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The Consulate, New York, NY

The Consulate

4.6
4.6
368 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Consulate!
Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a French American menu which includes brunch favorites; blueberry cast iron pancakes, classic eggs benedict and beet and gin cured salmon. Dinner features sumptuous short rib cavatelli, perfectly seared steaks, roasted herb chicken and locally sourced seafood dishes such as seared branzino, scallop tartare with crispy shallots, and perfectly prepared octopus and mussels.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    85th street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 368 people are saying

The Consulate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Consulate offers a charming atmosphere reminiscent of a "French country bistro." Patrons praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," particularly the "short rib cavatelli" and "classic mussels." While some note the "high prices" and "noise levels," many highlight the restaurant as a "hidden gem" with "attentive staff" and a "beautiful setting."
368 Reviews
  1. Gail VIP

    New York City120 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The cuisine is excellent but the fish prices went up quite a bit.

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  2. Scott

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very nice brunch. Good menu. Good room. We had very nice service and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.

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  3. Heather VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a joy to have dinner at the Consulate. Thank you!

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  4. Donna

    New York City168 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant. Very charming decor that makes you feel like you are in a French country bistro in Provence. The staff were very welcoming and what stood out to me and my friend was that the diners were middle-aged and older rather than the millenials and GenXers that seem to frequent every restaurant in Manhattan and the boros. It was nice not to feel like the oldest diners in the room for a change. We ordered the large escargot appetizer which was not better than okay. Needs more garlic in my opinion and a few thinner slices of bread to sop up the sauce. I ordered the chicken dish which was quite good--especially the sauce--but the spinach was too salty for my taste. The whipped potatoes were delicious but not $15 for such a tiny serving. Prices for most of the entrees were very expensive--$48++. Our bill was over $160 with one drink, a hamburger and my chicken dish. Plus cher as they say in France!

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  5. Alexander VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The good reviews and amazing looking photos of brunch fooled us. Very average food. Quite a nice looking room. And the service... I don't know... I think I might have reminded her of an ex-boyfriend that was a real a--h---- or something. We were a group and my friends and family were actually laughing about the hate this woman seemed to have on me. We did get a big smile and thank you at the check drop, but until then, it was kinda weird.

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  6. Lana VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely girlfriend lunch today, great atmosphere, fresh food and attentive service!!

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  7. 14YRS VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance. Great attentive service. Food delicious

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A really nice meal for the four of us. Wine list is good value but not overly extensive list which made choosing easy. The food was really good! Comfort food with a French twist. I had the 1/2 boneless chicken over spinach and sauce. It was excellent. My son had a steak which was cooked perfectly. Salads were super large and tasty. Nice atmosphere with a beautiful bar area. Staff was very attentive. Highly recommend.

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  9. BMmm

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had been sitting a while before I requested for a waiter. It was longer then then the normal wait time. One waiter started us off and then the person who was suppose to be our waiter picked up. Maybe the next time it will different.

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  10. Eric VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance, food ad service. Milan, our server for two visits couldn’t have been more friendly, professional, or efficient.

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The Consulate is rated 4.6 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Consulate

519 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-3402

Additional information

  • Cross street
    85th street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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