Solid fine dining meal with all the basics done right - exquisite ingredients with stellar technique and preparation, an eclectic wine menu with a good range and a well maintained ambience that feels cosy and luxe. Don’t expect anything too crazy, but do expect great execution.

Came here with my partner last week… An incredible meal. The food here is so creative and delicious. There was not a single course we didn’t like. The restaurant also has great decor and creates an intimate vibe. Would love to eat here again!

Enjoyed the tasting menu during lunch. Every single course was great- my favorites were the ebelskiver, lamb, and caviar with custard. 4 apps, 5 entrees, and 3 dessert courses. Loved that there were multiple dessert courses. Very intimate setting with a chef's counter and 1 table (16 seats?). No menu beforehand, but gave us copies to take home at the end.

Atera was an amazing dining experience from beginning to finish, we were looking for an unforgettable meal and they more than delivered! Food: the tasting menu was exquisite, we could immediately tell that beyond the high quality ingredients, all the chefs were working in harmony to create works of art that blessed our palates. My wife is pregnant and cannot eat raw/undercooked foods, but they were able to substitute many of the ingredients which did not sacrifice quality/taste. Staff: the staff was a well-oiled machine that attended to our every need without us asking for anything. I knew they were pros when two waiters cleared two sets of dishes in perfect unison without missing a beat. Ambiance: they were playing some JAMS in the house which I did NOT expect. Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, 50 cent, Michael Jackson. I was having the time of my life! The decor was classy and we noticed they kept their kitchen spotless (we sat at the chefs counter and had a clear view of the kitchen). This was a fantastic experience to say the least. We hope to be back one day!

The food is excellent but the vibe is just not right. There was this male server who acted weird the whole time. First, he looked at our appearances from top to bottom upon our arrival, which made us uncomfortable. At dinner, he constantly looked at us, but it was not the way a server looks at guests to see if there is anything they need. He had this poker face for the entire dinner with not a single smile. Not only that made us feel under pressure and that he did not welcome us, but you could also see him whispered to another server while looking at us like he was making some kind of judgment on us. We felt like being supervised for the entire dinner. Not a quite pleasant dinner experience.

We had an amazing experience at Atera. The food was delicious and they mastered all their sauce. We even asked for spoon so we can get all the sauce on the dish. The pacing was very good too. We were there from 5:15 to close to 8 pm but didn’t feel like we were there for three hours! My favorite was caviar and egg with bonito sauce, which was a surprise because I don’t usually like caviar. I asked chef not to use dairy because of my dietary restriction and they made separate sauce for me. We asked when will the menu change and the chef said if we come tomorrow, he will make different dish for us. Can’t wait to go back to Atera again.

