Per Se
Per Se is an American-style fine dining restaurant that is located right on Columbus Circle near the intersection of 8th Avenue. The menu at Per Se features dishes that are created using ingredients from local farmers and producers. These dishes include pan roasted day boat sea scallops, served with globe artichoke tortellini, watercress leaves, artichoke chips and Creme de Topinambours. The wine list is extensive and international and features many high-end French and Italian labels. Per Se is open for lunch, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and dinner seven nights a week.
Per Se
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9335
perseny.com
Gabriel's
Gabriel's is an upscale northern Italian cuisine restaurant that is located just a half a block from Columbus Circle on West 60th Street. The menu at Gabriel's features a selection of house-made pasta as well as wood grilled entrees, like the porcini glazed veal loin chop served with braised red cabbage and roasted vegetables. The wine list focuses on Italian varietals but there are many domestic labels to choose from as well. Gabriel's is open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Gabriel's
11 W. 60th St.
New York, NY 10022-1001
(212) 956-4600
gabrielsbarandrest.com
Jean Georges
Jean Georges is a French influenced fine dining restaurant that is located across the street from Columbus Circle on Central Park West. The menu at Jean Georges features classically prepared entrees like the smoked Squab a L'Orange, Asian pear and candied tamarind. Fresh local berry tarts and dark chocolate confections like the Giandula Jasmine mousse are shining stars on Jean Georges's dessert list. Jean Georges is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Jean Georges
1 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
(212) 299-3900
jean-georges.com
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