Vestry

The service and decor at this restaurant are nice, on par with fine dining standards, but the taste of several dishes we tried did not meet our expectations.Firstly, the seasoning on the main course chicken was uneven—some parts were overly salty while others were bland. This inconsistency didn’t feel like a deliberate attempt by the chef to add complexity, but rather like a mistake in the seasoning process, which was disappointing. Additionally, while the presentation of the appetizers was visually appealing and vibrant, the flavors were not particularly impressive compared to some less expensive restaurants, coming across as somewhat monotonous and simple.On the positive side, the fish entrée and the cheese-themed dessert were more memorable, with the texture and flavors hitting the right notes. However, another downside was the location of the restroom. There is no restroom inside the restaurant itself; instead, you have to exit and go upstairs to the second floor. The stairs are quite steep, making it inconvenient.Overall, while the service and decor were commendable and some dishes stood out, other aspects of the food fell short, and the restroom location was inconvenient. As a fine dining experience, it was somewhat below average.Update:Hi Reuben,Thank you for replying to my Google review. I appreciate your acknowledgment of my feedback and your commitment to refining the dishes at Vestry. It’s great to hear that my comments on the seasoning and flavors will help in your continuous improvement efforts.I look forward to experiencing Vestry again and will definitely reach out to you directly when planning my next visit. Thanks again for your attention.Best regards,D Guo

This visit to Vestry was an interesting one. Earlier in the day I was told that it’s pretty disappointing but i decided to keep my reservation.The staff was extremely attentive, the space was beautiful and the food was very tasty.I’m eating this a 4 star because it was better than most but not so good that I need to go back asap.As I do in all Michelin star restaurants I went with the tasting menu. They had 2 options, which was nice. Every dish was cooked extremely well and the flavors were concentrated and intense. Technically the food was great and the presentation was quite nice. I do wish there would have been a little more creativity in the dishes, which is why I’m in no rush to return.I would certainly go back, but after I try out some more places on the guide.

My partner and I decided to treat ourselves to a date night yesterday and we are still talking about our experience. We were greeted with warmth and sat at a lovely corner table facing the entire restaurant. The environment was classy and comfortable featuring soft cozy seating (which is lacking in some upscale spots) which set the tone for relaxation and immediately made us excited to scan the menu. We started with bread and their house mushroom butter (which I wish I had a case of) followed by tuna tartare that was so flavorful and yet so light as well as the burrata which I highly recommend as a sort of palate cleanser as it is fresh and hums of spring. We indulged in a plate of gnocchi which honestly knocked my socks off and made me sink into my seat (or it could have been the well balanced cocktails we were sipping on - get The Underdog if you like rye). Now we get to the main players which proved to be classic, simple and very well done - the lamb as well as the wagyu. I appreciate that the proteins were featured with delicate reductions and seasonal greenery really honoring the ingredients. We wrapped up the night with a little dessert spread with the sorbet being our favorite and also such a fun presentation. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the extraordinary service from beginning to end with Sammy being our guide with excellent explanations of all dishes and Adam who set us up and proved to be an accommodating and gracious host. We can’t wait to go back and indulge yet again in this fantastic experience.

Everything we ate was amazing. The wait staff was helpful , quick and attentive. We went for NYC restaurant week and look forward to going again and trying new dishes. The risotto was phenomenal , the local cod with squash spaghetti was heavenly. Cocktails were strong and came with a nice presentation, highly recommend Smoke & fire. This was a great culinary experience and no complaints whatsoever.

Beautiful presentations, creative dishes and fast and friendly service. The steak tartare, gnocchi and the burrata were stand outs. The entree options were generally meh, so I’d focus in on the starters.Very stylish interior and it’s generally easy to get reservations here. A very accessible choice for someone looking to knock off a Michelin star in NYC. It’s a bit bonkers to charge $12 for bread though.

I came here on a Tuesday with another person for dinner. The restaurant was quiet and beautifully decorated. The host was very nice, as was our waiter, mixologist and the food servers. We ordered the Parmesan milk bread which was OK but the real stand out is the butter they serve with it. We next got the Local Burrata (which was too stiff and cold for my liking; maybe it came directly out of the fridge but I didn’t like the consistency), Tuna Tartare (which was excellent!), and the mussels (which came with a foam on top and were also excellent). For my main, I ordered the Bucatini and it was delicious! The sauce was smoky and overall the dish was not too heavy, but hearty enough to be felt. I also ordered a mezcal Negroni as an aperitif and liked it so much I drank it with my meal, too.Overall, this place is a solid choice and I would come back.

I am absolutely appalled by the response from Vestry to an honest customer review. Instead of addressing feedback professionally, the restaurant chose to attack the individual with offensive and degrading language, which is unacceptable for any business, let alone a Michelin-starred establishment. Hospitality is about respect and grace under all circumstances, and Vestry has clearly failed in both. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone who values professionalism and customer care. This behavior is shameful and reflects poorly on the establishment.

This was in many ways disappointing. One Michelin star restaurant, the seats were a little tight together but had comfortable first to sit on. Im sure seemed good but in the middle of the meal they turned up the lights and changed up the music, made for a really interesting change of ambiance that cut the atmosphere. Coat check upfront and seating outside included lights and heaters.We were a group of 12 so we had a pre fixe menu. 1st course I chose the maitake mushrooms which had a lot of barley and squash but not a lot of mushrooms. Still, it came in a good broth. The second course I chose the sushi rice which was fantastic for the first two bites but then rapidly became way too sour and almost like mayo going into the second half of the bowl. It was overwhelming and could have been really good with something crunchy, and being a much smaller portion. The hamachi rose was a fantastically balanced pear and yellowtail flower, definitely worth getting another time.Main course had the cod which was mostly lacking flavor other than the coriander sauce, which I dont like cilantro so that was probably a bad choice overall. Finally the orange dessert at the end was a panna cotta which was super sour and wasnt creamy or sweet like I expected. It was difficult to eat more than a bite as literally it felt like eating a warhead. The cheesecake was too cheesy according to my colleague but the Apple mouse was really tasty.Overall I wasnt enjoying my dishes, and the taste that I had of everyone elses dishes (they were kind enough to share a bite of many of the dishes) made me think that it wasnt the exception. The various iterations of sushi or fish were all done pretty solidly, but not spectacularly outside of the hamachi rose.

Its always fun to try menus with a lot of inspirations from foreign cuisines. Unlike many Japanese-inspired places, the appearance of each dish shared a lot of similarities to authentic Japanese dish, but each dish had delicate touches to keep them very unique.We were advised to pick at least one appetizer and one entree and order together. They emphasized on how kitchen could arrange orders in the most appropriate sequences. This pre-fixe style makes sense, but I somehow felt a little nervous to order, as there were many variables and I found more interesting-sounding dish in the appetizer section. I would recommend people to visit in group of four or more, so you get to order more dish without hesitation.Entering the door, overlooking its interior, to receiving the first drink are all chique New American type of experience, until I got to see the food menu. Although the atmosphere felt a little tense in the beginning, all staffs were friendly and we got to be very comfortable immediately.

Went with the 5-course tasting menu and wow, WoW, Wowie. Every course was delicious but when I go back it will be for the tuna tartare, oysters & caviar and the gnocchi. So elevated and beyond anything I could’ve ever imagined happening in my mouth. It was delectable. Service was kinda weird, a bit of a language barrier but honestly I didn’t care as long as my food was amazing, which it was. My photos really don’t do the food justice since I wanted to taste the food immediately after it was placed in front of me lol.

Racial Discrimination: I encountered a deeply concerning experience. We were served by a black waiter who showed discriminatory behavior towards Asians, which was quite unexpected and unacceptable, especially in a Michelin 1-star restaurant. Unlike other tables, we were only provided with the Restaurant Week menu, which had only two dishes and cost 60/pp, but he gave full menu for every table around us and was very enthusiastic, until I asked him where is the full menu. He indifferently poured tap water straight to us and splashed water on the table, contrasting sharply with the attentive service he provided to other patrons: ask each table if they wanted still or sparkling water, except us. It was ridiculous. Given these circumstances, I felt that not tipping would not lead to self-reflection but might reinforce negative stereotypes. Therefore, I chose directly request assistance from the management, complaining and told him I wanted a different waiter. While I appreciate the managements response, the experience has left me reluctant to revisit. I believe its important to share such feedback to promote a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all patrons. (Cost 290 before tax and tipped 60 to our new waiter, if I tipped the previous one 60 for that service I would definitely regret it the whole way home)

Hi , a very regular hotel restaurant, nothing special, and it was cold in the dinning area , we order steak tartare was ok but the wagyu beef steak was bad no taste no flavour and the cheese cake as dessert was better than the pana cotta , not recommended at all .

