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Per SE Restaurant

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10 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10019

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Per SE Restaurant
Local(212) 823-9335

10 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10019

http://www.perseny.com

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For four star French, try Per Se in New York. This is a great place. Located in the Upper W. Side neighborhood, this restaurant is expensive. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Gayot NY New & Notable and Gayot Top 10 Food Ratings awards. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and fine wines. This place is recently opened.

User Reviews of Per SE Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Johnathon P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent by all means. Thomas Keller is able to create fabulous French cuisine in his New York restaurant. It's just not as good as Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. A terrific dining experience across the board! My wife & I ate here last weekend to celebrate her birthday. We've been to the French Laundry in Napa several times and each was practically a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Homer S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hot damn, some tasty eats. Everything wasn't spectacular, but there were a number of things which rate among the tastiest things I've put in my mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well, I must say that my trip to Per Se was absolutely incredible. I decided that I wanted to experience Per Se on my own, on my birthday, with no other fellow diners with me. I wanted to wholly focus...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Let me just start with: I've eaten at a lot of amazing places out there. Le Bernardin, Chez Panisse, Le-Bec-Fin, Alinea, Yasuda, to name a few. Each place had its own character, and wowed me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yeni H.

5.0 of 5 stars. despite my friend's rave of the central park view, it was only okay, not only because it was a misty day, but also because we're only on the 4th floor. it would definitely be much nicer if per se is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by peppermonkey z.

3.0 of 5 stars. The meal at Per Se is almost a blur to me now. I remember the gigantic blue door upon entering and a great view of Columbus looking far beyond. I remember wondering how they made the oysters into...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D H.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE. By far most superlative way you can ever justify spending a $1000 on dinner. No really, it's unbelievably worth it. Work doubles for six months like I did just to validate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is simply AMAZING. Everything about Per Se is incredible- the ambiance, the view, the layout, the design, the staff. Unbelievable. As soon as you walk in, you know this is going to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

5.0 of 5 stars. ALERT. THIS MEAL MADE ME ALTER MY ALL TIME TOP MEAL LIST. IT STOLE THE NUMBER ONE SPOT!!!!1. Per Se New York2. Joel Robuchon Vegas3. The Inn at Little Washington VirginiaThe ambiance, other than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is truly a phenomenal restaurant (and accordingly, it is phenomenally expensive).The setting is breathtaking. The whole dining room looks out of a full window to Columbus Circle and Central Park....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Winnie T.

2.0 of 5 stars. i took my boyfriend here for lunch as a surprise for his birthday and i expected an AMAZING experience with delicious food.Pros:-i still dream of the salmon cornet and the coffee and doughnut dessert....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hugh T.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's not enough to say this place is elegant, classy, blah, blah. It blows away all of those words. I was there with a group from work and I felt like royalty, though there was a royal bill at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hard to say this is the best meal that I've ever had. But if money isn't a concern, this place is one of the best at food, service and atmosphere. Located at Columbus Circle, you get a beautiful view...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vikky D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hole.Lee.Cow. This place is expensive!! We came not knowing that only the prix fixe chef's tasting menu was available that night. (Maybe this is every night?)For $275 per person, you do get 9 very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ellie y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Food is excellent. I wish I lived there seriously.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurissa Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the good fortune of being known amongst my friends as the resident food addict, so when one of my friends' dates canceled on him at the last minute (with a cancellation fee of $175/head), I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm glad I ticked this off the list of restaurants I must try.That said, if someone were to give me a free meal anywhere in the city, this would not be my first choice. Yes, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by MALY L.

5.0 of 5 stars. And then Thomas Keller said, "Let there be Food."My affair with Thomas Keller began years ago in a San Francisco bookstore where I sat in awe flipping through the pages of his French Laundry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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perfect experience

We've been testing a lot of New York places and per se is hands down the best food, service and atmosphere, and price all in one. When we entered we were sat promptly and graciously. None of that over the top...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sergeant P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here 4 times, and well, Jonathan Benno and his kitchen never cease to amaze me.Neither does the waitstaff.The food is always perfect. The waitstaff always attentive, engaging, and even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Before going here, I read Service Included by Phoebe Damrosch. I didn't know that much about Thomas Keller or the restaurant, but this book helped a lot. I was nervous and excited, and Damrosch gave...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

5.0 of 5 stars. There is nothing I could say about this fantastic place that hasn't already been said, so instead I will review the people who were using their mobile phones.Presumably this is a special occasion...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by babe p.

4.0 of 5 stars. The biggest thing going against per se is that it is per se. A meal there has a $275 price tag that begs the question, is it really 2x better than Le Bernardin or JG? Per se has become synonymous...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander H.

