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Wallse

344 W 11th St, Frnt 1, New York City, NY 10014-2391
212-352-2300
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Ranked #926 of 8,456 restaurants in New York City
Price range: $41 - $80
Cuisines: Austrian, German, Swiss
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Good for: Doing business
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: West 11th, corner of Washington
Transit: Subway: A,C,E,L to 14th Street. 1.9 to Christopher Street
Description: Wallse is a Michelin Starred restaurant which boasts noted chef Kurt Gutenbrunner's signature style - a modern interpretation of classic Viennese cuisine. Two rooms influenced by the tradition of fin di siecle Viennese architecture feature paintings by Julian Schnabel and Abert Oehlen. Wallse serves as a neighborhood haunt for West Villagers ...
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

My boyfriend and I went for their very good value set lunch while on a recent trip to New York. Some really interesting choices on the menu. In the end, we chose lobster ravioli and the venison, which was lovely. Don't go there for food that's pushing the boundaries, but if you want a well presented, well cooked lunch with... More

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New York City, New York
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43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

If thoughts of Vienna provoke images of gilded moldings, stoic locals whispering at soft levels, and worn wood furniture, Wallse will change all that. I like to go to Wallse early for brunch. Its corner location provides a beautiful serene walk and if you're lucky enough to get a table near the window, you can watch the city wake up.... More

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See 11 more reviews by aroundjenn for New York City
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

My partner and I went for my birthday meal out - and having walked passed Wallse many times and thinking it looked appealing and sounded good on review sites we were keen to try it. Very attentive service from a plethora of staff and good wine recommendations (I knew nothing of Austrian wines) we loved the whole meal. The goulash... More

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See 5 more reviews by synapticsi for New York City
Harrington park
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26 reviews 26 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013 via mobile

Four of us dined here on a Saturday evening. We started the evening with a nice dry Riesling and the chef sent out an amuse bouche of smoked salmon with sour cream...perfect with the wine. I ordered the foie gras which was absolutely delicious. Also order was the snail ravioli (very good), fresh oysters and a smoked trout consumme. Dinners... More

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Wellesley, Massachusetts
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19 restaurant reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Simple and very good Austrian food served in a calming environment. The foie gras terrine is rich and wonderful. The schnitzel is cooked perfectly and tender. Of course, the wine list is focused on Austrian wines. There are a few easy drinking and nicely priced, but the price ramps up very quickly. Only downside was that I thought it was... More

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See 3 more reviews by Ryewit for New York City
Manhattan, NY
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

I have not frequented many Austrian restaurants in NYC (perhaps one other in midtown) so I didn't know what to expect. Well who knew that it would be one of best meals I have had in a very long time. What made it even better was the outstanding Austrian red wine which could compete with California's best. I was so... More

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New York City, New York
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

We went there with another couple as a part of my birthday celebration. Inside the restaurant is nice but not mind blowing. Service was great from the very beginning was very nice. We did have a chuckle seeing how they just pile up all the jackets in a corner. We did not care but I am sure some of the... More

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New York City, New York
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner named Wallse after his home-town in Austria. The food is a modern take on classic Austrian and Bavarian dishes and as far as I am concerned, it is the only place in New York City to get a decent Wienner Schnitzel. However, this is not some family-style German restaurant like you find elsewhere. The chef's creations are... More

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Mevasseret Zion, Israel
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38 reviews 38 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

Afer reading alll reviews we have expected something different. The atmosphere is ok. The restaurant looks elegant though not in particular nice. HOwever the disappointment comes with the food. An average and below food. NOhing to commnet about. YOu would expect from such a place to present superb food,however, we were a group of 6 and we couldn't find any... More

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See 8 more reviews by Idit M for New York City
New York City, New York
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

I've been to most of michelin star restaurants in NYC over the years, and this place is probably the most underrated fine dining in the city. Sure, the ambiance is not like Daniel or Perse, but the food here is really really fine. If they have the morels on the menu, get it, it's to die for. I'd never imagined... More

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