Have a 48 hour cancellation policy and charge $40 a head. 24 I’ve seen. Never 48 Got the flu, cancelled my reservation for 5 well more than 24 hours in advance, got hit with a $200 charge. Called the restaurant. Was told the owner would call me, never received a call back. Will be the first and last $200 I ever spend at this ripoff joint.
Ben S.
Have a 48 hour cancellation policy and charge $40 a head. 24 I've seen. Never 48 Got the flu, cancelled my reservation for 5 well more than 24 hours in advance, got hit with a $200 charge. Called the restaurant. Was told the owner would call me, never received a call back. Will be the first and last $200 I ever spend at this ripoff joint.
alex nakhla
Amazing food, atmosphere and a very welcoming chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, Baklava
Shannon S.
My partner and I recently took a trip up from the city to visit Serevan, an absolutely exquisite restaurant in the Hudson River Valley. I had dined there many times before and to visit the owner and head chef, Serge Madikians. Each and every time, I was treated like family by the entire staff. As a vegan, Serge made sure to accommodate me with wonderful plant-based dishes; the kitchen is always ready to provide a vegan friendly meal and will accommodate all dietary requirements. Dishes are inventive and exotic, along with being plated like artwork. As for the ambiance, Serevan is one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been to. Both my partner and I are in the art field, painter and art historian respectively, and we appreciate the high aesthetics that are found in both Serevan's decor and dishes. We cannot say enough great things about this gem, tucked away in the Hudson River Valley. A must go-to destination!
Azin V.
I have had the pleasure of eating at Serevan several times and it always feels like a pilgrimage as the food, lovingly prepared by chef Serge Madikian, is always memorable. whether you are having a soup or an appetizer or the main course, you are up for a delight of flavors. I never thought carrots could be so amazing or a simple yogurt soup could be so rich and unique with flavors, let alone the main courses that are infused with pomegranates and saffron and other Persian / Armenian and Mediterranean spices that transport you to these exotic, historic and ancient civilizations. the ambiance is quaint, charming and not pretentious and of course the chef is a passionate creative that his skills and knowledge and worldliness impress you not only with his flavors but also his character. go with friends and try everything on the menu if possible, and if Serge is free for a conversation, consider yourself lucky
Trudi C.
While the appetizers were tasty, I didn't like the taste of the main dish--sent it back, the chef stood in front of the table and told me the dish was cooked perfectly and that I shouldn't have ordered the dish. He will probably comment that I'm a liar, but this really did happen. It made the whole table uncomfortable and put a sour note on the night. Ambiance isn't that great, considering the prices on the menu.
Jeremy A.
To all patrons & employees, I must warn you Serge, the owner, called/texted me multiple times this morning, using aggressive, dangerous language over an error with a Resy reservation. We all make mistakes and project our upset on others however this was uncalled for and a better business warning will be filed. More details/edits to come.
Terra Sotelo
The duck special was very dry - it was encased in rice that was overcooked brown/crunchy. Not sure if that was on purpose or not? Maybe I'm just not a fan of Armenian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
William C.
We went out to dinner on Saturday night after Thanksgiving. It was a cold evening and there was a nice fire burning in the gas fireplace. We were seated away from the fireplace next to the window. It's usually nice to be sitting near a window. But when it's dark and on a cold evening, all we enjoyed was the cold air coming through the window. Oh well. Our server came promptly and described the specials for the night. We received very nice bread and my preference-olive oil as we made our selections. My wife chose the cucumber martini and I went with the IPA. Both were satisfying. In my experience, when ordering a drink, it is considered a 'course' and we're able to enjoy the drinks before receiving the appetizers. Not tonight. I took 2 sips from my beer and the appetizers were served. This would be the rhythm of our meal-we were rushed. The poached and roasted carrots were absolutely wonderful. The sauce was spicy, perfect for me, a bit too much for my wife. The soup was absolutely delicious. I love hot soup on a cold night and this hit the spot. Our entrees were the baked duck in basmati rice. My wife liked the rice a lot, she prefers duck on the bone rather than as 'pulled', but it was flavorful. The scallop dish was absolutely superb. The scallops were sweet, tender and cooked to perfection. Our desert was the Armenian Coffee cake. This dessert is not too sweet, the pastry is made with pistachio nuts and the blueberries were fresh and delicious. A great choice. The food was 5*. The ambience was 3* because we were so cold that we needed to wear our coats during dinner. The service was 3* because we truly felt rushed. The value was 4*, dinner was more than $100/person.
