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Seafood · New York · $$$$

New York, NY · $$$
FREVO is a Michelin-starred restaurant and contemporary art gallery in Greenwich Village, co-founded by Chef Franco Sampogna and Restaurateur Bernardo Silva. A contemporary art gallery leads to a 16-seat chef's counter and an open kitchen where Chef Franco Sampogna prepares a menu centered on the expressive power of sauces, rooted in classical French technique and shaped by South American and Asian flavors. FREVO's award-winning wine program is curated by Beverage Director Quentin Vauleon, recognized as Best Young Sommelier in France in 2017 and runner-up for Best Sommelier in France 2024. The menu, the gallery exhibition, and the wine pairings rotate every four months.
“Had an incredible experience at FREVO. The hidden art entrance gives it a true speakeasy feel, and the intimate setting makes the entire evening feel personal and exclusive. Each course was creative, beautifully presented, and full of unique flavors. One of the best parts was the interaction with the chefs, it felt like a personalized dining experience rather than a traditional restaurant meal. The attention to detail, atmosphere, and pacing of the tasting menu made for a really memorable night. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special, luxurious, elegant dining experience in NYC.”
“I was a bit hesitant since there weren’t many Korean reviews, but it ended up being way better than I expected! The meal being inspired by the current exhibition was a cool idea connecting art and food. *The experience felt a little rushed and the space was pretty loud and chaotic compared to other fine dining spots The first course, Sweet Nori, was served as a hand roll with shima aji and trout roe. It was a great start and had a really nice umami flavor. One of the most surprising dishes for me was the Butternut Squash course. It had parmesan, truffle, curry, and even ice cream. It sounded like a strange combination, but somehow it worked really well together. The Pretzel with smoked tofu and bottarga was also unexpectedly good; simple but very memorable. The Bluefin tuna came with a pineapple sauce and kombu, which added a refreshing balance to the dish. The sea bass was very delicate but personally it felt a little too mushy But the real highlight of the meal was the dessert. The combination of 36 month Comté cheese, honey, and ice cream was amazing. I honestly didn’t expect cheese and ice cream to work so well together, but it ended up being one of the best desserts I’ve had at a restaurant!”
“Frevo is a full-on experience. Came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday and everything—from the service to the food—was flawless. We even got to meet the chef, which made the night feel extra special. Every course was wildly creative, with flavors I honestly didn’t know were possible. Thoughtful, bold, and beautifully executed dishes from start to finish. This is the kind of place that reminds you why NYC dining is unmatched. Absolute must for food lovers”
“First off, I'd like to say that I really enjoyed the concept of this restaurant within an art gallery. The staff was excellent and it was very cozy inside, although a bit chilly. The courses were fine to me personally, but unfortunately for the price point that this particular tasting menu was, fine doesn't cut it. I found the first course to be the best. The sweet nori had a spectacular crunch to it with a non-offensive kick coming from the shishito peppers. Unfortunately, that was the high point for me. The truffle artichoke donut was bland, as was the 36-month comte cheese dish. I wasn't a fan of focaccia bread being a course, especially at that price point. I did appreciate the execution of the sea bass dish and how it incorporated the art, the pork dish was delicious, as was the Norwegian king crab supplement. I'm not sure how often Frevo changes their course, but this tasting menu overall was a miss for me.”
“The food was really underwhelming. Besides having a cool entrance (that looks like an art gallery) and nice staff, the food either bordered on too sweet or too salty. This white sauce that was present in many of the dishes tasted like sweet mayo and the somehow they managed to get the steaks wrong. There were 2 ok starting dishes and the rest was just not enjoyable. But I'll give it 2 stars for aesthetics. It looks like it should be tasty. But that's about it. And if you're going for the Instagram, then that's fine. But don't come here to pay crazy Michelin prices and expect it to be good!”
48 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011, US
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