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Vitae

Vitae

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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  • Beachmom01
    Beachmom01August 15, 2014
    Impeccable service and perfect presentation. Loved the duck and the treats the brought us. The lemon pana cota reminded me of Brazilian "Manjar" was more beautiful than tasty. Great potential.
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    Matthew FergusonNovember 13, 2016
    Wow! The lamb cavatelli was excellent. The cocktails were flavorful and unique. And the service was OUTSTANDING! It was our anniversary and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special.
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    Michael Fox-RabinovitzAugust 19, 2015
    Great cocktails, Gallagher 2.0 for example. Good house bread, tacos and burrata are good, duck very well done. Amuse bouche well chosen and tasty, liked th desert soda drink in mini bottle
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John ColglazierNovember 13, 2016
    Seven different staff members wished us a happy anniversary. Brought a smile to our faces. Complementary dessert/champagne. Gave us bag with special menus/candle/small bottle of champagne. AMAZING!
  • Stephanie D.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie DeDeckerSeptember 16, 2016
    The Diver scallops and the cheese plate are to die for. Loved the atmosphere and modern setup of the restaurant too
  • The Wall Street Journal
    The menu hits all points—with, of course, a burger for $18—and includes pastas, salads and a steak. A three-course prix fixe runs $30. Ricotta gnudi with chorizo was tasty, as was a beet salad. Read more
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    MischaFebruary 10, 2015
    The prix fixed is really good and it's worth it. Idk if they change it throughout the season, but what I got was fantastic, great portions and better taste.
  • Jennie H
    Jennie HJune 1, 2013
    Great service! Free dessert bc the waiter wanted us to have something sweet before leaving. Don't eat too much of the amazing homemade bread drizzled with duck fat or you'll be too full for entree
  • Jessica N.heart icon on user image
    Jessica NgSeptember 13, 2014
    Seared diver scallop, duck breast, pulled pork tacos topped off with affogato. Favorite was the scallop!
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HollanderMarch 15, 2015
    Black pepper tagliatelle was unbelievably good. Affogato was likewise delicious. Prices, considering fare, were reasonable. Side note: best house bread ever.
  • Ms N.heart icon on user image
    Ms NYCSeptember 16, 2017
    My go to for business lunches. Top notch service. My company does all our client dinners here. Their personalization, attention to detail is great. What really is exceptional is the incredible food.
  • Matthew
    MatthewNovember 28, 2012
    For an unusual dessert, try Chocolate Box ($14). It is a sizable rectangular chocolate "box", complete with a removable lid! Inside are more chocolate pieces.
  • Kevin T.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ThompsonMarch 3, 2016
    Excellent food and great option for a business lunch in Midtown. Try the pastas.
  • Nathan H.heart icon on user image
    Nathan HicksJanuary 21, 2015
    The scallops offer a wonderful contrast: soft and sweet raisins, crunchy cashews and spicy curry.
  • Lesley M.heart icon on user image
    Lesley MalorniMarch 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They have an amazing cocktail hour! Great Drinks and Awesome Bar food!
  • Ms N.heart icon on user image
    Ms NYCSeptember 16, 2017
    Must get scallops, ramen, house made pasta, tacos and dinner Prix Fixe/ Chefs Tasting Menu. They have a secret 9 course Chef's Tasting Menu. Wine list is outstanding!
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistMay 14, 2012
    You'll be sure to leave stuff when you ask for the kitchen sink's worth of root vegetable, veal cheeks, tenderloin, brisket, and chive dumplings. Read more
  • Monica C.heart icon on user image
    Monica CullenJanuary 28, 2016
    Seared scallops with tri-color cauliflower were delicious. The seating was odd though! The chairs do not work for a big crowd!
  • Charles M.heart icon on user image
    Charles MSeptember 2, 2015
    The prix fixed menu is such a steal. And I loved my beef tenderloins!
