Per Se

Alfie Seddon★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Per Se impressed me, I ordered the Evolution Menu which came with 19 courses. I found the range of tastes, flavoures throughout the dining experience to be considerate, with culinary ideas on the bolder side. The service was exceptional also, and the location if you can get a window seat overlooking Colombus Circle is very enjoyable also.

Esfira Shakh★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

An unforgettable dining experience at Per Se, and one that truly lives up to every one of its three Michelin stars. From the moment you step into the main dining room, you’re immersed in elegance, a beautiful, serene setting overlooking the park, elevated further by the warm glow of the fireplace that creates an inviting and refined ambiance. The tasting menu offered both vegetarian and meat/fish options. I chose the vegetarian menu, and it was hands down the most delicious tasting menu I’ve had in a long time. Every dish was thoughtful, balanced, and impeccably executed. The mushroom pie was absolutely out of this world- a luxurious blend of exotic mushrooms, seared to perfection, rich yet incredibly refined. The Doppio Agnolotti with butternut squash emulsion and chestnut confit was a standout as well, a flawless combination of sweetness, depth, and texture. The meat menu was equally impressive. The perfectly seared Mediterranean Lubina and the delicately cooked farmed venison showcased remarkable technique and flavor, leaving nothing to be desired. Service elevated the experience even further. Samantha, our server, was exceptional- warm, attentive, and impressively knowledgeable about every dish, making the meal feel both personal and seamless. Per Se is truly worthy of each and every star. A flawless culinary journey from start to finish, and an experience I will remember for a long time to come.

efraim selina★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

Had such a wonderful experience at Per Se! We celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday here and everything made the night feel so special. The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and every course felt very thoughtful. The service was also incredible — everyone was so attentive, warm, and welcoming throughout the dinner. Definitely one of the nicest dining experiences we’ve had in NYC!❤️

Julia Seitz★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

Absolutely incredible. I was alone as a “regular” person. Service was amazing. The food was absolutely incredible. The signature oysters and pearls is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The gentleman who did the wine pairings was so personable and educational without being pretentious or snobby. I loved every minute of this experience.

Kozza★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

tl;dr - The cooking is staggering. The service (for our meal), unfortunately, was not. Let me be honest: the food at Per Se is some of the best we've ever had. We went to celebrate a birthday, and the kitchen made sure every course felt like a gift. The Oysters and Pearls, a sabayon of pearl tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and Regiis Ova Caviar, is a classic for a reason. And experiencing it firsthand makes that reason completely clear. It was the highlight of the entire meal and one of the best dishes we have ever tasted. Full stop. In our entire food journey, very few things have hit that level The Butter-Poached Maine Lobster came next, served over Carolina Gold Rice with Tokyo Negi Curls, a Tamari Beurre Blanc and Ginger-Chili Oil. It was extraordinary. Even the bread course, a Lemon Poppy Seed Dutch Crunch with Hilary Haigh's Animal Farm Butter, was memorable. The Elysian Fields Farm Lamb with pommes purée, marinated sungold tomatoes and roasted young squash was precise and deeply satisfying. Dessert was a full act of its own. The Berry Trifle, built on a champagne-soaked vanilla génoise with Harry's Berries strawberries and mascarpone mousse, was beautiful. The K&J Orchards Cherries with Valrhona Opalys White Chocolate was refined and lovely. And the birthday Gâteau d'Anniversaire, pistachio pain de gênes with raspberry-rose ganache and mascarpone mousse, was a perfect, genuinely moving close to a remarkable meal. Which is what makes the service so frustrating to write about. It was poor. Noticeably, unexpectedly poor for a restaurant of this caliber. Our server was cold and stiff. He felt completely off and the attentiveness wasn't there. It felt completely misaligned with everything the kitchen was delivering. And yet. The food was so extraordinary that we would still go back. That's how good the cooking is. When the front-of-house finally matches the kitchen, this place will be completely untouchable.