4.0 of 5 stars. You know, it wasn't all that. The expectations are SO high going in, that if you don't feel blown away by every taste, you are a little disappointed. It was just excellent, but no more so that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Serena C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dining at per se is more economical than you think. This is mostly due to the fact that on the day of, you should skip all meals before to save room, and afterward, you'll be so stuffed that you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. let me just say, that i absolutely hate going to restaurants where you pay a lot of money and leave hungry. and per se is definitely the most expensive restaurant that i have had the opportunity to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sue M.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is if you are lucky enough to go....GOOOO.Exquisite is the only word to describe Per Se. 10s across the board, service, decor, food, wine, I could go on. Do not be frightened by the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have a crush on per se. I find myself daydreaming about it and hoping we will meet again as soon as possible. I gush about it whenever it comes up in conversation and have resigned myself to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shuan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's no need to reinvent the wheel with another long review, but I would just like to warn first-time diners that the desserts NEVER END. I'd read and seen enough on Yelp to know what I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delectable food, gorgeous presentation and impeccable service. But what is the price of perfection? $275 a head seems excessive to me even if you have Bob Saget sitting at the table beside you. And...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by carolyn f.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've dined at my fair share of fine dining restaurants. I'm a huge fan of fine dining and I've tried fine dining restaurants around the world. I must say Per Se was one of the most amazing dining...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Madhuri I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being vegetarians, my boyfriend and I often find ourselves constrained for choice in most restaurants. For most heavily meat-based restaurants, vegetarian dishes consist merely of sauteed vegetables...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Edgar C.

5.0 of 5 stars. wow! What an amazing journey! I'll mention a few standouts only...The Oysters and Pearls is just as amazing as everyone has said it would be, it even lived up to the hype! It's just crazy to think...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by michael t.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nothing I can say that I'm sure others haven't already said. This place is like being in a dream. It was nice that we got a tour of the kitchen and saw the live video feed of the French Laundry!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cw h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was understandably spoiled when I had the opportunity of eating at Per Se. I participated in the recreation of Babette's Feast...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've always dreamed about the perfect dining experience.a hostess who knew who i was without asking my name.a warm conversation before my meal starts.the best table in the house, facing a scene of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin N.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is sheer food porn come to life!!! It is seriously the greatest food experience I have ever had. Each portion is displayed elegantly as each where a work of art (and they each tasted like it!) If...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cris C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Eating at Per Se is not your regular going out to eat kind of experience, but it is a full experience in how the best of the best tastes and feels like.If you are considering the possibility of going...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thomas Keller, he is a gift from our Lord above brought to us to taste and experience food. He is a Chef's Chef meaning you won't find him on TV cooking for America or yelling at people because there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I "dined" here with two guy friends for lunch. Still 5-stars...duh... they are not going to drop the ball just because it's lunch. Like everybody else said:Service: Impeccable, they knew things that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clarence K.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, I've eaten at a lot of nice restaurants, but not a 3-star Michelin one. i went and had the most expensive meal in my life-- even though no alcohol was ordered!This is the kind of place, where the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was UBER-EXCITED about this dinner, as I have been told it is a "gastronomic experience of a lifetime" by friend who had dined there before. In order to conserve my stomach for this occasion, I kept...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Happened to be in New York for New Year's Eve but with other plans, and yet wanted to see Per Se as I have eaten at French Laundry several times. Inquired if they had a bar and was told that they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh W.

5.0 of 5 stars. And for my 100th Yelp review (drum roll please) - Per Se! Nothing can be said that hasnt been said before. The total experience - from the food, the service, the ambiance, the location overlooking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cindy f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, you all know the expense, but if you can do it, DO IT!!! I like to eat out, like many of you, but this is not just a "foodie" thing. This was not just a meal out, but a true experience. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonny K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Most expensive restaurant I've been to but it was great! Food was great and the atmosphere was excellent. I didn't feel stuffy at all except my stomach after my 14 course lunch. Yes, it was 14 even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna J.

5.0 of 5 stars. dinner here is an experience that is difficult to put into words. i don't think i have the vocabulary or writing skill to do this place justice although the previous reviews are pretty thorough and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was absolutely the most extravagant meal of my life, and although I paid out of pocket very dearly for it, it was worth every penny. Being normal foodies without any connections or VIP status, we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aldayne w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now its not too often that i am asked to dinner at places this gr8, my current love interest decided to take me here for dinner and this place blow me away. I know that the goal was to get him "some"...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food, atmosphere, views of Columbus Square, service. I think Per Se rates up there along with Robuchon in Las Vegas and Urasawa in Los Angeles. There was the option with going with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Four stars by Deborah C. at InsiderPages

Can't say enough about this restaurant. The atmosphere is serene. The focus is on the food which is perfect . We have gone to this restaurant twice & both times it was a lovely experience. We have also been to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have always read the reviews of this place and all of friends that have been here for more than one occasion. I can honestly say that this place is the creme d la creme of restaurants. I went here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by P.H. H.

