I met colleagues at Vestry for a business dinner and we were blown away by the food and service. We all tried the tasting menu which started with oysters and included the tortellini and the short rib. The wine pairing included rare and unique finds, and the wine director Aidan had a background story to go with each pairing. Will definitely come back. Thanks for taking care of us Reuben!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake, Black Cod
Danila grey
Fantastic place really good food. Music was a bit loud and out of touch in the moment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hen (CatchAfilM)
It is a Michelin start restaurant, the food is great, it is not the typical minimalist plate size, and gets a great value. The only thing we did not quite liked, was that the restaurant was very loud. It did affect our experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessie Weber
For a Michelin Star restaurant, I expected better quality of service and food.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was dark, yet cozy, but the music was loud and the song selection didn’t suit the ambience. Certain fixtures were attached with command hooks, which takes away from the high end feel in my opinion. The staff were also continuously moving furniture around our table while we were dining.
The staff checked on our table multiple times and was very attentive to our needs but their attention to detail could be improved. My silverware had food residue on it, my water glass was refilled with sparking water instead of still, and I kept stepping on food under the table from previous customers.
Our table all ordered off the Restaurant Week menu. The drinks were amazing and the food presentation was spectacular. The timing between courses was great, enough time to have a conversation but not feel like you are waiting forever for your next plate. The food looked better than it tasted. We found most of the courses to be unusually sweet. None of the dishes were anything impressive in terms of taste.
Overall, I don’t think it is worth the price to dine here. It was an interesting experience but unfortunately not one I would repeat again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Brian Courcelle
From the moment we walked into Vestry, we knew we were in for something special. The space is sleek and modern, yet warm and inviting, which immediately made us feel at home. The service was top-notch—knowledgeable and friendly, giving us just the right amount of attention without ever feeling overbearing.
Now, the food—wow. Each dish felt like a piece of art, but more importantly, it tasted incredible. The dishes were fresh and perfectly prepared, and you could tell each ingredient was carefully selected and thoughtfully combined. Every bite was an experience, not just a meal.
The atmosphere, the service, and the food all came together for a truly unforgettable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Garcia
I am absolutely appalled by the response from Vestry to an honest customer review. Instead of addressing feedback professionally, the restaurant chose to attack the individual with offensive and degrading language, which is unacceptable for any business, let alone a Michelin-starred establishment. Hospitality is about respect and grace under all circumstances, and Vestry has clearly failed in both. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone who values professionalism and customer care. This behavior is shameful and reflects poorly on the establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tetiana Calle
What an amazing dinner I had at Vestry! Everything was perfect—from the flavorful food to the spot-on wine recommendations and attentive service. The vibe was just right, and I can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jin Hyeok Shin
A guaranteed 10/10 every single time. From appetizer to dessert, the team behind Vestry will blow your mind with their magic. The ambience of the restaurant is note worthy as well, as you can tell that there was thought put into every inch of the space. The vibe is intimate, perfect for both date nights and group dinners. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesus Enrique
Having been to almost all the Michelin star restaurants in NYC. This is without exaggeration my worst Michelin Star (1-3) experience so much so that I am taking the time to write this review.
3 item pre fixe menu - which to be fair is probably not a right metric to determine their regular menu. And for the price - it would seem fair for 3 courses for 125 pp , especially for a Michelin star.
For thanksgiving, the only plates I enjoyed were the Ravioli and bread. The carpaccio was mid, the Turkey wasn’t the best. We didn’t even touch much of the rissotto, which was bland and unseasoned.
The main gripe I had was the service, with the exception of the gentleman who handled our waters and plates, he was great. It was more of management’s fault, the restaurant was full and they were obviously understaffed.
