474524 Sun Dec 30 17:19:10 -0800 2007 8 18 Manhattan 0 3247972 My husband has made reservations at Chanterelle to celebrate a very special birthday. I'm curious as to opinions on the restaurant. I haven't seen a thread or a comment on the restaurant in quite some time. (BTW, the other suggestion my husband made is Il Mulino. However, the restaurant never answers the phone so it seems impossible to get a reservation. And, yes, I know comparing the two is like comparing apples to oranges.) Thanks in advance for input. Sun Dec 30 17:19:10 -0800 2007 51713 jodiz 1 3248661 I went years ago and didn't love it. Go to Jean Georges for great French or even EMP. I am one of the few here who like Il Mulino. That being said, Babbo is better. Sun Dec 30 23:16:10 -0800 2007 3247972 50328 tpigeon 2 3248971 I agree with tpigeon, I went a few months ago and did not have a good experience. Mon Dec 31 07:03:14 -0800 2007 3248661 126423 lookingforpig 3 3253723 I went years ago (about 10, haha!) and loved the food and the place. We are actually revisiting tonight (the menu looks amazing), and will report back :-) Wed Jan 02 11:12:19 -0800 2008 3248971 85304 vbabe 1 3257169 Go to Chantarelle, by all means. It never disappoints. You won't just be eating, you'll be dining. It's an event. Go with it. Thu Jan 03 10:46:39 -0800 2008 3247972 46958 frank113 1 3257190 I saw a fairly recent post with a review, you might want to do a search. I went years ago and the food was delicious, service was flawless. I have not been recently so I defer to other hounds. The only reason I have not returned is because the dining room is very formal. Thu Jan 03 10:52:51 -0800 2008 3247972 73159 financialdistrictresident 1 3263015 food is always amazing, service impecable.....but something sterile about the space & atmosphere that seems to make you feel institutionalized Fri Jan 04 21:53:00 -0800 2008 3247972 152071 Kameli 1 3263854 Chanterelle-I was last there in March-the seafood sausage is a must for the last 20 years. Lamb and venison were great. Salmon tasting had very Japanese elements. Cheese plate was great and service, including a visit from Jane Waltuk herself, was magnifiicent. I had heard Il Mulino was unfortunately past its prime. Sat Jan 05 09:18:50 -0800 2008 3247972 10173 guttergourmet 1 3295494 Over rated, over priced and it just ain't the same as it used to be.....sorry, but you can do better Mon Jan 14 17:38:48 -0800 2008 3247972 151431 the queen