The Consulate UWS Reviews Summary

Ambiance & Decor

Pros:

• "The atmosphere isn’t noisy, and the rest of the staff was quite attentive even taking our coats upon arrival."
• "First impressions are important and I loved the ambiance and decor."
• "The ambiance at The Consulate is great."
• "The atmosphere was warm and cozy, best for a group or an intimate date."
• "The atmosphere was peaceful and happy."
• "The restaurant itself has a really nice atmosphere and they took time with their decorations, as well as friendly staff."
• "The ambience in the restaurant is beautiful and so aesthetically pleasing."

Cons:

• "I didn’t like that we were too close to another table for 2 people."
• "It was in no way a top tier dining experience."
• "The atmosphere is open, refreshing & romantic."
• "The decor is enchanting with romantic lighting."
• "Such a beautiful setting outside."
• "The place it’s amazing.. the decor is a total 10."
• "The ambiance is beautifully designed."

Service

Pros:

• "Jose’, our server, could not have been better! Attentive but not hovering."
• "The service and atmosphere were terrific."
• "The service was very fast whenever I drank a cup of water it was at the very most 43 seconds before they filled it up."
• "The service is friendly and attentive."
• "Service and wait staff were good and they were attentive."
• "The service here is impeccable as well - every single person we interacted with (our server Dragana, the host, and the bussers) were attentive, genuine, and kind."
• "Our server Richard recommended the dishes and it was a great choice."

Cons:

• "The hostess was very rude, shut down all attempts for conversation."
• "No apology, no accommodation, no nothing."
• "The hostess was the most unfriendly, rude and unkind hostess I have ever met at a nyc restaurant."
• "The wait staff were apathetic and distracted."
• "Our server wasn't as attentive as expected for a nice dining spot like the Consulate."
• "Service was not attentive and slow."
• "We were rushed by staff while we were waiting on our check."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

• "The cocktails are delicious."
• "I would highly recommend the Consulate's Old Fashioned which has Mescal."
• "Also a nice wine list and not too expensive."
• "The bartender, Biljana, was absolutely amazing."
• "The food is incredible, the vibes are immaculate, and the staff is beyond friendly."
• "We enjoyed juicy flavorful lamb chops— tender and delicious."
• "Great spot with French-American fare on the Upper West Side!"

Cons:

• "The service and sanitation of the restaurant is questionable."
• "It was highly touted as the best brunch in NYC but to be honest we had better for half the price elsewhere."
• "The food all was terrible."
• "The steak frittes (??) were just 'okay' and the bronzino was unremarkable or nothing unique or special."
• "The burger was almost $30 and fell apart quickly."
• "The food was mediocre at best. Overpriced with bland flavors that border on really bad."
• "I had the steak 2 ways (with fries and the ribeye) and to be honest they were both terrible."