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A serene ambiance with excellent attentive service. 4 course prix-fixe $95, also a la carte , and tasting menus. Food of high quality and mostly very good, but not superb. We had the prix-fixe. Tastes and combinations SHOULD all be wonderful, but not all were. Scallop dish delicious. Lamb dish and veggies had very good and/or very interesting tastes but surprisingly oversalted (by accident perhaps). Sirloin very good but veggies also oversalted. Desserts were very good. Amuse-bouche and treats served at intervals throughout - most were tasty and delightful.

What is going on here? Is everyone afraid of appearing unsophisticated if they don't praise the food at Picholine? What a disappointment! Clashing, dissonant flavors, lukewarm entrees and a vegetarian main course that was bland, cold and miniscule. The amuse desert, a raspberry/rhubarb concoction, tasted like mouthwash. The deserts were like experiments gone awry. The wait staff was mostly pleasant, but seemed bored and the greeting we received upon entering was downright rude. Our table was not ready for our 8:15 reservation, not a problem, but while our party was greeting each other we were asked to "move out of the way" with such an air of disdain that it was more comical than insulting. Really, with so many other New York gems to chose from pick one, anyone, but not Picholine.

I had really high expectations for this place after reading reviews and seeing the place on TV. Expectations were not quite met. We went with the prix fix 4 course meal at an 8pm appointment the night before Valentine's Day. For 3 of 4 courses they did not have dish I initially requested. The excuse was, "it's so busy tonight, we ran out." The wait staff didn't really make up for it in any way considering all dishes they had ran out of.

Everything was perfect. The food was amazing, and the service flawless.

A fantastic NYC dining experience. From the food to the service to the ambiance, the décor, we could not find a single fault. We both had the 89.00 prix fix and the Chestnut Veloute was incredible. My husband had the Chestnut Tagliatelle bolognese with game and it was outstanding and the mushroom risotto was delicious. They also serve game and I tried the hare-very good while hubby had the lamb that comes with a bit of pulled shoulder meat that is cooked for several hours that was superb. Adorable amuse bouches come before appetizer and also before desserts. The wine list is pricey but we found a Tour Vielle Roussillon for $55.00 that was wonderful. It was such a relaxed and elegant and delicious evening that we certainly will not wait as long to return.

I went last night with a friend. This is a first class restaurant. There is really no criticism. Everything from the Amuse Bouche to the full head of Boston lettuce to the extremely inventive pastas to the array of petit fours they add to the table along with our choice of desserts. The Maitre d' served us as well. I agree this is fine dining. Sometimes French food can take it's toll on my stomach when it is very sophisticated. I usually like simple dishes. I felt just great after this meal. This was pure genius.

I had not been to picholine for over a year and hoped that it would still be as good as I remembered it. I didnt have to worry. The food was top rate and the service was excellent--everything you would expect from a restaurant like this. We went prior to the opera and the dinner helped to make it a very special evening. Picholine can hold its place with the best in New York. If I had to offer a complaint, I would say the wines are very expensive, but its worth it to eat here.