WE HAVE REVIEWED OVER 1,000 RESTURANTS AND THIS IS OUR #1 PLACE. HEADING OVER THERE WE SAID FOR $300 PER PERSON THIS MUST BE GOOD, AND FRANKLY WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO LIVE UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS. WE WERE WRONG. WE WERE VERY WRONG. FROM THE MOMENT WE ARRIVED UNTIL THE SECOND WE LEFT WE WERE ENTERTAINED WITH THE GREATEST DINING EXPERIANCE OF OUR VERY LONG LIVES. THIS PLACE IS SMALL (ONLY SEATS ABOUT 18 PEOPLE) WE PREFER TO EAT AT THE COUNTER. WHEN YOU GO YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO GET OR HOW MANY COURSES; ALL YOU KNOW IS THAT IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 2 HOURS AND OH WHAT A 2 HOURS IT WILL BE. WE TOOK PHOTOS OF EVERY DISH WHICH THEY WERE OK WITH , BUT NO FLASH PHOTOS PLEASE. THE FOOD IS PREPARED IN FRONT OF YOU AND THEN EXPLAINED TO YOU. I HAD TO ASK THEM TO EXPLAIN SEVERAL DISHES SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE COMBONATIONS. THINGS I HAD NEVER EATEN BEFORE OR THINGS I HAD EATEN BUT COOKED A DIFFERENT WAY OR COMBINED WITH OTHER FOODS IN COMBINATIONS I HAD NEVER EVEN HEARD OF. WE HAD 16 COURSES AND EACH ONE WAS A 10 PLUS. WE COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW GREAT EACH COURSE WAS AND IT WAS A JOY FEST FOR OVER 2 HOURS. THE STAFF WAS GREAT. ALL OF THEM TOOK EXTRA CARE TO ASK ABOUT OUR BACKGROUNDS AND WHAT WE LIKED AND THEY WERE VERY ENGAGING. WE NOTICED THAT EVERY SINGLE LITTLE DETAIL IS CAREFULLY LOOKED AFTER. SUPER CLEAN, GREAT MUSIC, COMFORTABLE SEATING, LARGE WIDE COUNTER TO EAT ON. ALL THE FOOD IS LIKE ART. MOST DISHES THE CHEFS PREPARED USING TWEAZERS, I KID YOU NOT. THE SMELLS WERE INCREDIBLE AND THE TASTES WERE THE BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD IN 18 YEARS OF EATING OUT. WE PUT IN A LOT OF PHOTOS BUT I CANNOT TELL YOU WHAT EACH ONE WAS. I WILL ENTER THEM IN ORDER AND AT THE END THEY GAVE US A CUSTOM MENU THAT EXPLAINS EACH ITEM. I WILL TAKE A PHOTO OF THAT AS WELL. AS THEY SAID IN FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF ABOUT THE FEARRI 250GTB CALIFORNIA SPYDER "IF YOU HAVE THE MEANS I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT". OUR ADVICE IS TO EAT AT HOME FOR A MONTH AND SAVE UP TO GO HERE ONE TIME (OR MORE). IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. WE CANNOT WAIT FOR OUR NEXT VISIT. Check out all of our reviews. If we do not like it we do not review it so all of the ones you see are places that are fantastic. We eat out 5 nights a week for the last 18 years so we like to think we know what we like but out tastes are constantly changing. We hope you enjoy our reviews. 6-15-2021 update: went there again and again it remains our #1 place to eat out of the 1,000 we have reviewed. This time we had the NON-ALCOHOL DRINK PAIRING. I cannot stress enough how wonderful that is. Finally a non-drinker can experience a host of new and striking flavors. I will not ruin the surprise but new photos are attached. Love this place. Still the best of the best.

Atera is such a beautiful and intimate restaurant that serves a tasting menu so I had to try it out! One of my favorite parts of the experience was the N/A pairing, it was one of the best pairings that l've had. Each drink elevated the dish that it was paired with and also tasted great, my favorite was the raspberry with basil ice cream. Sadly, I have mixed feelings on the food. In my opinion the menu wasn't very cohesive, the order of things was interesting and by the end of the meal I was left underwhelmed. The second, and fourth courses seemed like they should've been canapés and a lot of the courses that included caviar seemed like it was just for the presentation because they added such a little amount that it didn't add anything to the taste of the dish. One of the most disappointing parts of the meal was the chicken, there were only 2 bites that were edible, the rest had the most odd texture that led to it not being able to be chewed. Looking back, there was one memorable dish from the meal which was the crab ravioli, it was so delicious.

Impeccable - we dined at the table as a group of four and everyone loved the experience. Each dish was perfectly seasoned and beautifully served. Atera continues to be a delightful experience under the steady hand of head chef Ronny Emborg.

I can't get over what an amazing time this was. The attention to detail was incredible. They noticed I was left handed and started setting me on the left very quickly. The food all had such amazing flavour, I've never had anything like it. This was such an incredible experience, like something I always saw on tv but didn't realize normal people could do. I nearly cried. The people were all so kind and answered all my questions. They made my birthday and anniversary so amazing.

I did the wine pairing. My favorite wine was a 2008 Rioja. I was surprised and amused that, when I finished the first wine (champagne) 4 or 5 courses into the 15 total, they refilled my champagne glass. It made me wonder, would they have refilled all 7 wines if I drank each fast enough? My only criticism might be the pacing of this. The champagne was served for the first 6 courses. So that anchored me to a slow drinking pace. The next 5 wines were each served alongside a single course, so for most of those 5, I was still working on a wine when the next wine pairing arrived. I wonder if the disproportionate champagne pairings were intentional, or if they forgot to serve other wines sooner. Another in my group got the "temperance" (non-alcoholic drink pairing). I tried a sip of each; most of them blew me away, I was wowed by how tasty they were. Some comments among the 15 courses: Chicken skin, turkey rye - Heavily smoked, it seemed like crunchy bacon. We half-joked that we want this available by the bag to snack on. Kaluga caviar, custard, bonito - I loved this and the contrast of the custard vs caviar and (olive oil?) Yellowfin tuna, sea urchin, rice - Great texture contrast with the somewhat crispy (seared?) rice vs soft seafood. Halibut, cuttlefish, yuzu - Satisfyingly buttery. Had it thinking it was the softest squid I'd ever had. But apparently squid is not cuttlefish? Wagyu - Probably the softest meat I've ever had. (The menu said it has shrimp and snap pea, I don't remember either, and it also had egg yolk. If the menu was wrong, I don't remember if the server pointing that out). Beef foie gras - A highlight by group consensus. I didn't actually see the foie in mine, but the others said it was there and well-integrated. Of the four people in my group, two weren't happy about the service, saying they felt judged, watched closely but not in an attentive way. The third commented when she looked away at one point, her favorite dessert (lemon/buttermilk/lemongrass) was taken away with half remaining. I personally had no issues with the service, so I'm not marking my rating down, I figure the others can give different ratings if they want.

If the temperance pairing is offered, take it. It’s what sets Atera apart from the other fine dining restaurants. Chefs try to be creative with food but drinks other than wine are often neglected. The temperance pairing is bold, inventive, and goes so well with the dishes. I’d buy the ginger drink regularly if offered. The oyster appetizer is one of the best bites I’ve ever had: briny, sour, fruity, herbal, all concentrated into a large spoonful. It’s an intense burst of flavor that leaves you wanting more. You look forward to the other dishes. In my mind, it is *the* perfect first course—highly memorable. The cooking style. What makes Atera unique is its use of “concentrates”. Some dishes are so punchy, you put a spoonful in your mouth and it hits you like a brick in the face. This is done through smoke, herb oils and infusions, cheese, and jus. This shows up in the temperance pairing as well, a few drops of brightly colored oil here and there. Of course, if every dish is strong, our palate will become overwhelmed and the meal quickly turns dull; Chef Emborg alternates between dishes with strong and subtle flavors, which defines the structure of the whole tasting menu. Service is of course exceptional. The counter seating gives a full view of the kitchen, which is fun to watch if you’re into that. My main gripe is the sameness of the tasting menu over multiple iterations. I’ve dined at Atera three times and felt the meals were too similar to each other. Diminishing marginal returns come into play. The first time was magical, but I’m hesitant to go a fourth time… maybe in another year or two. I recommend going to Atera mainly for the exceptional temperance pairing. Food is great, but delicious food can be found at many restaurants. A non-alcoholic pairing at this level is rare.

The tasting menu is $298 per person, and the non-alcoholic pairing $118 per person (both are not including the tip). Although it's a very expensive meal of $1000 for me and my husband, it's absolutely worth every penny for its originality, creativity and artistry from the chef and his team. Every bite was an experience and the whole 2 hrs spent here at Atera was the highlight of our NYC trip. Thanks for a delightful and divine meal!

This place is nothing but a through disappointment. Being a Michelin 2-star for years, I’m not comparing it to Chef’s Table which seems a bit unfair, but any random NYC restaurant with $100 pp can easily beat it from any perspective - ingredients, service, and environment etc. (I saw flies over the counter more than twice lol). I find it ridiculous that the only impressive dish is steamed egg with caviar. The first appetizer - over-sour jelly seems to only cover the unfresh smell of an extremely small sized oyster. And the rest 80% of ingredients - frozen scallops, over-salted halibut, and pork belly (seriously? LMAO) only state how urgently the chef needs to re-create the entire menu set. Please, just pouring the Japanese sukiyaki sauce (or whip cream) out of a pot doesn’t make it anything close to molecular at all. And forget about the wine steward - he literally solicited a third time even when there were still two full glasses on each side of us - with the exact same words as if he’s the worst actor in the universe - is there a so-called KPI on it? And when I told him explicitly that I already felt a little dizzy, he went “well you can always bring home whatever you can’t consume here” OMG he literally made me laugh. Why don’t you just bring that attitude home as well? Honestly the entire experience even made me question the authority of Michelin as a general guide. No I would not recommend it at all and please spend your $300 pp + tax + tip (yes they dare to ask for it now) + alcohol somewhere else worth it.

I've been looking forward to this for a very long time. I heard about the Temperance Pairing from a friend. This is one of the very few non-alcoholic drink pairings. It's not just having a mocktail with your meal. It's having drinks that are paired with the ingredients used in the dinner course. In many ways this can be superior to wine pairs. As a foodie, I would want to try both to maximize the experience. The food was excellent, the service was impeccable.

