Butter

I have been a huge fan of Alex Guarnescelli forever so obviously we were going to check out butter while in NYC. The bread and butter was amazing as was the rest of our meal. The service was excellent. The chocolate cake was good but not what I would expect. When we were there, the restaurant was oddly empty. All in all I would recommend. This is located within walking distance from Times Square so it’s a great spot to eat before a show.

If you’ve watched Gossip Girl or follow the culinary scene, Butter is a highly acclaimed restaurant from celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Between the high arching ceilings creating a modern, posh experience for the intimate diners, there are also laid back booths that let the casual tourist come in for a laid back bite As the name suggests, the butter here is fantastic. The homemade rolls (really tasty) come with a sour cream butter, and an herb butter Given our group size, we had a prixe fix menu. The garden salad could have used something crunchy.. felt like a LOT of lettuce. But everything else was delicious Even as someone who isn’t vegan, the grilled white cloud cauliflower rocked my world. It’s bathed in a creamy, rich coconut milk.. and is prepared using Alex’s grandmother’s recipe (or so the server said) The roasted potatoes with rosemary were outstanding For dessert, the triple chocolate cake was good.. but nothing to write home about. To our surprise, the exterior texture is ‘crunchy’ almost like a glazed syrup (think creme brulée) that’s been torched.. different. But very very rich The raspberry beignets were served with a thick crème anglaise.. tasty but also a tad bit dry (but still delicious!) Btw shout out to our server, Jaclyn, who was extremely attentive and did an outstanding job looking after all 19 of us!

Butter Restaurant offers a beautifully designed atmosphere with a refined yet inviting ambiance, perfect for a stylish dinner out in Midtown. During our visit, the overall experience was enjoyable and worth the walk, thanks in large part to the attentive service and artistic presentation of the dishes. The salmon stood out as a highlight, flavorful, well prepared, and plated with elegance. However, at $40 without a side, it felt slightly overpriced, leaving a gap between value and expectation. The steak, priced at $65, was tender and well seasoned, but unfortunately arrived warm rather than hot, which dulled the impact of an otherwise premium entrée. For a steak in that price range, temperature and timing should have been more precise. On a brighter note, the mac and cheese was comforting, creamy, and delivered hot, likely thanks to the heated serving dish or a finishing torch. It complemented the proteins well and added a satisfying touch to the meal. While certain pricing elements didn’t align with the portions or temperature expectations, the overall experience was still positive. Butter earns its reputation for ambiance and quality, but future diners may want to calibrate their expectations when it comes to price to portion and dish temperature consistency.

I came here to be a guest speaker for a technology Networking event. I had no idea how a "restaurant" was going to host. I was pleasantly surprised. The space was set up in a private area. They created a wonderful ambiance, and comfortable seating for 10 ppl a table. The staff was top notch, the food was primo and I couldn't have had a better time than I did. I think the main part of the restaurant is perfect if you want to impress some clients, or that special person you know deserves great treatment. Highly recommended, and I'll be visiting again.

We loved butter! Went with my girlfriends and we now are implementing wine and rolls Wednesday cause the rolls were that good! We loved the ambience and made you feel like you were not in NYC for a second. Food is amazing we got short rib and salmon. Cannot recommend enough - we will be back for a wine and rolls Wednesday!

We have been planning this trip for months to come to the city and made reservations at several Food Network Chefs' restaurants. One of those was Butter. With Alex being the owner and sometimes gracing us with her presence as their executive chef, I was SUPER excited to be eating at her restaurant only to find disappointment in my entrée. I ordered the NY strip medium. It was cooked perfectly for temperature, however, it lacked flavor. Every Chef will tell you "ADD SALT", but I guess the chef that was there this evening missed the memo. It was unpleasant to eat. Now, I do need to give credit where credit is due. The roasted chicken was superb!!! It was absolutely delicious!!! We also LOVED, and I do mean LOVED, the rolls, butter and the gnocchi mac and cheese. OH MY, IT WAS DELICIOUS!!! The service was excellent. Very kind, welcoming, and courteous. We did ask if they had military discounts, and they do not, but the manager knocked off the costs of our drinks and thanked me for my service. They didn't have to do that, but it was very much appreciated. Overall, we would go back, but never again will we request the steak. Thank goodness we didn't order the $148 ribeye! I can only imagine how disappointed I would have been...

