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Cafe Kristall
Cafe Kristall is the newest creation of Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner- a modern Austrian panorama of modern European cuisine and wines located at the SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ concept store in SoHo. The main café caters to the public from lunch until the early evening providing a relaxing escape from the busy streets & luxury boutiques of SoHo, while the downstairs is designated for special events and private dinners in a sophisticated setting. In Cafe Kristall, one is surrounded by cutting edge crystal chandeliers from Swarovski Crystal Palace, art from Julian Schnabel's private collection, as well as historical Austrian designs and textures modernly reinterpreted in by fine artisans.
Kurt worked closely together with SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ to make Cafe Kristall into a beautiful space where people can meet and enjoy dishes made from the highest quality, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, as well as wine, coffee, and cakes.
Kurt worked closely together with SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ to make Cafe Kristall into a beautiful space where people can meet and enjoy dishes made from the highest quality, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, as well as wine, coffee, and cakes.
14 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 14 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(5)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(8)
- romantic(6)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- special occasion(5)
- great for brunch(4)
- good for groups(3)
Cafe Kristall Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Kristall
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food. Quaint little restaurant. Very quiet given it's on a quiet street and doesn't get any foot traffic, and its not well marked, but those that wander in will be rewarded. Food was delightful."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Cafe Kristall
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
On Life Support
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a beautiful space that was completely empty except for one other table of 3. Granted, it was early (6:00) but I did not see anyone else come in by the time we left. The appetizer was seared tuna with avecados. The tuna was over cooked and tough. I had weinerschnitzel which was OK but it needed a healthy dose of salt to bring out any life. Our server/bartender was very attentive and very knowledgeable about ther menu and ingredients, etc. She was the only saving grace but Natasha alone is not enough for me to recommend Cafe Kristall to anyone. Especially in an area where there are so many great choices."
Dined on 4/27/2013
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Review 3 for Cafe Kristall
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed ambience and the food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Enjoyed ambience and the food was delicious a definite do over ."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for Cafe Kristall
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I just found that much of
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I just found that much of the staff left this place. A very friendly, helpful new waitress served me but the food is hardly what it was the last time I came here, maybe 6 weeks ago. The drink was too sweet. The goulash soup not as flavorful as I remember it. The scallops were rubbery and cold inside. I used to come here almost weekly since it opened but will not be returning at this rate."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Cafe Kristall
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Austrian food at relatively
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Austrian food at relatively reasonable prices. Interesting crystal pieces and art-work."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Kristall
Based on the average of (9) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate