Definitely recommend the chefs choices. Got 8 tapas and 2 desserts. Would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giang Nguyen
Had the chef's tasting menu dinner with two friends. It was consensus 5 ⭐ for the food afaict. One of the friends, who typically won't visit the same restaurant twice, indicated it was so good they would consider returning. They also added onto their list the sister's restaurant of Traif.
My favorite was probably the scallop risotto, closely followed by the caprese salad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scallops Risotto
Olivia C
Great service and vibes. Food however was mediocre. It’s a very affordable pre fixe for a reason… you get 8 entrees and 2 desserts. Each “entree” is a small plate (tapa style) shared between your group… as opposed to each person getting their own small plate despite paying their own $59pp.
Loved the rib and scallop. Great panna cotta and doughnut. Most entrees missed. The pasta tasted like out of a box, including the sauce. The fried shrimp was something I could’ve gotten from Panda Express. Most dishes were overly sauced - couldn’t even taste the tartare!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
James Everett
Love this spot - really great honest food and excellent but casual service! Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dane Vu
Delicious and bold flavors tasting menu😋 at great prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Serebrov
This a bacon's lover, heaven! Everything and I mean everything is made with pork. But it doesn't mean that it's simple in taste. Everything was very unique and delicious, and the total bill was presently surprising. I strongly recommend this place and will be back to try more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare
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I visited Traif on a very busy Saturday evening shift so your service experience might be very different if you visit on a quiet weekday.
We tried the set menu, the pricing is amazing, $58/p for an eight course meal (that’s about $80/p after tax and 20% tip before drinks of course). Some of the dishes were good including the scallop risotto, but others felt like too many different flavors. Ex. The gnocchi with coconut, mushrooms, spices, etc. Also some of the dishes were lukewarm or cold. Ex. The pork. And the presentation was not there. (I might be asking too much for a $58 meal).
My biggest issue was with the speed. We felt like we were being rushed as they have to go through 8 courses in less than 2hrs and turn tables. Some courses came before we were done with the previous one. The service level felt more like a diner. In some ways it was like an America tapas place without the relaxed atmosphere.
It will help the restaurant to reduce the number of courses to four or five (still charge the same price) so the quality of dishes can improve, severs are not rushing and costumers can slowdown and savor the chef’s vision.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Scallops Risotto
Kenneth Geraci
Very innovative cuisine which changes frequently the chef offers a 10 course tasting menu for 58 Dollars just sit back and enjoy!
I was hesitant to get the tasting menu at first because I wasn’t too hungry, but I’m so glad I did! Every dish was exciting and different. I’m glad I got to try so many dishes I would’ve have ordered a la carte. The tasting menu (8 dishes with 2 desserts) is the most affordable one if seen in New York. Will definitely be back - even to sit at the bar and get a few small bites. Two chefs and a bartender. So simple yet so great
Every dish was well executed and made with quality ingredients. Portions were great and presentation was perfect. I especially loved the fried japanese snapper fillet: 10/10. Highly recommend doing the tasting menu and trying the seasonal cocktails. Service was great & overall lovely experience !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason R. Best
Excellent chef surprises on the menu for your palate. Book in advance as it gets packed. Be prepared to be surprised. Our waitress Jennifer was also very attentive and courteous. We will come back soon 😁. The desserts were delicious and memorable.
Great restaurant, friendly service and lovely atmosphere I had the chef's special which consists of a taste of several small dishes l, all were extremely delicious. Will be back.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible as it is a ground floor entrance, no steps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Short Rib Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries, Berkshire Pork Belly, Bacon Doughnuts, Roasted, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare
It's Dembo
We had the chef's choice tasting menu. All ten courses were delicious! Some hilights were the tuna tartare on egg plant tempura, seared scallops on a bed of mushroom risotto and probably one of the best key lime pies I had.
Cocktails were also great, we had the Machu Picchu and the pearl. Both were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlotte Turner
We opted for the Chef’s selection and it was very reasonable for the amount of food! We had 8 dishes and 2 desserts and they were portioned accordingly for 2 people. Photos shown are for 2 people. Great selection and quality of food. A lovely treat during our trip to NYC!