Probably not worth the Michelin rating. Started with the Nori Chips. They had the chip aspect but were bland. Second, the hamachi was beautifully presented but just okay. Third, the bass was the standout of the meal. Dessert was a chocolate goop. No texture or much variance in flavor. Overall, a hefty bill for mediocre experience.

Decent, hotel based restaurant. For the money, I felt the food and service were average. For example, the chicken was dry and bland. And, I had to ask three different servers for a cocktail refresh.Heavy use of saffron on many dishes (from starters through mains to desserts) makes them feel less unique.

I still give it a five star because this restaurant has a lot going for it. The decor and the staff are excellent. The food is great but curiously a couple of things are really not impressive even cheap tasting. This is the case for the Nori chips and the tuna toast they currently have on the menu.I’m not sure I’d drive 30 min to get there but it’s a nice restaurant that doesn’t deserve anything less than five star.

Everything here was immaculate. From taste, presentation, etc. it does tend to get busy, even on a week night, so service might be a bit slower. However this was an amazing experience, and I would definitely recommend to anyone else looking for a nice fine dining experience in the city. Every dish was satisfying and beyond tasty.

Extremely good food, amazing service. Nice fusion between Asian/Japan. The oysters and the tuna tartare are to die for, and the desserts are excellent too. Elegant place, super nice location.________________🌏Weight Loss Motivation.🔥New Weight Loss Discovery Burns Belly Fat Like Crazy⭐Use This Weight Loss Hack And You Will Almost Always Lose Weight!Instagram👉 @slims_pro

Interesting dishes — some are more creative in presentation than in flavor. The food here is rich. Even the sushi rice.Sometimes, something about the dining experience gets lost when the dishes are overly curated.The service was great and the ambiance is sexy.

Food overall is pretty decent, the potato Ravioli would have been the best dish if it weren’t there was a single tiny little piece of spices that was hard to chew on. The appetizer Sea-bass was quite good, the smoked chicken skin was crispy enough while the meat is still tender,but it was tasteless by itself, you have to eat it together with the mash potatoes or the peas. Portion wise is your standard Michelin restaurant portion so they are a bit small in American standard but this way you get to try out different dishes. Service wise it was acceptable but not really good enough for a fine dining restaurant (e.g. they lack of the explanation of chef’s recommendation on how to eat the dishes, they are not observant enough etc) Music was a bit too loud and the music choice (hip hop, R&B, Pop)not sure it matches the restaurant. Cocktail wise it was a bit watery. The Riesling wine was not bad.

A seemingly unassuming place that we chanced upon in SoHo, we were blown away by everything on the menu.The drinks were well crafted and delicious, and every dish had rich flavor.The food got us full but was not at all heavy, and we greatly appreciated the hospitality extended by the wonderful staff.Tried the Shiitake handroll, maitake mushrooms, hamachi crudo and the homemade cheesecase. Every single dish was amazing! The complimentary bread and the accompanying butter is exceptional. Highly recommend this place!

Excellent food that was carefully prepared! Wonderful ambiance! Just the right darkness! Service was friendly and attentive !! Outdoor space was beautifully done! The stairs to the bathroom is haunting. The place is a bit pricey but I would highly recommend the place! It’s right off the Sprong street around the corner from the MTA Blue Line-C or E train. Across the street from TraderJoes.

Must give 5 starts for service, all servers was really nice. Food was disappointing, we have 7ppl and all leave hungry and unsatisfied. Food was very salty, heavy flavored sauce. Didnt get to take all the pictures of what weve order, appetizers was so disappointed we didnt take any entrée photos. Our bill end up to be more than 1000 but totally not worth it.

Very poor service. Yes, you pace food course in a fine dining, however it seemed they had forgotten us and we had to keep checking each time. Our server’s communication wasn’t great and when I asked him about red wine recommendations he kept pointing at the menu, covering the print on the menu book which made it very difficult for me to read the selections. Above all the AC was very high, and you need to be prepared to wear fall clothing in July!

Come here for drinks, skip the food. Cocktails are creative and yummy.My favorite food item was the wagyu steak, it was cooked nicely, no overcooking on the outside at all and the inside was completely red. However, the rest of the menu items were subpar for a restaurant that has a Michelin star.Everyone takes a photo of the cheesecake because it is cute but only get it if you like saffron in your dessert. I was really not a fan so I preferred the tapioca pudding.

Amazing food, service, and an extremely friendly staff. My compliments to the entire team! The smoked amish chicken, oysters, and scallops are all worth writing home about.

We were staying at the Dominick and decided to make it easy and dine next door. What a fantastic choice. This is a dining experience on par with its Michelin star. I loved the service more than in any other Michelin I’ve dined in because the staff is exceptionally authentic.We were seated quickly and treated to the bread and butter. It sounds so simple but it was a precursor to the fantastic food ahead. You have to eat the bread and butter. The soy is a different experience and one you’ll want to have. We elected to order the food and then get a wine recommendation from the Sommelier. She was very nice and really looked at what we were eating to make a recommendation. We ended up with a nice bottle of Champagne that just worked. I chalk it up to her excellent abilities.The Waygu and Beef Cheek were perfectly cooked and really exceeded expectations. There’s not that much to say about it other than it’s a very refined, well balanced plate and I would absolutely recommend it. Portions are quite a bit so some hungry.For dessert we went with the cheese cake. It’s whimsical and delicious. I don’t often get dessert but this is one of the items I’m glad I did.All in all it’s a fabulous restaurant that will absolutely meet your high expectations. The price won’t shock you either. For as good as it is I found it to be a really good value.

The food, the ambiance, the service, it is all wonderful! There is so much flavor in the dishes, even the butter with the bread is to die for! This was one of the best restaurants Ive been to. They also have some great non-alcoholic drinks. Highly recommended!

Came to Vestry for restaurant week dinner. Loved their seafood dishes and cocktails and desserts were amazing too. Must try.

This was our second time celebrating a special occasion at Vestry. I will start by saying that the service can make or break a restaurant experience, no matter how good the food. The service was 5⭐️. We Were treated like royalty. The food and the cocktails are delicious and beautiful fire and smoke yumm. Every course was excellent and the staff amazing. Thank you for making my birthday extra special 💗

Ambience: 4/5Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Value: 2/5Overall: 3/5Highlights:1. drinks were fantastic with the seasonal pumpkin being the highlight of the meal2. Soy sauce butter was delicious and couldn’t stop eating3. Chutoro was nice crisp and sauce was deliciousLowlights:1. The Salmon was over cooked and was sent back. They made us a new one which was significantly better but at that point we just wanted desert2. Salt. Everything was very salty and we couldn’t eat without drinking heavy amounts of water3. Minor: my mouse wasn’t facing the cheesecake. For a restaurant of a star caliber, you would expect better attention to detailSummary: good place to grab a drink but spend your money elsewhere. Food was ok but not worth the hype and nothing special vs other higher end restaurants in Manhattan.

Went there for the winter restaurant week menu. We ordered different dishes to share, and out of six only scallops and chicken were good - not outstanding. The rest (risotto, gnocchi, cheesecake and chocolate mousse) were bland. I think their restaurant week menu is weak and they could do much better. It was just an ok dinner in a nice ambiance for us. We will not go back for a full menu, but dinner was still good for the price. though.

Some items were great like the porter which was very special. The short ribs were a miss and really lacked flavor and the un-rendered fat was really not a good bite. You would think it was all flavor with a 48 hour braise but it tasted like over boiled pot roast. We also had to order 3 different bottles of wine because they could not find them or did not have them, so we started eating with empty wine glasses and a confused somolie. Not sure they would have gotten a start that night.

I came to celebrate my 3rd anniversary with my husband and we had the perfect time.

