Nougatine At Jean Georges - New York

Nougatine at Jean Georges is a great choice for a pre-show dinner near Lincoln Center. Our server was friendly once he went beyond the scripted greeting. The early evening views of Columbus Circle were enjoyable. The crab cake appetizer was delicious, but unfortunately the salmon was overcooked. The selection of wines by the glass was impressive. The amuse bouche before the meal consisted of asparagus in a crispy panko crust with a tangy lemon sauce. The French fries were too salty. The highlight of the meal was the always fantastic warm Valrhona chocolate cake for dessert. We plan to return, as despite a few flaws, our overall experience was nearly perfect.

I thought I had made a reservation for 12:30, but it was actually for 12. It was either my mistake or a mix-up when I entered the time. As a result, I missed out on indoor seating, but the staff quickly found a solution for me. However, the service was slow and it was noisy outdoors.

The restaurant offers a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere, with exceptional service, delicious cuisine, and a wide selection of wines starting at just $65 per bottle. The dishes are made with fresh seasonal ingredients and are beautifully presented. Don't miss the crab and champagne mango salad - a definite must-try.

Excellent service and experience. The food was great, but the dessert was exceptional. Definitely a wonderful special occasion restaurant.

With only the highest expectations we arrived right on time for our reservation on a Sunday night. Immediately, we were asked to wait for a few moments at the noisy hotel lobby nearby. Fifteen !!! minutes later when it became clear that something was not quite right, I decided to step back inside the restaurant reception area and inquire about our wait, but was asked by the different person if I have a reservation !!! . The front of house manager or just some in charge that I requested to see apologised very briefly and somewhat complained that the kitchen was really busy that night and walked us to our table that was set up in front of our eyes. The waiter and sommelier were just doing their job, but it was already very difficult for them to catch up after such a bad start considering that they didn't get any help or support from the restaurant management. The food itself was another controversial item that night with almost all dishes being high on salt level and caramelized foie gras being heavily salted and served with a salty mix of herbs on a side. Also we got an impression that the chef was obsessed with sweet peas as we got them in different forms in three out of four courses. Although the restaurant acclaimed to offer French American with Asian twist cuisine, we also noticed very strong Middle Eastern influence. Another moment that has to be mentioned is that for our 12 years old daughter they offered food from the hotel in-room dining service menu whereas any comparable or even much lower class restaurant we have been to always offers some a-la carte items to be specifically prepared for the younger guests. Again, visiting a restaurant of this level is all about your expectations meeting the actual experience that fell too far apart from each other that night. Definitely can't recommend this place to anyone looking for a Michelin star restaurant experience. Neither the food, nor the service.