Telepan, New York

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We are in our early 40 ' s and it seemed the crowd that night was towards 50 ' s thru 70 ' s. Nevertheless, the service and food were excellent. more»

The wine that the waiter recommended was very good, but the appetizer ( marinated beet salad with pork hock and mache ) and the mid course I ordered ( scallops over pasta special ) were both very greasy and neither tasted quite right. more»

Telepan hits it out of the park -- relaxed , elegant ambience , food to make you swoon , and attentive , unpretentious service. more»

Good presentation and service which raises one ' s expectations only to be let down when the meal actually arrives. more»

An incredibly relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. more»

Refined , Upscale , but by no means something to brag about -- typical uptown decor. more»

Chef Bill Telepan acclaimed former chef of the 3-star Judson Grill will serve the very best and freshest of seasonal foods impeccably prepared and paired with an interesting, hand- picked and reasonably priced selection of wines. Ruth Reichl described his cooking as ??extremely eloquent; each of [his] unassuming dishes roars with flavor, and the minute you finish one bite you instantly want another. His direct style draws diners into a vibrant interplay of textures, tastes and colors.? Telepan, an exciting new destination located in the heart of the Upper West Side, will welcome fine dining enthusiasts from around the city, as well as the pre- and post-theater Lincoln Center crowd. The restaurant will feature multiple fireplaces, a wine room, and intimate lighting.