Degustation
(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Wine Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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AmateurConciergeJuly 2, 2016That $50 tasting menu is now $85. The better deal these days are dishes from the a la carte menu. The Brussels sprouts with Funyuns are amazing. The signature dessert does not live up to the hype
Connie ChiuNovember 4, 2016Beautiful (but small and hidden) space. Do the 7 course tasting menu. Pricey but every dish was amazing, especially the creek brûlée French toast. Favorite was the fish in Riesling froth.
Lyndsey RodriguesJuly 7, 2013Can't recommend this place enough! Small but not crowded, great ambience and attentive service. We had the octopus, Brussel sprouts, risotto, Arctic char and the Albariño wine and it was all amazing!
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014There's a squid body stuffed with lentils and chorizo, and a savory mussel broth topped with celery foam immersing a fried artichoke and a Kumamoto oyster. Read more
Hongchang WuMay 31, 2015You can see the chef prepare the food right in front of you which is pretty cool. We had the $80 7-course tasting menu, which was well thought out and executed, but I was expecting little more.
M. R.December 27, 2014Tip: Ask for the half wine-pairing - one pour for every two courses. Just the right amount of wine with your tasting menu. (A 2 oz pour with every bite is a lot by the end of the meal).
Ernesto GutierrezMarch 17, 2016I recommend the Croquetas, burrata, paella, skirt Steak and duck. Skip the foie gras, they do a weird version of it with vanilla ice cream and cheese that does not work well.
Jess KaoSeptember 14, 2013Sit at the chefs table and get the tasting menu with wine. Awesome to watch the chefs make your meal right there. Great food and wonderful service!
ben mAugust 20, 2014Went with my dad for the 10 course and a nice bottle of wine. Had a fantastic meal and had a blast with the staff. Definitely a special meal.
Sheryll PangJune 22, 2013The brûléed French toast with smoked maple syrup is sooooo amazing. I would come back just for it.
karen bonna rainertSeptember 15, 2012The tasting menu is delicious and a deal at $55. Get a different tasting menu from your date so you can try all the dishes!
David DJuly 29, 2012The $55 tasting menu is absolutely the way to go here... one of the best deals in the city, since the food is precisely prepared and absolutely delicious.
Victor OctFebruary 21, 2012For serious foodies only...!! Fun, relax and romantic. Tiny restaurant with huge experience. Will come back if they change the menu. Expensive, but it worth it.
Ria BJanuary 31, 2015oh.my.word. best dining experience ever - definitely worth splurging on the tasting menu with wine pairing!!!!!!!
Ariel HMarch 14, 2012Tasting menu was excellent and quite the deal at $55 for 5 courses. Good rose cava too. Great food and atmosphere and excellent service!
HOBNOB MagazineFebruary 22, 2011Treat someone special with dinner here. Artichokes in Mussel Broth, Blood Orange/Grapefruit Foam with an Oyster surprise. Photos:
Alicia PSeptember 27, 2014I had the 7 course tasting menu here and is an exceptional culinary experience. However, you have to be ready to spend 3 hours inside the restaurant. The service was good but slow.
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011According to community contributor James Traub, "Pretty much everything is fantastic, both in the sense of wonderful and of pressing against the borders of conventional reality." Read more
Halstead PropertyJuly 25, 2011Degustation’s trendy and contemporary décor also retains old-world service. We loved the squid, but if you are looking for a strictly turf meal the Serrano ham is your best bet.
Ashlee HonAugust 6, 2014The tasting menu was pretty good. Sit by the corners to get a good view of the chefs and food preparation.
Alicia KosasihNovember 21, 2012It's your tiny intimate restautant that's perfect for dates and small groups. Go for the paella and quails. Dessert was okay. Interesting fusion between Japanese/Spanish influences.
MarekMarch 22, 2015Ask for the half wine-pairing - one pour for every two courses (seven-course prix fixe $80)
Jeff WooAugust 16, 2011The quality/flavors are exceptional for the price: $50 for 5 course tasting. They always allowed me to substitute my 4th course for 2 other proteins. +1!
EatocracyJune 10, 2010Skip a la carte and go for the tasting menu: a New York bargain at 5-courses for $55. The tiny restaurant seats diners at a counter around an open kitchen -- dinner and a show.
Al AlvarezFebruary 16, 2011You will regret not getting the 10 course tasting. Since you're doing that, you might as well get it paired with wine. Its an all around amazing time!
BravoNovember 22, 2010Intimate and romantic. A perfect date spot. The cute chef and amazing small plates aren't bad either. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
Raymond DanielJanuary 14, 2017Dishes were divine! Especially the octopus and quail. Wait staff was over-pushy on the up-sell. He kept insisting we would be hungry and dishes were "extremely small", which they weren't.
Brian TMarch 25, 2012So very delicious. But one of the chefs licks the spoons and forks that he uses to serve you food. Watch for it.
Rodrigo Narciso G da SilvaMarch 1, 2017For somebody who went there many times in the last 2 years, the quality has dropped considerably, not sure if they changed the chef.
Ryan BurneyMarch 17, 2012The 10 course tasting was hands down one of the best culinary experiences of my life.
Janet YuMay 8, 2012take about 3 hour to finish 10 course tasting menu. The dessert wine is must get.
Bum Squad DJz WorldwideNovember 2, 2011When you are in NYC make sure you stop by with your honey & have a nice meal. !!
frankJuly 28, 2010Squid stuffed with oxtail meat in beef jus/broth was amazing which was a part of the 10 course meal.
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- Mon–Sat
- 6:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 979-1012
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Yes
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