Delicassen

Delicassen aims to provide delicious comfort food with a twist. The menu is filled with lots of interesting and scrumptious sounding items and I decided to come here with K when she visited! They have have a vast selection of mac n cheese but we did not try them this time. I haven't seen K in ages since she's been slaving away in med school and we had a great meal! Service was very friendly and professional, the atmosphere was also very warm and inviting. However, I felt that it was a tad expensive for the food that we had. It came to over $70 per person and we each had a cocktail, shared an appetizer and a side of fries, and each had a main. While $70 is a pretty standard price for dinner in NYC, I felt that the food was a bit too casual for this price and we also did not have wine which I usually do for dinner which would justify a higher price point.

Duck Duck Goose Dumplings - Smoked Duck Breast, Duck Confit, Foie Gras, Cherry Chutney, Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Almonds 
This dish was creative and I really enjoyed the combination of flavors. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the filling was very rich and flavorful. This richness was balanced by the tanginess of the cherry and the crispy freshness of the frisée on top. The crunchiness of the almonds took this dish to the next level. 

Diver Sea Scallops and Prosciutto Scotch Egg - Maitake Mushrooms, Roasted Butternut Squash, Brown Butter Sage Sauce 
This was an incredibly rich and earthy dish. The scallops were seared perfectly and the mushrooms had an intense depth of flavor. I loved the sweetness of the butternut squash. However I felt that the addition of the scotch egg was a little peculiar. While this was delicious, it was a little bit too heavy and a dash of something acidic or fresh greens would really help offset that. 

Special of the Day - Grilled Prawns with Bone Marrow Risotto
The shrimp was roasted very well and the risotto was also very decadent as you could probably guess! I guess we just went all out with the heavy dishes tonight! Once again it was very good, but definitely a stick to your ribs kind of meal. 

Parmesan Truffle Fries 
Mmmm this are always a favorite and Delicassen's rendition did not disappoint. They also serve it with mayonnaise which made me a very happy girl. 

Overall my dining experience here was enjoyable, however like many of the other places I visit in NYC, there were not any mind-blowing moments that warrant a speedy 2nd visit. If you are looking to decadent comfort food that with an interesting twist, I would recommend you visit here!

Delicassen

54 Prince Street

New York

NY 10012