Contento Restaurant New York - Buy Reservations

Amazing food, drinks and vibe! A much needed and welcome addition to the neighborhood. A creative Peruvian-Latin American cuisine. The wine list is fantastic as well. Highly recommend.

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...Please don't let this place mobbed by average Palateless people .....and the contemplation of either praise this place and forget about getting a sit for the next 3 years... or not say a thing .So I will say .This place is a gem and it's up there in Harlem, But worth any schlep from everywhere.Fantastic menu that got everything for everyone.I took the world class duck pate . I ate many types of pats around the world - this one is at the top !The short ribs with eclectic unique side of spicy noodles were great .Finally the corn cake (though I was contemplating the chocolate mouse...) was flavorable and light.Excellent (and very fair priced) wine list which for me was the great merlo from Margalit.You also want to try the Peruvian light purple corn drink (forgot the name :) fresh and fun.Great service !!!!Very friendly atmosphere!Definitely a Destination!!!!

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Definitely on the high-end side of the cuisine and service was very good. The wine was affordable and delicious - the sommelier was very helpful. Everything was delicious but would definitely recommend the panisse fries and the ceviche.

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Great presentation and flavors. Highlights were everything we ordered including mushroom barley, snapper ceviche, octopus, tuna main dish, and add short ribs. Heated outdoor patio was truly very warm and pleasant.

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Contento is everything I love rolled into one: Peruvian food, a long but affordable wine list, a 90s-centric hip hop/rap backdrop (the music is killer), a true neighborhood spot and a business with an admirable mission. If any of those things (or a combination) appeal to you, you'll probably love Contento as much as I do. While it's pretty remarkable (read: unfortunate) that Contento's commitment to accessibility is novel in 2022, it's still cool to see in action. Table heights that are more accommodating to folks in wheelchairs should not be groundbreaking , though I thought the design of bar seating at two different heights was really thoughtful and impressive. Overall, the vibe here is so warm and welcoming that you will find yourself lingering at the end of your meal, prolonging your time in this magical little space. We dined at Contento on Valentine's Day, a wonderfully cozy experience. The space is a lot smaller than I imagined (there's outdoor seating as well, which I didn't get a good look at), which I'm sure is partly why it's so hard to get a reservation. Upon walking in, you will immediately be greeted by some extremely down to earth staff and some of the best music you'll hear at a restaurant (not only do Salt-N-Pepa grace the salt and pepper shakers here but they also make an appearance on the playlist). Contento is a wine more than a cocktail destination, but we had to sample some of each. I first tried the Ellington (gin, dolin vermouth, lillet blancorange bitters, fresh citrus), which is Contento's take on a white negroni. My second cocktail was the Spruce to Meet You (bourbon, fig-infused aperol, sauternes), which was a very rustic and delicious old fashioned variation. My fiancé got the Perusado (pisco, cherry, pineapple, lemon) -- one must order a pisco cocktail at a Peruvian restaurant -- and the Lime and Coconut (light rum, mahina coco, maraschino liqueur, pressed coconut, fresh lime). We were impressed by all mixology here, but we each had to order a glass of wine with our last course, just to round out the experience (for research!). Our glasses were delicious, but next time we'll likely go for one of their "Wines of Impact" (Contento's by the bottle list mainly features bottles under $60 -- a rarity in Manhattan -- and features many bottles made by women, BIPOC, and indigenous folks). Food-wise, it seems that it's nearly impossible to go wrong here. Everything we tried was fantastic at the very least, mind blowing at the very best. There are few things better than perfectly executed octopus and fresh ceviche -- both stunners here. Portion sizes are fairly small and conducive to sharing. We ended up ordering one more dish than we had planned and it was just the right about of food. That said, we ordered many of the lighter dishes on the menu, so do keep that in mind. Eats, below:Deviled Eggs w/ with aji amarillo: A+My fiancé said deviled eggs are boring and was very against ordering these but once they arrived he quite literally ate his words. These were delightfully umami and actually quite decadent.Salmon Tiradito w/ avocado and aji amarillo: AFresh fish paired beautifully with the sweet-and-spicy aji amarillo. Served with plantain chips as yummy crunch vessels for the cured and creamy goodness.Octopus w/ black chimichurri & chilled cauliflower gazpacho: A+This octopus is a thing to behold. Cooked perfectly (often the hardest part), and the flavor combo of the chimichurri and cauliflower showed quite impressive technique and it complemented the octopus beautifully. Caramelized Badger Flame Beets w/ shaved goat cheese, sunflower seeds, buttermilk dressing: AThe only true veggie dish on the menu and it is not to be overlooked. Beets and goat cheese are a timeless combination and it never ceases to satisfy. Shaved hard goat cheese as opposed to crumbled soft goat cheese was an elegant touch. Ceviche Clasico w/ red snapper: A+This! This is possibly the best ceviche clasico I've ever had. It was so fresh, bursting with flavor, zingy and citrusy and bright. Duck and Rice: AOne of the smaller mains, this dish does a lot right without covering much surface area. The duck was perhaps a tiny bit overcooked, but still delicious. The rice was the surprise for me, as I will rarely voluntarily eat rice (while it's my fiancé's carb of choice) but this was just delicious. Seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of crisp.