Came here for restaurant week... the dessert was really bad and both left terrible aftertaste in my mouth. Cocktails were really underwhelming too... it is not worth the visit even for 60/ person because they already added 20% tips without checking with how you like the food / if you need anything else.

Good food; I recommend the four-course tasting menu. We swapped scallops for burrata but the scallops looked good too.

I visited this place 3 years ago and satisfied with my experience on the Asian fusion style. Remember the salmon was good. Deserves the Michelin star.

The ambience is really good for dating, I came with a friend but the people around us all looked like couples, and all people seems to enjoy their time very much.However, the food is not as impressive as the ambience. Maybe because of restaurant weeks set is lower in price, I ordered chicken (sorry forgot the name, but you can check the picture) and felt the food is a little bit salty and sweet at the same time, instead of multiple distinct but harmonic flavors that I usually expected to have in the meal of this level of the restaurants. My friend had their famous cheese-shape cheese cake as her dessert, that is the best over the all dishes, but still a little bit too sweet.I wont say its disappointing because the foods were fine, just not to the level I thought they could be.

Well deserved Michelin star.Restaurant week dishes were amazingly delicious.Notable ones: The strawberry gazpacho (perfect summer flavor!), the roasted chicken (moist, bursting with flavor), and the honey comb cotta cream desert (the hint of jasmine finish on the palate was phenomenal)A bit odd though that couple RW dishes has such a high supplemental, almost paying for the full price from the dinner menu. What’s the point then putting them on the RW menu …

We came here for the 2024 summer restaurant weeks. It was $60 pp. However the food quality is quite disappointing and far from a Michelin star expectations. The service was average, not bad but not as good as it should be for a star restaurant. None of the dishes is impressive. They are average, at best. The fluke was dry as cardboard, I was flabbergasted by how dry it was. The strawberry soup was also poor execution, very sour taste and that’s all. Other dishes are really average, it’s easy to find other places that are much better.

We tried Vestry because it had a Michelin star..The decor of the restaurant was beautiful and the service was great, however the food was left to be desired to say the least. I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly but my husband had the wagyu ribeye which was cooked well done (when he asked for medium) and half of it was fat. Nor did the server tell him MP would be $110. We were in a rush to the airport or we would have sent the steak back. For the price point I would not recommend this restaurant. There are better restaurants in the area.

Excellent food. Very much relying on the quality of the ingredients and à point preparation. The tastes are straight without any surprise sophistication. You may wonder if you can expect more of a 1-star Restaurent (Guide Michelin). The service is attentive without any formal or ceremonial style to it. Tables are bistro style without table cloths/linen. The utensils and dinnerware are. stylish. Noise level medium. Good for a urban-night hip dinner, but do not expect a European-style formal haute cuisine type restaurant.

Amazing vibe (sexy, with some dimly lit areas, modern design, elevated feel), very delicious food (especially their tuna tartar which comes in 2 pieces - perfect sharing, squash blossoms stuffed with shrimp, and cod). Great and knowledge service, good attention to details.My new go to place in Soho for a nice dinner date. Well deserved michelin star!

Came here to celebrate my friend’s birthday and for the restaurant week! Food was super delicious and visually appealing. Oh and both Parmesan Milk Bread &Warm Jerusalem Boule were super tasty (no included in the restaurant week menu)

We went here for restaurant week and the food was pretty good but the service was terrible. First the food, we had the warm summer corn, Montauk calamari, and coconut tapioca. The warm summer corn was alright but the crab meat still had crab shells in it. I did like the Montauk calamari and coconut tapioca.The service was very slow, a 3 course prefix took almost 2 hours. We checked on our drinks twice, the first time they said it was coming and dont worry, the second time we checked, they confessed that they hadnt even put the drink order in!Overall good food but not worth the wait

Focused on seafood, the dishes are beautifully presented and packed with flavor, and hotel restaurant or not, you should check it out. Impeccable service, gorgeous room. Ticked all the boxes. Only negative, really pricey for the size of the plates - but again, hotel restaurant.

Michelin star Punking Vegans. The chefs need a wake-up call.This restaurant hates vegans and food allergies. I planned our 2021 Christmas Eve dinner in July and the untalented team of Chefs was incapable of creating an amuse bouche, appetizer, entree, or dessert I was able to eat. Instead of saying, Nope, go somewhere else, they just stole my $$. They flat refused to provide a meal I could eat and refused to let me pass on dining. The $900 bill was a joke. They served up, no amuse- nothing-zero-goose egg, mushrooms & cream goop, slop risotto a 3rd grader made, and gimmicky diary desserts. All laughable, how on earth it has achieved this status is beyond me.The manager was so incompetent, that she/ he never addressed my table. A charge back is in order on my meal. Vestry, you cant take my reservation, charge me, and then deny me a meal.

Food was okay, but didnt match the price. There were some problems with the menu with major ingredients in dishes not listed. The cheesecake dessert looks very nice but the taste doesnt match. All in all, an okay experience, but was a bit surprised it had a Michelin star.

This menu is innovation just for the sake of innovation. A Michelin star feels GENEROUS. Too overly complex to enjoy dinner without the conversation inevitably being about the meal...in a way that brings more questions than answers. The salmon (the easiest fish in the world) was pretty good, but not mind blowing. But caramelized rice? Why? Rice is already a beautiful thing. I ended up feeling nauseous after Day 2 of dinner. Also not sure I love the cheesecake literally coming with a faux mouse on the plate. This is New York City. Were outdoor dining, babe. The PTSD is real.Also if you want to eat dinner in under 2 hours, good luck! This restaurant is your new home now. You want to order? Too bad.

I’ve been working with hospitality projects for the past four years, and I’ve realized that the quality of service is paramount. You can have world-class cuisine and an exceptional wine selection, but rude service can tarnish the experience instantly. On the other hand, even with less sophisticated food, a memorable and attentive staff can make a place stand out. It is surprising that a restaurant of this caliber would have a manager who argued with every table during our visit. Whoever you are, you’d better quit and learn manners first.

The food is pretty good and the service is nice and friendly. Enjoy the restaurant week dinner in here. Will definitely come back again.

I was a little hesitant when my bf made a reservation here based on the mixed reviews. Well, I can tell you I’m very glad we did! We are food lovers, and it takes a lot nowadays for a place to wow us. From the moment we arrived until the very end, the service was impeccable. The ambiance makes you feel you’re in another place (and we love NYC.) The food… oh man, the food was just splendid! To start, we fell in love with the seaweed butter that comes with the bread! The rest of the food was high to the standards of a Michelin star restaurant. It did not disappoint in the slightest. We also ordered all the desserts in the menu :) I would like to thank Justin especially, for making this date night a memorable one! I love when a restaurant stuff pays attention to every detail, you certainly don’t find that everywhere.

Lives up to its Michelin star. Sushi tasted freshly caught, and cleaned spectacularly! Our waiter knew the menu well, read our reservation for diet preferences (without us reminding him), and made menu recommendations that complimented one another (not talking about wine). In the future, we will stay at the hotel upstairs just to eat the food here.

Note: you will be charged $8 per person for water, on top of whatever else you may order. No, they will not inform you of this when they ask your preference for still or sparkling (I asked for still - usually an economical choice).Overall, this restaurants main issue is its value. If everything cost 25% less, I would have left having had a much more positive experience.The specialty cocktails we ordered were strong, but pretty uninspired in terms of flavor. They would have been fine for the standard NYC price of $15 each - for $21, they felt a bit lacking.The food was expertly prepared - but again a bit lacking for the price. A 2-course dinner for $60 (not including water) can be acceptable if the courses are sufficiently filling and inventive. Of the 4 dishes we tried, the shrimp rose to this standard. Two other courses - the hen of the woods and the salmon crudo - were delicious, but pretty stingy. The wild mushroom risotto was unfortunately pretty one-note, however, and strangely devoid of mushrooms.I generally loathe the cliche that the portions at fancy restaurants are so small you leave hungry. Then again, maybe thats because this is the first time its happened to me.The service was polite, but a bit slow. I would normally ignore this, but I was informed on arrival that they needed the table back by 7pm, and my reservation was for 5:45pm. Like the food and the drinks, this felt a bit stingy. Supposedly you can order dessert a la carte after youve finished your $60 2-course dinner, but devil if I know how youre supposed to have the time.We opted not to stay for dessert. And we managed to give the table back on time, if only barely.Would I come back? Sure, if somebody else is paying. But I might suggest a couple other places to them first.

