Thomas Keller, Per Se Reviews

Now, that's what I call a restaurant. Wonderful experience. Recommended by a friend of mine and it didn't disappoint.

The food was ok but the manager refused to accommodate our party of 12 and seated us in two separate tables. Very short sided thinking makes me wonder what other bone-headed moves management makes behind the scenes.
I won't be returning.

I really liked this restaurant because it faced central park and had an amazing view. This is an amazing place for a date and the food is amazing too. I enjoyed the burgers.

Simply the best. There is no restaurant better in North America. Food, service, guest services and overall hospitality cannot be matched.

Service is beyond compare. The menu was lovely and delicious. I appreciate they do not try to fill you up with bread throughout the meal. Everything tasted exquisite. They had about three upsells (supplements) on the menu if someone chose to go that route. I kind of feel that when you're paying $355 per person, the supplemental items should have been included in the price. You're already paying extra for drinks. It's ridiculous to try to squeeze in more.

per se is so so. it's no french laundry, but spectacular views if you get lucky.

Very sophisticated restaurant! Expensive yet delicious and the service is delightful.

3 Michelin Stars comes at a price. Great visual presentation. Excellent food. I love the Oyster & Pearls dish.

Greatest restaurant we have tried so far.top notch food and service. You cannot be wrong with per se. I would definitely come back.

Our first 3-Star Michelin restaurant after many 2-stars, and honestly, I expected more for the price point.

When you come upon the entrance of the restaurant you re met with the iconic blue doors. The ambience was elegant (but on the cusp of stuffy) and the views were spectacular.

We found the majority of the meal was salt-forward. Of course, the signature dish of oysters and pearls were the highlight of the meal and did not disappoint. Other dishes that were note-worthy included the melt in your mouth calotte de boeuf and the coffee and doughnuts portion of the dessert.

We went to celebrate a birthday and they did make it special with a cake and candle and a signed menu from the chef.

It is a must-visit Thomas Keller restaurant, but it was slightly underwhelming for the price point.

Incredible dining journey. Attentive, yet comfortable, staff. Tremendous value-you will get the experience you paid for. There were 2 moments that blew us away-with the truffle risotto and dessert are out of this world.

What an amazing experience. Thomas Keller take a bow. Worth every penny. Brilliant flavours and presentation. Great for vegetarians too

Amazing. Very memorable. The best chocolate mousse I have ever had!

This place is fantastic! Reasonable rates, big dishes and the staff are constantly very kind.

Amazing service!!! Little old timy diner. With great food! We are here from out of town. So glad we tried this spot and so should u. Had the steak quesadilla and burger. Food on the table in less than 20 min. Piping hot!

Per Se lives in a world of its own. I find it quite unique. Restaurant nicely situated, great views of Columbus. Food amazing, wine list scary, all the usual adjectives apply. What's different is the atmosphere, its actually a fun place to be. Staff likeable and interested. Here's a pasta dish. You can't see pasta 'cos it's hidden behind the biggest mound of truffle I've ever seen. Then they came back and added more! A nice touch. Loved the place, it is serious food, top class dining but also a great place to party. Thanks

My first Per Se "experience" and adventure! Truly the best tasting
And presentation And service I have enjoyed.

First of all the food was really good, 9 courses, wine was great. However the service wasn't anywhere near Michelin 3 star, or any star for that matter!!!
I asked for the restroom, and I was told there wasn't ANY.... right....
Anyways, I asked this "blond" lady twice, and twice her response was "theres none here". And as I was about to turn to ask another employee of Per Se, she asked me if I was dinning here? I replied yes, and she showed me to the restroom, but she didn't even apologize for ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!

HOW RUDE IS THAT!!!??? FOR A NO STAR LET ME TELL YOU!!!

I guess it s the best Michelin restaurant in NYC! Been to like 5-6 but I think it s the best

The best dinner and service I have had. It was brilliant and the people there go over the top to enhance the dinner.

Perfect place to have business meeting or romantic dinner. Recommend to visit.

Was hoping for more, but I guess am too spoiled by Alinea.

The energy here is a little more fun than most - maybe it's the food, maybe it's the atmosphere - but if feels like a fantastically-elegant party @ Per Se

They were nice enough to cut it for us and gave us two trays. I enjoyed the melty texture of the Follow Your Heart Cheese and the color was spot on, but it didn't seem to have any particular flavor. The cucumbers were freshly pickled, a little more sweet than tart. As for the patty, deets on the ingredients: it's primarily made from soy protein, potato protein, coconut oil, and heme (iron to give it the color). Texture was good, but still needed more flavor imo. They offer various dipping sauces for this reason I suppose. We had the aioli which was like French onion dip.