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Enjoyed a pre-birthday celebration with a few friends at this location. Very nice atmosphere, and person who appeared to be the owner checked on our table several times. Food and drinks were delicious, and blankets to keep you warm in the outside seating area was a nice touch. Regrettably, the Hostess needs curbside manners and a more personable touch. Not accommodating, not friendly and certainly rushed us out after dropping $600 for dinner, because out time was up.

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4 stars but rounded up because of their accessibility efforts!Made a reservation for the outdoor patio and glad we did. They have 2 sections. The first is right near the entrance, with heated lamps and more privacy. The second is on the street, which fits more tables but also heated. They provide blankets as well. We were warm and toasty.I'm pregnant and didn't have any alcoholic drinks but I overheard some details of their extensive wine list from neighboring tables. Their sommelier seems very versed in wine and can make great recommendations. I love that they had a non alcoholic section as well that offered options of de- alcoholized wine and mocktails. To eat, we had the:Crispy Pork belly: this was my favorite dish. The skin has the perfect crunch and the sauce is super tasty. It didn't feel too rich or fatty. Quinoa biscuits: my 2nd favorite. Warm biscuits with homemade butter that's got a little bit of heat in it. YUMSalmon Tiradito: this was good but I've had better fish prepared in a similar manner. Yuca: love the sauce that came with this. I'm used to the usual preparation where it's served with garlic and oil but this was refreshing and lighter than normal. Duck with rice: nice flavor combinations but the rice was a bit undercooked and the overall dish felt dry. It needed more acidity and a sauce of some sort. Short rib udon: short rib was cooked perfectly but I was expecting the udon to be a bit more creamy. Olive oil cake: this was delicious and not too sweet. Highly recommend! Overall, great little gem. We took a car over to the restaurant. The neighborhood seemed a little dodgy at night but food and service was great!

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We had a wonderful experience! We loved the heated patio - it's extremely charming. Heads up it's fully enclosed, if that's something you're concerned with. I went with a group of four and had a wonderful time - we split a bottle of rose and one person also had a cocktail. There are also several mocktail options, and our friend who had one said it was delicious (it had jalapeno and pineapple). The food was incredible - we had the crispy yucca, the deviled eggs, the classic ceviche, the ahi tuna tartar, the short ribs with udon, and all three desserts, ha! I would recommend every single thing we ate, it was all incredible. the udon and short ribs were particularly incredible, and all their desserts were amazing! I will absolutely go back again!We also had wonderful service. I can't say enough good things!

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Delicious food; great service (the restaurant even accommodated a switch indoors from patio. Our group of four tried many dishes and overall were very pleased. Highlights were the udon noodles with short rib, the pork belly and the octopus.we felt the mousse dessert was tasty but very small for the price.we all ordered multiple cocktails which we felt were generally good but a little watered down (mostly the uno uno uno) relative to the price. a ~$18 cocktail should pack a full punch.we will be back but maybe stick with wine.

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Came here for my birthday dinner - just my boyfriend and myself. Couple of things that stood out for us:1. extensive wine list. mara, the sommelier was very knowledgable and we ended up trying something new to us which we loved.2. service overall was great - all very friendly.3. love the chill vibe and the music4. the short ribs udon.... 10/10!5. the whole restaurant is accessible. this is a big deal bc not nearly enough restaurants cater to diners in wheelchairs!I'll be back and next time with friends!!

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My three friends and I came for the first time this evening and had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent, and the ambience was exactly what we were looking for - cozy and warm and upbeat. Our meal was DELICIOUS - the quinoa biscuit was probably the best biscuit I've ever had, and my pork katsu entree was excellent. The orange wine we had was also lovely. Can't recommend Contento highly enough - perfect place for a classed up dinner, drinks, or date with friends. Thanks to the owners and staff for a great night!

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Nice vibe, great ambiance, outdoor seating is kept at a great temperature and complimented with cozy blankets waiting for each guest on their chairs! The food was really great! I had both the salmon avocado and octopus dishes for apps. For dinner the udon with beef--really good! I will definitely be returning to this restaurant! Really a gem located on the outskirts of Harlem.

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... Love the old school hip hop playing in the background. Will definitely be back

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