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Chic, upscale restaurant decorated in a glamorous fashion and serving French specialties, as well as fine wines and cocktails.
What to order: Octopus Carpaccio · Chocolate Soufflé · Roasted Duck Breast · Crab Tortellini (or Crab Tortellini)From Google Maps reviews.
I recently dined at Casa Cruz in the Upper East Side. The ambience is undeniably beautiful — chic décor, warm lighting, and a glamorous setting that makes a strong first impression. However, the atmosphere felt a bit heavy and formal, which took away from the relaxed dining experience we were hoping for. I ordered the steak while my husband had the lamb chops. Unfortunately, the food was just average in taste and presentation; not bad, but certainly not memorable. At first, our server even brou
Wow, Casa Cruz is stunning—the whole six-story townhouse setup with the art and elegant vibe feels like stepping into something special. The food was excellent all around, but that octopus carpaccio? Seriously a must-try—super tender, fresh, and just melted in my mouth with the olive oil and lemon. Big thanks to our waitress Melissa—she was funny, on top of everything, and made the evening even better. Great spot, definitely going back!
My boyfriend & I had a reservation at casa Cruz & was highly disappointed. The restaurant was pretty to look at but the food was terrible. Everything from the appetizers to entree was disappointing. No flavor at all. Very tasteless & basic. But to make things worse I had the raw oysters & immediately after leaving the restaurant I got serious stomach pains & nausea, I vomited all over my boyfriend’s car & my fur coat. We had to end our date night early, got home & threw up more, along with stoma
From the Dec 2, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.