We had expected more. The chickpea "pancake" was very different when it arrived than described in the menu. Food was good. But, not exceptional."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/03/2010

(review submitted 03/05/2010)

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Review 19 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"As a vegetarian, I find it difficult to find a great place to eat while dining with my carnivorous friends and family. This was a lovely experience. Both my server and busser were great-and you bet I notice when the busser is doing their job or not. My table was crumbed between each course and the server made sure that my "gift from the chef" (an amuse-bouche) was vegetarian though I noticed that my father's (a big meat eater) was not.
I highly enjoyed my appetizer and mid-course/entree (lots of veg-midcourses, no veg "entrees") The dessert (a bread pudding) was delicious but the cheese selection left a bit to be desired. Though I loved my food, my father only liked his. I would probably go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/28/2010

(review submitted 03/03/2010)

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Review 20 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"the early bird 3 course tasting makes this a great place for early dinner before Lincoln center. Otherwise a bit on the expensive side. Beware of the offer of cookies for the table after refusing dessert, this will cost you $15."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/01/2010

(review submitted 03/03/2010)

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Review 21 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"very good food, good service. this is a solid place."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/28/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 22 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Exceeded our expectations! Perfect for pre-theater if going to Lincoln Center."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 23 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The meal was spectacular (polenta souffle was a bit dull, but the Heritage Pork was excellent), but it was the sommelier Aaron who shone. I requested a Pinot Gris from Oregon/Wash, and he picked a winner, and then made an excellent call on my request for an oddball Italian number. I would go back for him and the wine alone."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/25/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 24 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"One criticism is interior paint color -- green -- and not an especially charming green."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 25 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of my favorite restaurant on Manhattan! The food is EXCELLENT."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/26/2010

(review submitted 02/28/2010)

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Review 26 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"delicious, delightful, dependable"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/25/2010

(review submitted 02/27/2010)

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Review 27 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"In the middle of a major snow storm in NYC we enjoyed a real winter treat of pork with home made sausage and winter vegetables before heading off to a concert at the Lincoln Center. Staff were I believe somewhat surprised that we had braved the elements and could not have been more solicitous. It is always an occasion to dine at Telepan, especially when there is no occasion."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/25/2010

(review submitted 02/27/2010)

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Review 28 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The menu is somewhat limited. What there is is wonderful, but the menu definitely reflects a point of view."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 29 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As always the dining experience was excellent! It was also a treat to see Chef Bill Telepan walk through the restaurant. The wine pairing with various courses was excellent."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 30 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great for pre-theatre at Lincoln Center. Small, intimate, serene space. Delicious food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/19/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 31 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Except the chickpea pancake, which we found somewhat boring, everything we ordered was amazing. The 4-course tasting with wine pairing is a great deal."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 32 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Telepan is a great addition to the Upper West Side. While the space makes for a challenging layout (we always seem to get the same table near the door)the food is good and the atmosphere is sophisticated modern with a comfortable noise level."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/22/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 33 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great place for lunch. Prix Fix lunch is an unbelievable deal. We will go back for dinner. Service, food, atmosphere is GREAT."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/17/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 34 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"btwn. the very sour hostess, the table by the door that WOULD not be changed (not could not as there were other tables avail.), the freezing air and smoke from the smokers (yes we were that close to the front door) and the obnoxious bar music (yes we were that close to the bar too) this meal could not be saved. the food was delicious but the atmosphere and environment from the GREETING BEFORE BEING SEATED was so awful that i really just wanted to leave! blasts of cold air during a wonderful meal do nothing at all to enhance it. please do share this with the restaurant - they should know that they are doing their chef a huge disservice, literally."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 35 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"It was actually a let down. The food was just fair. My husband ordered the heritage pork which had a lot of fat on it and was told that it was good fat to eat so my husband asked for something else. They should have had that description on the menu. I was expecting a more special experience."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 36 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As always we had a great meal...The service was absolutely flawless."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 37 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"This was our first time to Telepan and while everything was good it wasn't memorable. We went for brunch but I wouldn't go back for another meal."

