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The Consulate, New York, NY

The Consulate

4.5
4.5
261 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

    (646) 781-9288

  • 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

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What 261 people are saying

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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  1. ChrisP

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We went for Sunday brunch sat at the bar until the table was ready Mimosa was served in wine glass..after we sat ordered waffles with berries waffle was so mushy tasted okay.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Appetizers were good (octopus, steak tartare). Mains were expensive and not well executed: branzino had many bones, hard on the top like it had been waiting for too long; the steak was well done outside and undercooked inside, the fries were not good, just oil and no rosemary. The service was sub par . It was so noisy I had to yell to talk and one of us just gave up talking. We didn’t even want to try the desserts. It was so good to leave the restaurant.
  3. Debra

    New York Area

    101 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    The wait staff is horrific. First time ever. I’ve been come to this restaurant when I was away back at the Makaveli’s. The food was good, the waitresses horrific.
  4. TURTLE

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Consulate is a great restaurant, a “little slice of heaven” in the upper west! Thursday was my friend’s birthday. She had never been to this restaurant before last night and she loved it. Our waiter was excellent! He answered all our questions. All of the staff was very attentive. We had a great table next to the window due to the kindness of the hostess! My friend said she was returning with her husband the next time!
  5. Bishop

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superlative in all, including accommodation of special dietary needs.
  6. Hk140

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    First, the good - the service was wonderful. However, the food was nothing special, the tables are packed in, it is so noisy, and the prices are ridiculous for drinks and food. Not going back.
  7. DawnW

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great brunch with amazing service. I love that the brunch menu is not cookie cutter offering some unique options (like burrata waffle, avocado toast with poached egg, and salmon waffle)
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We went for a nice Valentine’s Day date so it was pretty busy. Our waitress wasn’t able to get to us for about 40 minutes, but she was very nice and clearly overwhelmed with dealing with an entree shortage. Food was great and the service ended up being great. The inside is also beautiful, would recommend.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere.
  10. Bonrepas

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Blueberry pancakes were baked well. Dough was light and seasoned well. However, there were almost no blueberries. Not enough fruit. Mostly plain pancakes which were disappointing. I wanted more fruit and more fruit flavor. All I had were plain pancakes.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    This restaurant looks to be around for many years so it has a bit of that worn look though it still had charm. We came to try Restaurant Week menu cause reviews were delighted with menu that included duck legs. This did not happen. Th RW menu was pedestrian at best. Too bad these restaurants do nothing special to give a real sense of their food. We decided to order off the regular menu. This was lunch. We both ordered the onion soup. I thought it very good, hubby said okay. The muscles were very good, the omlette just so so. We had no desert. With one drink each and a soup and entree before tax and tip we spent $140. Not worth price. So doubt we will go back.
  12. lazaroLambertucci

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The service is not good
  13. FAITH

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely. The roasted duck legs were wonderful as was the escargot - hot and buttery. Definitely a great restaurant week treat. The cocktails are divine.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a hidden little gem we found in The Consulate! I cannot recommend them enough based on our lunch experience. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and top notch. The cocktails were incredible. The overall vibe and ambiance was to die for. We will be returning for another magical experience very soon!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service!
  16. Luv2EatOut

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    We came for New Year's Day brunch and were not disappointed. The food was great, and the selection wonderful. The restaurant had a terrific buzzy vibe that wasn't too loud and felt fun. The tables were a tiny bit close together but not so near that we were forced to eavesdrop on other conversations. I would have rated the service higher--the staff were friendly and helpful--but service was somewhat slow, especially at the end when we wanted the check. We'll definitely be back.
  17. Cara

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this restaurant is outstanding. Best French onion soup I’ve had in a long time. Visiting from out of town but would go to this place every visit to NYC in future. Service and attention to our experience was five stars.
  18. dn10

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    there's a lot of things to like about this place: ambience, food, decor, and good value. but we had an awful waitress + host that ruined our meal there, and it was a shame because we were celebrating a special occasion. we probably won't go back. too bad.
  19. Suzie

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    the restaurant was empty, decor was standard look of most Columbus Ave restaurants. Unfortunately, they really don’t offer any type of experience or something special enough to charge those prices that are similar to really great restaurants like Tessa and asset
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food was exceptional — most notable were the duck and the skate entrees, and the chocolate lava cake is not to be missed. Everyone was very hospitable and kind, from beginning to end. I do only wish the server could figure out how to serve the adjacent table without needing everyone to rearrange each time he passed…
  21. Cynthia

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful little gem! Food was delicious and service was beyond amazing! I will absolutely be back!
  22. TK719

    New York Area

    536 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    536 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner at The Consulate. The kale and Brussels sprouts salad, skate fish, and chocolate lava cake were all delicious. The service was excellent, too. An excellent choice for quality dining on the Upper West Side.
  23. johng

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delightful evening. The service was impeccable And the food was fabulous. Highly recommended for A special event or just a great night out for dinner
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    poor value my order arrived long after my guest’s meal was served. After the waiter served my guests he returned minutes later to ask what I had ordered.
  25. delicious

    New York Area

    270 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    270 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Price for steak fritte high but not disappointing. SteK prepared as asked delicious. But would use less peppercorn gravy fritters delicious salad interesting wish more figs and cheese. They are accommodating. Would definitely return
  26. Lynn

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner. All of the dishes we ordered were excellent, especially the scallops special. Our server was great as was the entire staff for my birthday dinner.
  27. JAIME

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food slowwwwww service
  28. Diner

    Dallas

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food here is very good. The service is poor and they don’t seem to understand English, they are all French and I was surprised that both times I’ve been there my order was misunderstood.
  29. TURTLE

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there at 8:30 on a Friday evening. The service was excellent and the food was delicious!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food average, wine poor
  31. MacNYC

    New York Area

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious food, great service and good vibes!
  32. Chase

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The french fries were amazing, but the $55 ribeye was far from good. It was a poorly selected cut, just a really bad steak. The prepartion was fine, but just a horrible cut. Overall, we left feeling like we got took. Way over priced for the quality.
  33. EmilyM

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for lunch. Had a business meeting/lunch and liked that the place was quiet during the lunch hour so we could easily hear each other. Food was great - we had a salad and a burger and polished them off. Waitstaff couldn't have been nicer. HIGHLY recommend.
  34. JuliaV

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    A real case of a creative chef delivering really good food in an amateurish dining room. Staff is sweet but untrained in the service the food deserves. Someone needs to get out there and boost the level of knowledge and sophistication to compliment the cuisine.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorites on the UWS!
  36. MacNYC

    New York Area

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really like the Consulate. Great Cesar salad and the the duck special. Ran into some neighbors there. A gem!
  37. sooz

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Wanted to try something new in he area but overpriced for marginal food I never had Cavetelli short rib soup? Very strange
  38. TexaninNYC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was great! My friends and I got treated like we were at a five star restaurant. It very much felt like an upscale dining experience. The food is a but pricey but worth it. Highly recommend if it suits your taste buds & budget.
  39. LucyA

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, cocktails and service! Perfect spot for brunch with family, friends or a date
  40. Solera

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The restaurant is very noisy, not only because of the loud music but also because diners seem to communicate by screaming at each other. Once the crowds left, dining and conversation became possible. As far as the food, my spouse and I shared the grilled artichoke which was enormous but mostly inedible. It was very touch except for the heart. Our friend had the octopus to start and enjoyed it. We all had skate as our main dish; the portion was substantial and it was a good preparation. It came with a side of spinach, The plate looked a little empty: it would have benefited from the addition of a couple of small potatoes, perhaps, as well as some herbs or other garnish. The restaurant is somewhat more expensive than others in the area.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine outdoors
    • Staff temperature check required

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You can order delivery directly from The Consulate using the Order Online button.

The Consulate is rated 4.5 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Order online
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

  • 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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