Had an excellent dinner and experience at this restaurant. Its a good place to go to for a very fun, stylish dinner. The atmosphere and service were very good. The food is innovative and has a flair in the presentation, especially in the desserts. Be aware that the portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side. I recommend that for two people with regular sized appetites, get more than one appetizer each to share - two or three ought to be good. Then, get a main course for each and maybe a couple of the desserts. Cocktails or wine pairings are also a good idea. Ill definitely keep this on my list of places to go, especially for a date.

This place was amazing. I did the five course tasting menu, from start to finish the food was spectacular. The only note for the food I have is the short rib was slightly tough, but not terribly so and the flavors were still amazing. Where the restaurant truly shines is there sommelier Eitan . I wanted to be take through the courses with different wines and I told him I trusted his opinion and was not disappointed. The one thing that made me give a 4 stars and not 5 is I felt the waiter could have been more attentive, Oumar didn’t check in on how my food was and most conversations I had were with the Somm I wish I could have tipped only him because he was more my waiter then Oumar was.

Service was great, but the food was just ok. Highly not recommend. Oysters were good but the fome thing overpowered it. The salmon was just not great.

Excellent service - the staff was incredibly warm, accommodating, and attentive. Food/cocktails were delicious and felt special (and at a reasonable price given the quality). The milk bread with pesto and seaweed butter, gnocchi, and waygu were all highlights!

Vestry is vibing. The tasting menu was sublime and well thought out. They had delicious gluten free bread and regular bread. The appetizers made us excited for the next dish. The entrees and desserts… so delicious. Service was amazing and totally non intrusive. Every need was expertly taken care of.

Food is nice, we ordered 4 course. The food is amazing, especially the Wagyu and the scallops. No wonder it’s a Michelin star 1. Service is okay.

OMGGGGGFood was AMAZINGGGGGFROM the bread to their breaded pear for dessert..The oysters were the best I have ever had!!!The wagyu steak was delicious!Their homemade gnocchi are to die for!We ordered so much food w my boyfriend and EVERYTHING was just perfect!!!!Recommend this restaurant 1000%!

What an amazing dinner I had at Vestry! Everything was perfect—from the flavorful food to the spot-on wine recommendations and attentive service. The vibe was just right, and I can’t wait to go back.

The food was good! Services were satisfactory! I’ll definitely come again

I had mixed feelings about this place. The food was okay, but the service at my table was not up to par. The server struggled to get our orders together, and drinks took nearly 20 minutes to arrive, despite multiple reminders. We were seated near the bar, and hotel guests enjoying drinks there nearly knocked over our table a couple of times. While this isnt entirely the restaurants fault, they shouldnt cram in so many tables, especially considering theyre a Michelin-starred establishment — theyre not a diner!

Come here for restaurant week, food is good. Dessert is awesome, and wonderful service.

Very disappointing meal and the service was atrocious. Highlight was the tuna and everything else was a disappointment. The steak was dry and had no flavor. The pasta was overcooked and the fish did not have any seasoning. We waited forever for service and after our order was taken we did not encounter our server until he dropped the check. Its a great location and I liked the atmosphere. Not sure how they got a Michelin star!

Another 1 star Michelin restaurant from my bucket list. Lucky today is restaurant week. I can come down and try it out. Food is good. Calamari is super crispy. Service is excellent. The corn soup tastes so sweet. Pork belly is a little too fatty for me today. The tomatoes salad is very refreshing. The wagyu steak is good. Salmon with seaweed is a little bit too salty and doesn’t blend well. The chicken is so soft. The cheesecake is phenomenon. Baked peach is good too. Overall I give it a full score

Rustic delicious mushroom soup, wagyu filet, prawns, pineapple tapioca, amazing cocktails and wine list -- all delicious

Not quite sure how this restaurant has a Michelin star. Food was simply weird tasting. Warm oysters (tiny portion) with Granny Smith apple foam? Hokkaido scallops (tiny portion) in a guava/passion fruit cream sauce? The Wagyu was good, only because it was wagyu. The food was definitely not Michelin star quality nor was it worth the price we paid. The saving grace for me was the amazing bread and house-made butter.The staff was a mix as our waiter was helpful and friendly, but the hosts were somewhat dismissive.Overall, would only come back to see the waiter, Sami.

One of my favorite spots I’ve been to thus far in nyc. The food was prepared so precisely you almost didn’t want to touch it (but I’m glad I did because it was incredible)! The ceramic dishes were a great touch and the staff was amazingggg! High recommend.

This place has the potential to be one of the best restaurants in NY but a few kinks need to be worked out.1) Service is fine but clearly not on the same level as other establishments at this level2) Food is fantastic, cheesecake in particular is probably the best dessert Ive ever had, but food comes out maybe 5-10 min slower than it shouldThat being said, always had a great experience here. Atmosphere and food are great, would just like to see improvements

The star is follen off the Michelin! Appetizers took a long time to be surved, so did the main course (surved cold) to a point where I had to ask twice if they forgot about us. Wasnt worth the wait. Finally, for my wife not to go pass the second bite of her cheese cake, new world record. She claimed for it to taste like soap.

I was there for the restaurant week experience, overall I give 2 stars. We are group of four and we asked for another round of bread, and only half the original portion was served. Come on. The 2 dessert options were equally bad, we almost only had one bite. The waiting time for each dishes was about half an hour. Service charge included already. Can’t take it off for long wait time. My res started 6:45 pm and three courses took it to almost 10 when I am able to get out. Not gonna to waste time and money and go back.

Overall ok, food was ok. Service was wonderful but little slow but understandable.But nothing really special for us. Im just wondering how they are Michelin 1 star restaurant. 20% tip already included.Atmosphere was wonderful.

The menu here is set up as Art-on-a-Plate Bites, and presentation is flexed on their entrées. Every dish here is meant to be shared.The asparagus, oysters, and honey cheesecake were really eye-opening!A for creativity I must say!

Excellent presentation of food has definitely increased our dining experience. Seafood was very delicious. The cheesecake looks so cute but doesn’t taste as good. Ambiance and service were great for a date.

The host working Saturday Nights needs to get a personality, especially being a guest of the hotel. It’s common courtesy, let alone your job to acknowledge Customers as they walk in to the Restaurant - instead of standing there “feeling” too important to greet them, whilst you’re doing nothing.

I would come a second time.We had the 7 course menu, which was delicious.However, I would have liked more courage to the intensity in 1-2 courses.The Vestry sends A-La carte and set menu - ambitious team.great wine list with surprisingly champagne Bereche et fils on it - must drink. Rive Gauche is my favorite.

The food is overall not bad. However, I must say something about their restaurant week menu. DON’T order wagyu. It charges $40 more, while on the ordinary menu the price is no more than $20 than other dishes also in the restaurant week menu.At the end, a mandatory tip of about 20% was added to the bill, without notifying me. On the printed credit card check there was also room for tips. Their service is nowhere close to the tip they charge.I’m very sorry to see that they make every effort to charge more, instead of improving the dining experience.

Such a great experience! I went to celebrate my birthday with friends and it was absolutely divine, the food was delicious, well balanced, appropriately portioned, creative and new flavors. The service was a true class act. Would definitely go again.

I might come back and try and see if I’ll raise the rating, but for this restaurant week menu it’s quite disappointing. The food presentation is good but some dishes taste weird (especially the risotto). And the cheesecake tastes somewhat like flour… My favorite is the celeriac soup surprisingly!

Amazing dinning environment, the food was okay. We had restaurant week menu, it included some signature dishes from the restaurant. Most if the dishes are delicious, but the desserts was terrible, cheeses foam cake are taste wired, it taste very oil. The other one is a pudding with tapioca and red berry sauce on the tap… also not taste good.

I went for restaurant week. Phenomenal. Each dish was amazing. Loved the cheesecake dessert so cute!! I think this was one of the best meals for the best price I could get. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is amazing.

