The Library at the Public
425 Lafayette St, New York
(212) 539-8777
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The Library at the Public is a terrific place to have a lovely meal downtown. I normally go before a show at the Public Theater, but I also choose to eat there if I'm in the neighborhood. Food is delicious and very fresh. The service is terrific.
A great pre-theatre choice inside the Public Theater itself, with great service and nicely-spaced tables in a wood-paneled "library" setting. The food, however, is inconsistent. Our salad, although fresh, was in a pool of watery dressing. The ravioli special appeared to be made with frozen ravioli; the pasta was undercooked. And the portion was much too small for the price. On the other hand, the fish and chips was excellent. Stay with the "basics," and you'll...
Had dinner there during the dinner break for seeing Gatz. there was a fixed menu with choices. Service was vey efficient & food tasty. I had worried about getting dinner during the break, but they handled it very well!!
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