UPDATE (at the bottom) Beef Wellington! I came here for the Beef Wellington. (Not a lot of places offer BW) I wasn't sure if they had it because i saw it in pictures but not on menu pictures. But they had it! It was good. Not great. I wouldn't order it again. You can't choose the temperature (which is normal and expected for BW) or the size. It was waaay too big for me. It was enough for two. The gravy it came with was excellent. But the whole thing in general felt like it came frozen from Costco - lacking taste. The puff pastry was neither light nor puffy. It was more like pie dough. It came with charred broccolini which was acrid...and some microgreens which I didn't eat. Everything looked beautiful tho. I ordered the Winter Solstice mocktail, which was EXCELLENT. It was my favorite part of the meal. Didn't love the dessert options so I didn't order. Instead of dessert, I ordered a single espresso and received a double. I loved the atmosphere and ambiance with rustic white birch firewood stacked about throughout the restaurant. The bathrooms were a positive 5* experience. Four individual, uni-sex locking bathrooms. Very private and well maintained. I will come back because I want to try the short ribs! UPDATE: I did come back 2 weeks later. As promised, ordered the short ribs, which did NOT disappoint. They were outstanding. Easily pulled apart along the grain ,fork tender, only needed a knife to cut against the grain because the portion size was THAT large. Plenty of food. Short rib comes on a bed of polenta which was so creamy, smooth and tasty with a bit of zing to it. This time I ordered the Gnocchi Mac & Cheese which was indescribably good. But I'll try...the Gnocchi was so tender soft it was like eating little cloud puffs of heaven. Add to that some melted cheese, a golden baked butter cracker topping, with crusty burnt cheesy bits along the side of the dish and you have a WINNER!

I had an excellent dinner before a Broadway show just down the street. The Foie Gras was outstanding and the lamb sausage cavatappi was excellent. The Calamansi cocktail was perfect with the mint and frozen strawberries.

Happiness is the Bucket List event that lives up to my unreasonable expectations. Last week, we went to Butter, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Poor Chef. She is my absolute favorite Food Network chef/judge, and I have long dreamt of eating her food. Finally, Tuesday, 30 April 2024, was The Day. And, to complicate matters, we had Carnegie Hall tickets and traffic was as traffic is in Manhattan, namely horrible. So, one might say I didn't make it easy for Chef and her staff. Stepping into Butter was a delightful surprise. A short elevator ride transported us to the dining room, while a private room on the 10th floor added an intriguing element to the restaurant's layout. I couldn't help but wonder about the dynamics it created for the wait staff. The dining room is large, with booths circling a capacious bar. The place is wood-lined but suffused with a warm glow that is not at all men's-den-like. I liked the mildly broody wall art (my wife disagrees with me). We started off with Parker House rolls, with flaky salt and house-made compound butters. I mean, we had to, right? 'Cuz, Butter. For apps, B opted for the gnocchi mac-n-cheese. My app was the charred octopus with tahini and white beans. Oh, my dear Gd, I was in heaven. From a teensy-tasting bite of the white beans/tahini came such enormous flavor. How did she do that? Octopus is notoriously difficult to get right and easy to get gummy and unappealing. My goodness did this dish G E T I T R I G H T. Wow. B's review of the mac-n-cheese: gnocchi done to toothsome turn, with delicious topping, and almost too rich to finish. But to die for. For mains, B went pork chop, and I went fish. The double-cut pork chop was mildly smoky, and tender and juicy throughout. Some serious cooking chops are needed (see what I did there?) to cook a chop, at least three inches thick, to be juicy in the middle. We are still marveling at the feat. And those apples, cooked to look like potatoes? Whimsical, delicious, and a perfect accompaniment. My fish--pan-seared branzino--was quite simply the best fish I have ever eaten. The skin, the crispy, crispy skin, just gobsmacked me. And the flesh, tender and meltingly sweet. For her dessert, B ordered a scoop of chocolate ice cream. I think she thought she'd be getting your basic, maybe even store-bought, chocolate ice cream. Nope, that is not what landed on the table. Don't think it was dark chocolate; perhaps Belgian? Delish. As for me, I treated my happy inner child with the dark chocolate pudding and floated on a cloud of chocolate bliss through the stinking traffic to Carnegie Hall. A special shout out to our server, Jasmine, who timed our meal perfectly for our concert tickets and was an intelligent and friendly guide to the menu.

Came here based off a friends recommendation but man this place was terrible. The worst restaurant we had on the whole trip. They swear it was a lot better when they went but jeez.. it was beyond mediocre I would give it one star but at least the service and ambiance was good The branzino was not even the whole fish. Every steakhouse I've been to offer the whole fish and the sautéed spinach underneath was so sour The pork chop was OK nothing special but at least it was juicy

visited from out of state and was super excited to try Alex Guarnaschelli's restaurant, huge fan! highly recommend making a reservation! ours was at 6:45pm and while we still waited a little bit for our table to be ready, their bar area and lounge seating were full from walk-ins! so to make sure you don't wait a while, make that reservation! they're only open just a few (5) hours, along with their great food and decor, i understand why this place is busy! my favorites per course are: maine lobster tortellini (pasta is with squid ink!), beef wellington, and their white chocolate crème brûlée (comes with snickerdoodle cookies!). my drink of choice is their calamansi drink. loved the usage of calamansi juice and it had watermelon ice cubes! if you like sweeter drinks this is for you! service was honestly a little slow, even though we knew what we wanted to order, dinner took about three hours, which was fine! this didn't negatively impact my review. four stars because of our server. i feel like their customer service skills could improve and they made it seem like it was a hassle splitting the check into two. we traveled from out of state and this was one of the top places on my list to go to, so i really wanted a special dinner. but overall, it was just a normal dinner with really great food!

