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Per Se

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10 Columbus Circle (at W 60th St)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9335
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Mon–Thu: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM Fri–Sun: Noon–1:00 PM
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In an elegant dining room overlooking Central Park in the Time Warner Center, Per Se upholds the standards set by Thomas Keller at The French Laundry, (see No. 6) receiving an annual three-star rating from Michelin since 2006. As at The French Laundry, there are two tasting menus, one of which is vegetarian, but the Keller classic "oysters and pearls" is most definitely included in the non-vegetarian version (though the Per Se menus cost $310, while The French Laundry’s are a more affordable $295). Here, there is also a salon menu, with à la carte offerings including ricotta agnolotti, butter-poached Nova Scotia lobster, and 100-day dry-aged Snake River Farms’ beef tartare. Chef Eli Kaimeh does Keller proud with his skillful interpretations of this most refined style of cooking.

— Arthur Bovino, 101 Best Restaurants, April 1, 2015

From The Daily Meal

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Thomas Keller disappears from World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, as Per Se drops to number 52 and The French Laundry to 85
Thomas Keller Responds to Per Se Review
Thomas Keller Responds to New York Times Review with Apology Letter
After a less than favorable review in the New York Times, Per Se’s chef and owner has promised to “do better for our guests”
“[The experience at] Per Se ranged from respectably dull at best to disappointingly flat-footed at worst.”
‘Not Worth the Time and Money:’ Pete Wells Skewers Culinary Darling Per Se in New Review
New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells revisits Per Se and docks it two stars after a series of disappointing experiences
Per Se Owes $500K
Per Se Owes Workers $500,000 in Unpaid Service Charges, Says New York Attorney General
Hailed as one of New York City’s best restaurants, the fine-dining stalwart must pay unpaid charges from 2011 to 2012
Per Se : Oysters and Pearls Forever
Oysters and Pearls Forever
Tasting "New Australian" Cuisine at Per Se
Tasting "New Australian" Cuisine at Per Se
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  • Per Se is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Siftons 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
    The New York Times | 2010-08-27 11:53:00
  • Kevin Sbraga loves this place! -Kevin Sbraga, Top Chef
    Bravo | 2010-11-29 10:42:16
  • Three Michelin stars.
    Urban Nomad | 2011-12-21 17:22:13
  • Whatever you eat at Per Se is worth whatever you have to pay. Try Chef Keller's legendary butter-poached lobster, and you'll be experiencing the best of New York.
    GQ Magazine | 2012-06-06 23:17:36
  • My dining experiences at Per S have been totally sensational and demonstrate why Thomas is called one of the top chefs in the world. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
    Bravo | 2010-12-02 13:45:53
  • Per Se makes more than meals, they make memories. The combination of incredible food, thoughtful service, and a luxurious setting induces a dreamlike state.
    GourmetLive | 2010-11-30 14:03:28
  • Recommended: Oysters and Pearls, gateau of foie gras, clam chowder, sweet corn velout, omelet with mushroom duxelles and aged tamari, butter-poached lobster; pressed duck.
    The New York Times | 2011-11-29 15:51:16
  • get a private tour of the kitchen and meet thomas keller. sicktastic.
    Jason | 2009-03-11 00:02:26
  • http://Perseny.com | 3 Michelin Stars | Perfect execution & constant evolution define Thomas Kellers superb restaurant. Dine in plush modernity overlooking Central Park. Daily-changing menu. Sublime!
    ArtJonak | 2013-03-21 01:33:58
  • On weeknights, the Salon offers the whole magilla; the entire Per Se menu a la carte! They dont take reservations so slide behind the blue doors and grab a seat. - Inspector
    Michelin Travel & Lifestyle | 2011-08-16 17:48:55
  • Try the Oysters and Pearls
    Foodspotting | 2011-01-13 00:28:33
  • Chef's tasting menu will be the best $300 you ever spent. Go ahead, do the wine pairings too. In for a penny, in for $10K. [BlackBook]
    How To Make It In America | 2010-02-05 10:44:37
  • Received a private tour of the Per Se kitchen after eating at it.
    Frank | 2009-04-08 17:35:21
  • Get the desserts, by pastry chef Elwyn Boyles, and savor every second of these delectable concoctions. The five-course tasting menu created by Boyles himself should be your prime consideration.
    Village Voice | 2012-06-11 13:02:53
  • Serving up the one of the best dining experiences in the world, Per Se is quite simply the best of the best. Make reservations a month in advance and expect a meal lasting multiple hours.
    New York Habitat | 2011-11-15 11:36:21
  • Be sure to take home the cookies they give you at the end....like everything else at Per Se, the cookies are amazing.
    Antone | 2010-04-18 23:36:23
  • Maitre d was obnoxious - their benches in the public area of the mall are only for paying customers
    Diana | 2012-09-21 00:48:01
  • Per Se takes great attention to detail from its menu selections and preparation to its dcor design and staff. Not to mention the food is divine. -Lynda Erkiletian, Real Housewives of DC
    Bravo | 2010-11-15 11:31:56
  • awesome food! A foodies dream come true. The kitchen and chef were amazing!
    Richard Matthew | 2010-02-13 17:55:14
  • Expensive, but spectacular food
    Glen | 2013-10-22 19:13:39