Refined American & European fare w/ acclaimed chef, known for stellar wine pairings & tasting menus. Great for quiet, romantic evenings.
This charming West Village spot, helmed by a former Eleven Madison Park chef, offers a refined American and contemporary European dining experience. It's praised for its excellent wine pairings and creative tasting menus, making it a memorable choice for a quiet and romantic evening. While some find it a delightful neighborhood gem, others have noted a few inconsistencies in the dining experience.
The Noortwyck offers a blend of American and contemporary European cuisine, with a notable emphasis on tasting menus and wine pairings, drawing praise for dishes like a fantastic roasted chicken with bread stuffing. However, one reviewer found the steak to be of poor quality and the overall mains underwhelming, suggesting home cooking could surpass it for the cost.
"The roasted chicken with bread stuffing was highlighted as a fantastic dish."
Customer sentiment is mixed. Many praise the refined cuisine, excellent wine pairings, and charming ambiance, while a few have found the service and certain dishes, like the steak, to be underwhelming for the price.
Important Note
One reviewer found the steak to be of poor quality and the overall mains underwhelming, suggesting home cooking could surpass it for the cost. Another commenter described the restaurant as 'awfully basic' with terrible service.
"The Noortwyck is described as charming but primarily a neighborhood spot that is not very memorable, especially when compared to other highly-rated restaurants."
Neutral"This commenter criticizes Noortwyck for terrible service, being crowded, and being "awfully basic," doubting the quality of their tasting menu."
Negative"This commenter notes that while both Kabawa and Noortwyck serve good food, Noortwyck is a more suitable option if one prefers a quiet and romantic evening, whereas Kabawa might offer more of a 'party' vibe."
Neutral"This commenter suggests Kabawa over Noortwyck."
Negative"The food at The Noortwyck was considered fantastic, particularly a roasted chicken dish with bread stuffing."
Positive"The Noortwyck is described as a terrific restaurant with a chef formerly from Eleven Madison Park and excellent wine pairings, even offering impressive tasting menus."
Positive"The Noortwyck was loved by the commenter, while Frenchette and Crown Shy were good but not memorable. They would return to Frenchette before Crown Shy."
Positive"The user has had good meals at The Noortwyck previously and is looking for restaurants in a similar vein in Manhattan."
Positive"This user also recommended The Noortwyck, calling it potentially one of the most parent-friendly restaurants in the city."
Neutral"The Noortwyck was suggested as a dining option."
Neutral"This commenter had a disappointing experience at The Noortwyck, finding the bread and oysters decent, but the mains and service underwhelming. They specifically mentioned the steak was not great quality and served with a hash brown, which they felt they could make better at home for the price."
Negative"The Noortwyck was suggested as an outdoor dining option."
Positive"The Noortwyck is mentioned as a restaurant where solo diners can book outdoor tables without restrictions."
Neutral"The user suggested The Noortwyck as a dinner option."
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