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wife and i came in for a quick lunch around 3pm and found that we were between the lunch and dinner serving times. thankfully, they were serving from a smaller menu that featured their cheeses, cured meats, and pates. we loaded up a big plate from across the menu and were surprised by how fantastic everything was.

As someone who has frequented numerous brunch places south of 34th street on both east and west sides, this place was a nice find and definitely worth the schlep on a Sunday afternoon from Tudor City. The host and wait staff were very pleasant, and the food was phenomenal. The bloody mary was spicy and tasty (only miss was no olive(s) or lemon/lime combo), goat cheese/broc rabemushroom omelette was delish and def something I'll begin making @ home. The pumpkin pie-esque dessert was not a disappointment either. Great vibe, great food, nice crowd, and a pleasant experience = coming back again, prob for dinner next go-around.

Never tasted the food because the host insisted that he could not sit us until 8:30! On a dull gray Tuesday night . why ? I have no idea because the restaurant was 1/2 empty at 7:50. it was dumb - it was rude and why would anyone want to eat in such a pretentious place. FYI - he also told us that even then he couldn't be certain we would get a seat .

I happened on this place early on it's life, since it took the place of my favorite neighborhood bar. So we were skeptics when we first tried it, but WOW! We were sold. It's where we celebrate birthdays, Mother's day, etc., and where we bring wall our out of town guests. The garden is great; the exposed brick is lovely; the coffee is wonderful; and, last but certainly not least, the food is delicious.

I was extremely dissatisfied after my dinner at Trestle this evening. First, the restaurant was empty and the host made us wait while he checked to see if he could accomodate a party of six. We were there approximately 1 hour and even after we left, the restaurant was still empty. After a busy Saturday, my family and I were looking forward to eating a hearty meal. A few of us ordered the Spinach Gnocchi, assuming it would satisfy our hunger. The dish literally came out with 6 pieces of gnocchi and a few pieces of spinach. I was shocked and disgusted that this restaurant could charge 17 dollars for 6 pieces of gnocchi. Not only was it not filling, it tasted like I was eating a rock of salt. To further my dislike of this restaurant, my friend ordered the Salmon which was expected to be served medium rare when really, it came out charred and at best resembled rawhide. 200 dollars later, I left with a feeling of hunger...I will never go back here again.

I just went to Trestle for Valetines Day and had the most AMAZING meal. We started off with a cheese fondue which was a v-day special and it was delicious. We then shared a prix-fix meal- a crab cake which was so well cooked and season, then onto lamb that melted in your mouth and to finish off we had a raspberry/chocolate cake with a pistachio ice cream. To say the least, I was completely satisfied by the end of the meal. The restaurant has a great ambiance, service was a bit slow but it gave me time to digest and appreciate each dish. My only problem was that some of the tables in the back are so close together you can eavesdrop a little too easily so if its possible ask for a more secluded table. Definitely go and check it out- very worth it!

This is the first time I felt compelled to write about a restaurant. Our meal was just perfect - the fish was perfectly cooked, seasoned and served - very helpful and friendly waitress. Was there on a "gallery thursday" so was busy but worth the wait! Can't wait to go back!