Say Bonjour to The Consulate: Midtown’s Newest Modern Meal
The Consulate, conveniently located on West 56th Street, is the parfait destination for your next big birthday bash, romantic dinner date or intimate family gathering. The restaurant is adorned with a warm glow, homey black-and-white tiling, a charming spiral staircase and magnificent palatial windows. The space is the perfect place to relish a meal of comfort and prestige.
The Consulate began on the Upper West Side, and after four exciting years the excitement continues at the midtown location. The restaurant’s unique perspective pairs well with its eclectic taste. With menu items like the sumptuous short rib cavatelli, neatly seared steaks, roast herb chicken, and Manhattan-sourced seafood such as seared branzino and scallop tartare with crispy shallots, at The Consulate there is a perfect menu item for everyone.
The Consulate is a spectacular fit for more occasions than just dinner; a Sunday morning brunch with friends can include a
classic eggs benedict or a decadent bite of cast-iron blueberry pancakes. Explore your sweet tooth with their signature French toasts, such as Nutella or caramel. Try a European classic—a croque monsieur, French-style omelet, truffle gnocchi, escargot or gratin, and refine your taste for your next European getaway.
The Consulate wields a classic New York Steakhouse aura while inhabiting a menu of innovation and creativity. The decoration exhibits an homage to wood-paneled glory days, with simultaneous echoes to the simplicity of modernism. The motive of the restaurant’s head chef, Alan Vargas, is to do more than expose Manhattanites to French cuisine, but rather an international fusion. He includes a Chinese chicken salad and an acai bowl to entertain any New Yorker’s palate, shaping healthy options into exciting ventures.
The Consulate is a place to let loose and have fun after a long work week. The restaurant holds live jazz sessions and a happy hour from Monday to Friday; it has signature cocktails, such as a spin on an old-fashioned featuring jasmine and cherry bitters. The wine list includes French specialties like a Cotes du Rhone red or Provence rose. Alongside the fun, snack on shrimp cocktail and a classic steak tartare to enjoy the night.
The Consulate proves to have a wide variety of items to suit any diner’s wants and needs. The ample space and classy decor will impress any guests, no matter where they come from.
