Neighborhood standout w/ Eleven Madison alums. Excellent service, creative brunch & impressive wine pairings.
From Eleven Madison alums, The Noortwyck is a charming West Village neighborhood restaurant celebrated for its exceptional service and diverse menu. Their brunch offerings include creative savory starters, sweet treats like honey cardamom toast, and hearty mains such as short rib fried rice and rigatoni. The restaurant also boasts impressive wine pairings and tasting menus, making it a standout dining destination.
The food at The Noortwyck is a highlight, with patrons enjoying dishes like roasted chicken with bread stuffing and cinnamon rolls. While many find the cuisine fantastic, one diner felt the steak was not great quality and the overall mains were underwhelming. The restaurant also offers savory starters, sweets, and well-regarded tasting menus.
"The roasted chicken with bread stuffing is highly praised, and the restaurant is also noted for its excellent cinnamon rolls."
Overall, customer sentiment is positive, with praise for the food and wine pairings. However, some diners have found the main courses and service to be underwhelming.
Important Note
One review mentioned a disappointing experience with main courses and service, and another found the steak to be of not great quality. The restaurant has also been described as not very memorable compared to other highly-rated establishments.
"Recommends Benjis, Sunday Morning, and Noortwyck for cinnamon rolls."
Positive"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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