Savoy
New York, NY 10012-3306
Phone: (212) 219-8570
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Crosby Street
- Directions:
- N, R at Prince St; 6 at Spring St
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fireside Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu12pm-10:30pm, Fri, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 3pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Savoy – by Paul Adams
The Scene
The two-story restaurant feels like a cleanly designed but comfortable home, with fireplaces in every room, whimsical touches here and there, and a general air of accommodation and comfort. Service shows the same welcoming, competent style, with effortless and unobtrusive skill.
The Food
The frequently changing menu brilliantly highlights what's in season. Perfectly composed dishes, like organic pork loin sliced over al-dente black beans, housemade kimchi and grilled ramps, are innovative as well as worthy showcases for the exquisite ingredients. Roasted halibut harmonizes with Jerusalem artichokes and garlic custard, while rare grilled tuna peeks out of a Yemenite-spiced "spring broth" with remarkably tender baby vegetables. Rich, savory beet soup needs no cream; instead, a tender hunk of pickled shad adds depth and contrast. Desserts, including housemade ice creams, are also exceptional: A coconut panna cotta's unearthly delicacy is set off by pungent but refined Meyer lemon confit.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe restaurant is serious about its ingredients, and offers numerous special tasting dinners and events to celebrate whatever's in season. Call to find out what's coming up.
The ExtrasAn intimate second-floor chef's dining room is available for groups of up to 25.
User Reviews for Savoy
08/04/2008 Posted by pugliapal
I had had a very long day. My girlfriend and I had decided to go someplace we'd never been. We happened along Savoy and sat for dinner around 7:30 on this particular Sunday evening. We were led upstairs to a quaint corner table overlooking the intersection below. We ordered a hearty meal as to repress the stresses of the day. I usually never order a soup as an app but took the chance and was won over by the cream of garlic and pork sausage. Plenty of flavor and was paired well with a glass of white wine by the manager. The lady had delightful watercress, strawberries and pork belly, an refreshingly interesting combination. We followed that with the house recommended duck and the suckling pig. Both entrees were superb and finished off with bottle of red (that the restaurant owners produce or own themselves). I so very pleased with the service, the descriptions, and the food that I have made the effort to go back several times since. Keep up the good work.
02/13/2008 Posted by JJINNYC
Cannot even believe what I just experienced. I ordered a $15 glass of Pinot Noir. Turned out it had chunks of cork in it. I asked for another glass, and the bartender actually argued with me, He thought it was a problem that I didn't enjoy picking cork out of my wine. Finally decided to pour me another glass, but I got charged for the corked glass as well (even though I only took 2 sips from it). The manager also didn't see an issue here. Never in my significant experience of eating out (all over the world) have I experience this sort of indifference and attitude. No need for it in a place that has so many other options. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!
Pros: nothing
Cons: horrible service
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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