5.0 of 5 stars. You already know Per Se is very expensive. For dinner, expect to drop around $800-$1000 if you like wine, or basically anything fermented. For teetotalers, you can probably get by at around $700. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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culinary? by Elizabeth P. at InsiderPages

Per Se, the much-anticipated restaurant from renowned chef Thomas Keller, opened on February 16, 2004 in the sophisticated Manhattan enclave, Time Warner Center complex & got burned down a few months later...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kanoelani C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We have been extremely lucky with Thomas Keller's wait-lists! Last summer we got in to French Laundry and this time we got a call from Per Se. Avid foodies and Keller fans, don't be afraid to try...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kathy k.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you plan on drinking pray you have a black amex card!what more to say..yum Chef Keller is a demi-God! This blows French Laundry away. I do agree with another poster, stay away from the window seats...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michael m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Quite possbily the best mean I've ever had. But it was more than just a meal. It was an experience. The staff did more than I could have imagined. They thought of EVERYTHING. Yes, it was a ong...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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Per-Fection

First of all, eating here is about more than just the food (though the food...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a huge foodie, so I was building up Per Se in my mind since even before it opened. To be fair, I don't think any restaurant could have lived up to my expectations, but that didn't stop me from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jina k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I dont know how I was able to walk out of the restaurant (well, 2 bottles of wine and 2 glasses of champagne didnt help.. but the 9 course meal left me so full. The restaurant is beautiful. My friend,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jason n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, it is as good as you have heard. Atmosphere is a bit stiff, formal and muted but the service congenial and, contrary to what you might suppose, not uppity in the least. Dietary accomodations...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miranda S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Truly an amazing experience from the moment we walked through the door to the kitchen tour we were given at the end of the meal (during which we actually got to meet Thomas Keller!).The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alright, So I have been putting off this review for some days now. Firstly because I don't feel confident in my writing skills to appropriately describe my meal here, also as well as I don't have the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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DA�cor & Atmosphere

Situated at AOL Time Warner, the atmosphere is has a nice busy city meets...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Princess M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great for special occations.Came here for lunch on a weekend. A good way to try and make a reservation, if your dates are flexible, is to get onto the waiting list. They usually ask if you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kim n.

5.0 of 5 stars. How does one achieve perfect restaurants across the country from each other? I don't know, but it seems that Thomas Keller does. This wasn't part of the original trip plan, since I didn't even know I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy guacamole, I can't believe how terrific this place is. I came here after mentioning to a wonderful friend how much I'd like to try it out. Her amazing secretary somehow managed to get us a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Fabulous

We went with friends who were on their honeymoon. The restaurant pulled out all the stops and we even got a tour of their amazing kitchen. I think we ended up with more than the standard 9 courses with all the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. When you go to per se or The French Laundry, you're not just eating at a restaurant, you're experiencing something much more special. I went to per se with five other friends on Sunday night and had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jim r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Per se provides an absolutely perfect dinning experience. Thank God for MasterCard.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Flawless service. Seriously, I can't think of one service flaw during our 3.5 hour meal.Best food in NYC. Great view.Save your money up and go. It is worth every penny.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elton L.

5.0 of 5 stars. thank you, company expense account.i went here with 6 other guests for lunch, and the food, service, and ambience was on a completely different level from other "fine dining" restaurants i've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Burger H.

4.0 of 5 stars. An excellent restaurant to say the least, however French Laundry was a much more memorable dining experience. Don't get me wrong the food was unbelievalble, but we didn't have the same reaction that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very impressive dining experience. You can not possibly think of any way to improve this restaurant. Food, wine, ambiance all A . The legend is true - Thomas Keller is a true genius.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by VELVET ROPE REJEC T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay people. I'm not gonna go thru the entire menu of what we ate because it seems unnecessary. We all know how sublime the food is at Per Se. I will say however that I did have two dishes that I can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathon L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every time I have trip to New York I be sure to block out a portion of my calendar to come here. All the bases have been covered by other reviews. Gorgeous restaurant, spectacular presentation, food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a little embarrassed to tell friends how much we have spent on a meal here, but it is worth every penny. We spent nearly 5 hours there and I would have gone back the next night if I could. As...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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SUPER!

The food, service, wine list, and dining room were all amazing. We shared a bottle of champagne. It was nice. Everything on the menu looked 100% delicious and I had a hard time choosing what to get. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny d.

5.0 of 5 stars. The ultimate. Other people will write better, more thorough reviews, but I just had to add that this the *ultimate*! Definitively better than French Laundry and Joel Robuchon (Vegas). So many aspects...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. simply superb, TK never fails to move me. One salad made me weep. Impeccable. simple. devine food. best service in NY.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendee M.

5.0 of 5 stars. As usual they did it again! I had the best experience ever! I called and was wait listed for a table for two on a Saturday Afternoon. They were able to get us in at the last minute and still had time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane D.