Stephanie Rabin
What a beautiful location. The food was creative, thoughtful, and delicious. And the service was kind and caring with Serge taking special care with every table. And the open kitchen? Calm, clean, and collected with happy people working it! We can’t wait to be regular guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breast of Long Island Duck, Seared Cauliflower Steak, Rose-Water and Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Serevan's Falafel Plate with Hummus Salad Shirazi Labne Marinated Red Cabbage and Carrots
What an amazing dining experience! When food becomes more than a meal! Exquisite flavors from authentic herbs and spices plus top quality ingredients. Presentation was appealing as we eat with our eyes first, a true sensory journey to Iran, and Armenia. Chef owner Serge visited our table to greet us and chat about his signature dishes. This is a must go to spot in northeast Dutchess county!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Serevan
Elisa Bruno-Midili
What an amazing dining experience! When food becomes more than a meal! Exquisite flavors from authentic herbs and spices plus top quality ingredients. Presentation was appealing as we eat with our eyes first, a true sensory journey to Iran, and Armenia. Chef owner Serge visited our table to greet us and chat about his signature dishes. This is a must go to spot in northeast Dutchess county!
Mark Olson
The only problem with this restaurant are the limited hours it is open. Food was outstanding, and the service was friendly and at an appropriate pace. The cuisine has been referenced Mediterranean however Serge indicates that it is reminiscent of Iranian food which is his heritage, and a nice departure from the typical.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Made Bakhlava with Labne and Walnut Sorbet, Rack of Lamb
babsb130
While we love the setting, we haven't loved the food, sounds good but the pairings weren't our favorites and a bit out of the ordinary. May be very authentic but not for us and also we found quite expensive. Can't remember exactly when we went but sometime this year, after not going because of Covid.
Bridget
Beautiful setting with wonderful food. I had a perfectly cooked med rare duck breast served over lentils and veggies and berry sauce encircled it all. My boyfriend had big lump perfectly cooked scallops over a Brussels sprout wild rice slaw the only disappointment was there were only 3 scallops at $39. it should have been 5. We were served crispy dinner rolls with cured green olives in olive oil.
Have a 48 hour cancellation policy and charge $40 a head. 24 I’ve seen. Never 48 Got the flu, cancelled my reservation for 5 well more than 24 hours in advance, got hit with a $200 charge. Called the restaurant. Was told the owner would call me, never received a call back. Will be the first and last $200 I ever spend at this ripoff joint.
Have a 48 hour cancellation policy and charge $40 a head. 24 I've seen. Never 48 Got the flu, cancelled my reservation for 5 well more than 24 hours in advance, got hit with a $200 charge. Called the restaurant. Was told the owner would call me, never received a call back. Will be the first and last $200 I ever spend at this ripoff joint.
Amazing food, atmosphere and a very welcoming chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, Baklava
My partner and I recently took a trip up from the city to visit Serevan, an absolutely exquisite restaurant in the Hudson River Valley. I had dined there many times before and to visit the owner and head chef, Serge Madikians. Each and every time, I was treated like family by the entire staff. As a vegan, Serge made sure to accommodate me with wonderful plant-based dishes; the kitchen is always ready to provide a vegan friendly meal and will accommodate all dietary requirements. Dishes are inventive and exotic, along with being plated like artwork. As for the ambiance, Serevan is one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been to. Both my partner and I are in the art field, painter and art historian respectively, and we appreciate the high aesthetics that are found in both Serevan's decor and dishes. We cannot say enough great things about this gem, tucked away in the Hudson River Valley. A must go-to destination!
I have had the pleasure of eating at Serevan several times and it always feels like a pilgrimage as the food, lovingly prepared by chef Serge Madikian, is always memorable. whether you are having a soup or an appetizer or the main course, you are up for a delight of flavors. I never thought carrots could be so amazing or a simple yogurt soup could be so rich and unique with flavors, let alone the main courses that are infused with pomegranates and saffron and other Persian / Armenian and Mediterranean spices that transport you to these exotic, historic and ancient civilizations. the ambiance is quaint, charming and not pretentious and of course the chef is a passionate creative that his skills and knowledge and worldliness impress you not only with his flavors but also his character. go with friends and try everything on the menu if possible, and if Serge is free for a conversation, consider yourself lucky
While the appetizers were tasty, I didn't like the taste of the main dish--sent it back, the chef stood in front of the table and told me the dish was cooked perfectly and that I shouldn't have ordered the dish. He will probably comment that I'm a liar, but this really did happen. It made the whole table uncomfortable and put a sour note on the night. Ambiance isn't that great, considering the prices on the menu.
