The Library at The Public

The Library at The Public reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   James VIP

   New York City62 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have eaten here several times, but this time was a bitter disappointment. We should’ve taken the server’s hint that what we both ordered was quite small, and maybe we might also consider an appetizer? The agnolotti with peas was the smallest portion of a main dish I have ever seen. An outrage at $28. Buyer beware.
   

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   sandy VIP

   New York City198 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed this restaurant. It was like dining in someone’s home. Food was very tasty.
   

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   Ronald VIP

   New York City32 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   A great pre-theatre choice inside the Public Theater itself, with great service and nicely-spaced tables in a wood-paneled "library" setting. The food, however, is inconsistent. Our salad, although fresh, was in a pool of watery dressing. The ravioli special appeared to be made with frozen ravioli; the pasta was undercooked. And the portion was much too small for the price. On the other hand, the fish and chips was excellent. Stay with the "basics," and you'll be fine.
   

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   JuliaD

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I loved this place and can’t believe more people don’t know about it! I took my parents here and they loved it
   

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   Wendy

   New York City78 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Had dinner there during the dinner break for seeing Gatz. there was a fixed menu with choices. Service was vey efficient & food tasty. I had worried about getting dinner during the break, but they handled it very well!!
   

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   John VIP

   New York City47 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Library is a terrific place to eat and drink, especially before shows at the Public Theater. The wait staff is first rate and there is a lot of good teamwork in play here.
   

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   Michael

   New York City53 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tucked away upstairs inside The Public this is a real gem: good food, great ambiance, standout service and the cocktails are on point!
   

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   MikeW VIP

   New York City25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere and experience. Beth and Sadatu were personable and welcoming! Highly recommend
   

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   BeverlyF

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always love coming here before a show in the neighborhood so lovely place to come. The staff is excellent. The history is beautiful and it’s a beautiful restaurant to be in.
   

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    Chappaqua5423

    New York City192 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Our server was fabulous and we got in and out in perfect time to see our show
    

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