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The Consulate, New York, NY

The Consulate

4.5
4.5
338 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Welcome to The Consulate!
Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a French American menu which includes brunch favorites; blueberry cast iron pancakes, classic eggs benedict and beet and gin cured salmon. Dinner features sumptuous short rib cavatelli, perfectly seared steaks, roasted herb chicken and locally sourced seafood dishes such as seared branzino, scallop tartare with crispy shallots, and perfectly prepared octopus and mussels.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    06-783 0223
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    85th street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Consulate offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests enjoy the "beautifully presented" dishes and "lovely ambience," making it a popular spot for brunch and dinner. However, noise levels can be high, and prices are on the expensive side, reflecting its upscale setting.

338 Reviews
  1. wendy

    New York City

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite the service and waiting for the food and then for the next course in the following course, we finished our meal and we’re given a check. I paid the check with a credit card and was given a receipt complete with a tip. My guest and I were leaving the restaurant when we were accosted by some lady claiming to be a manager handing me another check, which was supposedly mine. She said I did not pay properly. I pulled out my receipt which was correct, and then she backed down. However, that did not excuse Her or my embarrassment in front of my guest. I have been eating at consulate for years and years. I have never experienced anything like this when the owners were present 

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  2. Lisa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    No gluten free substitute for eggs Benedict bread Charged $14 for a side of fries for a two year old

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  3. Judy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food and service were great but the noise level was deafening. The excruciating noise made the experience terrible and we will not return.

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  4. Judi

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff.

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  5. Peg

    New York City

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood spot for reliably good food. Brunch was delicious and the service friendly and efficient.

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  6. William

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is lovely, creative and beautifully presented. Prices are on the high side. Server Bibj is delightful.

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  7. Gerard

    New York City

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and service in a beautiful setting

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  8. Laura

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and food. It was a beautiful evening so we sat outside. The service was wonderful.

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  9. Reginald

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was okay…not amazing! We live in the area and the servers always seem to be rushed not paying special attention to excellent service. The prices are fair market for the Upper Westside.

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  10. Douglas

    Orlando

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stupendous dinner tonight with the restaurant week menu. The lamb shops were grilled with woodear mushrooms - insanely delicious! Who knew? Also loved the Consulate old fashioned, done with a bit of mezcal. Nom, nom!

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The Consulate is rated 4.5 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for The Consulate

519 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-3402

Additional information

  • Cross street
    85th street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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