Frevo offers an unforgettable dining experience with truly unique combinations of ingredients that are both inventive and delicious. The wine pairings are beautifully selected, enhancing the meal without overpowering it. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the service is warm and attentive, making the whole evening feel truly special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gianluca Martorelli
Avoid at All Costs
One of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in years.
Unless you enjoy ice cream awkwardly forced into multiple savory courses (four of them, not just dessert), there is absolutely no reason to come here.
The meal began with a pretzel served with tofu and bottarga, apparently meant to replace proper bread and butter. No baguette. No real butter. Just confusion. Portions were laughable: one tiny cube of white seabass, one miniature round of meat, and two completely flavorless pieces of tuna. That’s not refinement it’s emptiness disguised as concept.
At these prices, service should be flawless. Instead, when asking the sommelier to explain the difference between two wines, the answer was literally: “It’s very difficult.” Unacceptable. If you can’t explain the wine, you shouldn’t be pouring it especially not at this level.
There was virtually no interaction throughout the meal. The chefs spent the entire time with their backs turned, ignoring guests completely, including at the end of the experience. Cold, disengaged, and borderline disrespectful.
This place charges luxury prices while delivering confusion, poor service, and zero hospitality.
A truly horrible experience. I can’t remember the last time I tipped only 10% but this earned it.
Do yourself a favor and spend your money literally anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Chris Clark
Of all the amazing tasting-menu restaurants in NYC, Frevo is the one I keep finding myself coming back to again and again. As soon as you enter the art gallery vestibule that hides this speakeasy-style restaurant, you know you’re in for a special and unique dining experience.
The creativity of the courses here are unmatched by anyone, short of Atomix. Every dish I’ve ever had at Frevo is beautiful, surprising, and (most importantly) delicious.
The friendliness and attentiveness of the staff is also a standout of Frevo. Another reason I keep coming back is because of them. Special shoutout to Quentin!
Frevo is the kind of place where you know it will be a homerun every time you visit. And its cool ambiance and creative style will make you want to bring a friend to impress.
Would highly recommend a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Lynn
The entire experience was exceptional. The staff was top tier, and the food was a delight. I went with the NA beverage pairing and it was really just perfect. A class act!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SU Lee
It was a fantastic dinner. The flavors and composition of each course made me look forward to the next dish as we were eating. It was a truly delightful experience. In particular, the doneness of the sea bass and the tenderloin was outstanding. All of the paired wines were excellent as well. 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cécile Tinchant
Wonderful moment in a cosy modern atmosphere. Elevated and multi-sensory experience where the quest for perfection is constant resulting in a generous cuisine with rich and unexpected savors. The meticulous orchestration in the kitchen, the special attentions and delicacy of the personnel make Frevo a one-of-a-kind culinary journey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Minsun Kim Yoo
Great place to catch up with a friend sitting at the counter, watching the chefs work industriously—or to host a small celebration at one of the cozy four-top tables in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Schneider
Frevo is a quiet revelation tucked behind an unassuming door. The tasting menu is precise yet soulful, each course unfolding with confidence and restraint, while the open kitchen hums in the background. Service feels intuitive, never hovering, and the wine pairings are out of this world. An intimate, artful experience that is not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
morgan ulmer
Amazing experience at Frevo. It was 10/10 service from the minute we walked into the door to the very end. Top quality service and everyone was so nice. The food was unbelievable, delicious is an understatement. We were blown away and it was even more special getting to meet the chef and his team. I loved the small atmosphere, very cozy and tailored to each individual person. It was so worth the money and we will be going again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Xu
One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. My wife and I were there to celebrate my birthday over the weekend, and the entire experience from beginning to end was amazing. Very cool entrance behind the art gallery. And love the setup with the open kitchen and bar seating. Each dish was well though and executed with extreme precision, and the wine pairing was perfect as well. Got a photo with the chefs after dinner too!
Frevo NYC is, without question, one of the most exceptional dining experiences in the city. What amazes me every time is how they constantly tweak and evolve the menu yet somehow everything remains flawless. Every dish feels like a new discovery, but with the same depth of flavor and precision that makes Frevo truly world-class.
The service is impeccable from start to finish. Attentive without hovering, warm without being overfamiliar exactly what you expect from a Michelin-star restaurant, but executed even better.
And the food… honestly, it’s the best I’ve had in NYC. I’ve been to countless Michelin-starred spots across the city, but nothing compares to the creativity, balance, and sheer deliciousness that Frevo delivers consistently.
The ambience ties it all together sexy, intimate, romantic yet never stuffy or pretentious. It feels special without trying too hard.
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of flawless cuisine, top-tier service, and a beautifully curated atmosphere, Frevo is in a league of its own. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alina Dahl Ruslanovna
5 star experience from start to finish! The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance perfect. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aristotle
This was hands-down one of the best meals I’ve had. The consistency and intention of detail sang through ingredient placement selection. The service is impeccable. Chef Franco‘s identity sings in each of the plates throughout the experience. The amberjack is phenomenal, exquisitely fresh and accentuated with a delicate, yet assertive emulsion that makes the fish shine. The Wagyu course and squab are also highly notable as well. The Kyoto carrot and Thai curry almond icecream was amazing. The Kyoto Prawn with kambu oil and Beurre blanc sauce was also highly notable dish. The preparation on the prawn allowed it to be the perfect sashimi texture paired eloquently with sauce.
