Palermo Argentinian Bistro - NYC
Steak house · Midtown West ·
Argentinian steakhouse with 1894 brownstone charm and lively ambiance
Argentinian steakhouse with 1894 brownstone charm and lively ambiance
"The second floor and third floors—up a steep flight of townhouse stairs—of this Argentinian restaurant feel like the right setting for a cocktail you shouldn't be having with someone you shouldn't be seeing. While you're at it, order some pink-in-the-middle steak and excellent crisp-fried empanadas, and don't ignore the baskets of good free bread with even better red pepper dip. Alternatively, if you're looking to book a big party in the busiest part of town, know that Palermo can accommodate groups of around 15." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, ciera velarde
"On the 9th Avenue end of 46th Street’s restaurant row, this Argentinian steakhouse is a great little spot for a glass of full-bodied red alongside some grilled meat that’s still pink in the middle. If the six tables look occupied, there are two more floors up the steep stairs of Palermo’s old townhouse. Get some empanadas too, and note that they have homemade free bread." - bryan kim, sonal shah, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, ciera velarde, arden shore
"This tiny Hell’s Kitchen restaurant makes their own bread. And while getting two cheesy puffs of Argentinean cipa, one pebete-like roll, and a couple of crisp breadsticks is very nice, it’s the bright pepper dip that really lands the basket on this list." - sonal shah, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman
"Palermo is one of those standard-looking spots on 46th Street’s restaurant row. From the outside, you’d never guess it was a charming, three-floor stack of theater-goers and Hell’s Kitchen residents on dates. But even if you fall into neither of those categories, the Argentine restaurant—from one of the owners of La Pulperia—is worth a visit for steak that's pink in the middle and a glass of full-bodied red. photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff Pause Unmute Everything here—not just the steaks—is served with a great deal of warmth. If you sit at one of the six tables jammed into the ground floor, you’ll hear the sizzle of meat on hot metal in the small kitchen behind you, while a server checks in on how you’re liking your grilled asparagus in saffron aioli, and crisp empanadas. (Very much, thank you.) photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff Pause Unmute Upstairs, there’s a bar area with more seating, and on top of that, a tiny pink-and-gold lounge. Both would be good options for private events of around 15 people, where an evening with lots of glass clinking and generous pours might end with flan in a pool of dulce de leche, or homemade ice cream. Food Rundown Free Bread Palermo makes their own cheesy puffs of Argentinean cipa, pebete-like rolls, and the crisp breadsticks. They're all very nice, but it’s the bright, red pepper dip that really makes this basket one of the best free bread deals in town. photo credit: Sonal Shah Empanadas The empanadas here are fried so crisp that some of the burst dough bubbles on their surfaces look like suction cups. Choose between beef, corn and cheese, or shrimp—they come two to an order, with salsa, and are all stuffed with hot, juicy fillings. photo credit: Alex Staniloff Parrillada For Two Can’t choose between skirt steak or NY strip? Get this heap of meat on a board, served with big flakes of salt, chimichurri, and salsa criolla. The chicken, sweetbreads, and all the beef (ribeye, skirt, sirloin, short ribs) are all nicely cooked, but we especially like the pudding-like morcilla with warming spices. Four people could easily share this $150 platter, especially if you’re ordering a couple of more things. You’ll also get some creamy mashed potatoes and a small salad. photo credit: Alex Staniloff" - Sonal Shah
"An Argentinian steakhouse has opened inside a three-story brownstone, presenting the neighborhood with a focused steakhouse offering." - Emma Orlow