5.0 of 5 stars. So good, it really is the kind of experience that must be treasured only once every few years. Be prepared for the meal to take three hours, and those of us that do not possess limitless appetites...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything has already been written about this place. Just right in every aspect of the word. Seven words: Lemon-infused sunchoke mousse with Sturgeon Caviar
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know how he did it, but he managed to get a reservation here for 8pm tonight. And we didn't even decide to come here until this afternoon. But once I knew, the expectations started to build;...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would love to dine at Per Se again, someday.... (sigh)The food: so much has been written about the food that I shan't add much. A few notes, however: the amuses bouches (yes there were 2) set...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far the best meal (and best service) of my life. And trust me- I eat a lot of good food at a lot of amazing restaurants.It was a little weird walking through a mall and going up escalators to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by adie b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had to review this place!Got a reservation for the same night due to a cancellation! We were SO excited and and everything turned out AAAMAZING! We ordered some fantastic wines too, so it was all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew G.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went as a larger group. The food was good but not great but the service was excellent. However, for what you are paying the food should be perfect too. I am happy that I went but I won't go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here with the family and had a great time. I can't even remember how many courses came out, but they were all delicious and presented perfectly. Not having to pay makes it even that much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mike a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Perfect in every way. Having dined here 5 or 6 times now, I have yet to be disappointed. Last night was the capper. After having planned a special dinner there for a friend's 40th for the last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jules Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Soooo, I'm thinking about writing a book about my dining experience at Per Se. It will be titled "101 Ways to Describe Per(Se)fection." I was truly blown away. I found myself complimenting every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monique L.

5.0 of 5 stars. One place that should not be missed, if you can afford it! Super pricey but totally worth it once in your lifetime. My husband and I ate here on our honeymoon back in September 2006. Located in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Full disclaimer: I'm obsessed with Thomas Keller. Well, maybe not in a weird, clinical-diagnosis-kind-of-way, but I'm sure you, kind reader, will understand how life can be influenced simply by what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Almost Perfect...

I reserved two months in advanced, and after sitting down to a gorgeous view of Central Park, my girlfriend and I ordered the tasting menu (10 courses) at $275 each and two glasses of wine at about $20 each...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin C.

5.0 of 5 stars. april fooooools lol!I'm sure you are 5 stars Per Se and hope one day to eat at you.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tina z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice experience. All the exceptional reviews this restaurant received were well justified. Per se set the bar for fine dining in New York. I don't care to reiterate how fabulous this place is....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meryl C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like a beautifully choreographed ballet, this dining experience is worth every penny of the BIG CHUNK OF CASH you have to part with in dining here. Our tasting menu including extraordinary options...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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WOW...

wow ...................wow .................did I forget to mention? wwwooowww... My fiancee and I are dining fanatics...especially when it comes to sushi, steak, or french. Combined, I am pretty sure we have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher L.

4.0 of 5 stars. i went to per se with my family last friday for a belated [lunar] new year celebration. the outside garden was tastefully done, more so than the interior. i didn't quite get the mix of red tulips...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amanda g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Exceptional. Fine dining and fine service. Worth every penny (although, truth be told, I didn't pay.) Only downside (not enough to lose a star, though) is that you have to go through a mall to get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Unbelievable

I was expecting the typical fancy meal. Small portions, snobbish wait staff etc. However, this restaurant went above and beyond my expectations. The food is exceptional, the service is perfect and the ambience...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Look, there's already plenty of gushing about the food, so you should get the general idea - and the food does in fact live up to any gushing you've heard - so I'll talk about the booze.First a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a nice dining experience in N.Y. for discerning foodies like myself, it would get a five if the reservation is a little easier though. Ask your hotel concierge to help, it worked out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, here's the deal. Most human beings will NEVER be able to afford to go to Per Se. Now, don't let this fact embitter you. I had heard about how stuffy and insanely priced this place was, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anon Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best restaurants that I have ever been to!! The food was so good..and the service was amazingly good & genuine. You are greeted..escorted..and definitely entertained. You can really tell...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miguel d.

5.0 of 5 stars. Number 100. It's a big deal, no?As some of you already know, my cardinal rule about Yelping is that I don't do it until I've visited at least twice, or if the experience was, say, once in a lifetime....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Beautiful food, flawless service.

I ordered the chef's nine course tasting menu. What stood out most was the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This wasn't just dinner, it was an experience. All of the dishes were very good, and a few were dishes that I'll remember for the rest of my life (oysters and pearls, the wagyu beef, coffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Great!

Great dining experience.. the food is excellent (the menu is always changing though) and the service great. It is still a little bit pricey for what it is, but overall lives up to the hype and worth the 1...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Timi D.

3.0 of 5 stars. OK, I hate to be the voice of dissent, but I really don't like this place. Maybe it was because my mom and I showed up without reservation but we were not treated well by the staff. We were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everyone should eat here at least once in their life. $300 to feel like royalty and get waited on hand and foot is not a bad idea considering two hours in the Mandarin Hotel VIP suite is $1k plus. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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pretty food, but i left hungry

i think i ended up paying for food styling rather than an actual exciting palate experience. service was great, staff was attentive but other than that, it was severely overpriced for food that looked...
menupages.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Audra M.

