Cervo's

7.3/10

AI-generated summary

Order the with anchovies and the . The piri piri chicken surprises people at a -heavy spot. The martinis get real praise and there's a whole vermouth list. It's cozy but tight, with tiny tables, and a few regulars say the food has slipped from a few years ago.

43 Canal St, New YorkLower East Side, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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postCervos15 pts
“It was busy and buzzy in there. Staff is very nice and delightful. Great spot. Will return.”
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in:Disappointing meal at Cervo's6 pts
“The food quality has gone down in my opinion, we got several dishes and nothing stood out.”
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in:What's the best thing you've eaten in NYC 2023?53 pts
“mussels and piri piri roasted chicken at Cervos”
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in:What is the best chicken you’ve had in NYC?15 pts
“Cervos half chicken with piri piri and fries”
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postDisappointing meal at Cervo's13 pts
“Perhaps I was expecting too much but I've heard a lot of hype about the place so I expected more. I'm always willing to give a place two goes but at the price point and given the buzz, I had higher expectations.”
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in:Places that have fried shrimp heads ?10 pts
“Cervo’s. You get a mini bucket if them.”
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in:Grilled sardines?9 pts
“Both are delicious and would highly recommend. Nice atmosphere too”
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in:Best shrimp dishes?6 pts
“Cervo’s had a really great shrimp dish last I went”
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in:Nando's4 pts
“The peri peri chicken at Cervo’s on Canal St is really good”
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in:Say you completely loved Diner in BK last visit and this time want some cool, interesting and delicious place but in Manhattan ?4 pts
“Cervo's. Different type of cuisine but same vibe”
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in:Best shrimp dishes?3 pts
replying to u/ReBL93: Cervo’s had a really great shrimp dish last I went
“Also you can order fried shrimp heads if they haven't ran out. Not sure if that was on the menu but it was amazing.”
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in:Highlights from my recent trip. How would you rate?3 pts
“That was a delicious grilled chicken from Cervos!”
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