Thomas Keller's Flagship Restaurant Above Columbus Circle

Per Se gives the tasting menu a sense of ceremony without turning dinner into a lecture. Thomas Keller leads a flagship restaurant above Columbus Circle, where the team explains each course with calm attention that lets you settle in. The cooking leans traditional in spirit, with beautiful presentation, layered flavors, and desserts and wine selections that earn their own applause.

The nine course chef tasting menu is three hundred fifty five dollars per guest, with optional wine pairings at an additional cost. The restaurant keeps a steady rhythm, with daily hours from four thirty to nine PM, a window that suits a birthday or a romantic dinner. Diners describe those evenings as special, with the sommelier adding to the experience. Expect warm service, a polished setting, and a pace that rewards lingering over the final course. Book Per Se when polished hospitality matters as much as the meal.