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Per Se
New York · USA
Fine Dining in New York · Contemporary American with French technique
Photo: Official website · thomaskeller.com
Thomas Keller’s New York restaurant translates the exacting approach associated with The French Laundry into an urban setting above Columbus Circle. It remains a major reference point for tasting-menu structure, classical technique and polished American luxury service.
The Story
Origin
Thomas Keller opened Per Se in 2004 at Columbus Circle, establishing a New York counterpart to his acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry.
Philosophy
An accumulation of small, carefully controlled details is intended to create a seamless dining experience.
Why Important
Its opening was a milestone in the expansion of chef-led American fine dining. It helped establish the expensive, extended tasting menu as a central format in New York’s uppermost restaurant tier.
Differentiation
Per Se combines Keller’s highly codified culinary approach with an elevated Manhattan setting, making process and consistency central elements of its luxury proposition.
Food Philosophy
Multi-course menus combine French foundations with American ingredients and an emphasis on sourcing, precise execution and variation across courses. Keller signatures connect the restaurant to his broader culinary vocabulary.
Guest Experience
A deliberately paced tasting menu supported by extensive wine service and a formal but attentive service style.
Design Philosophy
Create a quiet, residential feeling within a large commercial complex, using the park-facing view as a defining feature.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Natural light from the park-facing windows, transitioning to subdued evening illumination
Materials
Wood, stone and upholstery
Architecture
Located on the fourth floor of the Columbus Circle complex, with views over Central Park.
Design Language
Understated contemporary luxury
Interior Design
Adam D. Tihany designed a composed dining environment that balances the scale of the windows with warm finishes and carefully spaced tables.
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Watch · Reviews & Tours
Eating at Per Se. NYC. 3 Michelin Stars. An Amazing 9 Course $390 Tasting Menu
Review · James Andrews · 2y ago
14 Courses, 27 Plates, $1400, 3 Michelin Stars | Per Se NYC
Review · Ari Goldman · 1y ago
Dine at Per Se! - Chef Thomas Keller's 3 Michelin Star, NYC Restaurant
Review · Doodle the Travel Bug · 6mo ago
Per Se in NYC ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 Michelin Star Meal 🔥 World's Best Restaurant
Review · High Speed Dining · 3y ago
Eating A $2,000 Michelin Star Dinner With The Family At Per Se In NYC #food
Review · JasonWasTHERE · 3y ago
What It's Like to Dine at Per Se: NYC’s Acclaimed Restaurant
Review · Through My Lens · 2y ago