To all patrons & employees, I must warn you Serge, the owner, called/texted me multiple times this morning, using aggressive, dangerous language over an error with a Resy reservation. We all make mistakes and project our upset on others however this was uncalled for and a better business warning will be filed. More details/edits to come.
The duck special was very dry - it was encased in rice that was overcooked brown/crunchy. Not sure if that was on purpose or not? Maybe I'm just not a fan of Armenian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We went out to dinner on Saturday night after Thanksgiving. It was a cold evening and there was a nice fire burning in the gas fireplace. We were seated away from the fireplace next to the window. It's usually nice to be sitting near a window. But when it's dark and on a cold evening, all we enjoyed was the cold air coming through the window. Oh well. Our server came promptly and described the specials for the night. We received very nice bread and my preference-olive oil as we made our selections. My wife chose the cucumber martini and I went with the IPA. Both were satisfying. In my experience, when ordering a drink, it is considered a 'course' and we're able to enjoy the drinks before receiving the appetizers. Not tonight. I took 2 sips from my beer and the appetizers were served. This would be the rhythm of our meal-we were rushed. The poached and roasted carrots were absolutely wonderful. The sauce was spicy, perfect for me, a bit too much for my wife. The soup was absolutely delicious. I love hot soup on a cold night and this hit the spot. Our entrees were the baked duck in basmati rice. My wife liked the rice a lot, she prefers duck on the bone rather than as 'pulled', but it was flavorful. The scallop dish was absolutely superb. The scallops were sweet, tender and cooked to perfection. Our desert was the Armenian Coffee cake. This dessert is not too sweet, the pastry is made with pistachio nuts and the blueberries were fresh and delicious. A great choice. The food was 5*. The ambience was 3* because we were so cold that we needed to wear our coats during dinner. The service was 3* because we truly felt rushed. The value was 4*, dinner was more than $100/person.
What a beautiful location. The food was creative, thoughtful, and delicious. And the service was kind and caring with Serge taking special care with every table. And the open kitchen? Calm, clean, and collected with happy people working it! We can’t wait to be regular guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breast of Long Island Duck, Seared Cauliflower Steak, Rose-Water and Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Serevan's Falafel Plate with Hummus Salad Shirazi Labne Marinated Red Cabbage and Carrots
Restaurantji Recommends
What an amazing dining experience! When food becomes more than a meal! Exquisite flavors from authentic herbs and spices plus top quality ingredients. Presentation was appealing as we eat with our eyes first, a true sensory journey to Iran, and Armenia. Chef owner Serge visited our table to greet us and chat about his signature dishes. This is a must go to spot in northeast Dutchess county!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Serevan
What an amazing dining experience! When food becomes more than a meal! Exquisite flavors from authentic herbs and spices plus top quality ingredients. Presentation was appealing as we eat with our eyes first, a true sensory journey to Iran, and Armenia. Chef owner Serge visited our table to greet us and chat about his signature dishes. This is a must go to spot in northeast Dutchess county!
The only problem with this restaurant are the limited hours it is open. Food was outstanding, and the service was friendly and at an appropriate pace. The cuisine has been referenced Mediterranean however Serge indicates that it is reminiscent of Iranian food which is his heritage, and a nice departure from the typical.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Made Bakhlava with Labne and Walnut Sorbet, Rack of Lamb
While we love the setting, we haven't loved the food, sounds good but the pairings weren't our favorites and a bit out of the ordinary. May be very authentic but not for us and also we found quite expensive. Can't remember exactly when we went but sometime this year, after not going because of Covid.
Beautiful setting with wonderful food. I had a perfectly cooked med rare duck breast served over lentils and veggies and berry sauce encircled it all. My boyfriend had big lump perfectly cooked scallops over a Brussels sprout wild rice slaw the only disappointment was there were only 3 scallops at $39. it should have been 5. We were served crispy dinner rolls with cured green olives in olive oil.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5