If 10 stars were possible that’s what Reverence deserves. Reference surpassed all my culinary expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and sophistication. The ambiance set the perfect tone for an unforgettable dining journey. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and artistry. The chef’s attention to detail and use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients truly shined through. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and added to the overall exceptional experience. I highly recommend Reference to anyone seeking a truly remarkable dining experience in the heart of the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aura Danton
Absolutely fabulous! Highly recommendedThe chef is amazing, we learned a lot about is food and techniques.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leticia Satie
Amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Garner
Excellent service & food. Can’t wait to come back and try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amir Sagiv
Probably one of the best food experiences I had in the city. Food is wonderful, original, and fresh. Chef is great, and overall just a wonderful evening of fine dining done right, not stuffy but very very high level. I cannot recommend Reverence enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Joyner
Very personal, Wonderful experience, very intimate, attention to detail… Food…..sublime!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Duane Chan shue
The meal was prepared with artistry!! The flavors mind blowing !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy Matthews
Thoughtfully prepared, vegetable-forward dishes that show a strong talent for wine pairing and fermentation that make us want to come back tomorrow. Not pretentious but the quality of the food is on par with many high end restaurants in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lacey Dustin Bedoy
Amazing combinations and ingredients, Chef Jackson is brilliant and passionate. Overall great experience and quite the feast, we’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dena Lenard
The food is amazing. The chef serves all the food and explains everything in detail. He is very charming.
To know that there is a place like this in my neighborhood is so exciting! I cannot wait to bring more people in the future! So special! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rotisserie Chicken
Tuffy Questell
Amazing experience! Chef Russell is brilliant, understands the palate & how to speak to every corpuscle of the human foodie experience!!! He expanded my mind, palette & the food enthusiast that craves change over the sameness of American cuisine!!! I’m forever better NOW!!Vegetarian options: He has what you need!Dietary restrictions: He asked up front what I could, couldn’t or shouldn’t eat!Parking: It was easy to find free, safe parking that allows me to see my car & walk to it when i was done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rotisserie Chicken, Fish
Josh Smith
Great food, drinks and stories. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Miles
The best meal I’ve had in a long time. Each course was unique and delicious and loved being able to see each dish being constructed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lora Jackson
Most unique dining experience in Harlem, plus the chef is funny :)
If 10 stars were possible that’s what Reverence deserves. Reference surpassed all my culinary expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and sophistication. The ambiance set the perfect tone for an unforgettable dining journey. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and artistry. The chef’s attention to detail and use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients truly shined through. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and added to the overall exceptional experience. I highly recommend Reference to anyone seeking a truly remarkable dining experience in the heart of the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fabulous! Highly recommendedThe chef is amazing, we learned a lot about is food and techniques.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service & food. Can’t wait to come back and try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably one of the best food experiences I had in the city. Food is wonderful, original, and fresh. Chef is great, and overall just a wonderful evening of fine dining done right, not stuffy but very very high level. I cannot recommend Reverence enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very personal, Wonderful experience, very intimate, attention to detail… Food…..sublime!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meal was prepared with artistry!! The flavors mind blowing !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thoughtfully prepared, vegetable-forward dishes that show a strong talent for wine pairing and fermentation that make us want to come back tomorrow. Not pretentious but the quality of the food is on par with many high end restaurants in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing combinations and ingredients, Chef Jackson is brilliant and passionate. Overall great experience and quite the feast, we’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is amazing. The chef serves all the food and explains everything in detail. He is very charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
To know that there is a place like this in my neighborhood is so exciting! I cannot wait to bring more people in the future! So special! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rotisserie Chicken
Amazing experience! Chef Russell is brilliant, understands the palate & how to speak to every corpuscle of the human foodie experience!!! He expanded my mind, palette & the food enthusiast that craves change over the sameness of American cuisine!!! I’m forever better NOW!!Vegetarian options: He has what you need!Dietary restrictions: He asked up front what I could, couldn’t or shouldn’t eat!Parking: It was easy to find free, safe parking that allows me to see my car & walk to it when i was done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rotisserie Chicken, Fish
Great food, drinks and stories. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best meal I’ve had in a long time. Each course was unique and delicious and loved being able to see each dish being constructed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most unique dining experience in Harlem, plus the chef is funny :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish