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Resto
- Other
- New York, NY
About this business
Resto, French slang for casual restaurant, opened its doors in April 2007. The concept of a laid back neighborhood gathering place with approachable Belgian food in the style of New York, was created by the owner, Christian Pappanicholas. Resto has become a destination in Gramercy Park/Murray Hill for a delicious dinner, weekend brunch or a late night bite. The knowledgeable and friendly staff is well versed in the extensive Belgian beer list and the thoughtful wine list which focuses on a selection of French, Italian and Sp... read more
Location details
111 E 29th St, Ste 1, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
A Busy Friday the 13th – I have to agree with spagoots on his/her review of Resto. This restaurant is not quite as horrible as some of the other reviewers are suggesting, but it is certainly not excellent either. As many others have said, the Belgian joint is pretty bustling and noisy on a Friday night. There was no question about that. The ambience was great, but unlike what one reviewer said, I would have to say that it did feel a tad bit crowded (but there are other places that are far worse.) As for the service, the host... read more
Nice find – Food is good and the beer list is great too. I guess overall it's similar to all the other great Belgian places in NY but I actually like this place better because the ambience is so nice. Even when it's busy, you don't feel crowded in like a pack of sardines (like so many other NY restaurants).
An enjoyable dining experience – Went a mth ago on a Sunday as I was in the area. We made a reservation an hr before dinner. I was worried that if a restaurant still takes reservation an hour before the seating, it may not be that good (meaning it doesnt have business). It turned out it was 80% full when we arrived at 6. The atmosphere was perfect. Loved the decor. We had fries, mussels, beef cheeks, devil eggs, and other appertizers. Most are deep fried or very greasy. But well, braised beef cheek is supposed to be greasy. ... read more
ok food, terrible service – We were seated right away for our reservation but it took no less than 10 mins for the server to come over and finally take our drink order. We soon found they had run out of chicken (one of 4 lunch items on the brunch menu) so we ordered their "famous" burgers. 45 mins later, the burgers finally arrived. In the meantime, we were parched because no one came by to ask if we wanted anything else to drink. Food was just OK, service was TERRIBLE.
Almost perfect except for the service – I have been to Resto twice. The first time with my girlfriend and the second time with a group of friends. They have a nice selection of beer (Leffe, Chimay, etc.), good food (mussels, frites, burgers, sausages, etc.), and a simple and cool setting. My only grudge was the service. During my second time there the hostess lost it when one of our party left early. After comping us frites and mussels (nice touch) she grabbed the fifth chair from our table and said "I guess you're not going... read more
Average experience – Went to Resto on a Friday night. Had to wait 30+ minutes for a table, which was OK b/c the beer and wine selection is good. Be forewarned that you won't get a Miller Lite here and the size of the beers are about 10 oz. Our waitress insisted we order apps and dinner at the same time. It was obvious she was trying to rush us out of the restaurant... We had the lamb ribs and white sausage for appetizers. Ribs were so unbelievably salty that we could barely stomach them. This was obviously (hopefully) just a... read more
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAME – I am ashame that a restaurant like that represent my country. 1. French Fries are frozen 2. Shrimp Croquettes are like a cheap shrimp Tempura. 3. Beef stew is awful, tasteless and served over the french fries which make the FROZEN fries even worst than they are. 4. Hamburger is only served well done. Seems like they cant find someone who knows how to work a grill. 5. Mayonnaise taste like Butter. 6. Atmosphere=0 7. Hire someone to translate the writing in your bathroom. I do not have the choice but to ... read more
Good biers – If you like Belgian ales and beers this is the place. We sat at the beer and had Josh "the bartender" take us on a journey. The apps were great - double cooked pork and veal. The place was full by 8 o'clock on a WED NIGHT. The crowd was the typical 20 or 30somethings who were craving some tasty beverages. I recommend checking this place out.
Not living up to the hype – Horrible!! The french fries weren't properly cooked plus they were each about 1 inch long. The bun on the burger tasted like a store brand dinner roll. It was loud. The service was awful. We told the buser about 10 times that we weren't done. I don't have any idea why this place is getting so much positive press.
Frequently asked questions about Resto
How is Resto rated?
Resto has a 4 star rating with 32 reviews.
When is Resto open?
Resto is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
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