I was staying at the hotel where Vestry is located. I walked in by myself wanting a quick light dinner. After a week of heavy restaurant meals I was craving a simple green salad.Too bad ‘cause the Vestry menu seems to have exorcised the color green. No salad or any other green vegetable option on the menu.I decided to try my luck with the waiter and asked if they could make a simple green salad. Most good waiters would have said let me check with the kitchen. My waiters simply cut me off with “we don’t do salads really”. I saw lettuce on other people’s plates as bed for some dishes. So they clearly had lettuce. How difficult could it have been to grab some, put it on a plate and sprinkle some olive oil. Any restaurant that can’t do that should not be in business.PS but the oysters I ended up having were AMAZING.

Decent place for a la carte fine dining! Interior is super, staffs are nice. For food, each menu has quite a small size so make sure to order some supplementary small bites beforehand. Still, overall experience was nice and I love the fluffy chairs!

Our experience at Vestry was not what was expected coming from a Michelin star chef of that caliber. Our dinner took over 4 hours. We didnt receive our first dish until 1 hr into the meal and there was no communication from the GM nor the server (to whom we didnt even know who our server was). At this point we had only had one beverage and was not offered another, until we asked. We had to send back a dish or two due to poor execution and flavor. We informed another server that the tuna toast wasnt too our liking and they kindly removed it. There was clearly no communication with our server, GM nor kitchen because the same dish came back out with completley different toppings and still soggy bread. Our server came by the table and asked how everything was, we told him we didnt want the dish as it was the same, just with different toppings. He said okay can I get you another one? Not knowing that this was our 2nd try. The GM came out a bit later and said guess we cant win with the tuna toast, I think we should just move on. I dont understand this kind of service where the GM mocks the guests, kind of rude. We then waited anther 1hr for our next round of small plates. Directly after the clear and heading into what we thought would be our entrees, a runner drops random garlic soups at our table and walks away, with no explanation of the dish. We assumed these were compliments of the kitchen, but yet no communication as we did not order these and all we wanted was our food. The soup was so overpowering with garlic that the rest of the meal was compromised. None of the dishes matched the opening presentation nor social media. I am sober and was served a vodka based Moscow mule (not sure how this happened). The mocktails were un drinkable so I switched to ginger beers. At this point the GM was no where to be found, didnt touch the table, didnt apologize for the miscommunication and drastic delays between courses. We understand its trying times right now, but its the GMs responsibility to make the guest experience flawless no matter whats going on behind the scenes. We didnt feel welcomed, it felt like service not hospitality and we genuinely felt disrespected with how everything unfolded. Especially when the GM comps 50% of the check and cant even drop it himself. We will not be back and we really hope that chef can correct this, especially when hes away from the restaurant like last night and his team is running the ship.

Creative menu, and nice ambiance. The vibes are pretty fancy/high end but casual enough to walk in off the street. Really liked the Oysters and the Tuna toast.

Menu changed from the Asian fusion to more European flavors. I got the bucatini pasta & it was amazing - very flavorful (each ingredient shines through, not salty) and well priced. Also got the home cheesecake & it was superb too! Presentation was really cute (see pic). Well deserving of its Michelin star

Loved the Thanksgiving dinner experience. Food was very tasty, cocktails were delicious, portion size decent. Service was a bit overwhelmed but understandable given the holiday.

Everything was exquisite. I had the 4 course prix fixe meal, which included a nori chip with a spicy salmon tartare, asparagus with jidori yolk, koji and affila cress, the sushi rice, and Wagyu w/ shiitake mushrooms in a burgundy sauce. The Wagyu stole the show. Crispy, seared crust and a tender, savory, succulent bite. The cheesecake was decadent. I loved the unexpected hint of saffron. I got complimentary dark chocolate honeycomb chocolates that left quite an impression, as I craved more the next day. The house bread was warm and tasty and the shiso butter was an interesting enhancement of flavor. The ambience and location were perfect and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. I saw the chef walk by and I regret being too shy to wave and give my compliments. I’d love to come back.

We went there for the restaurant week. I’ve never had raw scallop before but I loved it. Risotto was outstanding, it had very rich and mixed flavor. For the main dishes we ordered chicken and cod. I normally don’t order chicken dishes at fine dining restaurants but their chicken is the best I’ve ever had, so tender and juice and flavorful. Cheesecake presentation was also very creative :) overall five star and I’d love to come back for the full menu.

I thought the small plates and bites were good. The items were a little salty but overall good. We really loved the bread and butter. The butter was so savory and different from what we’ve had before and we enjoyed it a lot. The main course, the salmon was okay. Very monotonous. The butternut squash soup/purée on the side was good!

This is definitely a vibes spot for dinner, but I thought the food was solid. we came for restaurant week, so my review is a little skewed since we didn’t order off the typical menu/it was at a slightly lower price point than a typical dinner. the bread service with shiso butter was amazing- actually one of the best I’ve had. I thought the scallops were good, but nothing spectacular or memorable. the gnnochi was exactly what I expected, so it was a good dish, but not groundbreaking by any means. I thought the cheese dessert was not quite as exciting as I hoped, but the chocolate dessert was delicious! I would say Vestry is worth trying once, but I’m not sure if I would return.

I was very excited to try this modern Soho spot after they received their first Michelin star. The inside is gorgeous, and their outdoor setup is also well done. However, the service and food was disappointing. They may have been understaffed, but our group waited over 30 minutes for someone to take our drink orders. We had to ask for bread to be brought out. The steak was over cooked but the restaurant was great about correcting it right away and brought out another steak quickly. One main course dish was cold when served - seems like it was sitting around for a while while they prepared the other dishes. Then when the check came, they mischarged our cards. The food was underwhelming for a restaurant at this level. There was a very fun cocktail that’s served over dry ice so you get a fog effect!

So I’d like to start w we came all the way from Denver, Colorado!BUT -The staff was amazing! Went above & beyond to service us. However the food was good but not enough to wow us for being Michelin star! We wanted something that could WOW us in order to come back next time. It’s a place we’d recommend to try for a one time thing but I think that’s really it.We ordered quite a bit of food. I’ll run you down about each item we ordered.Also the cocktails were good but not strong. We got the nutty professor & chile mandarin or something like that!& a mojito.Nutty professor - good the first time (came the night b4 just for drinks)& not good the second time tonight.Chile mandarin - was okay just a bit weak.Mojito - tasted like minty water @ lime.(Not pictured) sorry!FIRST. The bread & butter! Wow. The butter was soo good! Savory & not too salty. Bread was good!Nori Chips - a bit salty. But good flavor.Chu toro - REALLY good! Was fresh, & tart & the flavors just paired w eachother nicely. OUR FAVORITE. A must try. Literally was so perfect!Big eye tuna - SUPER salty. The chip was a nice balance to it, just a sesame chip nothing special or crazy about it.Snake River Wagyu - SOO tender! Flavors were there & also SUPER salty… I think it was crusted w Parmesan? Not sure but it was soo salty! The potato purée though was very good & balanced it kind of but not really…Seared Foie Gras - this was good! Our Foie gras was a bit cold in the middle but that’s okay! Overall it was perfect. I think this was our second favorite LOLSushi rice - also salty! & eventho’ it was tasty. We were hoping for something to just hit us w that wow factor that we sadly didn’t get. This was one of the dishes we were looking forward to, but it wasn’t really all that… you could probably make this yourself @ home if I’m being honest lol. & if you do make it @ home, add maybe some yuzu to add some balance & maybe some mandarin oranges to give it some sweetness bc this was pretty salty. & you can’t really taste the wasabi.Cheese cake & apple - this I was hoping for it to be the STAR of it all. But the cheesecake part was okay… tasted kind of like the laughing cow cheese 🫢 the waiter told me it had saffron in it too. But literally on a scale of 1-10 like a 2…The way it look’s definitely 10/10 but flavor a 2… the apple… tasted like minced up apple w some lemon & cinnamon… that too nothing was wow about it…The chocolate was on the house!Not sure what it was called but it’s like a honeycomb covered in chocolate but not a real honeycomb but more so like a sugar that was burned enough to look like a honeycomb. Was good! This was way better than the cheesecake FORSURE!Overall - it was good but not wow.Would we come back? Definitely not.Was it a good experience, yes.Was the food worth it? NO.Also, we finished ALL our food…Bc we felt like if we spent $150+ a person, we needed to finish. The only thing we didn’t finish was the cheesecake… after we left we ate ramen & korean bulgogi.So even after eating all our food, + dessert… $400 later. Still hungry 😂

Recommended drinks were very good.Interior inside and the food platings are beautiful. Also the food are great!Especially squash blossom is recommendable to anyone.