Everything was great (except for the wine list app not working) but my husband left hungry which, for the price, gave me pause on a full 5 stars. The staff were friendly and continued to wish us a happy anniversary. I wouldn’t run back but I would recommend it for a nice meal in the city to celebrate an event!

The service was superb, the place is intimate, fun music. I only have 2 comments leading to 4 out of 5 stars on the food: 1. Bread and butter - yes, especially in a 2 star restaurant, this is the best way for the chef to demonstrate his creativity. Just as an example, the bread and butter I had at Vollmers and Lazy Bear were unforgettable. 2. I did not understand the theme. Every course was perfectly executed but I did not get the overall flow like I’m used to in other Michelin star restaurants.

Before I came here I thought the foods here won’t be that different from other Michelin stars but i ended up liking the foods here a lot. From the first bite till the last , soo good It’s a must come back for me here Only one thing i don’t really feel comfortable is that they have too many workers around everywhere. But the service was great though

Counter dining can sometimes mean lots of elbows; fortunately, this one is large enough to ensure you’re sufficiently secluded, while still letting you enjoy the immersive experience. Danish chef Ronny Emborg and team serve up a menu of courses that progress from light and subtle to rich and robust. Things are certainly grown-up here, with such fully realized dishes as a rye cracker piped with ham and topped with crisped chicken skin; or a potato dumpling smartly dressed with parmesan foam. Paper-thin Wagyu shavings may then be enhanced with a pour of hot dried shrimp bouillon and confit quail egg yolk. There may be some tweezer action as the chefs assemble their beguiling plates, but that also means there’s nowhere to hide when food is this precise.

Visit: June 2021. 4.5 stars. Liked most of the dishes except for the last two dessert courses. Fine dining at its best. Service was attentive. Not many seats, view of the open kitchen. Well paced.

Excellent meal worth every penny! You get to see the open kitchen and they barely made any smoke. Great service and presentation of food. Great summer menu and will definitely be back next season.

Food 10/10 Every single dish was outstanding and had so much complexity. The set menu was so colorful and varied, and the dessert was amazing too. I especially enjoyed the duck and the caviar, although I do think the menu is not the most cohesive. Each dish was spectacular but there was a little too much red meat at the end. The wine that was recommended fit so well with the menu, I found a new favorite champagne and white wine. Atmosphere 10/10 We went for my birthday, so we were seated at the private dining area downstairs. It was a table for eight, and everything was absolutely beautiful. Loved the privacy and the interior furnishing choices. Had wifi down there too! Service 10/10 Amazing service, lovely recommendations, really made sure that all of our needs were attended to and super friendly too. Great balnce between conversation and respecting our own space.

This is a hard review but I’d like to leave it. I had a good and disappointing experience here. First, the wine list is great, the service to start was solid. The food is strong though not generally inspiring. My biggest issue was that at an 815 seating I felt rushed out the door around 1030pm. This is a two Michelin star. The dishes were served too fast. Then the staff seemed in a rush at the end. I had to cork my $900 wine because someone just put a desert in front of me despite me asking to wait on that. A good restaurant but not even close to two Michelin stars at an international standard - to deserve that in my view you either need apex food or a complete experience that leaves you feeling calm and rewarded, not rushed and a bit disappointed. Anyhow. It is a cool place and maybe something was off on my night but, ya no do not go here expecting 2 Michelin star standards.

Molecular gastronomy and creative contemporary cuisine at its finest! Went in February 2020, shortly before the COVID lockdowns started. A worthy final ‘fine dining’ experience for what was to come. The restaurant also offered a very creative non-alcoholic beverage pairing, which several of my dining colleagues opted for and raved about. The alcoholic one wasn’t too shabby either. The food was top-notch, and certainly worth of its acclaim. Portions were decent and I left satiated. Basically a perfect dinner (provided budget is not on your mind).

It was fantastic!! Perfect food with perfect service!! The service staff was attentive to each guest. The hospitality felt sincere throughout the entire time we were at the restaurant, from the greeting at arrival to our departure. Each course was cook well and seasoned perfectly and served with care. It was the greatest dinner.

The price point for eating here is definitely steep but it’s worth it! The food is incredible and each dish came out as creative and delicious as the next. They also had a great mocktail pairing which I really appreciated since not a lot of restaurants actually do that!

