Reviews for Contento in New York, NY
amazing food!! every single dish felt like an even better experience than the last! we ordered the ceviche and yuca for... starters, the duck leg and tuna steak for mains. the plum sauce for the duck absolutely killed it!! for dessert we had the olivecake which was divine. wonderful drinks and excellent service. such a great date night spot!! Read more
The overall experience was pretty good. Liked the vibe of the restaurant! We had: Beet tartare Quinoa & Corn Risotto Octopus... Ceviche Arroz con pato Chocolate & Passion Fruit Tart Read more
Let me start by saying 5 stars doesn't even begin to do this place justice. The service is absolutely incredible, they are... friendly, attentive and really add to the experience. The wine list is second to none, I was blown away at how diverse and wellthought out the list was. Finally the food, everything we ate was absolutely phenomenal, from the appetizers through dessert, itwas one of the most delicious meals we have ever had. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a reservation here as soon as youcan, you won't be disappointed! Also, as a wheelchair user I have to mention the disability initiative for this restaurant. Atmost restaurants, they simply try to make it accessible, Contento goes above and beyond and shows that inclusivity is in theirbones. Not only was it incredibly accessible, but I felt fully welcome and they were excited to have me. This place is specialand I hope it is a model for the service industry moving forward! Read more
Come happy, leave Contento!! Great dining experience, paired with unparalleled warm and friendly service that make you feel at... home. We enjoyed the Salmon Tiradito, Short Ribs w/ Udon and Pato con Arroz. Ending on a sweet note, with their signature CornCake (sweet and salty) - addicting combination. Can’t wait to join them again. The interior design is 100% accessible and Icommend them for providing such an experience in NY. Read more
The place was amazing and the food was just a complete experience! We eat everything… by the way the bread with the butter it... is unbelievably. We started with the octopus, fallow by casaba, then the pork belly, the duck, and to finish we had the shortribs, my friend had a delicious cocktail with mescal each was unique and delicious, I had Virgin cocktail ???? and it wasfantastic. Read more
Had a wonderful dining experience at Contento, from the moment we walked in to the beautifully appointed dining space to the... warm greeting by the manager (owner? Not sure), to the wonderful food and service. It was a special occasion for us, and theexperience was memorable and most certainly enhanced the total meal. The wine list was deep, and a welcome diversion foranother visit, but interspersed amongst the selections were short blurbs highlighting accessibility for handicapped individuals.A note also offered special utensils for those who may need them. This nod towards social inclusion was a welcome touch, and oneI hope more restaurants embrace. Our bartender was hospitable, personable, and attentive, and the drinks were delicious. Wealso had marvelous, soft, quinoa biscuits (maybe the highlight) with piloncillo butter, cracking these open yielded a butterysteamy interior. Regular ceviche and scallop ceviche were both outstanding, and both enhanced with generous portions of Uni(15$). Octopus with a pungent, acidic black chimichurri was tender, toothsome, and the perfect vessel for that excellent andunique chimi. Badger flame beets with smoked goat gouda were a nice reprieve from the high notes of the ceviche and chimi, andthe gouda brought some nice smoke and depth. Entrees were short rib over udon and pork katsu. The pork katsu was mine, andquite a large portion, with a spicy mayo, and pickled daikon. Fun bites to build for sure. The short ribs had a hint of smoke,and were exceedingly tender. A nice match to the upon, although I wanted a bit more acidity to offset the richness of the peanutsauce. Still delicious. Dessert was an olive oil cake with cherries, and nice sweet way to end a fantastic meal. And thanks andkudos to the manager for playing the song from dirty dancing, time of my life, for the celebration of mine and my wives 2 yearwedding anniversary. We left with a great memory and smile on our face. Part and parcel, a wonderful ex Read more
One of the best wine lists I’ve seen. Overall a beautiful dining experience with options for everybody. We ordered the... octopus, shrimp, and duck leg for two and it was the perfect portion. The duck was fall off the bone and side salad was theperfect complement. The shrimp was a great taster and packed a punch. More importantly you could tell that everything in therestaurant was meticulously designed. From the accessible entrance, to adaptive flatware available, it was clear that thecomfort and ambiance of the restaurant was top of mind. Would come back here again when visiting, definitely worth the try! Read more
Had a wonderful meal at Contento. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. The food was... fantastic - I particularly enjoyed the beets, and the short ribs on udon noodles. And on top of that, the wine list is reallywell considered and interesting - that made my day. Only one very minor criticism - it was very loud for the first half of themeal. Loud music plus loud chat at adjacent tables meant it was hard to have a conversation. It got better after the placethinned out a bit. Read more