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Tried ToT over the weekend for brunch. My friend and I had a late brunch on Sunday. The restaurant was only half full at that time which was great for us - no waiting. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. Duck confit hash was definitely tasty and very rich but next time I would pick a little something lighter on a hot summer day. Very reasonably priced brunch. Definitely would go back for a second try.

Great, solid and FRESH food - the best salmon i've tasted at a restaurant. You can 'taste' that the salmon was FRESH. All our plates were solid and tasty. But what made the experience such a standout was their service. Our waitstaff was extremely attentive. Loved it. And i'm going back there as soon as I'm done typing this.

Went here with a friend on a September evening, and it was so pleasant. We sat outside on their fenced-in patio, and it was great (very private, quiet, and lots of greenery around). The service was really rather slow; I think we were there for 3 hours... and the portions were pretty small (I left still hungry). The food was good, and the wine was nice. Overall though, I'd go there again for the cozy, airy outside seating.

As others have said here, Trestle is Chelsea's best kept secret. Cosy atmosphere, not too loud, friendly service. On gallery opening nights they seem to get a little overwhelmed–we've waited at the door for five minutes without even being acknowledged by the staff. Once you're seated, though, you're in for a real treat. The food both in quality and portion size is excellent, especially for the price. The Cloister Fizz cocktail (sparkling wine, bitters, Armagnac) is a great way to get the proceedings going. The Cured Meat and Cheese Plate makes for a wonderful starter to share, as does the Pizokel with your entree. The meat and fish are both impeccably prepared, the Pork Loin, Lamb Saddle and Salmon are standouts. If you come for Brunch, you can sit outside in the little garden looking up to London Terrace. You might even see Tim Gunn enjoying the Duck Confit Hash (and why wouldn't he?)

As long as you don't take our seats, please, you must go! Exquisite! Brunch is excellent, too! Mmm, duck confit hash.

What can I say? We went there after an opening. When we arrived, a staff person was enjoying her break at the very small, crowded "bar" (also used as a waiting area for diners) ... using up three chairs and declining to move so the five of us could fit. The bartender did his best, but he was completely overwhelmed with a manager screaming at him. Food was slow, manager surly as if we and our $500 tab were annoying her. Maybe I got them on a bad night, but me and my friends will never go back. other restaurants appreciate us more.

This is such a nice restaurant. Wonderful food and service, and a great wine [select]ion. I had the tasting menu coupled with wine (4 courses, each coupled with 2 wines), which I thought was not a bad deal for $75. They didn't require that all the parties take part in the tasting, which most places do. My friend loved her dishes, and her portions were huge.