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New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Nestled in beautiful Fort Tryon Park in upper Manhattan, steps from the world renown Cloisters Museum, the New Leaf Restaurant & Bar offers a stylish and unforgettable dining experience. The New Leaf culinary team creates a constantly changing, imaginative and modern American menu featuring seasonal dishes made from only the freshest, all-natural produce. A true storybook-like setting, the New Leaf was voted “Upper Manhattan’s Most Romantic Restaurant.”
All proceeds support the New York Restoration Project (NYRP). Founded by Bette Midler, NYRP is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming open space in underserved communities to create a greener, more sustainable New York City. www.nyrp.org
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All proceeds support the New York Restoration Project (NYRP). Founded by Bette Midler, NYRP is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming open space in underserved communities to create a greener, more sustainable New York City. www.nyrp.org
115 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 115 reviews
5 stars
(38)
4 stars
(60)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(69)
- romantic(68)
- great for outdoor dining(59)
- special occasion(56)
- scenic view(46)
- fit for foodies(45)
New Leaf Restaurant & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first trip to New Leaf and it was memorable. The food was very good and we had a very charming and helpful waiter, Jason. I would definately recommend this charming spot to friends."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 2 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food Has Gone Downhill
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Oversalted food left a bad taste in my mouth. Not thrilled with the new chef.
Appetizers came quickly, then a very long wait for entrees.
Will think twice about returning."
Appetizers came quickly, then a very long wait for entrees.
Will think twice about returning."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2003
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Review 3 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Summer Evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delightful dinner dining, as if magically transported into a forest far away from the city!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delightful experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A totally charming restaurant in the heart of Fort Tryon Park. Food was very good and service was very good."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Beautiful Setting
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Limited menu, but good. Great for a business lunch. The setting can't be beat."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Take the A train to an A+ place!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Treat yourself to some good food, beautiful scenery, and fine service! Take the A train north to 190th and visit the New Leaf Restaurant and Bar. You won't be disappointed. We just went there for lunch, and had the delicious shrimp salad sandwich and chicken Cesar Salad. Ed was our fantastic waiter. We sat outside and enjoyed the noon air, and were treated like royalty! We will definitely go back on our next trip to NYC."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's a wonderful setting and a great stopping off point for a visit to The Cloisters."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 8 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a great time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We live in the neighborhood and go here often. Brunch, lunch and dinner are always great. We often bring guests and they always comment on how wonderful it is. The atmosphere is different than anything else you'll get in NYC. Food is top notch. Service is impeccable. Is a hike for those who don't live in the neighborhood, but well worth it. And great to make a day of it with the park and the Cloisters right there!"
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Salty
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 6/09/2013
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A bit to salty on the pasta dishes.
Small portions, but generally a nice evening out."
Small portions, but generally a nice evening out."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 10 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hard to get to but well worth it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"New Leaf is nestled in the Cloisters. If you're seeing the museum, you should eat at New Leaf to make the day particularly special. New Leaf is a very pleasant dining experience. The food was excellent and the service cheerful. Prices are reasonable.
The only issue is that New Leaf is accessible only by the "A" train (if you're not driving). You can expect 45 minutes to one hour to reach it from many points in Manhattan if you're not located very close to the A train. Therefore, plan a leisurely day if you're meeting people for lunch. You're afternoon is shot. So take a stroll through the Cloisters and enjoy the gorgeous scenery.
Great place to meet people driving from NJ by the GW Bridge as an intermediate point. They'll appreciate it"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An Oasis in Upstate Manhattan
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"New Leaf Restaurant and Bar new chef has added some wonderful new entrees to the menu including Brook Trout one of the best I have ever eaten. Soups here have always been delicious and the tradition continues. Come on Friday night and listen to live jazz as you dine in one of the prettiest restaurants in NYC. Staff is friendly and attentive. Bartenders skillful and fast. A hidden gem nestled in the middle of Fort Tryon Park near the Cloisters."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 12 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant and its setting are beautiful. The food and service are nothing special."
Dined on 6/02/2013
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Review 13 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
New Heights for Washington Heights!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful return to the neighborhood of my youth. A most delightful experience!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 14 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wow, this place is a hidden gem
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had never been to the New Leaf Cafe before. We went to see some live music on a Friday night. Wow, I had no idea a place like this existed in NYC. We felt like we were back in the 50s. The atmosphere was fun and energetic. The service was excellent. The food was pretty good, not great, but overall we loved the experience! We will definitely be back. And we'll bring friends. Everyone should try it!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unexpectedly lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We thought it would be convenient after going to the Cloisters, which it was. It turns, however, that this is not simply a restaurant convenient to a cultural spot. It's a lovely restaurant in its own right. Food was truly remarkable; service was perfect. The cocktail, of course, contributed to a great sense of well-being!! All was really good. Surprisingly good given proximity to the Cloisters. The Fort Tryon park setting made it even more lovely. it's worth a drive up (or even the bus). There were several families with young children. The acoustics were good, however, so they were cute, without being annoying noise-wise. All three courses were perfect."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great meal - OK for allergies
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have multiple severe food allergies, the most severe being gluten and corn. While the server could not tell me every ingredient in the dishes that I would be receiving, I did feel confident that he would relay my messages to the chef. So while in the end I felt a bit less control over what they were serving me (usually a waiter will want to clear the entire list of ingredients with me beforehand), everything went smoothly and they handled my allergies well. Everything seemed fresh and made from scratch. I had the skirt steak with parsnips and a wonderful salad with white grapefruit and a pomegranate juice dressing. For dessert, I had the homemade ice cream which, that night, was one scoop each of maple, banana, and vanilla."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a lovely lunch in the garden - food was good but not as good as in the past - maybe a new chef? Nice place to have lunch or dinner after visiting the Cloisters and the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 18 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
delightful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a perfect evening to eat outdoors and enjoy wonderful food and wine, while having attentive, non-intrusive service. The surrounding park was a beautiful backdrop for relaxing conversation."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 19 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Thank you, Bette Midler
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I grew up in the Inwood section of Manhattan, which is at the bottom of Ft. Tryon Park. The New Leaf Restaurant is located near Ft. Washington area at the top of the park. As a child, we would go into the restaurant, which, at various times, was a cafeteria, among other things. I was delighted to hear that it was being refurbished thanks to Bette Midler but had not had the opportunity to see it for myself.
What a surprise! It has truly transformed into a real restaurant in the middle of the park. It is now a very nice place to start your visit to the Cloister Museum or just a tour of the park. While it was a chilly day and we had to eat inside, I am sure that, in warmer weather, the outside is a delightful place to dine."
What a surprise! It has truly transformed into a real restaurant in the middle of the park. It is now a very nice place to start your visit to the Cloister Museum or just a tour of the park. While it was a chilly day and we had to eat inside, I am sure that, in warmer weather, the outside is a delightful place to dine."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Things changed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The menu changed which is not always a bad thing, but when we were asked how our meal was we stated definitely not the same. The waiter told us the chef changed, which in this case is a bad thing. Hopefully they notice the difference in quality, and do something about it. We aren't sure if we are going back. We will think about giving it one more chance since it was our favorite spot. May be it was just a bad day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
one in a million
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As far as I'm concerned, the ONLY restaurant on the northern end of Manhattan. And the incomparable setting, nestled in the trees on the ridge above the Hudson is literally priceless."
Dined on 3/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 22 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu changed recently with a new chef and while the surroundings are still outstanding, the food is not nearly as good as it was. The new menu has more less expensive options but overall is much more limited and sorry to say, not worth the long trip for most to get there right now. My entree, fresh grilled sardines, for example, included three delicious small fish with a good salsa verde, but other than some over-mayoed cole slaw, it had nothing else. I long for the delicious seared tuna they used to have generously garnished with sauted vegetables and a couple ricotta ravioli."
Dined on 4/26/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
New Leaf
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant is in a nice garden like location in Ft. Tyron Park near the Cloisters. The food was well prepared and enjoyable and the service was attentive. However, acoustics are not good. The wood and stone surfaces of the restaurant interior do not absorb sound. There were two large groups in the main dining room the evening we visited and the noise level was annoyingly deafening. Next time we'll eat outdoors weather permitting."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 24 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding Location w/ Good Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a lovely lunch on a beautiful spring day. The weather was perfect, the food was spot on for a light meal, and Fort Tryon was blossoming into what will be its' full summer glory. It's hard to believe that this location is so easily accessible from mid-town. As always, I look forward to these visits which I make multiple times throughout the year. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 25 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was wonderful. What a great find"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, as always.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, as always. Very noisy the night we went."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A rose among the thorns
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As a last mintue thought I booked New Leaf as a quick mid town get away on a beautiful spring day. It was perfect. This place is a gem."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service was extremely slow,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was extremely slow, so slow,in fact, that we had to keep asking the waiter whether someone had lost our order in the kitchen. When the food finally came, it was ridiculously overpriced and very mediocre in quality. The portions were miniscule. The Shrimp salad sandwich was served on one slice of stale bread. The teaspoon of Shrimp Salad atop the stale bread was under-seasoned and tasted, to us, like camouflaged Tunafish. My Caesar Salad with Chicken consisted of a half cup of shredded lettuce with a half teaspoon of musty Parmesean cheese thrown on the surface. The 'Chicken' was a soggy, fishy-smelling very, very, very flat sliver of cold, wet chicken (the thickness of a crepe) lying soggy and limp on the bottom of the plate"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
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Review 29 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New Leaf Perfect to Usher in Spring
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a perfect way to usher in Spring. The outdoor seating is the way to go. Indoors seems gloomy, not too appealing. Our food was very good, a cut above any of the other local places but not over the top. Recommend the shrimp salad. Virgin Mary was outstanding, on the very hot side, perfect for lunch or brunch times. Our waiter, Mark, was a delight, very professional. Altogether a wonderful experience followed by a walk through the flower garden - wonderful sculpture exhibit and doggy heaven."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 30 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Two of us ordered medium-rare
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Two of us ordered medium-rare steak. Mine was inedible and looked different from the other piece. The wait staff was nice, if not very professional, and my chair kept getting kicked by the servers. On the other hand, they did serve us a beautiful birthday dessert. I have been hear several time before, but I get the sense things are slipping."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
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Review 31 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service and food is slipping lately
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This time was a disappointment. The waiter brought salads same time as entrees (said he assumed we wanted that???). Dinner was just okay: the steak was tough, chicken was good but sweet potato pancakes were soggy and inedible.
Definitely felt things were slipping."
Definitely felt things were slipping."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Located in Fort Tryon Park,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Located in Fort Tryon Park, the restaurant is in a beautiful woodland setting. We ate at New Leaf on a perfect spring day and enjoyed a wonderful lunch on the patio. Service was attentive and friendly. Our food was fresh, well prepared and presented. I had the salmon and my husband had the French onion soup and the Caesar salad. French onion soup was good and Caesar was huge and good but not your traditional Caesar. My salmon was excellent. We visited the Cloisters after lunch...good day trip!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 33 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
This is a great place for
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a great place for dinner, but not for lunch. Our lunch there last week was a disaster. My son's pasta was inedible; insipid tomato sauce and a bad mix of ricotta filled ravioli with cheddar cheese on top. We sent it back and it took the kitchen over 30 minutes to prepare him a hamburger instead. Management then told us they needed our table since a party of four were coming in. They said they would give us a free beer to move but that they had run out of the Brooklyn Brewery Ale my son had been drinking. Even though management did not charge us for our beers or my son's food, it was an unpleasant experience."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
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Review 34 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From the moment that my husband
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From the moment that my husband and I walked into the restaurant up until the moment that we stepped out, after a lovely dinner, we felt nothing but welcome. The wait staff was extremely helpful and attentive. The wine and cocktail options were not too extensive and we were both very satisfied with our choices. The Flash Fried Calamari as an appetizer was perfect. The sauce that accompanied the calamari, a mint-cilantro chutney, complimented the flash fried taste very nicely. My main course was the House Made Pappardelle which came with crisp, fresh vegetables. My husband had the hamburger with cheddar cheese. The meat was prepared exactly as he ordered, the cheese was melted just right. We were too full for dessert. Next time!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 35 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For food allergies & sensitivities
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restuarant is perfectly located near the Cloisters. The food is significantly of higher quality than most general dining experiences away from home. It is accomodatiing for my severe food allergies and sensitivities with extra care from the staff's assurance that all are knowledegable and very attentive. If raw foodies and vegans are concerned about eating out, this is a special visit. With the best experience, I highly recommend that this is a place that will be on my return list when I visit the cloisters again."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 36 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always have a great time there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always have a great time there with friends. Love the Friday night live jazsz. The new chef has nicely tweaked the the old menu. Looking forward to more."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very pleasant dining experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very pleasant dining experience in a wonderful location"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 38 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food, great service and a beautiful location!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 39 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New Leaf is a lovely place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"New Leaf is a lovely place with delicious, beautifully presented food."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 40 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Almost not a tourist trap...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a lovely place, with great ambience, in a beautiful location. The food, however, had the right inspiration but only average execution. A few simple improvements in attention to detail from the kitchen and you would have a place that was easy to recommend. Also the wine lost was extremely limited which wa a surprise given the "look"."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 41 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It started with Daniel the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It started with Daniel the bartender being warm, friendly, professional and makes agood drink. Then we went into the main dining room and met Holly who was the consummate server, all while being outgoing and giving.
Then the food incredible! And even though we did not order dessert Holly saw to it that one was sent over, with a candle, as it was my birthday. Great place to celebrate it!
We cannot wait until the warm weather when we will definitely go back for al fresco dining.
One negative the only way in from the parking is the lower (service) entrance which is in need of a facelift. Not a good first impression but everything else was so wonderful it wipes that awa"
Then the food incredible! And even though we did not order dessert Holly saw to it that one was sent over, with a candle, as it was my birthday. Great place to celebrate it!
We cannot wait until the warm weather when we will definitely go back for al fresco dining.
One negative the only way in from the parking is the lower (service) entrance which is in need of a facelift. Not a good first impression but everything else was so wonderful it wipes that awa"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 42 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My teen daughter watched the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My teen daughter watched the snow come down while we were dining and she remarked "it feels just like Narnia"."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 43 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Near the Cloisters, and a find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A non-profit restaurant, part of Bette Midler's park project, only 3 blocks from an A train, about a block from a Manhattan bus. Wonderful, mostly local food. We shared perfect fried calamari, a delicate avocado and artichoke salad, and a superb crab cake., and all chose the same thing from the fourteen or so selections: duck roast (breast) with baked apple and grits and cheese side dishes--wonderful. Sorbets and maple cream brulee were outstanding.. We went in March, but I imagine in season it's exqusitie Lovely service,, intimate (only 14 tables) and soft jazz in the cozy bar on the night we were there."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 44 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Been here for brunch and dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been here for brunch and dinner. Both experiences were excellent. Atmosphere, premier service and food all wonderful. Oh and you can actually hear everyone at the table. This is a little gem in Fort Tryon Park."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic
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Review 45 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pretty cafe in Ft. Tryon Park
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pretty cafe in Ft. Tryon Park near the Cloisters in an old stone building, surrounded by trees. Relaxed atmosphere, like being in the country. There's also an outdoor garden patio for dining. Food is very good, and ambience is romantic after dark. Note: no air-conditioning."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 46 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Manhattan gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is always great. Easy to get to location with ample free parking."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 47 for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent from the time we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent from the time we arrived until the time we left."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Based on the average of (68) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
16 out of 16 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate