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Food was delicious, inventive, and tasted exquisitely fresh. I was expecting portions to be incredibly small due to the other user comments, and although I do agree that the appetizers were not quite big enough to adequately share (especially for the price), the entrees were definitely agreed to be a satisfying portion for our party. The prices are indeed on the higher side of moderate, but I think they are justified for the level of freshness and ingenuity of their dishes. Recommended!

I'm not a snob. And this place is really expensive. But it's a NYC treasure. Anyone with appreciation for high level aesthetic experiences will really appreciate this place.

My friend recommended this incredibly noisy restaurant that claims Pure Food...it may be pure but whether is edible food is an open question. She and I shared two starters, two mains and two deserts. My friend had a cold sake and I had a smoothie shake at $14. This meal s indisputably the poorest food for the highest price $145 plus a tip of $25...Forget the hype...the emperor has no clothes! Take a pass!

such an odd place. we showed up for our 1pm brunch reservation, the place was more than half empty, and the hostess asked if we were ok taking a smaller table or if we wanted to wait for a bigger table. we just took the smaller one since the girlfriend whose birthday we were celebrating is very pregnant. anyway, not impressed by the food. because everything was made of oil and nuts, everything tasted greasy, dense and processed. i had the best dish, the lasagna which consisted of layers of sliced zuchini, but it sat like a brick in my stomach after. my girlfriends got a taco salad, a burger, and a spinach florentine. the spinach florentine was the worst--a bland dense blob. we ordered dessert, but again same problem--dense and greasy. i prefer more natural less processed food.

Have diner at pure food several times a year or two back. Did not remember the service being slow. Seated us 45 minutes late for a reservation and then took over an hour before our appetizers arrived. That aside, it's still the best raw food in town for an upscale vegan dining experience. Highly recommend the tamales, the nori rolls, and the ice cream sundae- not as fondo of the mushroom ravioli (lacked flavor) and the crostini (a bit heavy on the cashew cheese). Even my meat lover boyfriend enjoyed himself (much to my surprise). They also have an extensive wine list. Love the back patio in the summer.

So, like many reviews on here, I have to say that my husband and I probably won't return because the price isn't quite worth the meal. We've gone to many fine NYC restaurants over the years for a special occassions. At Pure, the food is good, but it's not worth the big bill. The ingredients at Pure are extremely fresh and the dishes are creative and tasty. The desserts amazed me especially considering they were vegan. No cream in the cream...really? Wow! We sat in the small back area past the kitchen, which was pretty and cozy. The front area is quite lively and not right for a quiet evening. We were treated very well by staff and our waitress even took the time to tell me the process that they use to make that amazing cream. It was a good night out, but unfortunately not quite worth going back any time soon.

I can see how getting 2 or 3 courses here will leave you in the poorhouse and unsatisfied. For practically the same price, $70, I suggest the Chef's Tasting. We left with that stuffed feeling you get from any good restaurant...maybe a little too stuffed. As far as the food goes, I thought it was excellent and inventive.