Delicious, pricey, and caters to a non-local audience. As a local, I don't see myself going back again, after a handful of tries.
I would recommend to anybody that they try Chleo for their first time, but it's hard to convince me it's worth a repeat visit. Anybody coming up from NYC or looking for a fancy birthday dinner is in for a treat.
The food is inspired, and the open kitchen with the giant firepit is a very cool concept.
But it's a near-guarantee you'll pay $100/seat for dinner+drink, and at the end of the meal, you'll find it tasted great, but you're walking out the door hungry. I'd find more value in the food and experience if they leaned all the way in on the gourmet experience and offered a full tasting menu.
Finally, $8 for a quarter-boule of bread + salted butter is bananas. This is not a location where I can go often as a local. Great food, similar wines, (free) delicious bread, and Happy Hours exist elsewhere, and a walk away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
fionn malone
A very successful example of the connection between imagination to palate to plate. The dishes are consistent and impressive, perfectly executed. Thematic use of produce while rotating the menu frequently. A true gem with the highest accolades in its future, surely. Don't skip on eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Wendy Tronrud
A gem of a restaurant. I came for my birthday and enjoyed all the flavor combos in the salads especially. The bread and butter was a serious highlight along with the smoked eggplant spread. The Parisian gnocchi were incredible with two tomato flavors happening. Overall, a surprisingly lovely dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Burns
Food was absolutely amazing!! And I came in right at close (9pm) didn't mean to, just got off work and wanted to eat. The owner suggested my meal and I totally went with it. The potatoes were super delicious and the porkchop was fantastic!! The bartender suggested a citrus mescal cocktail and it was superb!! The bartender suggested a dessert and I went with it!! Overall was absolutely amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Constant Van Hoeven
Best restaurant I've been to since I've lived in the United States. Which is 17 years. The service is excellent. The good is incredible. Time for Michelin to bring some stars to the Hudson Valley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Portia Melita
It’s rare that every dish I order wows me, and I was so pleased that Chleo achieved that!
The greens were absolutely gorgeous, and the dressing was perfectly decadent while not being too heavy. My only critique is that I am a lover of seeds and nuts in everything, and it was seeded a little too heavily to the point that every bite was a little bit difficult to chew. This didn’t hinder my experience but it was definitely noticeable,
2. Spaghetti with agretti and anchovy • 10/10
This was so delicious. I had never had agretti before and I asked the waitress what it was, neither of us could quite figure it out even though I was googling it while we were talking. The balance in flavor and texture of this dish was incredible. Anchovy can be so overpowering and it was used perfectly here, just as an addition to the depth of the sauce.
I will never get over how good this bread is. The crust to soft inside ratio is perfect, and the sourness from the sourdough is just right. My only criticism here is that the bread is $5 and the butter is $2. I understand these are local and well made foods but in my opinion the bread should come with butter. I’d be happy to pay for them as a unit it just seems silly to order a side of butter. This is probably on the menu like this because there are other things you can buy to add to the bread (cheese, pate, etc) but still, the bread should come with butter.
Overall this was a really amazing experience and I’m so excited to come back when I visit Kingston again!
Vegetarian options: There are several vegetarian dishes on the menu, though they may be starters or sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsey Pratt
Perfect food and cocktails - so fresh and inventive. Wonderful service and vibe as well. Absolutely wonderful meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Nguyen
We had a beautiful dinner at Chleo on a Thursday night. We had a nice view of all the kitchen action at the chef’s counter. Great menu and wine selection! Excited to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma O'Donnell
Such a lovely space with delicious and innovative food and great staff. Sat at the kitchen bench with full view of the two hardworking cooks last night. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
InstantDestiny
Absolutely incredible food, white fish melted on the fork, a dish with pumpkin cured my hatred for pumpkins. I kid you not, this might be the best restaurant in Kingston. They have this little alcohol drink with pomegranate and spices - really unique taste, try it. :)
We celebrated my 80th birthday last night at Chleo. It was exceptional! Food. Service. Setting. Wine. It’s a not to be missed lovely spot. It feels young, whatever your age. It’s quiet and lovely. We highly recommend every minute in this precious find. Have a wonderful Dinner. It will be your lucky day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
clare manchon
Exceptional in every way. So lucky to have this restaurant in uptown kingston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corrin Thomas
Phenomenal, phenomenal food. Beautiful atmosphere, and very friendly staff.One of the best meals I’ve ever had.
Jesse Adelaar
Second time here. Everything we’ve had has been spectacular. You want to go to here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Mackay
really good restaurant in an area where these are a few and far between. The chef balances, creativity, seasonality, and good straightforward, cooking to create a range of compelling menu items, so much so that it is hard to pick. There is a large and inviting hearth in the kitchen, so we try to choose dishes that were fire kissed. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, and the drinks list has everything you need including a lot of well selected and clean Wines.