What is there to say? This food was A-mazing, but priced for off-the-wall amazing, so while it was one of the most memorable restaurant experiences imaginable, it came with such a hefty price tag that it was just so-so

The wine the food just amazing come here at least once a month.

"M'illumino d 'immense" but now everyone will say "Per Se". Personal Food and Environment (Pure poetry). Incredible experience thank you very much

After lunching at Per Se, I don't want to eat anywhere else. Per Se has ruined dining for me at any other place. If it's not Per Se, I don't think I can go. There's 2 types of dining experiences, ones that amaze you and everything else. Per Se was amazing.

The chef's tasting luncheon was 3.5 hours capped off with a tour of the kitchen. That seems like a long time, but the courses were timed perfectly and it did not feel 3+ hours. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. I whispered "Thank you," and thought it was so quiet that no one heard me. The server said "You're welcome."

I didn't order any supplements, and I don't know why one would supplement the Oyster and Pearls for the first course. This dish was my favorite. Every dish was the best I've every had. It was the best lobster, the best beef, the best fish... you name it. Dessert was cray cray.

This is a lifetime experience. The staff said yes to every request. I joked and asked if I could have a baby elephant. The maitre d said they didn't have any. I'm scared to think if they did. How would I take the baby elephant with me back on the subway? If I was in the service industry, I would want to work for the TKRG. They are in the business to please and they execute everything perfectly.

I'm already saving up for my next visit. AMAZE BALLS!

Best experience menu was tailored to our party. Full of surprises, high level service, great views, just perfect!

Had a superior pre fix dinner in the lounge.
Tremendous service, food and top notch hospitality!
Just felt good during our Christmas trip to NYC.
Thanks!

Great service but good was not really worth the price. At the price you pay I really expected to be wowed, but everything was just ok.

I don t know where to begin. This 3 Michelin Star is different from its contemporaries, but different in a great way. The experience felt awkward at the beginning entering in from a mall. We arrived early and were seated at a table in the very front of the restaurant while our table was prepared. Bar service was provided to some very delicious signature drinks. We were seated and the magic began. The staff was friendly and engaging and the food was wonderful. It was different from some other meals I have had that everything had a consistency to quality. This can best be described as that all dishes were very good but some were elevated above the rest and one or two beyond that. The black truffle risotto, lobster and wagyu beef were unforgettable. It s truly the measure I will have to compare everything else to going forward. We were provided with a multitude of desserts and a selection of artisan chocolates at the end. I can t stress how much the staff heightened the entire experience.

Overall the service and food quality is good. I would still prefer Benu in SF though.

In celebration of our 13th Anniversary, we had a fantastic dinner at Per Se on December 6th.
In a crazy week, jam-packed with fine dining, we had dinners at Per Se, Atera, Daniel, Jean-Georges and Del Posto.
Per Se held its own and was one of the best experiences. Tough to compare these restaurants, as the vibe, the experience, the food - basically everything is different.
In regards to the food: in short, we had a lot of "wow" dishes. The flavors were vibrant, captivating, playful and yet balanced and satisfying. The dishes were creative, the presentation was beautiful. Also the sweet portion of the dinner was very generous with lots of little desserts and mignardises.
Per Se's high points were the food, the service, the setting, the attention, the personalized menus and the parting gifts (little sweets in beautiful boxes). We also had a tour of the kitchen and had the chance to meet and chat briefly with Thomas Keller himself - such a warm personality.
As for drawbacks, one could mention the famous Per Se dinner cost. It definitely was pricey, having the highest cost compared to each of the other restaurants we went to. With this said, the value for the money was not the worst. That prize would go to Daniel, as the bill (not significantly lower than Per Se) simply did not seem to fit with the experience.
Per Se did so many things right that, at the end, we weren't at all vexed about the price. Talking about value, the best value for the money would have to go to Del Posto, although the food, while extremely tasty, was much less sophisticated than Per Se.
As for the kitchen tour - the kitchen itself is immaculate, as one would expect, and very quiet - everyone knows their job and does it to perfection. Definitely a 3 star kitchen ambiance.
Having been to about a dozen 2 and 3 Michelin starred restaurants in the past year, we thought that Per Se definitely was one of the best experiences.