Superior, solo dining experience! I had the perfect pre-theatre dinner prior to my sister flying in to meet me for "Merrily We Go Along". My experience started off with a surprise sighting of Alex herself, coming in the front door in a black top adorned with sequined lips. I mentioned this to my sweet and savvy server, who stated " I'm so glad that you got to see " Mother" she had not been in town in a while. Loved my dark Paloma with activated charcoal. The short ribs and accompanying vegetables were spectacular. Service was impeccable.

Amazing 10/10 and worth the train ride to the city. From the melt in your mouth Parkerhouse Rolls to the Raspberry Beignets, and everything in between was delicious. Service was great too. Only thing to note was toilet paper was out in both bathrooms I went in, (the former hostess in me had a gripe with that lol) but overall worth every penny.

Came in for a work dinner. Wonderful atmosphere. The server was incredibly engaging and nice. The food far surpassed what I thought it was going to be. Also thoroughly enjoyed the wine selection and cocktail list. Will definitely be back to visit.

While on a quick trip to the city to visit friends, I booked a table at Butter. I had already picked out what I was going to have from the menu on the website but be aware that the menu on the website may be out of date. One of the items I wanted was not on the restaurant menu. It was ok though because I had a couple of alternatives and then ended up having a late lunch so needed to pivot again. I ordered the Duck Breast. Let me just preface with the fact that it was good. The portion size fit too which was what I was going for. The odd thing that both me and my friend both noticed was that everything was dark. The plate was set in front of me and if I hadn't known what I'd ordered, I would have had no idea what it was. At first glance I wondered if they brought me the right dish. It resembled a burnt sweet potato. The duck was cooked perfectly and tasted so good but the sauce was poured over the breast so the fat was tough and rubbery. It was true for the accompaniment (lettuce) too which was hard to even cut. My friend got the Short Ribs. She said they were good, but again, without being able to see too clearly, she only ate what she was certain was meat and not fat. There was quite a bit left on her plate because she wasn't sure she wanted to try it and risk getting a big fatty bit. She did say that it was the best polenta she'd ever eaten. The Parker Rolls were to die for along with the homemade butter that I've also been making at home to go with homemade sourdough (see Alex's recipe online). The finishing touch was the Raspberry Beignets. Just Yum! We wanted a chocolate one to go along with it but loved them just the same. My friend got the Butter Lettuce Salad to start because she didn't want the Beignets - she liked the salad but I thought it was a bit too smoky - and you KNOW she ate one of those Beignets! I give 5 stars even though there were some small bits that were just annoyances because the attitude of the staff is excellent. I hate stuffy restaurants or those that make you feel inferior for whatever reason. It was fun and comfortable and the "Real" woman that took care of us was the best. I'll be back to try the items I wanted to try (the Foie Gras, the Rillettes, and the Pork Chop).

well this is really a " no brainer ". Who does not love Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. I have been here twice and would return as often as possible . Right off the top , what a wonderful spot to bring anybody visiting NYC. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with wood, brass and beautiful lighting that welcomes you . Drinks come in beautiful glasses .They are creative and delicious. The warm parker house rolls , perfectly flaky and buttery with the perfect touch of salt ! This visit we shared sea bass with a snap pea purée ! crispy flaky and flavorful! we also had braised osso bucco , fall off the bone over creamy polenta . Finished with chocolate cake and raspberry beignets great for a special day or to make a day special

Butter has updated the menu since I went in September. The salmon avocado Tartar was a good start with our cocktails. You can't pass up the Parkerhouse Rolls with homemade butter YUM. The branzino and short ribs were delicious. The server was attentive and friendly. I was disappointed in the ambiance, it felt a little like a chain and needed some of the interior fixed/updated.

Was very much looking forward to visiting this restaurant because I am a big fan of chef Alex G. Decor is beautiful. Food was a great disappointment. This is a sad tourist trap. Octopus was wonderful and well prepared. Everything else was horrible. The Parker House Rolls were not fresh, the duck had a strange taste, the swiss chard had waaaayyyyy to much vinegar, veal bacon was stringy and scary, branzino was lackluster, the fries were soggy. Never again.

