Modern Med hotspot w/ Michelin-backed chef. Elevated Levantine dishes from wood-fired grill. Highly sought-after, reservations a must.
Bryan Kim reviews Or'esh, a Soho Mediterranean restaurant with a creative flair. Discover standout dishes like honey-soaked halloumi and a melt-in-your-mouth short rib in this popular new spot.
This Soho newcomer, helmed by a chef with Michelin-star experience, offers a modern take on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. The ambiance, designed by Rockwell Group, seats around 80 across two floors, featuring a coal-fired open kitchen. The menu emphasizes high-quality ingredients cooked simply, with standout dishes like a 77-layer wagyu New York strip and a tender short rib that melts in your mouth. It's a sought-after spot known for its grilled dishes and creative, upscale approach to Levantine flavors.
The restaurant specializes in modern Mediterranean and Levantine cuisine, with a strong emphasis on dishes cooked over a custom wood- and coal-fired grill. Customer feedback highlights dishes like the potato pastels with caviar, honey-soaked halloumi, Jerusalem bagel, and an exceptionally tender short rib as must-tries. The 77-layer wagyu New York strip is also noted as a high-quality, distinctive offering.
"Standout dishes include the honey-soaked halloumi encased in kataifi, the exceptionally tender short rib, and the 77-layer wagyu New York strip. The Jerusalem bagel and potato pastels with caviar are also recommended starters."
Customers are highly impressed with the food, describing it as 'fucking incredible' and thinking about it daily. The restaurant is generally seen as a popular and difficult-to-get-into spot.
Important Note
Reservations are difficult to obtain, with openings released seven days in advance on DoorDash. Limited walk-ins may be available if arriving early, potentially at the bar around 5 pm.
"According to this user, Oresh only seats walk-ins at the bar and specifically at 5 pm. This contrasts with The 86, which they claim has more varied walk-in options."
Negative"According to this user, Oresh only seats walk-ins at the bar and specifically at 5 pm. This contrasts with The 86, which they claim has more varied walk-in options."
Negative"This user believes Oresh might have a higher chance of seating a walk-in due to potentially larger capacity, but recommends exploring other West Village restaurants for a more guaranteed dining experience on a Monday."
Neutral"This user believes Oresh might have a higher chance of seating a walk-in due to potentially larger capacity, but recommends exploring other West Village restaurants for a more guaranteed dining experience on a Monday."
Neutral"The Infatuation's review of Oresh is criticized for being poorly written and for not providing insights into the food itself, focusing more on perception and categorization. The reviewer notes that the restaurant seems to have shrunk portions and that the review is overly brief, lacking discussion on the preparation or ingredients of dishes like bagels or tuna."
Negative"This user was incredibly impressed by Or'esh, calling the food 'fucking incredible' and stating they've been thinking about the meal daily since. They managed to get a bar seat immediately despite the difficulty others had in getting a reservation."
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