Per Se defines excellence. It is art and precision converging at your table: from the food to the service. Master chef Thomas Keller has one goal and that is to make your meal an experience, because that's what we remember most in life.

The settings is elegant. The staff impeccable. From the time we arrived until we left we were treated as the only guests. The music, the food and desert left only the desire to return. A must visit. Reservations must be made.

Miss here food and chefs... love per se.. always on my mind

Amazing experience with all the great service and food you would expect.

Hotel provided a car service from airport. Room was great with a small balcony overlooking Park Ave. Fun rooftop bar great for pre dinner drinks.They offer wine and cheese in the evenings. The location is good .Plenty of good restaurants within a 2 minute walk.

Most people don't realize you can eat a dinner in the comfortable lounge area. There is an a la carte menu so if you are not interested in the fixed prix menu of the main dining room but still want to experience the food, try it out.

I was disappointed their explanation when they serve the foods. I didn't know truffles is so expensive. They charged $350 few shave traffles. They should let me know price before they serve extra substitute food

It is too difficult for me to summarize the essence of this restaurant with a review, but our dinner at Daniel is the best meal I have ever had. We are so happy that we can choose from a variety of dishes that we have left to taste the menu, and choose four excellent dishes, each of which is well-made and beautiful. The quality of service is also first class.

The food is delicious and price was quite expensive but still it s my first time to visit here and the service was okay, would definitely come back here again

Dress nicely, comb your hair and don't bring your raggedy Capital One credit card. The food here is amazing, the wine selection, one of the best. The exerience is one you won't forget. This restaurant is not for scrubs or hayseeds.

The food was also just as great. We ordered so many options and got to try so many dishes. It was also crab season so you better believe we added that on to everything! This place is pricey but the food and the service makes it a special treat. My favorite dish here was definitely the clam chowder. Everything about it was so good. Lots of clam, creamy just enough, and seasoned so well. I also enjoyed the crab cakes. Full of crab and never dry. I'm sure everything is great so try it all! Lol

In my opinion best 3 Michelin star restaurant I've been to. Oysters and Pearls were amazing. Very unique and innovative while not getting too chemistry lab like some other 3 star places.

I was served a nice warm toasty brioche with my foie gras. About a minute passed by (without me touching the brioche yet) and a waiter came back and replaced it with a new, warmer slice. Extrapolate from here...

The finest dining experience I've ever had. 9 courses if I'm not mistaken, The silver spinning desert accessories were cool, I was asked to wear a suit in order to attend the dining experience, I supplemented the meal with wagyu beef and it was superb, the waiters served us thoughtfully. All in all a great experience. Well worth the price.

The service was excellent, the food was well in the Michelin score. A special treat for my wife and I for our anniversary from the kids. The wine list is extensive and the food was something that one could only imagine until you taste it. exceptional and recommend for special occasions.

The staff makes you feel right at home! Amazing service.

Awesome Burgers!
We've been here at least 6 or 7 times, and each time the food is good.
Burgers and fries.
Burgers and onion rings.
Burgers and beer.
Nice sports bar atmosphere.
And burgers are Awesome!
Truffle burger is really good.
Breakfast burger is really good.
Turkey burger is really good.

Beers are awesome.

Best place to have the perfect combination, great food and fun.

Per Se, New York City
Even with its $325-a-head price tag, this temple of haute cuisine can be a tough reservation to score.

Still, it s worth the hassle (and cost) to experience Thomas Keller s signature oysters and pearls, followed by a succession of eight impeccable dishes in which no ingredient is repeated.

Fine dining at the highest level. Wonderful experience all the way around. Cheers!!

it was one of the best meals we've ever eaten-including the french laundry

I'd say it's definitely one of the better Michelin 3 star restaurants I have been to. It's also very easy to get a reservation for 4, since most people come here as a couple. Fortunately, the staff sat us right by the window overlooking the park.

As for the food, it was a great experience and something very unique. The veal definitely stood out - as for the rest, nothing that exceptional. The dessert was unique with the macaroons and chocolates in an extremely heavy tray. However, unlike other Michelin 3s, you are limited on selection.

As for the alcohol, the cocktails were good. Their wine selection was top notch and their recommendations based on our spend level was very reasonable at $100-$150/bottle.

Overall, the aura was great, the experience was very unique, and the food was above average but not mindblowing like Alinea or E by Jose in Vegas. Definitely better than Grace in Chicago, and on par with Joel Robuchon. I'll update this after trying the other NYC restaurants.