5.0 of 5 stars. 10 stars.At least. Yesterday my dear Kate F and I went here as the last, best and final part of our month-long-look-at-me birthday celebration. We went in feeling a little guilty, a little silly,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lainie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. BEST MEAL EVER. I've had a lot of unbelievable dining experiences in my life, in some pretty amazing places in this world, but this experience I gotta say was by far the best. I spent 9 years in San...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Subpar food. Period

We read about chef Keller's sous vide skills and Per Se's Michelin's 3 stars (one of the only 3 restaurants in the city with this honor) so my friend and I made our reservations 2 months in advance to secure...
menupages.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food here is sick. Outrageously sick. From the first morsels of amuse buche to the macarons in a tiny bag to take home. Wifey and I dropped over 700 bones on this place and every penny was worth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yoav S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had an amazing, perfect, unbelievable, unforgettable night at Per Se.The food was out of this world: perfectly prepared, exciting to the eyes, the nose, and the palette. Every dish was delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Superb!

The right place to celebrate a special occasion, as we did. For us it was an unforgettable experience that was worth every penny. We will be back.
menupages.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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They just kept bringing more food!

I went to Per Se for the first time a couple months ago. My boyfriend and I and our friends arrive about 20 minutes early and were seated about 20 minutes late -- not a big deal, they brought us wine and amuse...
menupages.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Absolutely AMAZING Experience!!

My boss took his girlfriend here for her birthday the other night and so I'm writing this review for him. He said that from the minute they walked in until they were finished, he was blown away by the level of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie-C Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, it was me who had the temerity to give Chef Keller's French Laundry only four stars.I didn't do it to piss people off or to be different (that was a bonus).I didn't do it because I'm a jaded food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Per Se for my birthday this year, and it was on the short list of restaurants we had to try before we left New York, and I'm glad we went.The price? This is a lot like one of those "if you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M K.

5.0 of 5 stars. How amazing can it get? This is it people.Truly an experience. and the best part other than the food of course was service and atmosphere. It was NOT stuffy at all. Everyone was so nice, not snobby...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Bar none the best restaurant in NYC

I have now eaten at Perse 4 times. Twice for dinner & twice for lunch. You are made to feel special but not stuffy. The food and service are the best in the city. A little secret. If your 4 or more you can get...
menupages.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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Oh What a Night

I really enjoyed this dining experience. We came here to celebrate my dear friend's 50th b'day celebration. Been to the French Laundry and have heard so much about this place I was so excited. Originally, we...
menupages.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Best overall dining experience. . .EVER!

Being from San Francisco, I've had the opportunity to dine at a few fine restaurants, Chef Keller's French Laundry included. Our dining experience at Per Se has now topped the list of my all time great dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex D.

5.0 of 5 stars. There is no denying that this is NYC's best restaurant. Granted I have only been to a few but I cannot imagine a better experience. And that is the best way to summarize Per Se, "an experience."I am...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Totally lived up to expectations

I consider myself incredibly lucky to have eaten at Per Se. We had cause to celebrate a recent event and I figured now would be the only time to justify an $830 bill at one of this country's finest...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Third time is not a charm

I wish I could write that Per Se is as great as most of the reviewers have reported. But after dining there three times, I have concluded that I would not recommend it. While I admit that the cooking staff are...
menupages.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Call me a philistine, but I'm not a rabid fan of Keller's food. Not that it was bad, but I didn't think it was so much more inventive or better executed than, say, Bouley, or another place that maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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14 Wonderful Courses

Everything about this place is sublime, the spectrum of dishes presented last night were the best I have enjoyed. Jean Georges, Ramsay take note. For a culinary experience this place is second to none, the...
menupages.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabe T.

5.0 of 5 stars. A truly amazing experience, which I highly recommend to anyone who indulges in all their faculties and on a brazenly, ostentatious level. I do not mean to sound too pretentious, but this is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Indulge in the Experience, the Food Comes Second

Per Se is that special experience you save and cherish for especially when you don't have an expense account picking up the tab. I went with a friend and her coworker who brought a cousin. Tip: Please do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cassandra n.

5.0 of 5 stars. My (ex)boyfriend brought me here for my birthday last year. I'm a big fan of good food that isnt pretentious and a huge believer that good food should be accessible to everyone. So the idea of Per...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Overrated

I was really looking forward to a unique gastronomical experience at Per Se after the rave reviews it had received. The experience was pleasant. The Central Park setting was beautiful and elegant and the...
menupages.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. This place is crazy. The view of Central Park, the absolutely flawless service, and the food.I would suggest before going to an event place like this, go out and buy the French Laundry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Not just a meal, an experience!

I have now been to Per Se five times and, much to my surprise, each time it improves. They have changed their menu to a price-fixed nine (9) course extravaganza. Each time it has taken me around 3 hours to...
menupages.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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All-round unbelievable

Excellent all the way around with perfect service, exemplary menu and exceptional wine lists/ sommelier.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Top Notch

Per Se was a wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere was excellent, and the wait staff was above and beyond what anyone could expect. The quality of food was spectacular, with no detail left untouched. The...
menupages.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn Eve K.