Michelin star seafood in soho, dining in here is an excellent experience. We all love the food and service, everything is so great, highly recommend this place for you guys!

This restaurant is not worth a visit. The service is close to nothing. The food is super overpriced and mediocre at best. I like the lobster but it costs $85. I also like the sushi rice ($28) and Gnocchi ($31).

We came to Vestry on a recent outing looking for a place to sit and chill out after a nice afternoon in Central Park. We didn’t have reservations and arrived a little after they were opened for the day. They have an outdoor pavilion for outdoor dining but we opted for indoor seating. We were the only ones inside which was nice. The staff were very friendly and professional. The decor was good and the selection of flatware and cutlery added nice touches to the enjoyment of the food and experience. The menu is concise and you’ll find something to enjoy and be able to share. We ordered the nori chips, warm oysters and fried chicken. And we had two rounds of drinks. All were surprising and beyond satisfying. It was enough food for the both of us. Everything was beautifully presented.The warm oysters were our favorite. If you enjoy oysters on a half shelf offer raw bar foods then you will most likely enjoy this too. It’s similar in that instead of chilled oysters, they are warm and not fully cooked. It already comes dressed with an umami dressing that pairs well with the briny oysters and finishes off with a delicate apple taste that also cleanses the palate.The limited time cocktail “out of the woods” was absolute sublime mainly for the fact that it is a warm cocktail and served from a Japanese iron teapot and poured into a beautiful teacup with saucer.We look forward to returning for a nice quiet and relaxing respite of hanging out in the city.

Where should I begin ? This place is amazing. From the service to the presentation, to the quality of food, this place is definitely a gem in SOHO. Upon entering, you can visualize the attention to detail that went towards the creation of this restaurant. The cocktails are delicious as their food. An absolutely lovely experience.

Everything was fantastic! Service friendly and unintrusive. Food was sublime. Setting very nice. It is attached to a hotel - The Dominick - and the bathrooms are in the hotel, up a flight of stairs. They even had a coat check!

A very creative and charming restaurant in SOHO with fabulous vibes. The service was fantastic and the food was remarkable. Tried the Toro, beets, oysters, wagyu and tapioca and cheesecake. Every single dish was made to perfection. They have an exciting list of cocktails to complement their food.

Attention to detail from the tableware and decore to the food and its presentation this place does not disappoint.

Milk bread was excellent, as were the shrimp and Hen of the Woods. The saffron risotto, however, was completely bland, unexciting and unappealingly crunchy. The pork belly appetizer was dry and our “caramelized” apple was raw. Overall the experience was nice, but the food was a far cry from what I expected from my first Michelin Star dining experience. Worth the try at the reduced restaurant week price, but not planning on returning.

I was disappointed by Vestry, and my three stars are an attempt at objectivity. About a decade ago I stumbled into a restaurant near Wall Street named SHO that was a transcendent dining experience. The chef, a Shaun Hergatt from Australia, created a mind blowing Asian fusion menu with the creativity of an Alinea and a taste explosion reminiscent of Jean-Louis Palladin. I ate at SHO every time I was in New York and sent dozens of people to eat there. Sadly, SHO closed, but Chef Hergatt continued to open restaurants in NYC. Vestry is his latest.Located in the former Trump Soho Hotel, the space has been home to several restaurants. The decor of Vestry may be a mixture of all of them. I didn’t get it. A cross between a flashy banquet hall and a Las Vegas nightclub, it was uncomfortably jarring to look at and did nothing to enhance our experience. Service was all over the place, with a cadre of people serving, pouring and removing. They filled the spaces between the tables scurrying about, only adding to the cacophony of noise. Vestry is loud, and hearing our server explain the menu through her mask was next to impossible.Appetizers came out quickly and were as good as the sushi place across the street from our place in Seattle. The raw fish was fresh, but where was this chef’s talent? This man has a gift. The appetizers displayed nothing. Finally my cod entree showed Chef’s Hergatt’s delicate touch, cooked perfectly, with a sublime sauce. Bravo. Yet, the risotto was heavy, laden with cheese, tasty but not gourmet. Desserts were a mixed bag. The ice cream sandwich pedestrian, but the strawberry panna cotta sublime. I was let down by this dinner. However, the diners around me, very young, casually dressed in T Shirts and blue jeans, seemed to be having a great time. None of them ate at SHO. They did not have my expectations.Perhaps Vestry will make Chef Hergatt money and the concept will be successful. However, I yearn for his gift, his art, to have a worthy showcase. Unfortunately, art doesn’t always “put food on the table.”

Nice ambiance and layout, good cocktails, waiter forgot one of our appetizers. Food was on point and solid.Bit over priced for that type of stuff, in my opinion.

Having been to almost all the Michelin star restaurants in NYC. This is without exaggeration my worst Michelin Star (1-3) experience so much so that I am taking the time to write this review.3 item pre fixe menu - which to be fair is probably not a right metric to determine their regular menu. And for the price - it would seem fair for 3 courses for 125 pp , especially for a Michelin star.For thanksgiving, the only plates I enjoyed were the Ravioli and bread. The carpaccio was mid, the Turkey wasn’t the best. We didn’t even touch much of the rissotto, which was bland and unseasoned.The main gripe I had was the service, with the exception of the gentleman who handled our waters and plates, he was great. It was more of management’s fault, the restaurant was full and they were obviously understaffed.1. After bread service , we were plated food without new utensils, how do you expect us to use a knife we used for bread and butter to use on the appetizers.2. As mentioned above the risotto was under seasoned and bland, and not once were we asked if everything was ok with the food, and trying to interrupt an already overworked server was impossible to do, they were busy the whole time. We left > 75% of the risotto and not even asked if there was an issue with it.3. Our candle went out, after the appetizers, no one thought it warranted lighting it back up, was not asked if I wanted any more wine until after we got dessert.4. After removing the risotto we spent an hour waiting for dessert ( have the pictures I took from when we were plates.) I pulled who I thought was the manager as I just wanted to pay and leave, the desire for dessert was gone. The dessert came just as I was speaking to him and not even an apology for it coming out an hour later. We ate the ice cream but left the dessert for the most part, who wants to eat after an hour. Again we were not asked if there was an issue.I would not recommend following my experience, and one of the table next to us echoed my sentiment.

Incredibly experience. We did the 5 course and each dish was delicious. Service was top notch.

I paid 15% tip and they charged me 20%. Very Fraudulent and unexpected of them.

Delicious food, very attentive service and a beautiful restaurant.Perfect for a special occasion.

The place definitely doesn’t care about its reputation. You’re gonna spend 100+ dollars per person here, get a lot of bad attitude from the employees and then will be charged the highest possible amount of the tips. I’d give this place 2 stars for the food and food runners but this establishment doesn’t deserve to have a rating higher than 3.5 on google

This restaurant is focused more on presenting an experience rather than filling you up. Total for two people with tips included $620. That’s because the caviar was ordered, which was phenomenal and worth it. The salmon is severely salty and was a turn off, one bite and left alone for the rest of dinner. Everything else was great. Let the pictures speak for themselves. The price they ask for is as if they are a well established restaurant that is fully booked every night. This is not the case. It looks nice, but needs some work before it can demand the price it asks for.

What? Michelin Star 1? No way....We paid 200 bucks for this meal. Guess whats the best dish? The compliment bread.... How sarcasticBig no no: mushroom (too salty), chu toro (too fishy).Ok: tuna toast, codService is also bad... not gonna come back

The restaurant has a nice ambiance, good food, and the service is great! And the cheesecake was amazing

5/5. Food amazing. Dessert amazing. Ambiance amazing. Staff amazing. The sommelier was helpful and made great recommendations based on our tastes. Couldnt have been happier.

Food was great, service was fantastic!I recommend the cheese cake dessert, it’s funny and tasty!I love Hamachi crudo, it has fish and fruity flavor. Recommend!Wagyu beef was nice, tender meat and very flavorful.Nori chips were good but too small for the price.

