Amazing dishes and great ambiance. I will come back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ravid Reif
As an Israeli myself, I cannot recommend this place more - everything we ate was delicious and I went with my vegetarian friend so we just scratched the surface. The staff was so kind - we sat amongst regulars and you could tell why they keep coming back. Hoping to become a regular myself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eyal Grauer
Wow just an amazing place, the stuff and especially the manager are truly incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Syra K
Waste of time, take your money elsewhere!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jason Kwan
This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. I love these smaller, more casual Michelin starred restaurants. Don't let smaller and casual imply that the restaurant is any way of lower caliber. This restaurant had fine food and ingredients, good service, and creativity in the menu. I loved the unique tastes from a regional cuisine that I haven't been exposed to very much. The space is intimate and feels like a neighborhood restaurant to me. I recommend to go here with a group of friends to share all of the dishes together.
the creamy bruschetta was incredible, as were the zucchini blossoms. the wagyu is not authentic they should just say steak
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Angela Chan
Wow insane - so good. Highest of quality even by nyc standards. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
noam toister
Just had there dinner last night Sat on the bar, the atmosphere was superb the service was excellent and the food, the food the food, had the green salad which was refreshing , the artichoke was exquisite the Scallop was amazing and the Lamb chops where superb. But on top of everything was the attention to everything which was given by the staff (waiters, bar tenders cooks and hostesses) It’s simply fun and very enjoyable time there. I will definitely be there again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Goldwater
Delicious and inventive food and drinks! Only downside is I think it’s pricier than justified
I had high expectations for Shmone, especially given its recognition by the Michelin Guide, but unfortunately the experience didn’t live up to the hype. While the atmosphere was lively and the open kitchen concept is a nice touch, the food was disappointing—overpowered by salt and spices, lacking balance and nuance. Service also felt inattentive at times, which affected the overall experience. It wasn’t a terrible evening, but for the price point, I expected something more refined, thoughtful, and consistent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kristina Zhegunova
I chose Shmone for a catch-up dinner with my friend — we both enjoy discovering new places and tasting something special. It turned out that many of our acquaintances know the owner and love coming here, which made us even more curious. We were recommended several dishes, one of which was on the current seasonal menu.
Before our visit, we read up on the place and were inspired by the Michelin Guide review and the fact that the restaurant has one star. The Google rating was just 4.2, but we didn’t pay much attention to that. Spoiler: we probably should have — many of the comments turned out to be true.
I arrived about 15 minutes early. Since the restaurant is quite small and they were having an internal meeting, I was asked to wait next door at a wine bar. As I don’t drink wine, I decided to take a short walk instead. While I understand the logistical reasons behind it, I believe a guest could have been seated already — or at the very least, offered a glass of water.
The Service: There seemed to be a lot of them — constantly buzzing around like fruit flies, which created a sense of chaos. Unfortunately, this didn’t translate into attentive or thoughtful service. Dishes weren’t introduced, plates were only changed upon request, and staff tried to take away half-eaten food simply because the next course was ready. They either missed empty glasses entirely or hovered too obviously. At one point, the chef told to the guests at the next table, that she drinks wine almost daily at work. Some earlier reviewers mentioned that the team seems to be drinking on the job — and frankly, it does show. That’s rarely a good sign.
The Food: Ideally, this section should have come first — but there’s not much to say. When we asked for recommendations, almost 90% of the menu was suggested, which felt a bit excessive. We picked a few dishes, but when we left the restaurant, we realized we couldn’t remember a single one. Nothing stood out as particularly flavorful or interesting. Most items were overly salted — like the tuna, for example. One salad, described on the menu as containing “whatever the chef found at the market,” turned out to be cherries, a mountain of garlic, and tarragon. The garlic was overpowering, making it hard to taste anything afterward. We ordered wine just to reset our palates.
The shrimp were okay, and the sauce came with some bread — which, frankly, was the tastiest part of the meal. That’s always telling. The kebab? You could get a much better version at Miznon for a third of the price. Over-seasoned, overly garlicky —and this is coming from a die-hard garlic fan.
As for dessert: not bad, but nothing memorable. The tres leches was certainly better than everything that came before it, but that’s not saying much.
There were no complex techniques or intriguing ingredients in any of the dishes—nothing that would typically justify a Michelin star. The prices felt steep for the quality of the ingredients and execution.
In conclusion, perhaps things have changed with the arrival of a new chef. We’ll see what happens to the star at the next review cycle. For now, I wouldn’t recommend this place to any of my friends—and I honestly don’t see a reason to return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sammy Bibas
Food was SOOO GOOD! We sat at the bar. Freddy what a gem! Bruschetta was incredible, tuna wow and the drinks top!
Dvora the hostess was incredible, and Anna the coolest waitress ever!
We will come back for sure!
S P
We happened to be walking by and popped in to see if we could grab a quick bite. The hostess was great—friendly and accommodating—and offered us seats at the bar for a casual dinner. It was perfect. The bartender was warm and welcoming, offering thoughtful recommendations on both dishes and drinks.
We started with the Shmoné Spritz and an Arak cocktail—both were refreshing and unique. For food, we ordered the Jerusalem bagel, kohlrabi fennel salad, lamb kebab, and dorade. Everything was excellent, but the dorade stood out—it was one of the best fish dishes I’ve had in the city. Delicately prepared with zucchini, it let the fish shine without overpowering it.
Honestly, every dish left us wanting more. We’ve already decided to make Shmoné a regular date-night spot—it’s that good!
