Reviews

  We had our Tiny Wedding dinner here on October 3rd. Chef Daniel made the experience unforgettable, yet with a light touch. After meeting with him once, he completely got us... read more and our tastes and needs. He went out of his way to accommodate our late change in date. The food was stunning. Every single dish. For only 7 people, the menu was varied and made choosing tricky. He and his staff participated in our celebration and also knew when to leave us to ourselves. The environment was casual and intimate, the bar well stocked, and the atmosphere welcoming from start to finish. Chef is generous with his time and talent. We'll be back.

  We ate at the Tasting Room October 12.  What a wonderful dinner!
The restaurant itself is funky, in a good way.  You are eating in the chef's basement so basically,... read more he is cooking for you in his home.  There are only five tables.
The waitress, Roslyn, was so much fun, interacted with you the entire night, without being overbearing. She knew every detail about each course.
After our meal, Daniel came out and spent quite a bit of time talking to us.  

We had the beet,arugula and feta salad, the silver dollar crab cakes for our appetizers.  For the main dish we had the rack of lamb with an amazing reduction, served with the best potato cake I have ever had.  Also had the snapper en  paupiette, served with risotto Milanese, both cooked to perfection.
To finish off the evening we ordered affogoto served with homemade with homemade ice cream and chocolate pot de creme.
A really pleasant surprise tucked away here in Rhinebeck.  If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely come back.

  This was way more than eating.  This was an experience that we won't soon forget!  Besides an amazingly talented chef, Chef Daniel is a truly wonderful human being that is... read more passionate about the food he prepares.  It was a beautiful experience talking with Chef Daniel in between bites of his delicious food.  We were so happy to be there and Daniel was happy to have us there!  It felt like we all knew each other for years.  We kept it light and ordered appetizers which consisted of crab cakes with an aioli sauce, burrata with baby tomatoes and pesto sauce and a refreshing beet salad with arugula and feta cheese I believe.  All very fresh, light and delicious.  We topped our meals off with Baked Nebraska, the chef's take on Baked Alaska.  This was homemade vanilla ice cream infused with ginger and lavender and the outside was meringue which Dan lit on fire so we got that great toasted marshmallow like texture and flavor.  Easily one of the most enjoyable desserts we've ever had.  Prices were very reasonable considering the locally sourced high quality ingredients.    All in all a terrific and one of a kind experience which felt like we were honored guests at the chef's home.  To top it all off, Chef Daniel saw we were having trouble getting a taxi back to our hotel in the rain, so he graciously gave us a lift back.  Like when does that ever happen, ever!  Thank you for your food, warmth and hospitality, Chef Daniel.   We sincerely hope to see   you again real soon.

  Tiny restaurant, Tiny dining room, tiny kitchen... And I'm really not sure how the chef cranks out all this delicious food in such small quarters.  Nearly everything was exceptional.  I... read more would eat the bouillabaisse out of a toilet, it's that good. Only slight And very minor complaint was the fish in the Bouillabaisse very dry and tough/overcooked..

  Let us be the most recent to heap on another 5 star review.  Chef Dan is doing something special at his cool, funky and relaxed restaurant.  Each dish,  from the... read more perfectly chilled and dressed beet and goat cheese arugula salad to the finely  seasoned and cooked silver dollar crab cakes and my wife's beautiful scallop entree with a light and flavorful risotto.  Spring asparagus was perfectly al dente.

The real star of the show was a 30 day dry aged rib eye with the best demi-glace based au poivre sauce that I have eaten.  Rich peppercorn flavor, perfect consistency and mouthfeel.  No  brandy cream shortcuts.  It is a real gem.  The process I know is labor intensive which may explain why nobody is doing this anymore.  Three days to make demi-glace is just not practical for the business side of most restaurants but he gets it done.   Great technique.
What a pleasure it was.  

His home made vanilla ice cream with cardamom (and maybe ginger) would command a a very dear price at any gourmet specialty store.  We both agreed that it may have been the best tasting ice cream that either of us had ever had.

Much fun hoisting a glass of vino (or two) after the cooking was done with the Chef.  His excellent staff of one worked hard all night.  We will be back for another visit in August or October from Long Island.   A must  visit on any trip to that beautiful area.

  What a find. The personal touch makes all the difference. Just a few tables, and the chef is preparing everything for you himself. Fresh ingredients, and delicious food. A fantastic... read more dining experience.

  Not sure how to review this place. On the one hand it is one of the finest unique dining experiences I have ever had. On the other hand it is... read more tiny (due to Covid restrictions) and not sure if I want to get the place oversold.
Regardless get to here have sme drinks , laugh with the staff and Chef and enjoy a great meal. I am sure it is awesome in the summer, I would go back there anytime any day.

  Tasting room.  A gourmet meal with a family feeling.  Chef and Roslyn offer what I think is the most amazing food in Rhinebeck. A small cozy atmosphere with knock your... read more socks off food and drinks. Super knowledgeable, super talented.  Ask Roslyn about her bees and honey.  Chef does traditional ramen a few nights a week.  Check out the menu for New Years.
Do not miss this private wonderful culinary delight.
Wish I put my utensils down long enough to take a photo.....next time.

  This place is truly a hidden gem in Rhinebeck, NY!!  The food and ambiance was fantastic!!  A must try!!

  This is a best kept secret of Rhinebeck! The food here is always amazing and remarkably fresh. Every time we leave we dream of the next time we can get... read more steamed pork belly buns. Even though we were full we had to try the baked Nebraska for desert and everything about it was unique and truly delicious.

  Living in the area 5 years. Why did I not come here sooner?   It is the finest food in the area bar none.  Chef Daniel presents a sophisticated limited... read more menu. I had quail while husband had rack of lamb. Both were superb. Appetizer of mini crab cakes were as well.  We will become regulars!

  Absolutely wonderful dining experience but more so my delight comes from the environment and the Chef. The restaurant is nestled behind his house and when you enter you can tell... read more he re-did the downstairs to be a restaurant. The intimacy was startling at first but quickly became charming as our brief encounters with Dan (the owner/chef/waiter/bartender all in one) transformed into longer conversations. The food is great -- we attended the ramen night and it was certainly better than a specific place that opened in Red Hook -- but what made it incredible was the atmosphere. There is something so genuine and intimate to being served by the Chef with only one other group of diners. We often talked across tables and had our conversations merge, something that rarely happens in other restaurant. We left feeling elated, it was a great experience.

  This place proved to be beyond our expectations!  We had reservations at Terrapin but I talked my husband into this alternative.  He is hard to please but left a happy... read more man.

  I had dinner here tonight with my son and it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time.  Daniel (the chef) was working alone on a... read more snowy December night.  We arrived just as a few other parties had left, so we had his full attention.  The crab cakes were delicate, nuanced and wonderful.  The filet mignon was served with a demi-glace that was so delicious that it took all my willpower to keep from licking it off the plate.  It was accompanied by grilled leeks and new potatoes roasted to perfection.  Zabaglione with berries made for a wonderful finish.  Meanwhile my son had pork buns, seasoned with a sauce that had a delightfully late touch of heat, and ramen in a rich savory broth.  His dessert was a pots de creme that was smooth and delicious.  Daniel suggested an excellent wine for our meal.  We left fully satisfied and planning our next visit.  Overall, this was a wonderful experience!  I highly recommend The Tasting Room for dinner - don't miss it.

  The food here is very consistent and delicious.  They have a passion for food and the way it's prepared.  The server was very attentive.  Try to save space for their... read more dessert too!

  My family had an anniversary party here last night, and we had a GREAT time!!!
Roselyn was an attentive hostess, and Daniel prepared a special menu that was out of this... read more world! The whole setting, and funky vibe really added to the fun. If you're in the area, you need to stop by - you won't be disappointed!!!