Quentin the sommelier pairs each course beautifully with wine that elevates the tasting experience and expands your pallet. Each glass was some of the best wine I’ve had in my life, especially the skin contact and red wine later on in the taste experience.
There is a inviting, joyous, atmosphere in the dining space that allows guests to really unwind and focus on the amazing experience of eating. The head Chefs are always present and their charisma and character give the dining room a personality that you’ll be looking forward to come back to.
Lastly, I want to mention dessert, honeycomb vanilla ice cream and 36 month age comté cheese. Paired with a effervescent pear cider The was one of the most insane and delicious flavor combinations I’ve had in my life. The second dessert that I found exceptional was the wasabi porcini chocolate moose. I’ve never had the combination of dark chocolate, wasabi, and porcini. But this perfectly balanced dessert, expand in my definition of savory and sweet while leaving the slightest inkling of heat after the dark chocolate note.
I cannot recommend this experience enough. It is amazing way to experience the totality of ingredients orchestrated with thoughtfulness, technical execution, and flawless timing. The service staff was incredible, making the experience flow and treating us like honored guests. I can’t wait to go back and try the new seasonal menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerold Wish
Absolutely spectacular. Exceptional creativity -- an invigorating fusion of tastes, textures, scents and visual presentation. And wonderful, charming and deeply-knowledgeable service in a beautiful, cool and sleek modern space. Frevo deserves 2-Michelin stars -- it is that good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C.
We had a delightful experience at Frevo. The art gallery speakeasy concept is fun and really does bring your attention to the present as you enter the restaurant. There are 2 tables and a counter with several seats. We had a table and it was super spacious and comfortable. The greeting was very comfortable and well executed by the whole team working together.
The food and drink were all hits. The menu is a little short, and if you are looking for a nits to pick, I thought it was also a little “safe” in terms of flavors and textures. Every course was really delicious, including the wine pairing. The structure was amuse -> vegetable -> soup -> fish -> meat -> cheese -> dessert.
As we left, we were given a copy of the menu and a small print featuring some of the art from the gallery facade. I thought that was also a nice touch to close out the experience.
In terms of value, it’s NYC, so value is already relative. Given the very inviting and spacious seating, the impeccable service, and delicious food, the value is definitely fair. The only thing I could ask for would be maybe 2 more courses and 30 more minutes to enjoy the restaurant!
Frevo offers an unforgettable dining experience with truly unique combinations of ingredients that are both inventive and delicious. The wine pairings are beautifully selected, enhancing the meal without overpowering it. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the service is warm and attentive, making the whole evening feel truly special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avoid at All Costs
One of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in years.
Unless you enjoy ice cream awkwardly forced into multiple savory courses (four of them, not just dessert), there is absolutely no reason to come here.
The meal began with a pretzel served with tofu and bottarga, apparently meant to replace proper bread and butter. No baguette. No real butter. Just confusion. Portions were laughable: one tiny cube of white seabass, one miniature round of meat, and two completely flavorless pieces of tuna. That’s not refinement it’s emptiness disguised as concept.
At these prices, service should be flawless. Instead, when asking the sommelier to explain the difference between two wines, the answer was literally: “It’s very difficult.” Unacceptable. If you can’t explain the wine, you shouldn’t be pouring it especially not at this level.
There was virtually no interaction throughout the meal. The chefs spent the entire time with their backs turned, ignoring guests completely, including at the end of the experience. Cold, disengaged, and borderline disrespectful.
This place charges luxury prices while delivering confusion, poor service, and zero hospitality.
A truly horrible experience. I can’t remember the last time I tipped only 10% but this earned it.
Do yourself a favor and spend your money literally anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Of all the amazing tasting-menu restaurants in NYC, Frevo is the one I keep finding myself coming back to again and again. As soon as you enter the art gallery vestibule that hides this speakeasy-style restaurant, you know you’re in for a special and unique dining experience.
The creativity of the courses here are unmatched by anyone, short of Atomix. Every dish I’ve ever had at Frevo is beautiful, surprising, and (most importantly) delicious.
The friendliness and attentiveness of the staff is also a standout of Frevo. Another reason I keep coming back is because of them. Special shoutout to Quentin!
Frevo is the kind of place where you know it will be a homerun every time you visit. And its cool ambiance and creative style will make you want to bring a friend to impress.
