The Golden Swan

5/5 for the Beautiful space upstair. Can't even tell it was Spotted Pig! A total transformation.3.5/5 for the food experience.Truffle Tagliolini - pretty good, very creamy but the truffle essence is there.Salad Lyonnaise - very good but for $28...... Uhmmmm, wild.Foie Gras Mousse - classic yet basic.Fluke Crudo - it was unfortunately stringy and not good.Demkota NY Strip - it was okayDuck - it was okay Dover Sole - good, heavy on lemon butter.Creamed Spinach - not so creamy which is good parking for a heavy meal.Duck Fat Fries - crispy and delicious.

Disappointing Birthday ExperienceCelebrated my birthday at Golden Swan NYC, and it was a letdown. Despite mentioning it in the reservation, I had to ask twice for a birthday candle. We were seated in a cramped, silent room with two other tables, making the atmosphere anything but festive. While the mains were good, everything else fell short. To top it off, we were overcharged by $50 and rushed out at the end because they needed the table. If it weren't my birthday, I would've left. Won't be coming back.

Wow, this place was great! After reading great things about this spot, I'm glad I was finally able to go.I had the pancakes, which were incredible! The perfect flavor of a slight tartness and sweetness, along with an evident richness. The texture was also very good - slightly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. These were very filling on their own! I also had a side order of scrambled eggs and those were delicious - fresh and buttery!This is a charming and cozy restaurant. Perfect for brunch with a date or small group of friends. The service was warm and attentive. I'd definitely visit this place again!

My friends and I came here for dinner on Friday night and were astounded with our experience. I am vegan, they are both carnivores, and all of us left full and so happy we came. At first glance, their menu does not look vegan friendly whatsoever and I didn't expect to be able to eat much given French restaurants tend to be less vegan-friendly than other cuisines. Our waiter had a conversation with the chef and let me know they could do a vegan cavatelli pasta, a chilled corn, soup, or a little gem salad - all 100% vegan. I ordered the cavatelli pasta and wow was I impressed! The pasta was handmade that day and tossed with a delicious and light red sauce, fresh tomatoes, and herbs. Fresh pasta can be just as delicious and well-textured (is that a word?) without eggs so I would love to see more restaurants following suite!You can tell they take pride in the ingredients and presentation of their food. Everything was stunning to look at and even more delicious. After dinner, we went downstairs and enjoyed some drinks at the bar. Highly recommend the extra dirty vodka martini and espresso martini here! Can't wait to come back. Everyone working here is so kind and helpful.

really amazing service! great cocktails. good vibes. we had tuna carpaccio, duck terrine , orescent duck, lamb duo, roasted cauliflower, and sticky toffe pudding. my favorite was the ducks.

The Golden Swan is the real deal. Amazing food, great service in a beautiful space. Refined modern French cuisine with great cocktails and a wonderful wine list. While the menu may be small, the execution is perfect. Worth the wait to get a reservation. A winner on all levels, we will certainly be back very soon.

This restaurant is wonderful. I had the duck confit hash and it was divine; rich, peppery and delicious. Service was great and the place looks gorgeous. I highly recommend.

The Golden Swan took an ugly duckling of a space and turned it into one of the best restaurants in the West Village. They preserved enough of the landmark charm to preserve the community, but have truly transformed the upper floors into a comfortable yet elegant space. The food more than matches the ambience. Everything was made from fresh seasonal ingredients. We started with caviar (really high quality Osetra) and duck liver moose which paired perfectly with a rose from the Canary islands that the somme recommended. We split a risotto as a course and it came out perfectly al dente not like the precooked gruel that some places serve. We then had the duck and the lamb duo. Both had creative spice combinations and accompaniments that did bot overwhelm the ingredients. We then split the chocolate dessert. With our entrees and dessert we had a nice red wine that was reasonably price for being over 20 years old. What tops it all off was the service. Everyone is laidback yet attentive which makes you feel welcome and comfortable. The Golden Swan is a great addition to the neighborhood and we look forward to making it one of our new usual boîtes.

The host is adorable! Her outfit her hair loved it all and she was so sweet, she let me sit way before the rest of my party arrived. We did walk-in and ate/drank in the Wallace room. The menu is smaller but everything we ate/drank was excellent. Love what they did with the old spotted pig space, def want to make a reso and dine upstairs. Steak tartare was delish, salad was great (yummy dressing), cavatelli was cooked perfectly Al dente and delicious. Portions are small and prices are high but relative to other restaurants it's comparable. Waitress was super attentive and sweet, staff seemed happy to be there.

Excellent service. Laura was amazing and made my brunch experience very good. The food is also great! The Pancakes and the House-Made Tagliolini were both 10/10. Can't recommend enough.