1. After bread service , we were plated food without new utensils, how do you expect us to use a knife we used for bread and butter to use on the appetizers. 2. As mentioned above the risotto was under seasoned and bland, and not once were we asked if everything was ok with the food, and trying to interrupt an already overworked server was impossible to do, they were busy the whole time. We left > 75% of the risotto and not even asked if there was an issue with it. 3. Our candle went out, after the appetizers, no one thought it warranted lighting it back up, was not asked if I wanted any more wine until after we got dessert. 4. After removing the risotto we spent an hour waiting for dessert ( have the pictures I took from when we were plates.) I pulled who I thought was the manager as I just wanted to pay and leave, the desire for dessert was gone. The dessert came just as I was speaking to him and not even an apology for it coming out an hour later. We ate the ice cream but left the dessert for the most part, who wants to eat after an hour. Again we were not asked if there was an issue.
I would not recommend following my experience, and one of the table next to us echoed my sentiment.
Food overall is pretty decent, the potato Ravioli would have been the best dish if it weren’t there was a single tiny little piece of spices that was hard to chew on. The appetizer Sea-bass was quite good, the smoked chicken skin was crispy enough while the meat is still tender,but it was tasteless by itself, you have to eat it together with the mash potatoes or the peas. Portion wise is your standard Michelin restaurant portion so they are a bit small in American standard but this way you get to try out different dishes. Service wise it was acceptable but not really good enough for a fine dining restaurant (e.g. they lack of the explanation of chef’s recommendation on how to eat the dishes, they are not observant enough etc) Music was a bit too loud and the music choice (hip hop, R&B, Pop)not sure it matches the restaurant. Cocktail wise it was a bit watery. The Riesling wine was not bad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Charlie Everett
Amazing food, service, and an extremely friendly staff. My compliments to the entire team! The smoked amish chicken, oysters, and scallops are all worth writing home about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scarlett de la Vega Ochoa
I came to celebrate my 3rd anniversary with my husband and we had the perfect time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elysia Pearce
This is a wonderful restaurant with great service, great atmosphere and absolutely delicious food!! Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nick vida
Some items were great like the porter which was very special. The short ribs were a miss and really lacked flavor and the un-rendered fat was really not a good bite. You would think it was all flavor with a 48 hour braise but it tasted like over boiled pot roast. We also had to order 3 different bottles of wine because they could not find them or did not have them, so we started eating with empty wine glasses and a confused somolie. Not sure they would have gotten a start that night.
Good foods
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I met colleagues at Vestry for a business dinner and we were blown away by the food and service. We all tried the tasting menu which started with oysters and included the tortellini and the short rib. The wine pairing included rare and unique finds, and the wine director Aidan had a background story to go with each pairing. Will definitely come back. Thanks for taking care of us Reuben!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake, Black Cod
Fantastic place really good food. Music was a bit loud and out of touch in the moment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
It is a Michelin start restaurant, the food is great, it is not the typical minimalist plate size, and gets a great value. The only thing we did not quite liked, was that the restaurant was very loud. It did affect our experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
For a Michelin Star restaurant, I expected better quality of service and food.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was dark, yet cozy, but the music was loud and the song selection didn’t suit the ambience. Certain fixtures were attached with command hooks, which takes away from the high end feel in my opinion. The staff were also continuously moving furniture around our table while we were dining.
The staff checked on our table multiple times and was very attentive to our needs but their attention to detail could be improved. My silverware had food residue on it, my water glass was refilled with sparking water instead of still, and I kept stepping on food under the table from previous customers.
Our table all ordered off the Restaurant Week menu. The drinks were amazing and the food presentation was spectacular. The timing between courses was great, enough time to have a conversation but not feel like you are waiting forever for your next plate. The food looked better than it tasted. We found most of the courses to be unusually sweet. None of the dishes were anything impressive in terms of taste.
Overall, I don’t think it is worth the price to dine here. It was an interesting experience but unfortunately not one I would repeat again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
From the moment we walked into Vestry, we knew we were in for something special. The space is sleek and modern, yet warm and inviting, which immediately made us feel at home. The service was top-notch—knowledgeable and friendly, giving us just the right amount of attention without ever feeling overbearing.
Now, the food—wow. Each dish felt like a piece of art, but more importantly, it tasted incredible. The dishes were fresh and perfectly prepared, and you could tell each ingredient was carefully selected and thoughtfully combined. Every bite was an experience, not just a meal.
The atmosphere, the service, and the food all came together for a truly unforgettable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am absolutely appalled by the response from Vestry to an honest customer review. Instead of addressing feedback professionally, the restaurant chose to attack the individual with offensive and degrading language, which is unacceptable for any business, let alone a Michelin-starred establishment. Hospitality is about respect and grace under all circumstances, and Vestry has clearly failed in both. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone who values professionalism and customer care. This behavior is shameful and reflects poorly on the establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
What an amazing dinner I had at Vestry! Everything was perfect—from the flavorful food to the spot-on wine recommendations and attentive service. The vibe was just right, and I can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A guaranteed 10/10 every single time. From appetizer to dessert, the team behind Vestry will blow your mind with their magic. The ambience of the restaurant is note worthy as well, as you can tell that there was thought put into every inch of the space. The vibe is intimate, perfect for both date nights and group dinners. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having been to almost all the Michelin star restaurants in NYC. This is without exaggeration my worst Michelin Star (1-3) experience so much so that I am taking the time to write this review.
3 item pre fixe menu - which to be fair is probably not a right metric to determine their regular menu. And for the price - it would seem fair for 3 courses for 125 pp , especially for a Michelin star.
For thanksgiving, the only plates I enjoyed were the Ravioli and bread. The carpaccio was mid, the Turkey wasn’t the best. We didn’t even touch much of the rissotto, which was bland and unseasoned.
The main gripe I had was the service, with the exception of the gentleman who handled our waters and plates, he was great. It was more of management’s fault, the restaurant was full and they were obviously understaffed.
1. After bread service , we were plated food without new utensils, how do you expect us to use a knife we used for bread and butter to use on the appetizers.
2. As mentioned above the risotto was under seasoned and bland, and not once were we asked if everything was ok with the food, and trying to interrupt an already overworked server was impossible to do, they were busy the whole time. We left > 75% of the risotto and not even asked if there was an issue with it.
3. Our candle went out, after the appetizers, no one thought it warranted lighting it back up, was not asked if I wanted any more wine until after we got dessert.
4. After removing the risotto we spent an hour waiting for dessert ( have the pictures I took from when we were plates.) I pulled who I thought was the manager as I just wanted to pay and leave, the desire for dessert was gone. The dessert came just as I was speaking to him and not even an apology for it coming out an hour later. We ate the ice cream but left the dessert for the most part, who wants to eat after an hour. Again we were not asked if there was an issue.
I would not recommend following my experience, and one of the table next to us echoed my sentiment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Food overall is pretty decent, the potato Ravioli would have been the best dish if it weren’t there was a single tiny little piece of spices that was hard to chew on. The appetizer Sea-bass was quite good, the smoked chicken skin was crispy enough while the meat is still tender,but it was tasteless by itself, you have to eat it together with the mash potatoes or the peas. Portion wise is your standard Michelin restaurant portion so they are a bit small in American standard but this way you get to try out different dishes. Service wise it was acceptable but not really good enough for a fine dining restaurant (e.g. they lack of the explanation of chef’s recommendation on how to eat the dishes, they are not observant enough etc) Music was a bit too loud and the music choice (hip hop, R&B, Pop)not sure it matches the restaurant. Cocktail wise it was a bit watery. The Riesling wine was not bad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing food, service, and an extremely friendly staff. My compliments to the entire team! The smoked amish chicken, oysters, and scallops are all worth writing home about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came to celebrate my 3rd anniversary with my husband and we had the perfect time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a wonderful restaurant with great service, great atmosphere and absolutely delicious food!! Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some items were great like the porter which was very special. The short ribs were a miss and really lacked flavor and the un-rendered fat was really not a good bite. You would think it was all flavor with a 48 hour braise but it tasted like over boiled pot roast. We also had to order 3 different bottles of wine because they could not find them or did not have them, so we started eating with empty wine glasses and a confused somolie. Not sure they would have gotten a start that night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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