Intimate French tasting menu meets art gallery; lauded as best meal of the year, with surprising flavors.
Frevo is a unique French restaurant in NYC that doubles as an art gallery, offering an intimate dining experience with only 18 counter seats and one table. Chef Franco Sampogna crafts a contemporary tasting menu featuring surprising and delightful flavor combinations, such as seared scallops with saffron-amaretto sauce. While most diners rave about their meals, a few have found the experience to be just average.
Frevo offers a contemporary French tasting menu with surprising and delicious flavor combinations. Dishes like seared scallops with saffron-amaretto sauce and grilled madai with crispy skin are frequently mentioned. Some diners found the experience to be merely 'fine,' but overall feedback leans towards highly recommended.
"Specific dishes like seared scallops with saffron-amaretto sauce and grilled madai with crispy skin are mentioned as highlights of the tasting menu."
Customers generally have a very positive experience at Frevo, often citing it as one of the best meals they've had in NYC. Some, however, found it to be just 'fine' and would have preferred other options if available.
Important Note
The restaurant is closed on Sundays.
"This user found Frevo to be better than Cesar and mentioned it stood out, possibly due to running into Andre Yang there."
Positive"The user found Frevo to be just 'fine' and could not recall any specific dishes from their experience. They would have preferred Huso if their group size allowed."
Neutral"This user did not enjoy their experience at Frevo and stated they might be the only one with this opinion. They contrasted this with positive things they've heard about Huso."
Negative"Frevo is mentioned as a place that is heard to be fun."
Positive"The original poster notes that Frevo is closed on Sundays, which was a potential issue."
Negative"The commenter loved going to Frevo solo."
Positive"Author emphatically recommended Frevo, stating 'hands down'."
Positive"Author listed Frevo as one of several high-end recommendations for the dinner."
Neutral"Author stated that their best meal in NYC this year was at Frevo."
Positive"Author suggested Frevo for the dinner."
Neutral"Lists Frevo as a recommended Michelin-starred restaurant."
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