atera New York - Buy Reservations

Atera inhabits a small yet charming space in TriBeCa. Sitting around the counter with the kitchen in the middle feels a bit as if you were at a dinner party of a very good cook.

The atmosphere is fun, the music is fantastic and the evening flows beautifully with the small courses perfectly paced.

The cooking is good but there is a fundamental flaw - I left hungry. Not one course truly satisfied and the experience doesn’t add up to a memorable whole.

Restaurants should satisfy as well as dazzle and stimulate, unfortunately Atera didn’t hit the mark for me, all of the courses were fine and some were better than fine but after two mouthfuls they were done.

About the price, I have no issue paying what Atera charges, I simply wished I had not left hungry and that the food had made me feel that this was an experience worthy of my time as well as my money.

Interestingly, Atera has 2 stars and is the same price as the 3 star Eleven Madison Park. EMP, which I dined at four days later left me in awe and inspired. Atera left me hungry.

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I think now I can catch the trend in these Michelin stars restaurant. Atera is worth the price. Everything is cooked perfectly with passions in it and creativity in it.

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We went to per se a week prior and atera blew that experience out of the water. Such rich, intense flavors while still being incredibly light. I will never forget this meal. 100% worth the price, it is very very special

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NEVER LETS ME DOWN. EVER.

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For my 30th birthday celebration and first ever time to the US and visiting a Michelin starred restaurant we were super excited for this experience. We loved every course and the service, however, at the end we were left shocked and angry! After spending a ridiculous amount of money on the food and a nice bottle of wine the front of house confronted us in front of all the guests about our tip. Having given a tip which is entirelt discretionary, considering we had already spent over £700 which was a lot of money for us, they continued to badger us on giving more money which we could not afford considering this was a once in a lifetime experience. We felt the way they handled the situation was belittling and upsetting especially as the gratuity was optional and the value of the entire experience is so large. Never again have I felt so ashamed given the experience was meant to be magical! I thoroughly hope they review their wording on the website and bills and reconsider their people skills especially as the cultural differences on tipping are not so obvious! Ashameful!

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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!

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Food is excellent - my favs are the halibut, scallop, bread + yogurt spread, and the shrimp caviar. The temperance pairing (juice) is very unique, delicious and extremely filling (I was stuffed after this meal). Apparently the menu changes based on seasonality? if you are sitting in the private dining room. The private room is a good space for a small event - close but comfortable with dim, lux vibes. Service is excellent.

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Semi annual pilgrimage is a must

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What an experience, getting to watch these artists make magic in such a quick, effortless fashion. Though obviously, so much effort is put into each detail and into creating an exceptional dining experience. I'm still floored. So, we booked a reservation here (only seats like 15, chefs table,) for our 3rd Anniversary, and enjoyed a few bottles of champagne throughout the night. I enjoyed a pescatarian & vegetarian tasting menu, while my boyfriend solely requested the vegetarian menu. We thought it would be maybe a 6-8 course tasting menu.. it was closer to 14-15. Whew. I can't explain how life-changing each plate was. From the OTHERWORLDLY bite of sticky rice + uni + black truffle, to the insanely fresh yellowfin tuna and other fish.. I don't know how a meal could top this one any time soon. The details, details, details. The passion for food. Some dishes looked so simple but had a complexity that can't be described unless you taste for yourself. Incredibly knowledgable staff, in sync with each other and with the timing of.. it all. 2 Michelin stars and more than worthy of the price and accolade. I appreciated receiving a menu of what we ate after the meal, and all the special touches they provided for our Anniversary. We left feeling so full! So full in fact, that we had to cancel our reservation for another tasting menu we had planned for afterwards! Not mad about it.Thank you so, so much to the team at Atera for the most magical dining experience I've ever had and for letting the love you have for what you do shine through in every course.

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..no complaints! Thanks for a wonderful experience, Atera!The music playlist was engaging and eclectic: Harry Belafonte, The Stones, Peter Gabriel, Florence + the Machine, Louis Armstrong, Levon Helm, etc.Partner had some hot tea...Nan mei white tea buds. I had the 8.5% alcohol Boulevard Tank 7 Saison and a shot of the Casa Dragones tequila, which was strong, yet very smooth! A nice card of the menu is presented at the end. A very classy restaurant and worth the price of admission!Sequence of dishes:Oyster: partially encased in a passionfruit gelatin, topped with a mild cream, dotted with idk (i forgot)...a flavor explosion!Red Snapper: sandwiched between nori with a hint of lime...delicate and delicious!Kaluga Caviar: atop a mild custard (nice contrast) in a warm broth...comforting!Yellowfin Tuna: covered with a mini slab of sea urchin, sprinkled with truffle and topped with idk (shredded seaweed? was very mild)...satisfying!Dumpling: a potato dumpling with warm parmesan froth...tasty!Diver Scallop: nicely sliced into 3 pieces, nestled in a nice frothy concoction, was able to evenly distribute the kohlrabi, kale and caviar into I each bite (thought these were brussel sprout leaves, but was wrong)...a seafood delight!Halibut: piece of halibut with slices of cuttlefish in a yuzu sauce...so good!Wagyu: slices of wagyu with an egg yolk (quail?) in a delicious, hot broth...getting carnivorous!Venison: medium rare venison with a light sauce...very lean and tasty!Beef: with parsnip and truffle..no knife needed...just look at it!Lemon: perfect combination of buttermilk and lemongrass!Mandarin: orange, ginger and dulce blended altogether...i could drink a pint of this!Coffee/Chocolate, Sorghum/Peanut, Mango/Almond as the last dessert...a perfect ending!

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The food presentation was nice but not out of this world for the price they are charging. I felt the staff just had a smile plastered on there face and there was no warmth or care about there guests. My husband is a vegetarian and has certain food allergies. While we could of gone to a vegetarian tasting menu we decided to come to Atera thinking it would be a fair compromise for me where i can share some vegetarian options with him yet get my fill as well of non vegetarian options. Well out of 15 courses they gave me only 2 non vegetable dishes. I was beyond disappointed. I didnt realize that my husbands dietary restrictions became my dietary restrictions now as well. I felt like this place was a rip off. If you cant accommodate thats fine but tell me in advance before making me pay for an ultra expensive restaurant to get 12 plates of veggies. To top it off i have never gone to any restaurant, let alone a Michelin Star restaurant that could not care less about there guests opinions or experience. When we expressed our dissatisfaction in the restaurant nobody cared, not even an ounce. We emailed the owner and management when we returned home, nobody replied one month later. How does a restaurant that charges sooo much money not care?

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Every course was well intentioned and detailed. Some of our favorite courses are documented in this post via photo. Loved our sommelier Sean -- very professional and added to our experience. One of the chef's, Peter, was genuinely excited by our excitement which contributed d to our experience. One of the waiters, Michael, was somewhat dismissive and responded to my comment complimenting one of the dishes with an eye roll. The lead woman (did not get her name), was on top of her game and to see the whole kitchen/staff was a great experience. Each dish was memorable. Grateful for the intimate experience. If your budget allows, fully worth it!!!

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But.. delicious, inventive, one of a kind cuisine in one of my favorite neighborhoods. If you can mind the typical new Manhattan vibe, it's worth it.

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