The atmosphere was very relaxing. The staff was very knowledgeable and on point. The wagyu was excellent. And the martinis are delicious. A very memorable experience. The portions could be more .

Superior to the average … just amazinghamachi crudo is a must

This is a wonderful restaurant with great service, great atmosphere and absolutely delicious food!! Thank you!!

Went there for my birthday! Love it!

Fantastic food and amazingly prompt service. The drinks, soup, mushrooms and seafood bites and small plates just hit it out of the park. So happy we stopped by. Will come back for a full meal next week!

This review is geared towards the wyagu which should be tender, it wasnt. Did it taste good? Yes but chewy. The scallop was probably the best I ever had. However, I was invited here. Would I come on my own? No because the plates are tiny. I love the art and the taste but this is more of an experience than a meal and for that Id give it about 3 stars again due to the steak not the scallop dish.

Amazing food amazing decor the chef delivers once again great nom with substance, in vibrant SOHO district. Book your table now and make your taste bud happy.

Food was amazing and ambience was great tooAlthough the service wasnt good at all, it was very slow it was unprofessional for a place this goodShared dishes are PERFECT, but the portion were too small so if ur a big group just becerfull when ordering

Positively surprised by the intimate and dim lit ambiance that makes the overall vibe a lot more cozy and almost more casual than you would expect. The food is very original with unexpected flavor and ingredient associations and overall great.

Ambiance is nice and chill, definitely a good spot for drinks as we had a couple of rounds. The food was good, each product made to execute its best flavors- though my favorite of the night was probably the complimentary bread and kombu butter.Service is attentive and informative.

Everything was delicious. Great value for the bucks!The atmosphere was both comfy and upscale. The playlist was a bit funky lol.

Very disappointed in the service. It took a very long time for us to be greeted by a server. We were thinking of our server went home. Main course served before appetizer.

Chef Shaun Hergatt’s food is amazing his food tastings pair so well together, his white asparagus dish is next level, the restaurant is cozy, comfortable, and an experience everyone in the NYC area should try. The white asparagus is life changing FYI

I am spending sometime at The Dominic Hotel. I was planning to spend sometime drinking and eating at Vestry but the hostess with gold long shirt was so buy so rude that we left. We will never come back to this horrible place to couldn’t care less about the customer. If I could give this place negative stars. I would do so. Probably the restaurant think we are not good enough for them. Maybe because we are not white. It would be amazing to know why we couldn’t stay there. Very sad a Michelin star restaurant like that.I forgot to say… she invited us to drink in the hotel lobby instead of inside the restaurant

I’m a big fan of my drink being refilled without having to ask and they really keep up with me! I’m a thirsty guy. I increased my too solely because of this.

Very different vibe, but great! Younger crowd on a Saturday night. Greta food and the Service was excellent. Tuna crudo on brioche, warm oysters with ponzu, wagu beef and cheek, blood orange whip, mallowbar. Excellent.

Good atomsphere, good service, good food and wine selection. Overall, Id recommend this place.

Came as a walk-in, and were very pleased. Portions are very small though, but food is excellent.

They cancelled a reservation done weeks in advance only 2 days before, with no care in the communication. We ended up having a hard time finding a new place at the last minute.A place that has this type of price should care about the service and client experience which they dont.Absolutely a no go for me!

Not sure how this has a Michelin Star. Don’t even bother going here. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great. Most other Michelin star restaurants I’m impressed, this was extremely underwhelming. The food felt like it was missing flavor

Wagyu Beef not recommended. Over cooked. Sent back and brought wrong again.

The food is tasteful, and melts in your mouth. Service is very good and the ambience is energetic. It is the first place I have been in New York that I could have a conversation without shouting, enjoy my meal and company!

Food quality and service that’s been missing at many other places in recent years.

Food was fine but not impressive as any other Michelin star restaurant. Service was mediocre at the best, sat there with just two glass of water for 30+ minutes just waiting for our check.

The food was deserving of a star. Our server was great. The bar was terrible, delivered the wrong drinks and painfully slow. The kitchen even slower. Needs serious work

Sitting at the bar having a glass of Barolo. It’s the first bar we’ve been to in YEARS that is actually serving wine at the correct temperature.

We had an amazing group dinner. The presentation was impressive and the food excellent. The Beef was ok others enjoyed the chicken and salmon better. The cheesecake is a must have desert - the best I have had at a restaurant. It is an incredible dining experience that you will truly enjoy

Beautiful place, good service (for a Michelin star place though, I’d expect a teeny bit more smooth), punchy flavors (a teeny bit on the salty side for me - especially the steak)

The service and food are both really good. What we like about the food was the quality, everything was tasty and looked nice. But the quantity is very less from what you are paying.

Bad serviceMediocre foodPoor dining experience

Not sure why the hype. Place us beautiful but food disappointing.Sebas would turning, very strong fish taste and smelled.

♿️= Can accomodate for wheelchairs, and waitstaff happy to walk through men uThe food was tasty and fun. I couldnt eat the mouse shaped dessert, but it was a ridiculous surprise.My waitress walked me out to my uber.

We just celebrated our 8th anniversary there and it was a fantastic experience. They accidentally gave away our reserved table on this busy Friday night but we just waited a few more minutes to be situated. So it was okay.The smoked trout was amazing so were the scallops. Organic chicken and the cod for entrees tasted great too. All were so good that I forgot to take a picture.Service during dining was on point, smooth and lovely. The only thing that Im not super used to is that the inside was a lot louder than I expected. Cant really complain about that. TGIF I guess lol.

I think the food is 3.5 stars but our experience was unpleasant so 2.5.We arrived on time and got seated. All is good until we were handed a menu that has no price. At first I thought my partner was to surprise me with a preset menu but it wasn’t.Waited a bit, a waiter came to ask for our drink option (at this point we didn’t know he’s servicing our table, and thought he’s just to take the drinks). We then asked if it’s a preset menu, he said no you order whatever you want, and then pointed at our menu and gave some brief intro about a few items.We felt strange and literally thought to ourselves, maybe this Michelin did things differently. But bc there’s no price or indication of portion, we were indecisive.Five mins later he came to ask our food order, at this point I realized the waiter was officially servicing our table, so I asked him to explain the menu a bit. We then asked for five more mins to decide.I finally looked around and noticed other tables had menu that looked different. So I asked our waiter for one that has price on it. He lightly apologized and changed up. (!!)I was shocked. For the whole 20mins we felt we got gaslit to think this maybe is how fancy restaurant does it. But of course we never had such experience in much fancier places. I’d be overly apologetic to my guests if I was the waiter but he’s obviously a bit green (reciting menu details and didn’t fully understand questions) and didn’t realize the situation was very offensive. The place is also generally understaffed so I felt bad for him as well, he’s probably still in training.Food is good but if at blind tasting I wouldn’t have guessed it’s Michelin star restaurant. Service is also what tells a restaurant apart from other, and it was unfortunately underwhelming.

One server for all the restaurant. Food nothing special. Overpriced and not for Michelin star

Absolutely mind-blowing flavors. Great ambience, exceptional staff, wide selection of wine, and a genuinely positive and enjoyable experience. 5/5

Worst. Never give 1 star ever

Appetizers and entrees were very good. Dessert was a little underwhelming.

I have been a fan of Chef Hergatt for years. This was my first visit to Vestry post-pandemic. It was very disappointing. The tasting menu was vastly inappropriate for the season - two out of four were very heavy dishes best reserved for the cold season - braised ribs in red wine-based sauce and gnocchi which were pretty much inedible. The scallops and buratta courses were overwhelmingly acidic - astringency of the yuzu vinegar pretty much killed the delicate flavor of the scallops and the tomatoes in the buratta dish were so acidic themselves that unlike two tiny slivers of strawberries they failed to balance out the harshness of the sauce to bring it in harmony with the buratta. I do not know of any restaurant (or a diner) in NYC that managed to serve a cheesecake so spectacularly bad that it tasted like a stick of butter but Vestry has accomplished it last night. Oh and the ribs had completely unrendered chewy fat throughout and would not be edible even in the winter time. I just wonder if the chef in charge of the kitchen tastes the dishes or if he/she, perhaps, was suffering from bad allergies yesterday. The service was attentive and felt genuinely concerned I was not happy with the food. However, there was quite a bit of time between the courses and every dish was brought out by a new person. Given that there were very few people dining, it would have been nicer to get more personalized attention from the same person or at least two people. My final verdict is that the service was good but not as good as at Juni. Overall, Vestry seems to be in decline and may benefit from quite a few changes, starting with the tasting menu and, perhaps, retraining of the chefs. Chef Hergatt may want to pay closer attention.

