Resto
(Now Closed)Belgian Restaurant$$$$
Rose Hill, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and Village Voice
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My favorite burger in NYC--even compared to Minetta Tavern, Shake Shack, etc. Get it w a side of sriracha mayo. Sit at the bar and let the knowledgable staff introduce you to your new favorite beer.
Mari BJune 25, 2013The staff is knowledgable and suggest amazing dinner. Make sure to order the kale salad, calamari app (for realz), lamb and ribeye entrees, bread pudding and salted caramel dessert. All to die for...
Beth HarwoodSeptember 20, 2014Popped in for breakfast, came out in love. Great coffee and delicious Belgian waffles with vanilla ice cream, mascarpone and grilled peaches. The staff were attentive, & the ladies' room was pretty!
Catherine PorterJune 30, 2013I'd wanted to go here for a while, and am now squarely a fan of this place! A very good beer menu, for one thing. Loved the deviled eggs, the frites, the crispy chicken. Go!
Noel BishopJune 26, 2014Order the burger! It's not always listed on the menu, but it's available, and it's amazingly good. Once claimed by New York Magazine as "New York's BEST burger" &ordering off menu makes you extra cool
Brunch: it would be a sin not to get the eggs benedict-- perfectly poached eggs perched upon a bacon-studded liege waffle. Maybe ask for a drizzle of maple syrup. Sweet and savoury at its best.
Jen MakulowichMarch 29, 2014No other place quite like it in the city. Delicious menu choices for both dinner and brunch. I'd give resto my vote for favorite burger in NYC! The cannibal, next door is great, too!
Candace ChangNovember 12, 2012The Cote de Boeuf was amaaazing. The bone marrow was an excellent compliment to the rib eye. And the Bernaise dipping sauce with a hint of maple? So yum. Seriously melts in your mouth.
Wilson ZhouJuly 26, 2013I had their Bronx brewery radiator pasta, basically lamb neck pasta and it was delicious ... I have never thought they can make pasta that way, very American... Though the wait is a little bit long
Ruben GuerreroAugust 24, 2013Very interesting spot, You pick your tasting menu for the table and share like 10 dishes. Again, long dinner great cocktails unassuming simple interior. Intimate, great for dates. $$$$
Julie SonAugust 5, 2012Very nice decor. Had leige waffles which had strawberry reduction and creme fraiche. Very good. Waffles were crispy and had crunch sugar. My friends egg benedict looked great. Good indonesian coffee
EchoDAApril 2, 2012Great Belgian food,try anything & you will be happy, the Belgian hangover pasta was great, and so were the beignets, book ahead! during brunch, and don't substitute or change anything good luck :-)
CassidyOctober 11, 2014lunch service can be spotty but the hangover pasta and anything meat related is great. beer selection is insane - get the rodenbach grand cru by the glass just because you can.
Christopher GearnsMarch 16, 2014Excellent brunch! if you want sweet go for the waffles, savory the eggs benedict. Deviled eggs for the table to start and you can't go wrong.
One of my favorite places in NY for maybe reasons. Live the beer selection, meats always cooked perfectly, correctly once named the best burger in the city.
NearSay NYCAugust 3, 2011Great selection of beers on draught that are not common at other bars. They also have incredible deviled eggs & the spiced nuts were great. The mussels with green curry & the carbonade are amazing!
Eat This NYJanuary 8, 2015Belgian frites are good and all, but they get nutritious vegetables right too. Try the roasted cauliflower!! Read more
Sean SmithJanuary 11, 2015Upscale eats paired with Belgian beer. Recently had the chicken, with chicken meatballs and a side of roasted brussel sprouts. Delicious!
Alina ArnoldOctober 12, 2014Great food and location. The service is very courteous! Taste one of the desserts! But don't sit close to the door, it's really drafty when the door opens and closes.
Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011Michael Symon loves the Belgian eats and beer at Resto in New York, NY, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. We recommend the Large Format Feast. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more
Westin Hotels & ResortsApril 18, 2014It's brunch. It's Sunday. It's bacon and a scratch-made bloody mary. It's fresh yogurt, crunchy granola and toast swimming in egg yolk.
