Chic bar above EMP w/ inventive veg plates & killer cocktails. Ideal for dates or a sophisticated 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.
Experience the refined elegance of a chic, wood-paneled bar situated above the acclaimed Eleven Madison Park. This establishment impresses with an inventive vegetarian menu and a sophisticated cocktail program, offering an accessible yet upscale alternative to its renowned neighbor. It's the perfect spot for a date night or a business meeting, providing a memorable experience with both its food and drinks.
The food at Clemente Bar is exclusively vegetarian, featuring inventive small plates such as celtuce tostadas, carrot tartare, and a truffle-adorned tofu dog. Reviewers consistently praise the quality and creativity of the vegetarian offerings, noting they are as impressive as the dishes served at its fine-dining counterpart.
"The menu features inventive vegetarian small plates such as the celtuce tostada, carrot tartare, and a truffle-adorned tofu dog. Their cocktails are also consistently praised, with specific mentions of unique pairings and expertly crafted drinks."
Customers overwhelmingly have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending it for its gorgeous space, expertly crafted cocktails, and noteworthy vegetarian menu. It's often described as a knockout in service and drink style.
Important Note
The 'Studio' option at Clemente Bar is noted as a high-end, vegan-exclusive tasting menu, which might be more restrictive than some diners require. Reservations may be necessary, especially for the lounge.
"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."
Positive"Clemente is crazy good, a knockout in service and drink style."
Positive"Clemente Bar is from Eleven Madison Park, get fancy and be in the sexiest room in NYC."
Positive"Clemente Bar has a gorgeous space above Eleven Madison Park."
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