5.0 of 5 stars. So this was the big night on our culinary tour of New York. On Christmas Day, when the secret agent discovered that I was treating him to a trip to this gastronomic capital he immediately started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Excellent

From the moment you enter the restaurant you know it's going to be good... I arrived a few minutes earlier than expected so they sat my friend and I down in their posh little "waiting area" as we waited for...
menupages.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Chef with an attitude problem

This place is way too stuffy. Plus, for a place that prides itself on good atmosphere I was amazed to hear the chef screaming at the waitstaff from the kitchen. But the service is excellent and the food is...
menupages.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Always eating out

We have been fortunate to have been able to eat here several times. We had the white and black truffle dinner last New Years eve and have celebrated my birthday as well as my husbands here. Perfection is...
menupages.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney P.

5.0 of 5 stars. It was a blur. A gorgeous, gastronomical blur. A perfect Sunday afternoon (their brunch menu is the same as their normal menu)... No but seriously, would I do this regularly? No. I'd be fat. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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My birtday dinner at the mall

This past Sun was my bday & had every intention of not doing much. More info on my blog eveningrepast.blogspot. Apparently, 2 mnths ago, my wife had tried to make a res for this period of time & nothing was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine D.

5.0 of 5 stars. BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE (not yet fortunate enough to try French Laundry), aka Meal of Death. We're talking 4-5 hours here of gastronomic heaven -- so be prepared for an event. The Foie Gras (x2...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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User Review

If you're looking to splurge, this is the place. Thomas Keller's cuisine is absolutely fantastic. I was treated to the tasting menu as a birthday ...
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Yelp.com Review - by mike b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Quite possibly the best restaurant in New York. Honestly it's hard to even review this...I could describe every course of both of my visits but it's worthless because the menu is always changing and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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A dream come true

I had so been looking forward to experiencing the cuisine of Per Se, and although I knew it would be good, I was amazed at the complete package. The decor has a calming effect amidst all the hustle and bustle...
menupages.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Congratulations

I would like to just say congratulations in winning a few of those Michelin stars. Well deserved. A wonderful place to dine. Everything was perfect.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I agree with other reviewers who note that it's all about the details while dining at Per Se. Oysters & tapioca...yum. Texas toast served wtih my foie gras...always perfectly buttered & toasted &...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Per Se is a special experience, with excellent haute cuisine food and excellent service in a great location. It's probably the most creative meal, as well as the most over-the-top and refined meal,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by R L.

3.0 of 5 stars. After all the hype, Per Se is just OK. After trying to make reservations once, we were advised that we had to call exactly two months prior to our desired date at 10am (when they start taking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hung T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here with my girlfriend during our trip to NYC, let me mention that one of the big reasons we went on that trip was to visit this particular restaurant. I'm in the industry and have worked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vi N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Per Se definitely met expectations. We had lunch reservations so the view overlooking Central Park and the city during the day was quite awe inspiring and complemented the overall experience. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay okay... I know what you're going to say... 3 Stars??? It is a little low - I'll say 3.5. Here's the reason but first I must suck up: I love you Thomas Keller - you have brought happiness to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Logan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best meals I've ever had, and by far the most expensive. They gave me a copy of the tasting menu and wine pairing, which I will print and discuss when I'm back in town in a couple weeks....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Is this as good as it gets?

First of all, anybody waiting more than 2 months to eat here is a Son and will of course be disappointed. I don't care if you're a bec fin, no restaurant is worth a two month wait. I made reservations exactly...
menupages.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Breathtaking!!!

This is an amazing place, but it would be best to understand exactly what your getting into. You will get the $210 prix fixe menu, because there is no other choice. It comes with 9 courses and it took our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott A.

4.0 of 5 stars. A superlative experience -- the food was wonderful, the view is great and the service made me feel like royalty. Why only 4 stars then? Maybe it's just me but I don't think I have as much an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Without a doubt the best dining experience in NYC. Had the tasting menu and everything was a winner except the sous vide lobster was a little rubbery. Oysters and pearls....OH MY GOD!! Poetry in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ali l.

5.0 of 5 stars. i was lucky enough to have dinner here with 3 lovely ladies, and we had such a great experience - everyone who worked there was incredibly friendly and attentive, the restaurant was beautiful and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Quality comes at a price

Per Se is completely in a league of its own on the NY fine-dining scene. The 9-course tasting menu is a culinary journey you'll be telling all your friends about for weeks. I'm getting hungry again just...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernard M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thoughtful dishes and tasty food. If price was weighed more here, I would give it a four and a half stars. I actually like Jean Georges and Picasso better. My wife likes Per Se better than Jean...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Very Good food...Excellent Service

Contrary to the previous entry, there is no price difference between the different menus. Our waiter was possibly the best waiter I have ever had. My friend was about 30 min. late to meet us, and our waiter...
menupages.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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once in a lifetime?

i took my boyfriend here as an anniversary gift. we decided to get the $210 nine course chefs tasting menu because i had to try the signature oysters and pearls. it was the most memorable and amazing dish...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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superb food in comfortable atmosphere

I went to Per Se for my birthday lunch. As a foodie, I had very lofty expectations, and I was pleased to discover that the food and staff at Per Se delivered. Fellow diners may think that $650 for a meal is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Stunning in every possible way!

