Experts' Choice Award August Restaurant
What the experts agree on
August delivers rustic, creative comfort food with surprising twists—think crispy squid with yuzu ranch and roasted squash ravioli. The wood-burning oven and farm-driven menu create a cozy, bustling neighborhood spot perfect for adventurous eating
“The menu offers eclectic takes on classic comfort foods and includes dishes like roasted squash ravioli and a cauliflower risotto made with white chocolate.”
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Zagat3.5
"A former Downtowner migrated to the UES, this “cozy” “oasis” augurs well thanks to an “impressive” menu of American comfort fare devised “with creativity” in mind." Full review
BlackBook "verything from raw bar to rabbit stew, charcuterie to chicken ballotine. The skate with brown butter is utter perfection."
Michelin Guide "August's farm-driven comfort fare is a little bit Americana and a little bit Euro revealing preparations that may bring crispy- fried squid salad drizzled with yuzu ranch."
New York Magazine "so much vibrancy and warmth issued from both the kitchen and the personable, passionate staff it felt like a local taverna along the Mediterranean" Full review
Time Out "Imagine the snap of fresh garden peas, horseradish and mint, and for a genius crowning touch, the crunch of wasabi peas—and that’s just a bowl of soup." Full review
Fodor's "Rustic simplicity is the theme at this bustling West Village eatery, where many of the dishes come from the wood-burning oven in the dining room." Full review
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For a quieter meal, ask for a table in the glass-enclosed 15-seat atrium in back.
Village Voice Best of NYC
"August presents a greatest hits of greasy, garlicky, salty European food, including guinea hen cooked under a brick, deep-fried-and-festooned-with-flaky-French-sea-salt fritters called panisse." Full review
Not For Tourists "Bistro more like October. Crisp and rustic."
Gayot13.0
"August restaurant has a home in Midtown’s shopping district." Full review
