ButterGreat dayIt was exactly what I expected. The food was amazing the waiter Sergio was very attentive. Loved every minute.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic FoodI knew when I made Reservations that it was going to be a great dining experience. The food was fantastic and the service was very good. I felt pampered the whole time. I highly recommend Butter for a Special Occasion or a romantic night out. The lighting and decor was very suttle and it made it feel romantic. I would not go there with children as the menu is very adult and I like that because I got to enjoy my dinner. Not to offend people with children, but it seemed very adult there.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic foodWould recommend without hesitation. A meal worth every penny.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellentOur experience at Butter was excellent. The service was very good and the food was delicious. Only a couple of quibbles: one is that the plate that my octopus came on was lipless and the sauce spilled onto the dining cloth as I ate, which was unsightly during the rest of the meal. The second was that we decided to have a drink at the bar before dinner, since we got there early and the maitre de had us settle up at the bar before going to the table. The restaurant isn't that big, I've been in far bigger that allowed one to transfer the tab from the bar to the table.
Other than that the Foie Gras was delicious, as was the Octopus. The rosemary biscuit bread was to die for. The fillet of beef I had was perfectly done. Excellent.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent restaurant experience.Excellent restaurant experience. There was a private party in one of the rooms which made our wait for food a little long but other than that, everything was excellent. Overall, an amazing experience.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMVisiting from VT, we cameVisiting from VT, we came because we had heard of Butter and wanted a special evening out in NYC for mom, dad, and teen daughter. We loved the ambience, service was friendly and efficient. We considered the tasting menu but decided against it, opting to choose from the menu ourselves and sharing vs. putting the chef in the driver's seat. The couple seated next to us chose the tasting menu and definitely sampled things that were not on the menu.
A few hits and misses. Loved the wild salmon and cavatappi pasta appetizers. The sea bass w/romesco sauce was tasty, but there was an insane amount of romesco sauce on my plate. The pork milanese was flavorful, but very heavy. Raspberry beignets to die for.
Diners mostly tourists.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of my favorite restaurantsOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Our server Tony was very polite and was helpful in menu choices. The food was all prepared perfectly and cooked to perfection. My girlfriend and I will absolutely be back again for what I'm sure will be another wonderful night at Butter4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything about the restaurantEverything about the restaurant was fantastic. The food was excellent, we had the duck and the chicken, all cooked to perfection. The service was great too, with friendly and attentive staff. Great spot for a romantic dinner!4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat tasting menu with wineGreat tasting menu with wine pairings. They were able to accomodate my food preferences (no beef, pork or lamb). Was delicious.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience at Butter.Great experience at Butter. The food was excellent. The lamb was amazing. My girlfriend loved the filet. Service wa excellent. Did not care for the loud and intoxicated group next to us. Other than that, we had a great time.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe loved Butter...the foodWe loved Butter...the food was to die for, the service was attentive, friendly and "educated" in a beautiful space. We will go back and would highly recommend,4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGood foodA little disappointed in the Customer service (the waitstaff was great) as I had a special request and after a few calls and promises that the mAnager would call, which never happened4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was marvelous. TheThe food was marvelous. The chickpea "butter" was unique and tasty.
The decor was amazing, very calming.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a great experienceIt was a great experience for a nice night out at a swanky restaurant in NYC. Met my expectations almost entirely (one appetizer was slightly disappointing, still decent) and was a fun place to start Saturday night. It was amazing to see Alex Guarnaschelli come out into the dining room and say hello to people - that made my night for sure.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food and serviceFantastic food and service ! Beautiful restaurant as well
Best deserts .4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMMy NEW Best Meal Ever!Our experience at Butter exceeded our already high expectations. The decor was striking-modern, but soothing. My octopus appetizer was very tender with just enough heat from the aleppo pepper & chilies and a texture & flavor burst from the roe. The snapper was very crisp, but perfectly moist and soft inside-love the beet vinagrette! The Blood Orange Creme Brulee' was the best any of us have had. All of our group completely enjoyed their meal-the adverturous and not-so-adventurous! I would love to work my way through the menu!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMequisite tasting menu.I had the tasting menu and it was extraordinary. Every dish seemed better than the last. Plenty to eat and great variety. Service was near perfect. Needed a little tutelage on how to serve shared plates.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMFANTASTIC food!!!!! GreatFANTASTIC food!!!!! Great service and a subtle, chic atmoshpere.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is my fifth visit toThis is my fifth visit to Butter. From my perspective this is the best restaurant in New York. From the quality of the service to the consistent excellence of the food, I have yet to find another that rivals it. I recommend Butter to anyone that wants an outstanding dining experience.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMButter is "melt in your mouth" fun!Butter was "melt in your mouth" delicious!!! The restaurant was beautiful inside. We loved every bite of our wonderful dinner! We both had the most sensational, succulent lamb chops with glazed carrots and parsnips. We started with the tastiest appetizer of mushroom and ricotta crostada and a lovely Caesar salad. It was all "love at first bite."3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMSlightly odd mix of trendySlightly odd mix of trendy and fine dining. Nice setting, good food and solid service. Was good for taking some out of town guests for a NYC dinner out.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThe best food we had in NYC!The best food we had in NYC! Compliments to the chef!3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had dinner for 4 at Butter.We had dinner for 4 at Butter. The appetizers were wonderful. Most of the entrees were excellent. The chicken with white beans was just okay. However, the greens on top were so tough that I couldn't cut or chew them and nearly choked trying to eat the first bite. After I discarded the greens, the chicken was okay. All other entrees were excellent (fish, a giant steak, and the ravioli). Desserts were phenomenal (chocolate semifredo and beignets).3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMYum!The food was delicious. We had an 8:00 reservation, checked in at 8:05 and were seated around 8:15...not too bad for a Saturday night. If I had to pick something negative, I would have to point out the noise. I wish it was just a tiny bit quieter...that is me being uber picky, though. I will be back.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious food, beautifulDelicious food, beautiful decor and great service. I would definitely return again!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGood but expensiveBeautiful atmosphere , amazing food but very expensive.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went for a small brithdayWe went for a small brithday celebration with 4 adults and 1 child. Although we brought our own booster seat, they were very accommodating and made sure our child was comfy. The food was great, as should be expected from Chef Guarnaschelli.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWhile the menu is small orWhile the menu is small or focused we never want for geat3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMChef Alex creativityExcellent menu. Attentive waitstaff. Romantic ambiance. I would highly recommend it.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMOverall great experience!Fantastic experience from the very beginning! The greeters were wonderful and right away made us feel welcome and special. I made note on the reservation that it was a special occasion - our mothers 70th birthday. They engaged in a very sweet exchange with her, wished her a happy birthday and made all of us feel special. Our waiter, Edward (I think that was his name...he lives on Coney Island), was superb! Great personality, explained the dishes perfectly and took the time to answer our questions. He made wonderful suggestions from the wines, entrees and dessert. Loved chatting with him and hearing his expertise on NYC...since we were visiting from out of town. The food was fantastic! We enjoyed the chicken, filet and ravioli.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMButter serves outstandingButter serves outstanding food. The dishes are thoughtful and creative, but mostly delicious. With each visit I want more and more to be a regular. Thanks.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat atmosphere, great food!!great atmosphere, great food!! will definitely dine again.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a 30 year reunion ofWe had a 30 year reunion of sorts where 4 girlfriends from high school met in New York City. This was recommended to us by someone who wants to go there themselves but has never been. We had a wonderful time. The food and drinks were very good. The waiter was awesome as was the ambiance. I would recommend it.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything was delicious.Everything was delicious. My only complaint is that the meal came out quickly after the appetizer. The Raspberry Beignets for dessert are a must have and would come back just got them!3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is one of the best dinnerThis is one of the best dinner I have had in the past weeks. The food is delicious.Rare enough to be noticed the place is QUIET !!3/5/2013 12:00:00 AMSo many choices on the menu;So many choices on the menu; really liked the options for the restaurant week tasting menu!1/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWent here for Restaurant Week.Went here for Restaurant Week. Had the charcuterie platter (good), the salmon entree (excellent), and the chocolate cake dessert (good). My friends had the pork shoulder entree, which was ok. The place is great for dates.1/14/2013 12:00:00 AM