Historic townhouse dining w/ farm-to-table ethos. Bold flavors, cozy ambiance, excellent wine bar.
This Tribeca establishment offers a refined dining experience within a historic 19th-century townhouse, featuring a lively wine bar downstairs and intimate dining rooms above. The menu highlights seasonal tasting options and a la carte choices, with a strong emphasis on ingredients sourced from their own upstate farm. Diners can expect bold, inventive flavors and a sophisticated atmosphere.
The cuisine is described as New American with a farm-to-table approach, focusing on seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. The burger is frequently lauded as one of the best in the city. While many dishes receive high praise, some diners have found certain items, like the chilled foie gras or soy-glazed mushrooms, to be less impressive. The restaurant is noted for being accommodating to dietary restrictions, especially gluten-free needs.
"The burger is highly recommended and considered by many to be one of the best in the city. Other noted favorites include the smoked aubergine dip, dry-aged duck, and various vegetable-forward dishes."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its refined dining experience, excellent food, and accommodating service, particularly for dietary needs. Some minor criticisms exist regarding specific dishes or value, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Important Note
One user noted that the restaurant recently lost a Michelin star. Another diner felt the food did not 'blow them away' and questioned if the tasting menu was superior to the a la carte experience.
"This commenter describes their experience at One White Street as excellent, highlighting the meal's surprises, nuances, and deliciousness."
Positive"Despite recently losing a star, this commenter still considers One White Street a top choice for a tasting menu. They specifically praised the desserts, calling the meal amazing from start to finish."
Positive"This comment is a brief factual statement noting that One White Street recently lost a star."
Neutral"Comparing Kono and One White Street, this commenter notes that both offer delicious meals but are very different experiences. They mention OWS would likely be an intimate table setting with contemporary food, contrasting with Kono's yakitori focus."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Kono and adds a note that One White Street just lost its star on that day."
Neutral"This commenter highly recommends One White Street, stating they have returned multiple times and always look forward to going back. They found the 'Family Meal' experience to be a letdown."
Positive"This user mentioned One White Street as a potential option for the dinner."
Positive"One white street was listed as a potential dining option."
Neutral"This commenter confirmed that One White Street has a mailing address that might relate to a house."
Neutral"One White Street is recommended when price is a moderate consideration."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as potentially being built in a former house."
Neutral"One White Street was listed as one of several restaurant suggestions for a birthday dinner in NYC."
Neutral"This commenter opted for a la carte and enjoyed appetizers, the burger, and duck. While they found the experience good with great vibes, they felt it wasn't exceptional and questioned if the tasting menu might be superior."
Neutral"The user is considering One White Street for an American/European/Contemporary meal in Manhattan."
Neutral"The commenter enjoys dining solo at this restaurant, suggesting sitting outside or at the bar. They specifically recommend the burger with a glass of red wine."
Positive"The commenter did the tasting menu and found the food good, but felt uncomfortable observing the staff interactions. They stated they would not return."
Negative"The commenter found the tasting menu to be excellent during a visit a few months prior."
Positive"The commenter was unimpressed with their a la carte experience, finding the soy glazed mushrooms and crispy potatoes underwhelming. The burger was also described as bland and the most disappointing item, though they enjoyed the eggplant dip and cornbread with blueberry compote."
Negative"This user felt that while the food at One White Street doesn't 'blow them away', it offers a really nice experience."
Neutral"One White Street was recommended."
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