We were in a large group and got our own room separate from the main restaurant on the 15th floor (I think). We had access to an outdoor patio with a great view and the room was well set up with the bar at one end and the dining area at the other. The food was good but as the name suggests a little too rich. Even the roasted carrots were smothered in cheese and oil. Service was efficient.

What a magnificent meal we had for our Anniversary. As we walked in, you have to take stairs to go down into the dining/bar area. For starters we had some rolls which came we two different types of butter. They were warm and had some salt sprinkled over them. A nice touch. For our appetizer we had the shiitake mushrooms tart which was a wonderful mix of creamy salty goodness. What a way to start our meal. For my entree I had the Berkshire double cut pork chop which was served with beans. The portion was enormous and delicious; enough for lunch the next day. My girlfriend had the lamb pasta which she totally enjoyed. Her portion was large as well. I also ordered a side of broccolini which was huge and tasty. To end our meal we had an order of the raspberry beignets, which were extraordinary. Overall, we had a wonderful meal at the Iron Chef's restaurant. Her team provided excellent service, excellent food and a wonderful environment.

Food network. Alex Guarnaschelli restaurant. How could you not want to come try it? And you should! The vibe in here is sort of like Hillstone - big wooden tables, slightly moody looking, and caters to a mix of the corporate dinner crowd mixed with families because of the proximity to Times Square. We went during the holidays and there was a corporate holiday party that took up the entire bar space. (Weird that there was no party room or something) Food is good all around. We did like the bread, they feel amazing to the touch and were pretty good. I got the pork chops, which was gigantic and recommended. My wife got a fish dish with the chowder at the bottom - it was decent but had a bit too much sour cream. The others enjoyed what they ordered. The best item on the menu has to be the dessert - raspberry beignet was fantastic. Cocktails are pretty good and they have a great wine list with quite a few bottles in the $40-60 price range all the way up to the multiple hundreds

I have to be honest. This is just a review of how to have a Butter experience when you cannot get into Butter. We were across the street in the bookstore when I realized that I could order through GrubHub for pick-up. I immediately ordered beignets!!! Filled with raspberry puree and with vanilla dipping cream - I AM IN LOVE!!!! Ready even faster than expected (I got a text) and warm when I cracked them open. So happy that I ordered a double order! I will be back for a full meal. Did I see Beef Wellington at a nearby table??? Warm like butter ambiance, of course.

10/10 from the service, to the food, and ambiance. We came fleury a large party and had specially curated menu. Everything was perfect. I would love to go back and dine regular when I'm back in the big apple but if you had any thoughts about eating here Do It!

My friend treated me here for dinner which was really sweet of her and also the only reason I would eat there. She made reservations ahead of time and even then we had to wait 15 mins to be seated. We ordered the rolls and what bothered me is the pricing comes in 2 or 4 people and we ordered for two but the rolls came in 3 - why isn't it an even number? The yellowtail crudo was delicious but as a small plate, it's not easy to split. It's one tortilla and messy to eat and split. The gnocchi Mac and cheese was delicious and I like breading on top. Branzino was perfectly crispy. Will I come again for the price and hype? Nope. Was the food delicious? Yes.

Feeling whimsical, I threw a dart at a map of $$$$ restaurants and ended up at Butter one day after work. I rarely eat pork; the pork chop at Butter was the best I've had in my life. The cut was impossibly thick and tender and the elevated preparation was a nod to southern cooking. I couldn't believe that this was what pork can taste like if cooked properly.

Ambiance was nice! We went early for dinner before a broadway show. Great location for that! The Mac was actually disappointing. My husband LOVED his steak- said it was one of his top two he has ever had. We'd go again.

I think my expectations were too high. The food was good, the service was good so I guess it was the disconnect between the menu and the pretense of fine dining that turned me off a little. It website boosts a inviting bar but it standing room only. The "stylish Manhattanites" should have warned me but I wasn't the person who made reservation. I found the menu too limited as I'm not a seafood eater. I ended up just sharing others plates rather than ordering on my own. Burrata, gnocchi, cauliflower and chicken. It was all good just not wow. Go for the experience not the food.

