Anniversary Dinner Tosca vs Equinox

[Anonymous]

Has anyone gone to either of these restaurants recently? I can't decide between the two. We want to try something we have not been to before.

Thanks for any input.

[Anonymous]

I love Tosca. I was very disappointed with my entree at Equinox.

[Anonymous]

Tosca is great, especially if you call and tell them it is your aniversary. I like Equinox, but my husband thinks the portions are too small and feels like he is sitting in someone's sun porch.

[Anonymous]

I think Tosca has very good food, but the ambiance is so blah -- I always feel like I am in some hotel conference room. I like to go there pre-theater, but for a celebration I'd probably go to Equinox (even though I haven't been in a while).

[Anonymous]

i don't remember loving the ambiance at either. tosca feels business like.

[Anonymous]

Neither is particularly delicious.

[Anonymous]

Tosca definitely feels very businesslike, but I had two fantastic lunches there this summer.

[Anonymous]

They are both decent options for a business lunch. Why waste an anniversary dinner at either?

[Anonymous]

check out reviews on yelp.com.

[Anonymous]

Neither for an anniversary. Agree with above that they are both more business-y than romance-y.

My suggestions -- if you like Tosca (i.e. relatively modern Italian) - Galileo III (just opened, but tried and true chef Roberto Donna), Bibiana (still a little corporate, but may be more intimate in the evening, or Teatro Goldoni.
If you like Equinox -- CityZen - hands down. Other venues to think about - 1789 (old school, but still good), Palena, or Komi.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, 1789 for romance for sure. Right on about the businesslike atmosphere of OP's choices. Great for romance: L'Auberge chez Francois, Potomack Farms, Cafe Divan

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the suggestions. We have been to City Zen. Loved it. 1789 was okay. Love L'Auberge. Been there quite a few times.

I will look at Galileo. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

1789 has a new chef in the past year - if the last time you went was some time ago, you might be pleasantly surprised to go again.

[Anonymous]

Corduroy might be another possibility. Komi (if you can get in) or Palena are also good suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Do NOT do Galileo - horrible (cheap and bland) space, poor service, inconsistent and mediocre food. I've eaten at Galileo II a number of times and I can't see Galileo III lasting a year. Would recommend Tosca 10x over - better space, nicer service, better and more interesting food.