Special Features: kid-friendly

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 38 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We have visited Telepan quite a few times and have never been disappointed."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 39 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Excellent food and wine. Good service. However, the chairs are very uncomfortable, and some of the cramped, inelegant tables do not match the cost: $250, food, wine tip for two people. For my wife and I, it certainly took the bloom off of a special occasion celebration, being sandwiched between two other tables. Other banquet-style tables appear more comfortable and luxe; my advice is not to go if one cannot be reserved in advance."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 40 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We would definitely go back to this restaurant. Our waiter (the opera singer) was outstanding and made our lunch just that much better. His knowledge of the opera we would be seeing that night made our experience richer. His excitement about the food we ordered made everything taste better. Great experience! We love this place because sometimes it really is about the positive energy in combination with great food. BTW the pastry chef made incredible bread and the caramel ice cream is something I will not forget...delish!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 41 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Arrived early, seated, server professional, unobtrusive, each entry came w/o us feeling rushed and pleased the eye as well as the palette.
The tasting menu w/wine pairings was superb, w/each wine of a boutique nature and so accompanying the food w/excellence! The somelier spoke too quietly, fast paced for me to fully capture the nuances/characteristics of each wine."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 42 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"It's really hard for my husband and me to judge this restaurant. We had a 2:30 brunch seating and the waiter came over and told us the kitchen was closing. We had to order immediately. He left for a minute, and then came back and hovered until we ordered, so we were very rushed. (He gave us a story that he was hiding out with us instead so that way the management wouldn't pressure him to pressure us.) It was very bizarre. The food was good, but I felt as though we could have ordered more to our tastes if we had more than 2 minutes (literally) to look at the menu. At least the manager recognized that there was a problem, and lowered the cost of our brunch."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 43 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"What a wonderful experience. I haven't had a total restaurant experience that I have enjoyed this much in such a long time. Our server was professional and warm. The maitre d' was welcoming. The food was delicious, hardy and significant. And, it is an incredible value too. I definitely plan on returning soon."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/18/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 44 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fabulous restaurant. The food was wonderful. The service was spectacular"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/18/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 45 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Bill Telepan continues to prepare fantastic meals as part of a great dining experience. The smoked trout seems to be better every time, even though it was unbelievable the first time I had it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 46 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great food.... portions are small but the tasting menu was delicious"

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 47 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Superb service, special touch to all of the dishes."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/16/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 48 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Went for a late Valentine's Day celebration. The 4-course tasting menu was a steal at $55 -- all of our food was delicious and the service was excellent -- knowledgeable waitstaff and sommelier! We stumbled over this restaurant on OpenTable and took a chance, but now we'll happily return again in the future for another meal"

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/16/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 49 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"While service was always well-humored, pleasant and overall excellent, we did feel it was a trifle pushed...perhaps because it was Valentine's Day....but it did take away a bit from the experience. It's still one of my favorite places in the city."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 50 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We've wanted to dine at this restaurant for sometime now and expected better food quality. The for was good, but just good. The Froi Gras Ravioli was really nice but the other dishes were not special."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/11/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 51 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We went for brunch; the food was delicious, the service excellent. I was a little surprised to see that coffee is not included in the prix-fixe brunch, but that would certainly not keep me from going back again."

Special Features: great for brunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/15/2010)

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Review 52 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The service, ambiance and food is excellent. I highly recommend and would return."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/13/2010)

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Review 53 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Telepan fell short of my expectations, the atmosphere and the food respectively dull and only moderately good. We ordered from the 4 Course Tasting Menu, allowing us to taste eight dishes in all. I liked my ARTICHOKE & HEARTS OF PALM SALAD whose flavors were nicely balanced. However, the Tuscan VEGETABLE-BREAD SOUP was bland and served luke warm. The FALLEN POLENTA SOUFFLE flavor was undefined and starchy in texture. The LOBSTER BOLOGNESE sauce was good but the poor lobster was blasted in it's own shell, totally dry. Both entrees were good, the ROASTED CHICKEN and HERITAGE PORK were tender and nicely composed. We also liked our desserts, the BREAD PUDDING and the CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER & MILK CHOCOLATE GIANDUJA were delicious."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/09/2010

(review submitted 02/11/2010)

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Review 54 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This has become one of my favorite places in midtown; it is off the beaten path, yet easy to get to. The staff is professional and friendly. The food is quite different but not so much that it is a stretch for anyone, with everything fresh and flavorful. Finally the wine list is quite an impressive list of diverging countries and tastes. It all just works!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/09/2010

(review submitted 02/11/2010)

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Review 55 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food and service were superb. I highly recommend the tasting menu."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 56 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"all around excellent went for restaurant week -it maintained it's regular menu & was probably one of the best restaurants I've been to for restaurant week & overall one of the best dinners I've had in a long while"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/04/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 57 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This food is terrific. Flavors and so well blended yet you can taste all the ingredients. WOW! Just bought Bill Telepan's cookbook."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/07/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 58 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We came for Sunday brunch on the recommendation of a friend and had an absolutely perfect experience! From the peach belliini's to the lobster and scallions omelet and the biscuits and gravy (awesome homemade sausage), each bite tasted even better than the one before - a true art of perfect blending of flavors. The service was both professional and friendly with the right amount of attention paid to us to meet our every need, but not "hover". The atmosphere is bright and warm and cozy - we will definitely be back!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/07/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 59 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Still a wonderful restaurant, but maybe not the creme de la creme. Wine matching is not bad, though not as well thought out as at some other restaurants and yes, they should be a little more generous with the pour. I do like the great variety in how they present their menus and you should find something that strikes your fancy, no matter what."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 60 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"As always a pleasure to eat there."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 61 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I was very pleased with the service of the staff and the quality of the food. Since it is a tasting menu, the portions are small, but you get three courses, so it's okay. The desserts are fantastic. Try the peanut butter crunch dessert. Also, the lemon cake was very good. Recommended."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 62 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was marvelous and they got us out in time for an opera curtain. It was one of the best meals I have had in years."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 63 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"everything was very tasty especially the egg/hole appetizer and the trout. lobster pasta not interesting. pork main and hangar steak both a bit tough but well flavored. chickpea pancake super good. chocolate dessert very good.
ONly complaint is the decor....the room feels a bit tired in need of brightening freshening. The wall color, drab green is not appealing...feels old. Like old people.
excellent service nice ambiance and not overly noisy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 64 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"An excellent option for pre Lincoln Center and for UWS residents who have been starved for great food for too long."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 65 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My friend and I had a wonderful lunch. The food was excellent as was the service. Bravo!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 66 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The dinner and the service were Wonderful!! It was a Great evening!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 67 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was exceptionally delicious."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/04/2010

(review submitted 02/06/2010)

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Review 68 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great experience--I will definitely be back!"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/04/2010

(review submitted 02/06/2010)

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Review 69 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The first course was great but both the chicken and trout were very ordinary....especially the trout which needed lemon to give it some flavor. Desert was wonderful ... I'd heard such good things..... was disappointed! I appreciated the generous lunch menu for restaurant week."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/06/2010)

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Review 70 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We dined at Telepan during Restaurant Week, and were quite impressed. There was a wonderful savory/sweet aroma even outside the restaurant. The entry was nice and toasty on a cold evening. The food was excellent with several choices (not just the chicken or fish option offered by some places for Restaurant Week attendees. Service was attentive, pleasant, and professional. Music was at a volume to enjoy without competing with conversation. We highly recommend Telepan for a special occasion or to take a special guest."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/04/2010

(review submitted 02/06/2010)

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Review 71 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Three friends went for an early dinner during Restaurant Week. The ambience was lovely, the servers knowledgable and friendly. The menu offerings and amuse bouche were delicious. I was, however, a bit disappointed in two aspects of our dinner. First, the menu was divided into three savory sections: Appetizers, Second Courses and Entrees, the Restaurant Week offerings included three choices of these or two and a dessert. Only thing is that everyone at the table had to order in the same fashion. Three old friends agreeing on what and how to order for their dinner was quite a daunting experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/04/2010

(review submitted 02/06/2010)

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Review 72 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Calming ambiance/perfect service/interesting menu/fine presentation/delicious meal
one of the best restaurants in nyc and manageable price point
/ kudos

note: I mentioned in my booking that two of our party of 4 were celebrating birthdays ...totally forgot about it but when desserts came there were greetings of happybirthday on the plate with candle. fine attention paid to one and all ..."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 73 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Everything about the food was perfection: the flavors, pairings, presentation, portion size (small but perfect in light of the number and richness of courses) Do not skip dessert!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 74 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I love Telepan and have eaten there on a number of occassions and would rate those as ourstanding. The slightly lower rating for food for this review is the result of having last dined there on the restaurant week lunch fixed price menu. I think the same dedication to excellence was not put into the restaurant week menu - which is a shame because this truely is an outstanding restaurant and everyone - even those who take advantage of restaurant week - should be able to enjoy all its fruits. Which is not to say that the food for the restaurant week menu was not still very good. Just not to the same awesome standard as the a la carte. As always, the service and ambiance were outstanding."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 75 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The tasting menu was a delightful adventure, and the wines beautifully matched. Service was well paced and very helpful. A lovely meal. We were very happy to be able to enjoy it during Restaurant Week."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 76 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The dinner was wonderful. The food is fabulous in every way-taste, complexity, presentation. And a very impressive approach to Restaurant Week: they pared the usual menu down to about six or so choices in each category; you could choose to have three savory courses or two savory and one dessert course; you are treated like a regular customer in that you are presented with a fabulous amuse bouche to start and cookies to complete the meal. Very impressive."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/04/2010)

