"“Easily overlooked” but “worth finding”, this “locals’ favorite” near NYU offers “approachable” New American food, “moderate costs” and “unhurried” service; “grown-ups” appreciate “having a real conversation” at this “sleeper keeper.”"- Zagat.com

"From the outside, it’s hard to get a sense if the subterranean eatery on the corner of Waverly Place and MacDougal Street (and attached to Washington Square Hotel) is a casual eatery or an elegant restaurant. But step inside and you’ll find it’s a little of both. Yoel Cruz’s nouvelle American menu has South American accents---duck confit empanadas and a stacked-high plate of tender braised short ribs and a chipotle barbecue sauce---but with an emphasis on using local ingredients. The lobster and crab cakes include large chunks of buttery lobster and make for a fine starter, paving the way for the flaky porcini-dusted Alaskan halibut. The affordable wine list hops around the globe with bottles from Languedoc to Long Island, Portugal to Piedmont." - Gayot.com