Would highly recommend a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The entire experience was exceptional. The staff was top tier, and the food was a delight. I went with the NA beverage pairing and it was really just perfect. A class act!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a fantastic dinner. The flavors and composition of each course made me look forward to the next dish as we were eating. It was a truly delightful experience. In particular, the doneness of the sea bass and the tenderloin was outstanding. All of the paired wines were excellent as well. 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful moment in a cosy modern atmosphere. Elevated and multi-sensory experience where the quest for perfection is constant resulting in a generous cuisine with rich and unexpected savors. The meticulous orchestration in the kitchen, the special attentions and delicacy of the personnel make Frevo a one-of-a-kind culinary journey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to catch up with a friend sitting at the counter, watching the chefs work industriously—or to host a small celebration at one of the cozy four-top tables in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frevo is a quiet revelation tucked behind an unassuming door. The tasting menu is precise yet soulful, each course unfolding with confidence and restraint, while the open kitchen hums in the background. Service feels intuitive, never hovering, and the wine pairings are out of this world. An intimate, artful experience that is not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience at Frevo. It was 10/10 service from the minute we walked into the door to the very end. Top quality service and everyone was so nice. The food was unbelievable, delicious is an understatement. We were blown away and it was even more special getting to meet the chef and his team. I loved the small atmosphere, very cozy and tailored to each individual person. It was so worth the money and we will be going again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. My wife and I were there to celebrate my birthday over the weekend, and the entire experience from beginning to end was amazing. Very cool entrance behind the art gallery. And love the setup with the open kitchen and bar seating. Each dish was well though and executed with extreme precision, and the wine pairing was perfect as well. Got a photo with the chefs after dinner too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Frevo NYC is, without question, one of the most exceptional dining experiences in the city. What amazes me every time is how they constantly tweak and evolve the menu yet somehow everything remains flawless. Every dish feels like a new discovery, but with the same depth of flavor and precision that makes Frevo truly world-class.
The service is impeccable from start to finish. Attentive without hovering, warm without being overfamiliar exactly what you expect from a Michelin-star restaurant, but executed even better.
And the food… honestly, it’s the best I’ve had in NYC. I’ve been to countless Michelin-starred spots across the city, but nothing compares to the creativity, balance, and sheer deliciousness that Frevo delivers consistently.
The ambience ties it all together sexy, intimate, romantic yet never stuffy or pretentious. It feels special without trying too hard.
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of flawless cuisine, top-tier service, and a beautifully curated atmosphere, Frevo is in a league of its own. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 star experience from start to finish! The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance perfect. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was hands-down one of the best meals I’ve had. The consistency and intention of detail sang through ingredient placement selection. The service is impeccable. Chef Franco‘s identity sings in each of the plates throughout the experience. The amberjack is phenomenal, exquisitely fresh and accentuated with a delicate, yet assertive emulsion that makes the fish shine. The Wagyu course and squab are also highly notable as well. The Kyoto carrot and Thai curry almond icecream was amazing. The Kyoto Prawn with kambu oil and Beurre blanc sauce was also highly notable dish. The preparation on the prawn allowed it to be the perfect sashimi texture paired eloquently with sauce.
Quentin the sommelier pairs each course beautifully with wine that elevates the tasting experience and expands your pallet. Each glass was some of the best wine I’ve had in my life, especially the skin contact and red wine later on in the taste experience.
There is a inviting, joyous, atmosphere in the dining space that allows guests to really unwind and focus on the amazing experience of eating. The head Chefs are always present and their charisma and character give the dining room a personality that you’ll be looking forward to come back to.
Lastly, I want to mention dessert, honeycomb vanilla ice cream and 36 month age comté cheese. Paired with a effervescent pear cider The was one of the most insane and delicious flavor combinations I’ve had in my life. The second dessert that I found exceptional was the wasabi porcini chocolate moose. I’ve never had the combination of dark chocolate, wasabi, and porcini. But this perfectly balanced dessert, expand in my definition of savory and sweet while leaving the slightest inkling of heat after the dark chocolate note.
I cannot recommend this experience enough. It is amazing way to experience the totality of ingredients orchestrated with thoughtfulness, technical execution, and flawless timing. The service staff was incredible, making the experience flow and treating us like honored guests. I can’t wait to go back and try the new seasonal menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely spectacular. Exceptional creativity -- an invigorating fusion of tastes, textures, scents and visual presentation. And wonderful, charming and deeply-knowledgeable service in a beautiful, cool and sleek modern space. Frevo deserves 2-Michelin stars -- it is that good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a delightful experience at Frevo. The art gallery speakeasy concept is fun and really does bring your attention to the present as you enter the restaurant. There are 2 tables and a counter with several seats. We had a table and it was super spacious and comfortable. The greeting was very comfortable and well executed by the whole team working together.
The food and drink were all hits. The menu is a little short, and if you are looking for a nits to pick, I thought it was also a little “safe” in terms of flavors and textures. Every course was really delicious, including the wine pairing. The structure was amuse -> vegetable -> soup -> fish -> meat -> cheese -> dessert.
As we left, we were given a copy of the menu and a small print featuring some of the art from the gallery facade. I thought that was also a nice touch to close out the experience.
In terms of value, it’s NYC, so value is already relative. Given the very inviting and spacious seating, the impeccable service, and delicious food, the value is definitely fair. The only thing I could ask for would be maybe 2 more courses and 30 more minutes to enjoy the restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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