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Review 77 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"food was deliciouS as always. however, we have never gotten the check before our tea was served! IT WAS A VERY STRANGE MISTAKE."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/03/2010)

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Review 78 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food is always good. Special care is taken with the presentation and you know that the best ingredients are being used. Telepan is consistently a wonderful restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/01/2010

(review submitted 02/03/2010)

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Review 79 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The restaurant is excellent. Food is of the highest quality, prepared with creativity and presented tastefully."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/01/2010

(review submitted 02/03/2010)

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Review 80 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The tasting menu was out of this world. Fantastic and friendly staff. The wine pairings were perfect. Plan on returning. Don't forget to try the burger!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 81 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Terrific UWS spot for a Sunday brunch! They offer a $28 prix-fixe which includes two courses (with a terrific selection of sweet and savory options) plus a basket of breads, coffee cakes, and biscuits. Definitely fit for foodies."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 82 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very good food, small portions but it was Restaurant week and they offered the regular menu but small portions.Very nicely presented with attention to detail. Excellent wine pairing. Recommended for a romantic evening."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 83 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food and service were both impeccable."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 84 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Superb food, wonderful experience. Pricey."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 85 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I just ate at the Telepan for the fourth time and each and every time found the food and service outstanding. The selection is wonderful, the tastes from course to course in the tasting menu, including the muse, are original and delectable. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. And the wine selection complements the dining experience to the "t"."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 86 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We went for the restaurant menu and didn't know what to expect. We appreciated the extra amuse bouche (3 on a plate)and the special birthday dessert for one of the people in our party. The food was excellent with good options and reasonable portions. They were quite accommodating since we originally had a reservation for 4, called to change it to 2, and called again to change it back to 4. Bravo!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 87 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Delightful! Finally a fine restaurant near Lincoln Center. Food, beautifully presented, is seasonal and features creative, tasty combinations. Ambience is elegant simplicity. Restaurant was quiet at lunchtime: easy to hold a conversation. Good selection of choices on the prix fixe menus. We look forward to returning."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

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who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 88 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We had an excellent brunch experience! I would definitely return and would try an evening meal. The wine proposed to accompany the dish I took was most pleasant and was served at perfect temperature."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/24/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 89 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Every course was absolutely delicious. We had a four course tasting and the courses were slightly smaller so we would be able to eat four of them but plenty of food. The wine pairing we had with it was tasty as well. I will definitely be back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 90 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"fAbulous; we all enjoyed every morsel!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 91 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I LOVE Telepan! Great food--it was difficult to decide what to order as everything sounded wonderful--artfully prepared, friendly professional service. Great coffee!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 92 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Always listen to the waiter/waitress, as their recommendations have yet to fail me. They were also great at adapting to my gluten intollerance and making sure to recommend accordingly. Great wine, great food."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/29/2010)

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Review 93 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was wonderful! We will definitely be back!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/29/2010)

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Review 94 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We had eaten at the predecessor restaurant, Santa Fe, and had wondered what the new owner had done with the space. It is a little brighter hbnhjhand a little more open, but the dining experience is very different. This is an elegant upscale restaurant, but one with the feeling of a neighborhood place. The advertised style is American, but most of the food combination seemed to be out of the chef's imagination with a Eastern European touch. There were enough pierogi on the menu for me to wonder if he was from Poland or maybe Pennsylvania, where you can get pierogi as a snack in some of the smaller Pocono Mountain ski areas"

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/29/2010)

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Review 95 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Well, this is just about the best restaurant on the west side of Manhattan. The food and service can't be beat. The menu changes with each season. The ingredients could not be fresher. Drinks are delightful. The service is superb and knowledble. The front desk is always gracious. It is always delightful to go to this restaurant time and time again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 96 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Wonderful meal, wonderful service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/26/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 97 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Not only was the food great as was the wait staff, but the menu for restaurant week was their regular menu! Thus we had the chance of trying their standard food and we found it superb. Telepan will become one of our regular dining spots, thanks to their management's and Restaurant Week."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/26/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 98 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"great for restaurant week but too expensive otherwise noise level great"