I will preface this review with letting you know I worship at the altar of Alex Guarnaschelli. I just admire everything about her and it has been on my bucket list for years to go to Butter. There were 2 roadblocks in my way...I live in DE and the thought of heading into NYC was terrifying to me. The second was that I had the potential experience so built up in my mind that if for some reason it didn't live up to my ridiculous expectations, I would be devastated lol My fiance originally made reservations for Valentine's Day......I was soooo excited! A few days later, someone from Butter called us to apologize and cancel our reservation - apparently the restaurant was booked for an event that day and they would not be able to honor our reservation. I was so upset. BUT! After a few calls back and forth between my fiance and the manager, they changed our reservation to 2/10. The manager was extremely wonderful and even asked to speak to me personally to apologize for the mix up. We arrived about 45 mins early expecting to just grab a seat at the bar until our reservation time. When we checked in, we found the manager had us in the system as "VIP" and it made the experience that much more special! We were seated immediately. He visited our table and brought us complimentary champagne. Our server was exceptional! The restaurant itself could be described as dark and moody.....I loved it! Everything on the menu sounded delicious but we decided to order the parkerhouse rolls, gnocci mac and cheese and the braised boneless beef short ribs to share. The food was (thankfully! lol) absolutely what I dreamed it would be. Absolutely delicious. The portion sizes were perfect for sharing and we still had lots of food leftover to take home. He ordered a drink recommended by our server - I think it was called blackberry bliss? It was one of the best cocktails I have ever tried! We ordered the raspberry beignets to bring home and they were phenomenal........even after being reheated in the microwave lol I am so thankful that Butter 100000% lived up to my very high, Alex-worshipping expectations and I will absolutely make the schlep back to NYC just to eat at Butter. Thank you for a very tasty, memorable experience!

The food here is amazing. I was a little skeptical because when we walked in it was pretty dead for 8:15 on a beautiful warm Saturday night, but the food is definitely not the reason. The halibut was absolutely delicious. Additionally, so was the pasta. Maybe we came on a weird night, but I hope they can stay booked and busy!

Went for a work dinner and the apps were good, the drinks were good, the bread was good and then they gave me a dry pork chop and it just took away from my experience! I expect better execution for the price point. Service was good too!

honestly one of the most amazing dinner experiences i've had in the city. due to train delays, my party and i were running behind and were late to our reservation. we called to let the restaurant know, and they were incredibly understanding, friendly, and accommodating to us and made sure we would still be able to dine there before the kitchen closed. and the food was so incredible; the short ribs were so flavorful and adorned beautifully, the rolls were outstanding, and the carrot cake was the best carrot cake i've ever eaten. absolutely recommend and will be returning, definitely one of my new favorite restaurants!

I went as a birthday trip and it was everything I wanted and more. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the entire atmosphere was perfect.

Buffet brunch was plentiful and oh so tasty. I took my mom a few years back for Mother's Day and we truly enjoyed ourselves. I loved the service and the decor.

Most dishes were fantastic although I was disappointed by the bread & butter esp bc of the name Pros: atmosphere (vibe) was really nice. Dim light but could still see, real candles, big tables. The gnocchi Mac and cheese is absolutely phenomenal. Soft as pillows and rich but not overly so. The broccolini side was also my fav and had an Asian twist to it. Serving sizes were good but not huge which is nice. Plum crisp for dessert is amazing Average: service was ok. We probably would've ordered more drinks if they came by sooner but oh well. The fish (both salmon and branzino) were delicious and well cooked. Buratta was creamy but the cold eggplant it came with was a big weird and lacked flavor. Didn't blow us away though. Also it was weirdly hot inside (we went in mid August) which didn't make us feel comfortable. Also the butter came to the table cold which was weird - was way better later in the dinner once it softened

Absolutely beautiful restaurant with the best food we had in NYC during our trip. The cocktails were also phenomenal here. Everyone was so kind! The host took several photos of us and our server was very kind and shared great details of the menu. I had the cauliflower dish and WOW! I can't stop thinking about how amazing it was!!! I tried to recreate it, now that I'm back home, but I don't think anything could ever top that. Everything was so tremendous. I can't wait to come back some day just to eat here again!!!

I was so looking forward to this restaurant. The food was good. The service was terrible. The bartender was too busy talking to ask if I wanted another drink until I was finished with my meal.

Had a wonderful dinner at Butter tonight. The cavatappi with spicy lamb sausage and yellow tomato sauce was the standout - I would return to Butter for that dish alone. Lovely cocktail - the strawberry basil sbagliato. I did not taste much strawberry or basil, but it was a delight nonetheless. I ordered pork for my main, and though it was well prepared, I didn't love it. But the cavatappi was a tough act to follow. Service was great. For a Saturday night, it was pleasantly lively but not packed. Mostly couples, but a few groups and families. I felt comfortable by myself.

Absolutely the best steak I have ever had! My husband loved his double cut pork chop which was juicy and tender, perfectly cooked the mac & cheese made with gnocci with light and fluffy hand cut fries where crisp and crunchy, braised radicchio was delicious and the top off our meal is the best beignets I've ever had raspberry with a vanilla though dipping sauce super yummy I can't stress enough. You need to go here make a reservation.

