King SoHo - 4.6 rating - Seasonal Italian-French Dining NYC

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: King

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 18 King Street, New York, NY 10014
Near Varick Street; close to Houston Street & Canal Street Subway Stations (1, A, C, E)

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – SoHo

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Established modern downtown institution (mid-2010s)

Cuisine Type: Italian–French (Seasonal European / Southern France & Italy)

Dining Style: Refined Casual / Contemporary European Dining

Price Range: (Approx. $120–$160 for two)

Special Offers / Deals: Seasonal prix-fixe lunches, holiday events (e.g., Christmas Eve lunch)

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Relaxed, Elegant, Minimalist European

Seating Capacity & Layout: Intimate dining room, bar room seating, white-tablecloth tables

Lighting & Music Style: Soft natural lighting by day, warm and understated in the evening; quiet, refined atmosphere

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining:
✖ No outdoor seating
✔ Dining room & bar room seating

Unique Interior Highlights: Muted tones, timeless design, cozy downtown sophistication

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Daily Changing Seasonal Pasta

• Market-Driven Vegetable Dishes

• Whole Fish Preparations

• Rustic European Meat Plates

• Fresh Bread & Butter

• Simple Seasonal Desserts

Beverage Highlights: Thoughtfully curated wine list (European focus), classic aperitifs, digestifs

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Daily rotating pastas, vegetable-forward seasonal plates

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly menu items available (menu changes daily)

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full Table Service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Warm, knowledgeable, quietly attentive—highly polished without formality

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations strongly recommended; strict punctuality policy enforced

Ideal For: Food Enthusiasts, Intimate Date Nights, Refined Dining Experiences, Celebratory Meals

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: King is known for its quietly confident approach to food—simple, seasonal dishes rooted in Southern French and Italian traditions. With a menu that changes daily, it has become one of downtown Manhattan’s most respected and beloved dining rooms.

Chef Profile: Chef-led team celebrated for refined technique and restraint

Entertainment: No live entertainment; the food and atmosphere are the focus

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights: White-tablecloth elegance, daily handwritten menus, understated downtown chic

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.6 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Lunch & Dinner
(Hours vary; special holiday lunches offered)

Contact Number: +1 917-825-1618

Parking: Street Parking & Nearby Paid Garages

Wheelchair Accessible: Limited (cozy interior layout)

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Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bgueqMkCgrzDFB8y6

🔹 Call-To-Action Buttons

• Reserve a Table: https://kingrestaurant.nyc

• Get Directions: Google map link above