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/26/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 99 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"My third visit, again during RW. The food was as delicious was ever--salad and brook trout apps delicious, polenta souffle creative and wonderful, red snapper entree out of control (and the scallops entree was good, though nothing like the snapper), and peanut butter dessert really delicious. This time I was seated in the side room (to the right when you enter) and didn't like it as much. Also, our waiter was strange, and had really bizarre mannerisms that seemed fake, which disappointed me, because I've had lovely service on the two prior occasions. However, because the food is so incredibly delicious, and the RW deal such a steal, the space and waiter can be ignored. Highly recommended, esp during RW."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 100 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Informal yet superb, elegant dining. Everything I had hoped it would be."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/25/2010

(review submitted 01/27/2010)

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Review 101 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly attentive.
The food was fabulous, with a surprise amuse bouche trio that was delightful.
We walked away feeling there was complete value in the experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/25/2010

(review submitted 01/27/2010)

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Review 102 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"What a wonderful evening of very interesting and tasty food! The portions are perfectly sized to allow you to taste several courses. And such unique combinations of ingredients that make this a trule special dining experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/25/2010

(review submitted 01/27/2010)

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Review 103 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Loved having two choices for brunch both with a fixed price of only $28!!!"

Special Features: great for brunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/24/2010

(review submitted 01/27/2010)

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Review 104 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food and service were wonderful."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/21/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 105 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The Five-Course tasting menu is an excellent deal, since you can choose items from each category. Between the two of us, we had a chance to sample many of the offerings on the menu. We were a bit ambivalent about our middle course selections (the chickpea pancake, which is not a chickpea pancake, but an ordinary flour pancake with chickpeas, and the lobster bolognese, which doesn't have much lobster and just wasn't anything special), but everything else was excellent, particularly the goose liver terrine with goose breast prosciutto appetizer, the sirloin and veal entrees, and the blood orange granita parfait.

The five-course tasting ended up being a bit much food for us, actually, so next time we'd probably get the four-course."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 106 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We were very pleased with the choice of appetizers, entrees and main courses. The dessert menu was a little sparse and needed more fruit tart selections and less calorie laden choices. We have recommended Telepan to our friends as a restaurant with excellent service, inventive and well prepared selections and a great price for four courses."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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who dined on 01/24/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 107 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"All four courses on the tasting menu were absolutely great with portions sized so that all 4 courses can be enjoyed fully! Pairings of food items with seasonings/sauces were innovative and tasty."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/22/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 108 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was fabulous; I've already recommended it to friends!!! Tweak the service a bit; a little more attention during dinner."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/20/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 109 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Wonderful. Great service. Great food. Very accomodating."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 110 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We ate a Telepan for lunch; we were looking for a decent place to eat near Central Park and we got so much more than that. We had the 3 course lunch and every course was outstanding and delicious. The food was really a culinary work of art!
The wines were excellent and our waitress was very knowledgable about wines and happy to provide suggetions. The service was also very attentive throughout our meal. The ambience was upscale but comfortable, and we felt appropriately dressed for lunch with nice, casual clothes on."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/21/2010

(review submitted 01/25/2010)

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Review 111 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very enjoyable dining experience. The service was politely attentive. Food was delightful, exciting, well portioned. Loved the veal!"

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/25/2010)

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Review 112 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Even the best places have off nights. The bass entree was of poor quality, the wait staff seemed overwhelmed. At these prices, they need a more consistent showing. Perhaps because it was a holiday evening? Still one of our favorites."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/18/2010

(review submitted 01/20/2010)

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Review 113 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Absolutely excellent! Simple ingredients combined in delightful ways. Totally recommend the prix fixe brunch. Wonderful service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/17/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 114 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Really excellent 2 course brunch with great service. Well worth it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 115 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was by far one of the best meals I have ever had. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. I will definitely go back again."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/17/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 116 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We went for dinner on a Sat. night. They seated us immediately, coat check right there. We didn't love the corner we were placed in, but they couldn't change us. The restaurant is fairly large. The ambiance is very nice and the noise level is low. The food was terrific. They treated us (and everyone else) to a few appetizers gratis. I did the prix fixe and my husband was ala carte. I think the prix fixe is the way to go. All in all would recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back. Next time I will request exactly where we want to sit."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/18/2010)

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Review 117 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Dinner at telepan was excellent. Dishes were delicious, innovative and beautifully presented. There was a lovely ambience and the service was good as well."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/18/2010)

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Review 118 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"It was okay. Nice and quiet which was great for the evening that I went (wanted to catch up with a friend). We were poorly dressed because of the cold and everyone couldn't have been nicer. the food was good...but not the great I had hoped for. A very pleasant evening...good option for the neighborhood...but not something I would go out of the way to go to again. Had heard alot about it...now can check it off list. Again...not saying don't go...just that it wasn't stellar."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/12/2010