The ambiance is beautiful, the food was divine! The rolls as if Angels made them, they were so good we had to order a SECOND order. Everything was cooked to perfection, the server was genuinely nice and attentive while still giving us space to enjoy our meal.

A truly wonderful place all around!! We'd been wanting to visit Butter for years (also, we're big Alex Guarnaschelli fans)... We finally had the opportunity to visit this past Saturday - and boy oh boy, Butter did NOT disappoint! First and foremost, I really cannot say enough about the entire staff here - SUPER friendly, warm, inviting, and happy. Our server, Jazmin, was especially attentive and so sweet, with an infectious smile. But again, the entire staff was so attentive and wonderful. The Food: Oh my God. Started off with the Parkerhouse Rolls - these are probably the best dinner rolls you'll ever put in your mouth... glistening with a brush of butter and sprinkle of flaky salt - they come with two different butters, both of which were truly lovely. The Sockeye Salmon Tartare was my "starter" - the balance of this dish was incredible... creamy and crunchy, acidic and just plain delicious and fresh. The Little Gem salad was simply perfect in only a way that CRISP fresh ingredients can offer. We had a little pasta course after that which included the Gnocchi "mac & cheese" and the Cavatappi. The gnocchi were so delicate and pillowy, they just melt in your mouth - and the cheese was silky and complex with a lovely crumb topping. The Cavatappi was also amazing - the sauce rivals anything that this Italian could come up with, which I hate to admit. Perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat and bite from the lamb sausage. We also shared an order of the Thick Cut Veal Bacon... WOW! Don't let the color of that mustard sauce deter you - it's a must-have! Melt in your mouth tender and delicious. We loved it here and will be back as quickly as possible! Highly recommended!

This was a rare find - a solid meal with good service that's an easy walk to many theaters. I will keep this on the list for pre-theater dinner. Menu items we liked the best included the chargrilled octopus (generous portion too!) and the fatty tuna and crispy rice cake. One thing to note: we had been given a gift certificate which was printed on paper at the restaurant (rather than a plastic card). When we tried to redeem it, the manager came to our table and told us they couldn't take the certificate because it hadn't been printed on their usual paper, and they thought maybe it was a copy. Upon further evaluation, they decided that they could take it after all. I would skip buying a gift certificate from them, as their current system clearly doesn't allow them to seamlessly track their certificates, and it added stress to an otherwise lovely meal.

What a lovely dining experience tonight. We had a reservation for 6, but got there for 5:20 and were seated immediately. The service was fantastic! The food was delicious! The Parker rolls, gnocchi, chicken, beignets, and texas sheet cake... yummy!!!! Big fan of Alex so glad we got to try her restaurant, it exceeded my high expectations!

Nice mid to higher end place. You can go in casual (I wore jeans and casual button down) and you can go in business attire and both sides do not feel out of place. Service was a bit slow but it was a full house for most of our stay so understandable. The food is the star of the night though. The mushroom crustini special was the best thing I ate that night. Highly suggest asking for the nightly special because if it's anything like that, it will be amazing. We also got the gnocchi Mac and cheese which was good but I think the gnocchi was a little over as I like a little chew to mine. However, no complaint as the potatoes melted in my mouth like a buttery mash potato with cheese. The steak was the only let down. It was good, but did not live up to the exceptionalism of the other items. Small plate are where it's at. The desert was also good. A lot of raspberry in the beignet which I appreciate.

My expectations where met for the quality of the food but as stated by others for these prices all must be spot on. The rolls and infused butter where great but we NEVER ordered them and where charged VERY SNEAKY. No offer for fresh pepper, booths need a redo, lighting too dim. It was my b day and I get a small cupcake from a dollar store!!! It was their time to shine and they fell short. Tooooo many choices for upscale FSE. Ed CIA "81

Oh hello, Butter. I'm a huge fan of ICAG who is my idol and everything I want to be when I grow up. This was #1 on my list when we booked our trip so I made reservations for a Saturday night. Talk about a classy restaurant. The decor, ambiance, lighting, plating and everything about this restaurant was chic. Janeth, our server was top notch. We started with a cocktail; I got the Calamansi and hubby got the SOB. Mine was a vodka watermelon drink while his was a strong but smooth bourbon drink. Both were delightful. Next came the food. We ordered the Parker house rolls served with a sour cream butter and an herb butter. The rolls were toasted which was a surprise to both of us. The butter was delicious. I then ordered the branzino, he ordered the NY strip and we added the Brussels and spinach salad which was awesome. It was tossed in this warm smoked pecan dressing with sliced green apples and crisp green radishes cut on the mandolin. The salad was crisp, tangy and had a lovely mouth feel while the Brussels really held up nicely to the dressing. Lastly, dessert. You can't leave without ordering the beignets stuffed with the most flavorful raspberry filling and a side of the vanilla cream sauce. I could've bathed in that sauce. Serve it up with an espresso and americano and you've got the perfect end to a meal.