Amazing dishes and great ambiance. I will come back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As an Israeli myself, I cannot recommend this place more - everything we ate was delicious and I went with my vegetarian friend so we just scratched the surface. The staff was so kind - we sat amongst regulars and you could tell why they keep coming back. Hoping to become a regular myself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow just an amazing place, the stuff and especially the manager are truly incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waste of time, take your money elsewhere!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. I love these smaller, more casual Michelin starred restaurants. Don't let smaller and casual imply that the restaurant is any way of lower caliber. This restaurant had fine food and ingredients, good service, and creativity in the menu. I loved the unique tastes from a regional cuisine that I haven't been exposed to very much. The space is intimate and feels like a neighborhood restaurant to me. I recommend to go here with a group of friends to share all of the dishes together.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerusalem Bagel, Wagyu Beef Kabab, Octopus, Lasagna, Seared Scallops
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the creamy bruschetta was incredible, as were the zucchini blossoms. the wagyu is not authentic they should just say steak
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wow insane - so good. Highest of quality even by nyc standards. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had there dinner last night
Sat on the bar, the atmosphere was superb the service was excellent and the food, the food the food, had the green salad which was refreshing , the artichoke was exquisite the Scallop was amazing and the Lamb chops where superb.
But on top of everything was the attention to everything which was given by the staff (waiters, bar tenders cooks and hostesses)
It’s simply fun and very enjoyable time there.
I will definitely be there again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and inventive food and drinks! Only downside is I think it’s pricier than justified
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I had high expectations for Shmone, especially given its recognition by the Michelin Guide, but unfortunately the experience didn’t live up to the hype. While the atmosphere was lively and the open kitchen concept is a nice touch, the food was disappointing—overpowered by salt and spices, lacking balance and nuance. Service also felt inattentive at times, which affected the overall experience. It wasn’t a terrible evening, but for the price point, I expected something more refined, thoughtful, and consistent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I chose Shmone for a catch-up dinner with my friend — we both enjoy discovering new places and tasting something special. It turned out that many of our acquaintances know the owner and love coming here, which made us even more curious. We were recommended several dishes, one of which was on the current seasonal menu.
Before our visit, we read up on the place and were inspired by the Michelin Guide review and the fact that the restaurant has one star. The Google rating was just 4.2, but we didn’t pay much attention to that. Spoiler: we probably should have — many of the comments turned out to be true.
I arrived about 15 minutes early. Since the restaurant is quite small and they were having an internal meeting, I was asked to wait next door at a wine bar. As I don’t drink wine, I decided to take a short walk instead. While I understand the logistical reasons behind it, I believe a guest could have been seated already — or at the very least, offered a glass of water.
The Service: There seemed to be a lot of them — constantly buzzing around like fruit flies, which created a sense of chaos. Unfortunately, this didn’t translate into attentive or thoughtful service. Dishes weren’t introduced, plates were only changed upon request, and staff tried to take away half-eaten food simply because the next course was ready. They either missed empty glasses entirely or hovered too obviously. At one point, the chef told to the guests at the next table, that she drinks wine almost daily at work. Some earlier reviewers mentioned that the team seems to be drinking on the job — and frankly, it does show. That’s rarely a good sign.
The Food: Ideally, this section should have come first — but there’s not much to say. When we asked for recommendations, almost 90% of the menu was suggested, which felt a bit excessive. We picked a few dishes, but when we left the restaurant, we realized we couldn’t remember a single one. Nothing stood out as particularly flavorful or interesting. Most items were overly salted — like the tuna, for example. One salad, described on the menu as containing “whatever the chef found at the market,” turned out to be cherries, a mountain of garlic, and tarragon. The garlic was overpowering, making it hard to taste anything afterward. We ordered wine just to reset our palates.
The shrimp were okay, and the sauce came with some bread — which, frankly, was the tastiest part of the meal. That’s always telling. The kebab? You could get a much better version at Miznon for a third of the price. Over-seasoned, overly garlicky —and this is coming from a die-hard garlic fan.
As for dessert: not bad, but nothing memorable. The tres leches was certainly better than everything that came before it, but that’s not saying much.
There were no complex techniques or intriguing ingredients in any of the dishes—nothing that would typically justify a Michelin star. The prices felt steep for the quality of the ingredients and execution.
In conclusion, perhaps things have changed with the arrival of a new chef. We’ll see what happens to the star at the next review cycle. For now, I wouldn’t recommend this place to any of my friends—and I honestly don’t see a reason to return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food was SOOO GOOD! We sat at the bar. Freddy what a gem! Bruschetta was incredible, tuna wow and the drinks top!
Dvora the hostess was incredible, and Anna the coolest waitress ever!
We will come back for sure!
We happened to be walking by and popped in to see if we could grab a quick bite. The hostess was great—friendly and accommodating—and offered us seats at the bar for a casual dinner. It was perfect. The bartender was warm and welcoming, offering thoughtful recommendations on both dishes and drinks.
We started with the Shmoné Spritz and an Arak cocktail—both were refreshing and unique. For food, we ordered the Jerusalem bagel, kohlrabi fennel salad, lamb kebab, and dorade. Everything was excellent, but the dorade stood out—it was one of the best fish dishes I’ve had in the city. Delicately prepared with zucchini, it let the fish shine without overpowering it.
Honestly, every dish left us wanting more. We’ve already decided to make Shmoné a regular date-night spot—it’s that good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food!!!!
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