(review submitted 01/18/2010)

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Review 119 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"It was my second time at Telepan (and my wife's third time) but first time for dinner. We had excellent cocktails, which we don't normally order (try the Italian 77). Telepan's focus is on fresh seasonal food; perhaps because it was the middle of winter, the ingredients weren't quite as inspired as on previous visits for lunch. That said, the appetizers (egg in the hole for me and a smoked brook trout salad for my wife) were outstanding. For the second course I had roasted chicken with brussel sprouts, which was very good. Brussel sprouts are always a risk but these were tender, mellow and nicely carmelized. All the dishes were beautifully presented. In all respects it was a good dining experience - barely short of five-star."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

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who dined on 01/15/2010

(review submitted 01/17/2010)

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Review 120 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Mid week 3 course tasting special was a delicious experience.
Incredible value with amazing attentive service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/14/2010

(review submitted 01/16/2010)

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Review 121 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the best meals we've had at this restaurant, where we have been many times."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/15/2010)

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Review 122 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Seasonal food, a varied and satisfying menu and an emphasis on organic or certified fish, meat, fruit and vegetables elegantly served make Telepan an unusual, current and frankly, very delicious place."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/13/2010

(review submitted 01/15/2010)

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Review 123 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Outstanding food and service. The tasting menu was great. Pre-post dinner "extras" are a nice touch. Great for special occasions."

Special Features: special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/12/2010)

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Review 124 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Best restaurant on the UWS. Everything---from the amuse bouche to the lobster spaghetti to the pork to the homemade ice cream---was perfectly amazing. I don't know how they do it, but I wish other restaurants could learn from Telepan. Even the salad was perfectly dressed instead of drowned. And the half bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir made me want to cry it was so beautiful. My friend told me the owner cooks monthly lunches for PS 87, which makes me like the restaurant even more."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 125 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very good. The food was fresh and tasty. Presentation lovely. Some dishes standout (blini trout dish; chocolate peanut-butter dessert; the amuse bouche; side rolls); some solid (chickpea pancakes and entree trout) and some one only so-so (scallops, which were overcooked). Overall, enjoyed the dining experience very much. The server was affable and knowledgable about the menu, as well as opera! We enjoyed ourselves, and would be keen to try other items on the menu. The room is quite elegant, a bit throw-back in its touches -- perhaps even a bit too refined for the more greenmarket and slightly homey-leaning details in the food (which I liked, just don't know if there is total uniformity there). The $39 pre-theatre 3-course menu is a steal."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/06/2010

(review submitted 01/08/2010)

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Review 126 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was our first time dining at Telepan. We came in for a pre-Theater meal and the restaurant was quiet and welcoming. We sat and had a drink at the bar with a charming bartender who made us our favorite martinis. The Maitre-D showed us to a great table; our waiter Jeffrey saw to our every need. Everyone was so courteous and professional - a welcome change from some of the other 3 star restaurants we've been to. And the FOOD... where do I begin? There wasn't one item on this fantastic menu we didn't want to try - our waiter knew his product inside and out! We paired wine with our meal - a great way to best enjoy all the flavorful food and extensive wine selection. Our experience was perfect - we will definitely be back again, and again!!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/04/2010

(review submitted 01/06/2010)

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Review 127 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This is one of the best restaurants of its kind: original, delicious dishes made from the best ingredients; stylish but calm ambiance; polished service. The apple fritters took a basic recipe and raised it to its highest power. The fish dishes were flavorful and rich. Coming here more than once reveals a consistency of high standards that is hard to find."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/03/2010

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 128 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We went for the New Year's Eve Prix Fixe menu and both my date and I felt neither the food nor the ambiance were worth the extremely high price. For $165 each, we should have had a spectacular meal or at least been in a spectacular atmosphere but we found both fell well short of our expectations and were mediocre at best. While the band was good, they were very removed from the dining area so we might as well have been listening to recorded music. All in all we were disappointed and would not recommend this restaurant."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 129 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very good service, relaxing, pleasant dinner atmosphere. Our server was very helpful, including slowing down the kitchen, which was rushing out courses even though we had mentioned we had no show deadline. Both had the tasting menu. Some flavorful combinations but for what Telepan aspires to, too much of the execution fell flat. For example, Maine scallops (looked like they were thinly sliced) overcooked and bland. Very tasty duck and foie gras ravioli, but the duck filling too dried out. Heritage pork, tasty and very tender, but more than half of one small piece was fat, which, if that was intended, needed a better sear. Would probably help to cut one course out, slow down and pay more attention to detail."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 130 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Telepan is one of my favorite restaurants--lunch or dinner.
However, this outing, the gentleman who was supervising the wait staff was less than congenial and very very condescending to the staff and almost superior with an attitude to us. I've never experienced this before. I certainly will return, but will be guarded with respect to the staff--and next time will make my feelings known to the maitre'd."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 131 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This has become our favorite restaurant. I suggest you try the tasting menu since otherwise just too much food. Everything is prepared perfectly, creatively and so very unique! If ever they have hominy on the menu go for it! We had the roasted trout done to perfection and presented elegantly. We have brought many friends and they always go back. What is so exciting is how the chef will take a traditional dish like brisket and make it into something exciting. A recommendation: when there be brave and try new things, you won't be disappointed. Better go soon before its "discovered.""

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 132 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Everything was wonderful except for the cheeses, which we thought were only ordinary (maybe because we’re fonder of strong and soft French cheeses) and, in truth, served in pretty small portions. Great place to go before Lincoln center. The striped bass and artichoke salad were outstanding, and everything else was excellent."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 133 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Interesting food, great wines by the glass, attentive service -- relaxed pre-opera dinner."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 134 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Outstanding food; portion size was perfect. Pacing was excellent"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/02/2010)

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Review 135 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had a lovely meal at Telepan. The food was exquisite and the service was attentive. Everything I had (smoked trout & blini first course, chickpea pancakes midcourse, and sea bass third course) was just perfect. The fennel & raisin bread was also wonderful. My dining companions also had nothing but superlatives for their dishes. This restaurant is a gem."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/30/2009

(review submitted 01/01/2010)

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Review 136 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"My husband and I enjoyed our dining experience at Telepan. The food was fresh and inventive and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We did the 4 course tasting menu, which was a great way to taste more of the menu items. We are glad we did, because there were a lot of delicious things to taste! We were not as pleased with the dessert menu as with the rest of the menu. But we are also not very big on dessert and are more about the meal. Overall it as a wonderful meal. We would recommend it to others and go back ourselves."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 12/31/2009)

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Review 137 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Telepan is truly a neighborhood gem. We enjoyed the tasting menu the Saturday before Christmas -- my wife and my daughter -- each of us chose different menu items, and absolutely each and every choice was spectacular! The scallops with spinach dish was phenomenal, as was the foie gras ravioli. Our daughter is a vegetarian, and she managed to be completely satisfied with all her menu choices. The cheese platter for dessert was especially enjoyable, with four different choices. We highly recommend Telepan for everyone who enjoys great gourmet fare -- you will truly be spoiled at Telepan. Everything, from the amuse bouche to the last bite of dessert was a unique, gustatory pleasure!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/19/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 138 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great food and large wine list with many reasonable selections."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/23/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 139 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Good, but some of the tables have awkward placement; we were moved after complaining about a cool draft and were much happier at the new table."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 140 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Telepan has a very creative and very well executed menu for a variety of palates (our vegetarians did pretty well here, too). Our party especially loved the menu choices of appetizer, mid-course, and main course portions, which one could mix and match as one wanted, so different sizes of appetites were all well accomodated! The food was all extremely good, well thought out, and very well presented. The staff were all so nice, attentive, and accomodating - they even went that extra mile to do their best to see that we were served in time to make the opera at the Metropolitan Opera a few blocks away on Christmas Eve, of all nights (and we were!). Highly recommended."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 141 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"One of the best dishes I've ever had in New York."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 142 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The food was good - with fresh ingredients and nice preparation - but not exceptional. Our waiter was very good; the busboys were a little to eager to clear the plates. Also, we were only offered two pieces of bread total, which was unfortunate since the tasting menu ($55, or $60 if you ordered a dish that turned out to have about an ounce of lobster in it) was not enough to satisfy me.

I gave it only two stars overall because although it's a nice place and there was nothing bad about it, I felt it was seriously overpriced for the quantity and quality of food I received."