  • Katie C.heart icon on user image
    Katie ChildressDecember 3, 2017
    EXCELLENT! Highly recommend the Chefs tasting for $75 - 5 generous portions with a ton of flavor - did not leave too full either! Can’t wait to go back!
  • Celena C.heart icon on user image
    Celena ChanJuly 8, 2015
    Good for a moderately priced business meal. Our meal came with an interesting amuse-bouche-- though not really to my taste, it was a pleasant surprise.
  • MSC
    MSCMay 18, 2014
    Great drink menu. Try the Counting Clouds cocktail - so yummy!
  • Sonya N.
    Sonya NilsenSeptember 19, 2013
    Service was outstanding. Steak salad was the best I've had in NYC
  • Mark H.
    Mark HimmelsbachMarch 16, 2013
    Pasta for appetizer, schnitzel for dinner and a Bedford (rye drink) for both.
  • Joe B.
    Joe BrownJune 9, 2012
    Rock shrimp risotto is boss. Chocolate fondant takes 25 min, so order it when you're almost done with your entrée.
  • Ms N.heart icon on user image
    Ms NYCOctober 28, 2017
    Stuffed Quail is Sooo Tasty! Don't forget the pork tacos and Foie gras!!! Decadence! Spoil yourself!
  • Timothy T.heart icon on user image
    Timothy TraffieOctober 28, 2016
    Ultimate Udon, as well as everything else!
  • Murat D.heart icon on user image
    Murat DikiciJanuary 19, 2014
    Everything is beautiful. You should come and taste it !!!
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris SimmonsMarch 30, 2015
    Try the chef's tasting menu which they will personalize for you.
  • Nish S.
    Nish ShahOctober 26, 2012
    Amazing food and great mob old style ambiance. Will come again.
  • AskMen
    AskMenMarch 2, 2012
    Cocoa-crusted venison loin and a rib-eye with frites. Read more
  • Audrey D.heart icon on user image
    Audrey DilerJanuary 9, 2014
    Great burger and Nice pear salad
  • Stephanie D.
    Pork tacos are amazing! Actually everything is really good!
  • Brian J.
    Brian JacobSeptember 18, 2014
    Great ambiance, great drinks, great food!
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    January 18, 2013
    Order the Thai Boxer!!
  • Mischaheart icon on user image
    MischaFebruary 10, 2015
    The buns with duck fat and sea salt are to die for.
  • Maurilio A.
    Maurilio AmorimJune 6, 2012
    Try the Wild Striped Bass - Great flavor combination.
  • Nechama D.
    Nechama DinaMarch 30, 2015
    They make a mean old fashioned
  • Oscar o.heart icon on user image
    Oscar ooDecember 18, 2016
    Really good restaurant
  • Wanderlust
    WanderlustNovember 13, 2012
    Try their cocktails and duck! ;)
  • Oscar o.heart icon on user image
    Oscar ooDecember 18, 2016
    One of my favorite
  • Christopher D.heart icon on user image
    Christopher DuMontJanuary 20, 2016
    Awesome restaurant
  • Andrey L.
    Andrey LebedevOctober 3, 2014
    Fuck Nobu, guys! Best NY fusion!
  • Kim D.
    Kim D.March 26, 2015
    Good spot for a lunch date
  • Ms N.heart icon on user image
    Ms NYCSeptember 26, 2017
    Scallops, business lunches, birthdays, ramen, Chef's Tasting Menu
  • Ms N.heart icon on user image
    Ms NYCNovember 24, 2017
    Foie Gras is KILLER!
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike ShermanSeptember 29, 2017
    Cold (they blast the AC) and loud but food is decent
  • Erin
    ErinFebruary 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Happy Hour from 3pm-5pm, M-F. 50% off all wines by the glass/beer/cocktails. Amazing cocktails y'all and the staff is awesome!!
  • Lane R.heart icon on user image
    Lane RettigApril 15, 2016
    It's pretty. And the wine is tasty. But it's overpriced. And no happy hour to boot :(
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