Elegant bar above Eleven Madison Park w/ inventive veg. small plates & complex cocktails. A chic spot for drinks & a light bite.
Bryan Kim reviews Clemente Bar, an elegant spot above Eleven Madison Park, praising its inventive vegetarian dishes and complex cocktails, making it ideal for drinks and a light bite.
This sophisticated bar, located above the renowned Eleven Madison Park, offers a refined experience with a focus on inventive vegetarian small plates and expertly crafted cocktails. It's lauded for its elegant, wood-paneled ambiance, making it an ideal spot for a date night or a high-end casual gathering. The a la carte menu features unique dishes like celtuce tostadas and truffle-adorned tofu dogs, complemented by a creative beverage program.
Clemente Bar features an inventive vegetarian menu with standout dishes like celtuce tostadas, carrot tartare, and a truffle-adorned tofu dog. Reviewers praise the creative cocktail pairings and the overall quality of the vegetarian offerings, noting they are as impressive as those from its Michelin-starred sister restaurant.
"Standout recommended dishes include the celtuce tostada and the truffle-adorned tofu dog. The bar's martinis are also highly praised, particularly for their refined preparation and punchy olives."
Customers have a highly positive sentiment towards Clemente Bar, praising its gorgeous space, unique vegetarian food options, and exceptional cocktails. It's frequently recommended as a sophisticated and enjoyable standalone experience.
Important Note
The Studio at Clemente Bar is noted as a high-end, vegan-only option, which might be restrictive for those seeking non-vegan or purely vegetarian choices. Additionally, prices for cocktails and some dishes are on the higher side.
"The user recommends Clemente Bar for its clarified cocktails and also suggests trying the fries, with a caution about prices."
Positive"Clemente Bar was mentioned as a potential option."
Neutral"User recommended Clemente bar for its extra large/unique matchbooks, indicating it's a relevant spot for the original post's request about bars with matchbooks."
Neutral"The user is listing NYC restaurants and bars that have matchbooks, and Clemente is included."
Neutral"Clemente's menu features a 'whipped' section that aligns with the user's search for beverages made using a siphon."
Positive"This establishment is suggested as a place that likely utilizes iSi canisters for infusions or foams in their cocktails."
Positive"Clemente is mentioned by the user as one of their top cocktail bars."
Positive"This user recommended Clemente Bar as a cocktail bar option near Gramercy Tavern."
Positive"Clemente Bar is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"Bar Clemente is described as gorgeous and recommended."
Positive"Clemente, located above 11 Madison, is suggested as a group dining option. A reservation is essential unless dining very late."
Neutral"The Studio @ Clemente is presented as a high-end option comparable to '11 Madison Park lite' at $225 per person. It is noted as being vegan, which might be more restrictive than the user's vegetarian requirement."
Neutral"The user found it easy to book a late-night lounge slot at Clemente Bar three weeks in advance, though the bar later became fully booked."
Positive"Bar Clemente was suggested as another good option for the desired criteria."
Positive"Bar Clemente is suggested as an option for a good vibe, in response to a query about downtown spots."
Positive"Clemente is briefly mentioned as a recommendation for a cocktail bar that could satisfy the user's request for a New York-style experience."
Neutral"A user highlights Clemente Bar as the venue for a De Vie Lounge Takeover, where Barney O'Kane will be making cocktails, expressing excitement about attending this specific event."
Positive"A user recommended Clemente Bar as a splurge-worthy dining option, considering its high price which includes a drink pairing."
Positive"A user recommends Clemente Bar, highlighting its vegetarian/vegan options and cocktail pairings."
Positive"The user Antique-Bench6482 found that Clemente Bar lived up to the hype."
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