Fellow diners are complaining about the price. To that I say, "don't go." There is a reason why prices are what they are! Everything is superb: the food, the wines, the service, the ambiance, the linens, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Overrated

I admit I had high expectations. Frankly, that money can and should be better spent flying to the real McCoy in Napa Valley, the French Laundry. But since we are in NYC... Decor was elegant. View wasn't that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan C.

3.0 of 5 stars. DATE ALERT!! This is a great place for a date if you like talking to the person you are spending time with. If he/she isn't intelligent/entertaining enough to carry on a conversation for 3 hours...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My fiancee brought me here as a surprise shortly before our trip to San Francisco (and a reservation at the French Laundry). I think the reviews posted thus far speak to the level of service you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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Just.... wow

amazing... transcendent... food as art... totally worth the price ($210 apiece including tip but not including wine or tax). Service was friendly and welcoming, and happy to answer questions. The best dishes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe O.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went for lunch which I'd recommend since it is a lengthy meal and quite filling. Lovely setting- wonderful and interesting materials. Food- a couple of courses in the beginning were not very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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holy crap! This is GOOD!!!!

Despite the CRAZY expensive prices ($210 tasting menu). The food was heavenly. The service was impecable and SO friendly!!!!!! ***** 5 stars! We were offered a tour of the kitchen after dinner. Despite the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lani M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very lovely, very gracious service and attention to detail. I had things which I had never tasted before and which were both fabulous and memorable. However, this remains an expense account place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Impeccable service with attentive staff that made us feel comfortable - they entertained our fun and quirky questions and the sommelier introduced us to a fantastic wine that was unavailable due to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, for close to $2000 for our dinner party of four, well it damn well better get five stars! Seriously, the service is impeccable, and the food and wine pairings are, at least for me, impossible to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Per Se was such a wonderful experience in so many ways. I have been lucky enough to dine here twice and both times were amazing. The food is wonderful especially the Fois Gras - never have I had Fois...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Perfect (as long as money is no object)

It could not really have been more perfect. Not just the food, although they got that precisely right. Mr. Keller has exactly the right idea about how to make a restaurant a perfect experience. (there's that...
menupages.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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The Best

What an experiance. We were left speechless and remain so. You can drop $500 a head easily, and it's still worth it. We won't ever forget it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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Sublime experience --food, service, atmosphere

Was an amazing culinary experience here, which was also incredibly romantic, with barely noticeable servers who magically appeared in seconds whenever we seemed to need anything. Beautiful setting, views --...
menupages.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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Unbelievable!

I had to comment, I've been to Per Se twice and the negative reviews below are absolutely ridiculous and obviously offered by people with no culinary clues. The restaurant is fabulous and it deserves all the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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There was nothing wrong, per se...

After 6 months and countless tries we managed to get "The Call Back!" Wow! We were elated and took whatever they had open, after all it is the Chef Thomas Keller back in NYC! We were struck by the tactile yet...
menupages.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie y.

4.0 of 5 stars. For $700 for two people, I expected to see more. The food was of course superb, the atmosphere fantastic and the experience ideal...but for $700 you can have an equally good meal at Daniel and buy a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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The good and the bad

Per Se is a very tricky restaurant to review. On the one hand the food was truly memorable, we had the nine course tasting menu, and can honestly say that the majority of dishes really hit the mark. In...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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Just average

I don't know... I went to this place and I just got a pretencious attitude from the staff and the food was not as impressive as I had been told...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Yes, it is THAT good!

incredible food. you are not going to understand it until you actually eat there without a preset budget in mind. I ate once getting the minimum $175 tasting menu, which was great. 2nd time dining there, I let...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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So this is the best America can offer?

I never have written for public consumption a restaurant review. But given the level of media-hype surrounding Thomas Keller, his mythical exactitude and the price of a meal at Per Se, I feel I have to weigh...
menupages.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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A Memory to Hold Forever

Had the prix-fixe, multi-course option, and as we are slow eaters, it lasted four fabulous hours. So many courses, and a few surprise tiny plates in between, which might not be the norm, but we were ordering...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Worth it!

Don't whine about the reservations, just be flexible -- I called on Tuesday and got an 9pm cancelation that Friday. Perhaps not the absolute best meal I've ever eaten, but definitely right up there on the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Yes, it is that good!

After waiting for two months and hearing endless stories of how great Per Se is I came to realize that all the hype was truly justified. Each course was eagerly anticipated and it did not disappoint. The...
menupages.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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Keller is a Genious!

