Altair

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   Chris

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   nice experience, interesting flavors and good value
   

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   Frantz

   Washington DC

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the pleasure of enjoying Thanksgiving dinner at Altair with my mom, and it was truly a fantastic experience! The Thanksgiving prix fixe menu was thoughtfully curated, offering a variety of delicious options that perfectly captured the holiday spirit. The food was exceptional—every dish was flavorful, and the proportions were just right, leaving us satisfied but not overwhelmed. The wine selection complemented the meal beautifully, adding to the overall warmth of the evening. The ambiance was cozy yet refined, making it a perfect setting for a special holiday dinner. Altair exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!
   

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   Richard

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a table of 9... 6 adults and 3 teens. The selection of foods was wonderful... allowing several members to try different things that they might not have tried at a lesser restaurant. The Foie Gras and Octopus come to mind immediately. Portions were excellent... not American... where you are too full to enjoy desert or the meal. Preparation was superb. Every one... even the teen who is not adventurous in dining... enjoyed their meals immensely. While the food and ambiance was great, the service from Farouk was really superb. This was a great family meal at a location we rarely visit... and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We would highly recommend it... even in a city known for it's fine cuisine.
   

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   Jake

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went there for my anniversary and the service was outstanding. Food was really impressive and I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quiet spot for a special occasion.
   

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   Lynair

   Houston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a pleasant surprise! The atmosphere was fantastic, service was next level and the food was impeccable.
   

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   Yvonne

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went here for a business dinner. Everyone loved the food! We ordered almost all of the apps and it didn’t disappoint
   

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   JenniferL

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This restaurant is so great. I’ve dined here twice now, at the recommendation of a girlfriend that works in tech. I keep meaning to go to the open air, garden like beautiful main room, but the bar room is such a vibe and is jammin’ at night and even has live music, sometimes. The food is *delicious* and my friend even said his ravioli was maybe the best thing he’d ever eaten. We had a bottle of white wine from New Zealand, the honey nut squash and apple and endive salad and I had the lamb. The service was the best I’ve had in NYC so far. Go have fun here with friends!
   

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   Pamela

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Plates are on the smaller side but definitely adequate. Also allows you to try more dishes. Staff was amazing and attentive. The food was delicious with some very inventive cocktails, Ambiance in the garden room was wonderful and I am glad I selected it over the main dining room which looked more like a cafeteria. Would highly recommend so long as you are not a standard meat and potatoes kind of eater.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food, great setting. My friends and I had a wonderful night out at Altair.
   

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    Lata

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    We visited Altair Restaurant on Sunday evening and had high hopes. For our entrée, we ordered the sea bass and ratatouille, which was delicious and well-prepared. Unfortunately, the service did not meet the same standard. The experience started off with our appetizer arriving before our drinks, and we ended up waiting quite a while for our entrée as well. This was surprising, given that the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. We felt we were left unattended for long stretches without any check-ins. While the food is certainly good, the restaurant could benefit from improving the speed from kitchen to table and ensuring that servers are more attentive to guests. We’d love to come back, but only if the service experience improves.
    

    AltairResponded on 13 November 2024

    Hello, Thank you for your candid review. We sincerely apologize for not meeting the high standards that Altair strives to achieve. We have sent you a private message in the hope that you will give us the opportunity to make amends for your experience. We look forward to speaking with you and addressing your concerns. Kind regards, Altair Management
    

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