Alex Guarnaschelli's restaurant for those that don't know, here's your run down: PARKING/LOCATION: if you're not familiar with the NY midtown area, either take the train or Uber, no parking anywhere. Location is just a few minutes walk from Saks 5th ave and Rockafeller Center. FOOD/DRINKS: can't review the drinks currently. The appetizers were very well executed, the little gem lettuce seems so basic but packs a flavorful refreshing taste I would definitely order this again. The yellowtail crudo was perfect with the combinations of textures and flavors from the fish, sauces, and tortilla chips with light citrusy flavors. I was not impressed with the roll service, they looked like they were going to be hot and soft but it was just your average roll, I wouldn't order these again. Now, the star is this BRANZINO, cooked PERFECTLY to a CRISP with the rainbow shard and lemon vinaigrette just a light dish with all the flavors dancing on my palette. I have never had a fish cooked this perfect the crisp was FANTASMIC ! DRESS/ SERVICE: dinner casual is the standard here not too fancy jeans and a nice top will do. Service was 50/50 the receptionist were very accommodating to our needs letting us use the service elevator for the stroller. The waiter was forgetful and not very attentive they didn't seem to have a flow going it was very spotty for dinner at 6pm on a Friday, overall service could be a little better. AMBIENCE: was very relaxing no loud music, or noise. Dim lighting through out the restaurant, decor leans towards the industrial/chic very nicely put together. NOTE: If you want to go with your child note they do not have high chairs or changing tables so come prepared if you do happen to come with a child. Overall: this place is a repeat for me based strictly on the food and ambience. You will not regret going here.

I love Alex.. you can tell how apart of her restaurant just by the attention, detail, and descriptions about food. I have come to the east coast seasonally and I love the thanksgiving twists and special Christmas themed menu's. The best time to come to the cold is for their seasonal ingredients and I'll be a returning customer, through and through. Grateful for Guarnaschelli.

Service was great and would highly recommend the beef Wellington, particularly for those not big on pate and like a more pepper-forward steak. However, the mixed drinks were a little bit of a let down, so I'd recommend a more standard bar order or some wine. Ambiance was nice, but the music was a bit clubby. Overall, was a good experience.

I had a lovely meal, almost. Celebrating "everything" this military couple reunited in nyc after several months living apart in separate countries. My spouse is Italian and mother passed some time ago so the Italian iron chef, celebrity chef was something we were looking forward to. Jasmine, our server, was great, energetic and kind. We ordered a bottle of a great French wine. We ordered most of the small plates and a beef wellington: fatty tuna, gnocchi Mac, squid ink lobster tortellini, special lamb tart, parm salad, charred octopus, and finished with the wellington. I ordered the special dessert also during my everything order and said chef can send out as they like... but the cake was sold out when it was time (though I ordered it two hours earlier it just wasn't put in). The food was delicious. Favorites were the salad, squid ink lobster and the fatty tuna. The Mac gnocchi had a flour-y pasty rue that needed seasoning and texture on the gnocchi, I would not order it again. The biggest disappointment was the rare beef wellington. It was cold by touch in the middle and the fat was stringy and not melted. We notify the manager, Chris, who argued with me because he was concerned about burning the pastry. I was firm that it was cooked toorare and should be a med rare. His non verbal and words were passive aggressive as he reluctantly agreed to take it back. A few minutes later the plate was returned in what looked like a microwave over cook of the meat. I mean some chef was super passive aggressive, was expedited twice once rare and secondly overcooked. A restaurant like this caliber must do better. Celebrity iron chefs, would not send that out but why should their staff? My price point for two was hitting over 400$ but felt like I was treated as if I used a table for a drink and dessert. More troubling, the manager never came back. Never apologized for the lackluster from chef. It was taken off. Do better, Butter. Great start but ended bad.

I made a reservation a month ago to for myself and 3 work collegues. We are all from out of town and were looking forward to dinner. The restaurant called to tell me they were cancelling my reservation since someone else was booking the restaurant. Having a reservation made way in advance meant absolutely nothing to them. How unprofessional can you get?! I will never book a reservation there again even though I love Alex G.

Even if the food was amazing... the service is so bad that it wouldn't matter. As it stands, it's mediocre food with absolutely terrible service. It's not even crowded and the wait staff is incredibly inattentive. Our drinks were never refilled and no one ever came to check on us. For the price, you expect a good dining experience. The food was ok but I would never come back. My husband and I are in from out of town to celebrate our 10th anniversary and I am beyond disappointed in this restaurant. I barely touched the pork chop bc it was over cooked and rubbery but after waiting SO long for our food... I was just ready to get out of there. We ordered a side of broccoli and it was served completely cold. We also had the veal bacon which was like eating chunks of fat with mustard on them. My husband had the branzino and it was good. The rolls were pretty good too. Overall, this was hands down the worst dining experience we had in NYC. And that includes a stale, overpriced pretzel from a food cart.

