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Artisanal Review

This spacious brasserie is a shrine to cheese, the passion of chef-owner Terrance Brennan. Though service can be spotty, gastronomes and business lunchers still flock here for the more than 150 cheeses—available for on-site sampling or retail sale—then stay to enjoy their selections with one of 160 wines by the glass. Hot fromage-imbued fare also is satisfying, with preparations like addictive gougère cheese puffs, onion soup gratiné, and several types of fondue. For curd-adverse customers, steak frites or selections from the raw bar should satisfy.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 2 Park Ave., at E. 32nd St., Midtown East, New York, NY, 10016-5675 | Map It
  • Phone: 212/725-8585
  • Website: www.artisanalbistro.com
  • Subway: 6 to 33rd St.
  • Location: Midtown East

    Restaurant Details

  • Reservations essential.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • Harlemite, from New York, NY
    11/3/09

    Maybe the food is okay, but the noise level, crowding and brisk service is really jarring.Unless you're suffering a cheese attack, skip it.

    Ratings details: Food: 3 | Atmosphere: 2 | Service: 2 | Value: 2
  • PalmPilot, from New York, NY
    6/10/08

    Not terribly impressed with the impersonal service and the decibel level at this jam packed cheese shrine. Had a splitting headache when I left. Food's okay, but left feeling rushed and hoarse from shouting.

    Ratings details: Food: 3 | Atmosphere: 1 | Service: 2 | Value: 2
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