Definitely recommend the chefs choices. Got 8 tapas and 2 desserts. Would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the chef's tasting menu dinner with two friends. It was consensus 5 ⭐ for the food afaict. One of the friends, who typically won't visit the same restaurant twice, indicated it was so good they would consider returning. They also added onto their list the sister's restaurant of Traif.
My favorite was probably the scallop risotto, closely followed by the caprese salad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scallops Risotto
Great service and vibes. Food however was mediocre. It’s a very affordable pre fixe for a reason… you get 8 entrees and 2 desserts. Each “entree” is a small plate (tapa style) shared between your group… as opposed to each person getting their own small plate despite paying their own $59pp.
Loved the rib and scallop. Great panna cotta and doughnut. Most entrees missed. The pasta tasted like out of a box, including the sauce. The fried shrimp was something I could’ve gotten from Panda Express. Most dishes were overly sauced - couldn’t even taste the tartare!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love this spot - really great honest food and excellent but casual service! Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and bold flavors tasting menu😋 at great prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This a bacon's lover, heaven! Everything and I mean everything is made with pork. But it doesn't mean that it's simple in taste. Everything was very unique and delicious, and the total bill was presently surprising. I strongly recommend this place and will be back to try more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare
I visited Traif on a very busy Saturday evening shift so your service experience might be very different if you visit on a quiet weekday.
We tried the set menu, the pricing is amazing, $58/p for an eight course meal (that’s about $80/p after tax and 20% tip before drinks of course). Some of the dishes were good including the scallop risotto, but others felt like too many different flavors. Ex. The gnocchi with coconut, mushrooms, spices, etc. Also some of the dishes were lukewarm or cold. Ex. The pork. And the presentation was not there. (I might be asking too much for a $58 meal).
My biggest issue was with the speed. We felt like we were being rushed as they have to go through 8 courses in less than 2hrs and turn tables. Some courses came before we were done with the previous one. The service level felt more like a diner. In some ways it was like an America tapas place without the relaxed atmosphere.
It will help the restaurant to reduce the number of courses to four or five (still charge the same price) so the quality of dishes can improve, severs are not rushing and costumers can slowdown and savor the chef’s vision.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Scallops Risotto
Very innovative cuisine which changes frequently the chef offers a 10 course tasting menu for 58 Dollars just sit back and enjoy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Berkshire Pork Belly, Bacon Doughnuts, Key Lime Pie, BBQ, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Scallops Risotto
I was hesitant to get the tasting menu at first because I wasn’t too hungry, but I’m so glad I did! Every dish was exciting and different. I’m glad I got to try so many dishes I would’ve have ordered a la carte. The tasting menu (8 dishes with 2 desserts) is the most affordable one if seen in New York. Will definitely be back - even to sit at the bar and get a few small bites. Two chefs and a bartender. So simple yet so great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and atmosphere, highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blistered Shishito Peppers, Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare, Seared Foie Gras, Eggplant Tempura, Scallops Risotto
Restaurantji Recommends
Every dish was well executed and made with quality ingredients. Portions were great and presentation was perfect. I especially loved the fried japanese snapper fillet: 10/10. Highly recommend doing the tasting menu and trying the seasonal cocktails. Service was great & overall lovely experience !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent chef surprises on the menu for your palate. Book in advance as it gets packed. Be prepared to be surprised. Our waitress Jennifer was also very attentive and courteous. We will come back soon 😁. The desserts were delicious and memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Duck Breast, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Bacon Doughnuts, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare, Dayboat Scallops, Seared Foie Gras, Eggplant Tempura, Scallops Risotto
Great restaurant, friendly service and lovely atmosphere I had the chef's special which consists of a taste of several small dishes l, all were extremely delicious. Will be back.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible as it is a ground floor entrance, no steps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Short Rib Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries, Berkshire Pork Belly, Bacon Doughnuts, Roasted, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare
We had the chef's choice tasting menu.
All ten courses were delicious! Some hilights were the tuna tartare on egg plant tempura, seared scallops on a bed of mushroom risotto and probably one of the best key lime pies I had.
Cocktails were also great, we had the Machu Picchu and the pearl. Both were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We opted for the Chef’s selection and it was very reasonable for the amount of food!
We had 8 dishes and 2 desserts and they were portioned accordingly for 2 people. Photos shown are for 2 people. Great selection and quality of food. A lovely treat during our trip to NYC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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