It is unheard of charging 30% service fee, then asking for another 20% tips

So slow and dish is little overrated, my friend and I wait for one hour for main core

Tried the 2024 restaurant, week menu, mediocre. The service is ready so so. Why fix 20% gratuity total including beverage, food, and taxation. Who can afford such inflation?

Excellent dinner. Service was great. Outdoor seating was comfortable and well heated. Highly recommend.

Creative displays of food, all dishes were delicious. Catered to various dietary needs and preferences for our group even with the fixed menu. Highly recommend for a nicer night out

Meticulously prepared dishes with high quality ingredients! It obvious why this restaurant earned a well deserved Michelin star !!

Very impressed—best new restaurant Ive been to in a while. Elevated and interesting takes on some of my favorite dishes.

Remove Michelin star at once food is like dog throw up.

Criminally small portion sizes for the 4 course meal — worse than average.

Delicious!

I really enjoyed the food here! Also, the service is superb!

Food is decently good. The shrimp and the dessert both taste amazing. I like their chairs a lot. service a bit slow though.

Food:Looking at the menu i thought it was standard fare. However, when i tasted it - lets just say - OH MY GOODNESS. I was expecting a better version of salmon, scallops, pasta and instead it was prepared and tasted different from how I ever had before.Got the 4 course meal. I was sooooo good.Service:Attentive but no pushy. Friendly. Courteous. Personable.Environment:It was nice. Cold but nice. Its in a hotel.

Everything was incredible. Can’t wait to return.

We tried Vestry for the first time on Thanksgiving, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We decided to go back yesterday to celebrate my son’s birthday. We had a wonderful experience. We ordered from the a la carte menu. Everything was delicious, and the presentation and service were wonderful. We started by sharing the small seafood platter with a few add ons. Some of the best oysters ever! Brett was very knowledgeable and helpful. Cocktails were excellent, and the wine pairings suggested by Eitan were perfect. We also ordered the squash blossoms and the grilled hen of the woods. For main courses we had the lamb and the goat cheese agnolotti. I would highly recommend EVERYTHING!We actually saved room for desert! We shared the cheesecake, satsuma mandarin, and the jasmine panda cotta. Exquisite!We will definitely be back!

Most impressed by the butter for the bread. Hot plates for hot dishes and cold plates for cold desserts, which is nice. The texture of the meat is perfect for all the dishes I tried, juicy and tender. Pork belly is good, but size is a little too large, which may let you feel too much oil in your mouth after you finish the whole dish. I would like it more if it is sweeter. The salmon has a very earthy flavor, which should be avoided. The sauce of the chicken breast is very nice, but chicken breast itself is not a ingredient I prefer. The peach as dessert is a little too sour for me.

Excellent food & staff. The food is not heavy. But light & balance with rich favors. Its been a long time since a restaurant impressed me.

Lovely ambience and I appreciate the creativity in the menu. My server, Taha was the worst server Ive had in years. He probably said 4 sentences total to the table.1. Are you interested in a drink?2. What would you like to order?3. Can I show you the dessert menu?4. Would you like the check?Not only did he forget my drink (came out after dinner and ordered before food) but he never apologized or removed it from the check. At that point after dinner, I didnt even want it anymore. His bussers were great but he needs to be retrained. I served for 10 years and I know this does not fall under Michelin standards. He walks around like he cant stand to be there.The food was ok and my tapioca started to taste the same with each bite. Host is such a lovely girl!

Terrific food, with innovative dishes and creative cocktails. Great service!

The restaurant week menu is really pricy, $60 for two courses while others are offering 3. And there is a MANDATORY 20% tip on top of that.

The service was exceptional.. I am not sure how this was a Michelin star resturant though. Portions were extremely small and mediocre with the exception of the shortrib for 2 that could have fed at least 3. The food was not Michelin quality.

It’s pretty with an average taste. Not worth the Michelin star, it’s all about the presentation and not that much about the taste. Posh vibe, and overhyped. Service is excellent

Unfortunately the food was disappointing, it wasnt at the quality wed expected from a Michelin star restaurant. We found much better food at much less vaunted places in New York.

Amazing food! The wagyu was amazing and the sourdough bread and butter was great!

Wonderful restaurant with one Michelin star, delicious dishes, really liked the gnocchi, I recommend trying it. Excellent service

I was waiting for my friend while drinking at bar bartender PRASAD was very helpful regarding menu and drink well aware of cocktails.Everything we ate was amazing. The wait staff was also helpful , quick and attentive. Cocktails were strong and came with a nice presentation, highly recommend Smoke & fire.My friend was on vacation in NYC came from England,She amazed by drink and food and everything ,This was a great culinary experience and no complaints.

High class vibe, top notch Japanese-inspired food, impeccable presentation, and a drink menu to match

Im not really sure how to feel about this restaurant. I had very high hopes. Waiters barely know the menu and try to up-sell you - they do not really listen to your needs & likes. Also, for a Michelin star restaurant, the Risotto came watery and undercooked, the Wagyu hard like rocks. The yellowfin tuna tartare, however, 12/10. Bill was about 600$USD for 4 people with a few drinks. For this price, I would suggest you go elsewhere.

I can’t believe they got a Michelin star but goes to show if it doesn’t match Google rating then go by Google, it’s more accurate. Dishes took forever to come out. How long does it take to cook raw scallops and warm oysters? Shrimp was over cooked. Prices astronomical but food quality very average. Not worth walking up here.

Did the tasting menu, and it was great. Delirious and good portion sizing. Great cocktails too.

Amazing food. Incredibly accommodating staff. Great experience!

Food was terrible, extremely overpriced and overrated. Wasted our time.

Delicious quality food ! I enjoyed

Nice place.

Restaurant week here was great. Sushi rice was a great dish. Good “night out” restaurant. A tasting menu would further elevate the already enjoyable experience. Would return.Edit/update upon second visit: they charged $16 for water. Seems just a bit scammy to me bcs nbd is going to ask how much non tap is if it’s not on the menu. Even 3 star restaurants don’t do this.

The chef is very rude, plus the food is disgusting . I suggest you all not to go there ...I had a bad experience. Very rude peoples

Fabulous. One the best meals I have had. Well done!

Visited Vestry for Thanksgiving dinner with a group of six. If I could give the food and service separate scores, I would. The food was fabulous. 10/10.The service, however, was perhaps the worst I’ve had in the city. Our party sat for 40 minutes with no drinks and no food. We waited with dirty plates and empty drinks in 10-20 minute spans.I hate giving negative reviews for service because I have worked as a server. I get it. It’s a tough gig. But for a restaurant of this caliber to provide such poor service was a massive disappointment. Will be back to sit at the bar with the hopes of a better service experience. That said, I would not do table service here again, and do not recommend it.

Amazing food and friendly staff. Perfect for a small to medium gathering or event

Rude hostess and staff, you can find better food at a non michelin.

Great food, highly recommend the steak and the butternut squash soup

Excellent service, and the food is outstanding! Great cocktails and caviar service as well. Really loved dining here!

Service and atmosphere of the restaurant were great; the food was patently mediocre. The risotto’s rice was undercooked to the point of crunchiness although the eel on top was tasty. Chu Toro (fatty tuna) was nothing standout but served in a good sauce. Scallops were unseasoned and only edible with the smoky hollandaise although together still was somewhat lacking. The daily special (duck breast) was cooked well but the “red wine sauce” was tasteless and non-existent; the rhubarb purée made the dish.

We came with our friends and their kids and our high school-aged kids and took 2 tables in the sturdy and attractive covered outdoor shelter. Temps were in the high 30’s and the staff provided electric heaters. With that we were warm enough.The manager and staff could not have been more welcoming or accommodating. Pacing was perfect for a leisurely meal. Drinks were great. The food was absolutely delicious and we had a wonderful time.Overall an excellent experience. Yum.

Horrible