I think Butter is wrong classified as a $$$$ restaurant on Yelp instead of a $$$. Looking at the restaurant from that lens, the value for the meal is okay. Don't expect to be wowed by an amazing culinary experience, but the food is pretty good and satisfying. The Parkerhouse rolls were tasty -- quite buttery, but what can you expect from a place called Butter? -- although a bit too crunchy on the inside. The Slow-Roasted Scattered Acres Farms Chicken was delicious, with slightly crispy skin and juicy meat. Compared to my friend's plates (who had lobster ravioli and salmon), I felt I got a much better value in terms of how much meat I got; however, if anything, I actually wish there was more of the fennel confit and less meat, just to have a more balanced meal. The raspberry beignets were pretty standard. Many reviews touch upon poor service, but I didn't experience that. While the service may have been a tad slow, the staff were fairly friendly and did check in occasionally. I wouldn't say I really recommend coming here, but if you're looking for a classy dinner place then this could be an option.

Giving this 2 stars only because the service we received was great! The food on the other hand was mediocre at best..... for 115+ a person! For a thanksgiving 3 course meal.... You'd expect high quality dishes and unique flavors..... nope.... The turkey was dry..... bland..... and did not make you want to eat more of it, to put it bluntly it reminded me of the turkey you'd get in grade school .... Even the salmon wasn't anything special that you can't make yourself..... the green beans dish was decent but was oily....., the Brussel sprouts were okay but majority of it was burnt! ... the bacon on it wasn't the crispy variety more of a dry and cubed version and tasted burnt as well.... Mash potatoes were generic and bland.... The stuffing was overly seasoned and oily!!! But also dry and had burnt pieces..... I have no idea how this could be..... would I come back? Probably never, but it was an experience. Just surprised by how much of the food I had that burnt taste..... as well as everything was really oily.... maybe it was an off night for them.. but there's too many restaurants in NYC to choose from....

Great location to dine at before a Broadway show. The ambiance is just beautiful. I found myself calling on my waiter a few times when I would ask for something. For example I asked for a straw and I had to ask a few time and then just ultimately asked another waiter. Same thing happened when my sister wanted a ginger ale. I felt the customer service was off and that usually effects my ability to revisit a restaurant/business.

I am on the verge between a 4 star and a 5 star. The service was amazing and we enjoyed their recommendations. My favorite dish would have been one we didn't order which was the cavatappi pasta. We would not get the fish again and I think I would try something other than the Mac and cheese gnocchi. They were very helpful to make sure we got to our show on time and the beignets were amazing! Make sure to get those!

The food was EXQUISITE, the ambiance was incredible, and the service was top tier. I was visiting NYC from Los Angeles for the first time, and this was the Cherry on top of my visit. If I can make it back out, I will 100% be going here again. To start we got the house rolls and butter, which was out of this world! I got the short ribs, my mom got the sea bass, and we shared a side of smashed potatoes and asparagus (definitely recommend splitting the sides since they're pretty large shareable portions). And we finished off with the beignets (which were a little bit like jelly filled donuts- I had never had a beignet before so I can't compare it to anything else; but it was really good. Everything just melt in our mouths. Hats off to the chefs here. Overall this restaurant was an absolute 10/10!!!!!

We were so happy we went (almost avoided because the reviews weren't so good). Don't know if the expectations are just higher because it has a Food Network star behind it, but these were really the best flavors we had all week. We went in with a reservation but chose to eat at the bar when there were seats available. The restaurant atmosphere is laid back but stylish. Bar staff was super attentive. Someone from management came by to check on our experience. The flavors were fantastic!!!!! We had rolls w/ butter, thick cut veal bacon, duck rillettes, gnocchi Mac and cheese, and short ribs. I cannot name which was best because they were all so delicious. Would definitely go again.

I had been really looking forward to this meal and it did not disappoint. First of all, the entire floor staff was Latina/Latino which I loved. They were incredibly attentive and nice. The drinks we ordered were delicious. They came with fancy ice cubes made out of the fruit in the drink. We got the rolls which were delicious. They came with two different types of butter. We also got the gnocchi Mac and cheese which was tasty and hot. Good bite to the cheese and the gnocchi was so light and fluffy. My husband got the steak and he loved it. Best steak he's had in a long time. I had a bite even though I don't eat beef and I liked it. Potato was huge. Could've used a bit of salt but delicious otherwise. I had the salmon and it was perfectly cooked and so yummy. Highly recommend going here!