Per Se was such a wonderful experience in so many ways. I have been lucky enough to dine here twice and both times were amazing. The food is wonderful especially the Fois Gras - never have I had Fois Gras that...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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Simply the Best restaurant in New York

The best food, the NICEST, FRIENDLIEST staff, and the magnificent dining room have made this my new candidate for the best restaurant in New York City. (A restaurant that can turn a Snicker's Bar into one of...
menupages.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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NOT worth it - underwhelming

For a place that needs a reservation (if you can get one) months in advance and commands the prices of this level, the food was just wasn't on par. We had a five-course dinner and none of the dishes really...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nellie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. A fantastic experience. The food was as superb as French Laundry. The service is the best I have ever had, with remarkable attention to every request or dietary restriction. You can chose either a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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The emperor's new clothes

The food ranges from mediocre to good to very good but never memorable. The portions are tiny and one either goes hungry or fills up on bread and petits fours. I can only explain the Per Se phenomenon...
menupages.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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very good... but too expensive

I can't say anything bad about this place, except that it is overpriced. My sister ate here and her tab was $350 per head (party of 8). My tab was $320 per head (party of 4). Definitely special occasion...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Totally average

I had been trying for months to get a reservation at Per Se. I studied everything about Thomas Keller, the French Laundry, and tried unsuccessfully to learn every item on the menu before I went to Per Se. I am...
menupages.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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Disappointing for the Price

Per Se is overrated. However, I have to admit that the service was fantastic--wait staff was accomodating and alert; maitre d' was attentive; sommelier was helpful. But, I expected more if I am paying...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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Reservations

Food is great - but not a lot better than, say Wallse. Problems - not very many. Requested an anejo tequilla for a margarita and they didn't have one - only silver and a respado - not a big deal, but you'd...
menupages.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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Was it really worth it?

The food is the finest anywhere ever. No doubt. The room and view are spectacular. Was it really worth it? We say probably not. You dine how Per Se wants you to dine. There are no options for you as a diner....
menupages.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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The best meal I've ever had

It's difficult to fault anything at all at Per Se - the food comes as close to a religious experience I've ever had. Course after course of delicate, crafted dishes, served with an amazing array of some of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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What is there to say but AMAZING???

A truly memorable evening - one of the most perfect restaurants I've ever been in. The wait staff was incredible, anticipating our every need unobtrusively. Every dish brought to the table was an absolute gem....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Heavenly

My friend and I went here with extremely high expectations and were convinced no food on earth could meet our expectations - we were wrong. EVERYTHING we ate was incredible - each course was PERFECTION - from...
menupages.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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Truly Exceptional!

Even though it's very difficult to make a reservation, it's worth it! Everything is simply exceptional from the food, service and atmosphere. I hope I'm lucky enough to get another reservation.
menupages.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Per Se for my birthday

Despite wanting to die at the end of the meal from being overstuffed, Per Se is a restaurant I wish I could eat at every day! The service is amazing. After dinner we even got a tour of the kitchen. Did I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2005
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Hmmm...

Definitely great view, great service and food with impeccable preparation. Definitely oustanding effort. Service is good, but not as flawless as in other New York restaurants or even French Laundry in Calif....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2005
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Worth it

My dining experience at Per Se is really indescribable. I would recommend it for anyone who has a really special occasion, or just loves to be wined and dined. We were basically waited on hand and foot for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2004
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great night

don't listen to the naysayers that have posted. i went here with my grandma for her 80th birthday. it was hands down the best meal i have had in new york city in the past 6 years - and i have had many great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2004
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is Thomas Keller's new resturant in New York. A must if you can get a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2004
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Teremendous Letdown

I have eaten at the French Laundry so I know what Tom Keller is capable of. Althought I thought the food was good, it lacked the surprises of the French Laundry. It also assumes that Per Se diners have not...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2004
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OVER-HYPED!

I have NEVER been so dissapointed in a celeb-chef's restaurant. The back of the room has absoulutely no view. Extremely rude treatment from the floor manager. The tasting menu was delivered at a break-neck...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2004
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one of best meals

probably the most memorable meal i've had in recent memory. the food is expertly crafted and hits every taste sensation perfectly. i still get goosebumps thinking of the tapioca, oyster and caviar appetizer...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2004
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Unbelievable

We had the 5 course tasting menu for lunch which in reality turned into a 9 course 3 hr experience. For example, we were treated with a pre-dessert dessert. Needless to say, there's a reason Thomas Keller is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2004
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OpenTable

per se, the much-anticipated restaurant from renowned chef thomas keller, debuted in february 2004 in the time warner center complex at columbus circle. with striking views of columbus circle and central park,...
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Wcities

renowned chef thomas keller has brought the sophisticated appeal of his napa valley's the french laundry to manhattan with per se. only 16 tables, reservations two months in advance are recommended to take in...
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New York Times

one of the most eagerly awaited restaurants to open in manhattan over recent years, per se faces dauntingly great expectations and, more often than not, it meets them. a multi-course, mini-portion extravaganza...
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AOL CityGuide

perfectionism on a plate...
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New York Magazine

"very rarely does a restaurant with so much hype live up to expectations. per se exceeded it...
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Gayot

everyone should have dinner for six hours once in a lifetime. and everyone should do it by the hand of thomas keller, the superchef who has been wowing west coast diners at the french laundry in california...
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OpenTable

Per Se, the much-anticipated restaurant from renowned chef Thomas Keller, debuted in February 2004 in the Time Warner Center complex at Columbus Circle. With striking views of Columbus Circle and Central Park,...
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