Absolutely love this place. Incredible, innovative food, excellent wine pairings, and attentive yet approachable service. They deserve 3 Michelin stars as opposed to the 2 that they have now. The small counter makes for an intimate dining experience. Put this at the top of your list.

Outstanding experience. Delightful menu with absolutely exceptional dishes. Open kitchen concept with a modern, relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. Service was top- notch. The best Michelin star restaurant we have been to yet

Wonderful!!!!

I had an amazing time at this restaurant! The ambiance was fantastic, with great music adding to the atmosphere. The staff, especially the sommelier, were incredibly professional and friendly. Their knowledge and passion for wine added an extra layer of enjoyment to our dining experience. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience with top-notch service.

GET the crab tartare! It's not on the menu but if you ask poliety the waiter will oblige. It took me 3 different weiters to finally get it but by god was it worth it. Perhaps the best meal I've had and I've eaten at numerous Michelin restaurants over my years. 5 stars!

Absolutely. Incredible. One of the best meals of my life. Tiny venue, dark and moody. Impeccable staff, befitting of two stars - they nail the details, like recognizing immediately that I'm left handed and placing utensils accordingly. Each course was unique and superb. The food is gorgeous, but I highly encourage taking the two hours to disconnect and just experience the meal; stepping out of the restaurant, I'm still floored.

Fine dining taken to another level. I have not come across a place more innovative than Atera. Many fine dining places love to throw caviar, uni, and foie gras onto their dishes then charge exorbitant amounts of money. Atera incorporates these ingredients with such finesse. It is one of the only fine dining places that I come back to over and over again.

Incredible experience last night for my husband and I celebrating our wedding anniversary. This restaurant is on another level. The kitchen was calm and collected the entire service. The non alcoholic pairing was really special. Each drink was beautiful and complimented the food perfectly. Each course was delicious, thoughtful and unique. The stand out dish for us was the crab, ricotta & mushroom ravioli paired with the burnt ginger cocktail. They really made our night so special.

Liked most of the dishes except for the last two dessert courses. Fine dining at its best. Service was attentive. Not many seats, view of the open kitchen. Well paced.

Everything about this place - the food, the people, the ambience - was INCREDIBLE!!! Everyone was GENUINELY nice (not fake nice), and the dishes were exceptional. Plate after plate, we couldn't get enough of the presentation and the flavor.

Atera is the most inventive food experience I have ever had. Every single thing was just spectacular, without exception. The service is pretty formal, but is friendly . The restaurant is cozy and it’s fun to watch the food prep. This was a memorable experience that I will think about for a long time. Worth every penny. Just made my NYC vacation that much more special. Would recommend business causal attire.

Dined here two months ago and definitely recommend. We sat at the table instead of the bar and it was still great. The staff and chefs were very friendly explained each of the course very well. Each course was perfect. Seasoning, flavor, and quality were spot on. Must repeat!

Service was excellent. All courses were delicious and beautifully presented. Dishes were interesting. I found some items were slightly under salted while others were over salted. Overall would definitely recommend !

Atera is a two Michelin Star restaurant in New York City. We’ve been wanting to go to this restaurant pre-pandemic, and each time we make a reservation, it was always cancelled due to shifts in NYC rules around the pandemic. Fortunately, the city is coming alive, and the reservation stuck this time around. The restaurant is located on Worth Street, and it’s inside a building that looked very discreet on the outside. On a side note and embarrasingly, we didn’t know anything about the chef (Ronny Emborg) about this restaurant, and we asked him to take a picture of us whereas all the other diners were asking to take pictures with him. We realized this a bit late, so we asked if we could take a picture with him. He was definitely very humble, and we greatly appreciate how he dealt with our clumsy misbehavior!

We didn’t expect to pay 700 dollars to be offended. Food is good, but not great. I can’t name any course after coming back home. Chefs and staffs are very nice except for one. I was intimidated by his speaking tone and attitude. (Yeah, I didn’t expect that) .Let’s hope no one else’s night would be ruined by this “high standard restaurant”. Update: I talked about my disappointing experience with my friends and they immediately got who was I talking about. And they also mentioned the “strangely cold” attitude of this particular employee.

From the moment I arrived until the last bit of the birthday treat given to me, the dining experience was exquisite. Every bite was wonderful and the staff was attentive and friendly. It is well worth making a reservation and trying a tasting menu .

What an amazing experience. Not only was the staff nice but the food was amazing. I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant for the food and attention to detail.