Excellent food service atmosphere and drinks. I would like to congratulate Sam on doing an excellent job in managing Per Se-you are a world-class restaurant manager extraordinaire, keep up the good work and thanks!

Had the most wonderful dining experience at Per Se! Everything from the decor and design of the restaurant (and the bathrooms), to the tasting course, ambience, and service was thoughtful and flawless. We've dined at a handful of other Michelin starred restaurants in Europe, and this was by far, our favourite. The food and presentation was straightforward and simple, with no fancy gimmicks, which was refreshing to see. Service was warm and friendly, without being overbearing -- our server Chris made a point to have a personalized conversation with us at an appropriate time between courses and his overall demeanor was just so on point. We arrived at 9pm, and were the last diners to leave at 1am, and there was no sense of urgency whatsover. The dessert course is KILLER, and the tableware they source is specially designed for Thomas Keller and just incredibly elegant and enhances the dining experience. At the end of the evening, the chef even signed a copy of our menu (menus change daily), and we were sent away with the softest chocolate shortbread cookies in little personalized Per Se tins. We can't wait to return the next time we are in New York, and we would HIGHLY recommend dining here!

Simply superb. And you dont have to be on an expense account to experience a meal here - lounge seating offers a la carte dining, as well as Fri-Sun lunch. The food, the service, the overall visit will leave you feeling like a million bucks.

Everything was perfect. I didn't find a single flaw in any of the dishes we were served. Service was impeccable. Will definitely return

Strikes me as over-priced relative to other top-notch places but still earns five stars. Food was fantastic, service exceptional.

Thomas Keller s Time Warner Center high temple of French New American cuisine is truly an event given the fabulous tasting menu, unimpeachable service and posh , jackets-required surrounds overlooking Central Park; while the More

Amazing experience! There are not enough words to describe it. Excellent menu. Service over the top. We went for the more democratic lunch. Lovely cocktails. Very good wine pairing. The only thing i would improve is the location, as it is within a shopping center...

Per Se offers a 9 course tasting menu with daily changes, cooked to perfection. The ingredients were never overwhelmed by the preparation. Impeccable service that is never obtrusive.

One of the best what experiences I've ever experienced. I was lucky enough to have a chef keller cook for us while we were there. th e prices have increased but at the same time it's totally worth it. It is a once in a lifetime restaurant

Cliche. The vegetables tasting was good. It was my first time trying this and the egg custard amazed me

French food here - excellent. It was so appetizing. Nothing but pleasant experiences here. Not so close to my office, unfortunately.

A nice place on the upscale side. The place is unique and cozy. The staff is nice and knowledgeable. It's good food, but not pretentious. I enjoy the brunch the best. Beautiful encounter with the locals.

Just went for our 4th anniversary and 2nd time coming here doesn t disappoint. Staff are super friendly and experience is just as unique as it was 2 years ago. Every dish was a little adventure and if you can splur on the truffle pasta, and wagyu steak go for it. Simply amazing dishes that you won t regret getting although their normal menu is just as amazing. I m very pleased with our experiance tonight definetly reccomend

A nice and relaxed pizzeria with delicious slices!
Don't know what else to say, but if you want an authentic and crafted slice you will find it here.

Fantastic world class restaurant that has inspired many others. Food and service faultless. We had a very minor issue during the evening and it was immediately sorted in a manner above and beyond. Make a booking for sure.

Quite the experience! The service was amazing and the food was spectacular. They really take it over the top for the dessert course!

Fabulous atmosphere, comfortable environment, delicious food. I love to eat food of Per Se. I recommend you to do dining at Per Se to enjoy delicious food.

The best food on the planet. Hands down. Amazing service. We ve been everywhere in New York (and done a lot of fine dining elsewhere) and this will always be the top

Per Se lived up to all of our expectations. You will not be disappointed. You should definitely do the wine pairings.

Beautiful decor, great food with creative menu ideas and pairings, wonderful service team that strives to make you happy!

It exceeded our expectations in every way. We sat in the lounge and had 4 courses. Each course was on point and we wanted to lick our plates. The staff was professional courteous and engaging. Our favorite restaurant experience ever.

The place is charming. Incredible service. The food some fantastic dishes others not so much. The menu is too long and the distance between dishes is too. Not worth it compared to other places like cosme. 8 times cheaper. 2 menus plus a wine and tip $ 1,200