Delicious, pricey, and caters to a non-local audience.
As a local, I don't see myself going back again, after a handful of tries.
I would recommend to anybody that they try Chleo for their first time, but it's hard to convince me it's worth a repeat visit. Anybody coming up from NYC or looking for a fancy birthday dinner is in for a treat.
The food is inspired, and the open kitchen with the giant firepit is a very cool concept.
But it's a near-guarantee you'll pay $100/seat for dinner+drink, and at the end of the meal, you'll find it tasted great, but you're walking out the door hungry. I'd find more value in the food and experience if they leaned all the way in on the gourmet experience and offered a full tasting menu.
Finally, $8 for a quarter-boule of bread + salted butter is bananas. This is not a location where I can go often as a local.
Great food, similar wines, (free) delicious bread, and Happy Hours exist elsewhere, and a walk away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very successful example of the connection between imagination to palate to plate. The dishes are consistent and impressive, perfectly executed. Thematic use of produce while rotating the menu frequently. A true gem with the highest accolades in its future, surely. Don't skip on eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
A gem of a restaurant. I came for my birthday and enjoyed all the flavor combos in the salads especially. The bread and butter was a serious highlight along with the smoked eggplant spread. The Parisian gnocchi were incredible with two tomato flavors happening. Overall, a surprisingly lovely dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was absolutely amazing!! And I came in right at close (9pm) didn't mean to, just got off work and wanted to eat. The owner suggested my meal and I totally went with it. The potatoes were super delicious and the porkchop was fantastic!! The bartender suggested a citrus mescal cocktail and it was superb!! The bartender suggested a dessert and I went with it!! Overall was absolutely amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant I've been to since I've lived in the United States. Which is 17 years. The service is excellent. The good is incredible. Time for Michelin to bring some stars to the Hudson Valley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s rare that every dish I order wows me, and I was so pleased that Chleo achieved that!
1. Little Gem Salad, Buttermilk Dressing, Radishes, Toasted Seeds (not pictured) • 9/10
The greens were absolutely gorgeous, and the dressing was perfectly decadent while not being too heavy. My only critique is that I am a lover of seeds and nuts in everything, and it was seeded a little too heavily to the point that every bite was a little bit difficult to chew. This didn’t hinder my experience but it was definitely noticeable,
2. Spaghetti with agretti and anchovy • 10/10
This was so delicious. I had never had agretti before and I asked the waitress what it was, neither of us could quite figure it out even though I was googling it while we were talking. The balance in flavor and texture of this dish was incredible. Anchovy can be so overpowering and it was used perfectly here, just as an addition to the depth of the sauce.
3. Kingston Bread & Bar Sourdough + Cultured butter • 9/10
I will never get over how good this bread is. The crust to soft inside ratio is perfect, and the sourness from the sourdough is just right. My only criticism here is that the bread is $5 and the butter is $2. I understand these are local and well made foods but in my opinion the bread should come with butter. I’d be happy to pay for them as a unit it just seems silly to order a side of butter. This is probably on the menu like this because there are other things you can buy to add to the bread (cheese, pate, etc) but still, the bread should come with butter.
Overall this was a really amazing experience and I’m so excited to come back when I visit Kingston again!
Vegetarian options: There are several vegetarian dishes on the menu, though they may be starters or sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect food and cocktails - so fresh and inventive. Wonderful service and vibe as well. Absolutely wonderful meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a beautiful dinner at Chleo on a Thursday night. We had a nice view of all the kitchen action at the chef’s counter. Great menu and wine selection! Excited to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a lovely space with delicious and innovative food and great staff. Sat at the kitchen bench with full view of the two hardworking cooks last night. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely incredible food, white fish melted on the fork, a dish with pumpkin cured my hatred for pumpkins. I kid you not, this might be the best restaurant in Kingston. They have this little alcohol drink with pomegranate and spices - really unique taste, try it. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli
Restaurantji Recommends
We celebrated my 80th birthday last night at Chleo. It was exceptional! Food. Service. Setting. Wine. It’s a not to be missed lovely spot. It feels young, whatever your age. It’s quiet and lovely. We highly recommend every minute in this precious find. Have a wonderful Dinner. It will be your lucky day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional in every way. So lucky to have this restaurant in uptown kingston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal, phenomenal food. Beautiful atmosphere, and very friendly staff.One of the best meals I’ve ever had.
Second time here. Everything we’ve had has been spectacular. You want to go to here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
really good restaurant in an area where these are a few and far between. The chef balances, creativity, seasonality, and good straightforward, cooking to create a range of compelling menu items, so much so that it is hard to pick. There is a large and inviting hearth in the kitchen, so we try to choose dishes that were fire kissed. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, and the drinks list has everything you need including a lot of well selected and clean Wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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