Lina NguyenAugust 26, 2012Great brunch at good prices. $18 prix fixe includes drink and and delicious meal. We had the frittata and eggs benedict and both were delicious!!
Tom WolfsteinDecember 16, 2014The lamb chops are really good, which is an inverse relation to the level of service. Also get the deviled eggs but don't bother with the tartar.
Gabriel CelisOctober 30, 2015Food is really good (definitely get the fries!). Service can be a little slow sometimes, but otherwise great spot.
CompassMay 2, 2014For Belgian food, Resto is spot on. Cheeseburgers, deviled eggs, and Belgian fries are irresistible at the haven for comfort food.
Kirsten LeeSeptember 21, 2014A good portion of Belgium waffle with two ice cream scoops! FRITTATA is VERY GOOD. Home cooking taste.
The Wall Street JournalJune 21, 2010For brunch, eggs Benedict gets a twist, being served on crispy waffles studded with chewy lardons. A regular special is deliciously light pancakes with cream and fruit, like freshly sliced peaches. Read more
Clint PlummerApril 1, 2013Great brunch spot. The Hangover Pasta lives up to its name. Their "Sunday Supper" is pretty great for foodies, too.
My favorite burger in New York, but for such a meat heavy place, they do a great job with the any fish, veggies or fowl on the menu. Everything's good!
Michelle LockeMarch 29, 2013Good food. DO NOT expect to have a quick meal here. One 2-top, one 6-top and 4 people at the bar, 2:30 I. The afternoon and it took 50 minutes to get food!- For brunch, the eggs benedict is amazing. Two runny eggs over waffles with bacon cooked into the waffle = sweet/savory bliss with every bite!
The best pancakes in all the land are served here. Get a Bloody Mary to go with and you will be ruined forever for brunch.
Grab at least 6 friends and set up a large format feast! Boar, veal, goat. You name it they can get it.
The lamb shoulder is awesome. Get it and you will not regret it!
Mason McCoySeptember 7, 2014The deviled eggs on pork toast and the Belgian hangover pasta make for a great lunch.
Amanda AlbergoSeptember 12, 2012Eeeeeeh I dunno. They made up for the seating issue with champagne and free dessert (and a really attentive staff), but for $120, the amount of meat we got was kind of shameful (and waaay too fatty).
the term "carboload" was invented for resto's belgian hangover pasta. and it's worth it. #supernomz
Naomi PierceyNovember 7, 2014The rotating menu here is always delicious. Plus, there is never a wait! Heads up, Penelope crowd.
Alyx KApril 10, 2011The beer menu was a massive leather tome, the frites and selection of dipping sauce were perfect. If you're feeling daring, try the pig ear salad.
Find. Eat. Drink.July 13, 2010The tete de cochon sandwich and deviled eggs w/ crispy pork toast are a must try. For sharing w/ meat lovers, get the charcuterie plate - all about the meat.
Mary Elise ChavezSeptember 24, 2011Cava so good it will leave you in a trance, the petite meat plate has a great variety and is a nice share between two.
Skip Penelope, this place is 1 block away and never crowded. Eggs benedict, scotch egg and hangover pasta are good choices.
ChrisApril 9, 2014The chicken entree is worth it for just the chicken sausage. Amazing. Pay with Cover to complete the experience.
Chris RodriguezFebruary 26, 2015Double burger is unreal. Rivals the best in the area (Schnipper's, etc.)
Fat EnglishmanMarch 11, 2013Remarkably good beers and fries - and don't forget the stop by the butcher's shop inside
J RoDecember 24, 2012sammy the bull (bloody mary). get it. even better, get it with a brunch entree for a cheaper price than a la carte.
lisa limMarch 10, 2013They use great ingredients and source amazing cuts of meat. Not difficult to get a table which is a plus.
Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 22, 2016Reflect your inner self in a cocktail mixed with Pueblo Viejo. Ask the bartender to make a Tequila Sunrise for you.
Chris KonecnyJune 2, 2016You can enter the restaurant through Cannibal. Tip stay at Cannibal for better food and drink
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- Mon–Fri
- Noon–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
(212) 685-5585
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