Special Features: special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 143 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Always dependable and high quality."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 144 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the best restaurant experiences we've had - ever! Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and the food was remarkable.
If you are a foodie then go."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 145 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"An amazing Christmas Eve dinner. Great food, outstanding service"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 146 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food never dissapoints. One of our favorite restaraunts."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/23/2009

(review submitted 12/25/2009)

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Review 147 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Went to early dinner with my family after matinee. Food and service were outstanding."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/23/2009

(review submitted 12/25/2009)

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Review 148 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Zagats loved this place but it was even better than rated. Pretty setting, great service and an extensive, if somewhat expensive wine list, but the food was the best that I have had for a while. The amuse bouche, with a wonderful essence of mushroom soup, as well as a cheese puff that was better than any you have ever had, was a great start. For a $55 prix fix with two appetizers and a main course plus a choice of cheese or dessert, this was pretty good for New York. The courses were each on the small side, but incredibly full flavored. It reminded me of an old favorite, March. They advertise a pre-show special but I would not want to rush such good food."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/19/2009

(review submitted 12/22/2009)

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Review 149 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food exquisite with obviously excellent sourcing of ingredients perfectly cooked with flair but simplicity allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves.

Service impeccable friendly and not intrusive.

Great ambience.

Perfect will highly recommend.

May cancel one of our other bookings to return before the end of our 6 day trip to NY.

Thanks!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/21/2009

(review submitted 12/22/2009)

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Review 150 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent food and presentation"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/19/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 151 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We went for my girlfriend's birthday. Although we ordered the tasting menu, we did not want to spend the money on the wine pairings. Our waiter was very helpful with recommending a moderately-priced bottle of wine that would work with what we ordered, and did not make us feel as though we were being cheap.

The food ranged from very good to "WOW," the "wows" being the smoked trout appetizer and the duck and foie gras ravioli. Service was wonderful - attentive without being intrusive or snooty."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/20/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 152 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was wonderful- great dining experiience in NYC!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/18/2009

(review submitted 12/20/2009)

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Review 153 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The whole dining experience was very good."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/16/2009

(review submitted 12/19/2009)

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Review 154 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very nice food and good presentation. Really not badly priced. A comfortable room with pleasant lighting and music.
Service was very friendly but not tremendously prompt, I believe we sat there for a good ten minutes before getting water or ordering a drink. As a side note, they did ask if we were attending a show (which we were) and got us out of there before 7:30 in time for the ballet.
That was a nice touch which would make it a future pre-theatre choice."

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 155 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was elegantly prepared, very nicely served, and wine list was good (a bit pricey. I am comparing the food to the very best which is why I did not give it the full number of stars. The portions were ample -- despite what others say. My only objection was the rather noisy music but it did not interfere with conversation. This is an expensive restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/15/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 156 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The tasting menu is elegantly combined and great value."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/15/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 157 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I've been hearing about Telepan for years, and cannot believe I waited this long to try it. Everything about the evening was special. It's this type of restaurant that makes dining in NYC so great. The biggest plus -- a price fixe menu that allows you choose your courses, and doesn't require the whole table to agree on any course. The only complaint I can imagine about Telepan - and it's not mine because we had a great table -- is that the configuration of the restaurant with tiny nooks and small rooms may leave some feeling they are eating alone. I sometimes enjoy that feeling, but might have thought differently at Telepan because of the placement of some of the tables. The restaurant certainly has a unique layout."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 158 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The space that once was Sante Fe has been transformed not only in decor but by the culinary innovations of Chef Telepan (Judson Grill). First-timers must try the tasting menus which actually are a bargain. The House Smoked Brook Trout was delightful, chopped fine on a celery root blini (looked like a potato pancake) with green apple sour cream. The Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli was positively erotic in its parsley root puree and dried fruit sauce. The Dry-Aged Grass Fed Sirloin over spinach with garlic potatoes and oxtail marrow-bone glaze was perfectly cooked to my tastes. The only problem was the sharp looking but dull knives (neither could cut the meat). Add coordinated wines, a cheese course and dessert and it's a feast!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/11/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 159 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A gem -- downtown style and sophistication in the otherwise-unremarkable Upper West Side."

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 160 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Return visit proved to be even better than the first. Best monkfish ever. My daughter is a rigid vegan, and they were happy to make substitutions for her so that she could keep to her regimen. Not cheap, but very good value for this quality."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 161 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Delicious food and a bargain for Manhattan- 4 course $55 tasting menu, and each course outstanding and seasonal. I recommend the beet salad and duck filled ravioli, and my husband loved the scallops(although he wanted more food, but this was a tasting menu, after all.)
Next time, we'll just order a la carte, which I assume will offer larger plates."

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/11/2009

(review submitted 12/13/2009)

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Review 162 for Telepan

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was a foodie delight but what made it outstanding was the quality of the service."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/08/2009

(review submitted 12/10/2009)

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