Cosme
12 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Cosme, with three praising its corn husk meringue and two favoring the duck carnitas. Dissent is substantial: two think it has declined, while others find it expensive or disappointing. One diner considers it good rather than great and finds the duck overhyped. The enthusiastic dessert recommendations do not erase the mixed reports on full meals.
Address
Cosme, 35 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Corn husk meringue, Duck carnitas
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/DC25NYC in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Names Cosme as a personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/TheLunarVaux in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Says Cosme is worth it mainly for its duck carnitas and praises the inside ambiance.
- Recommendsu/RoeMajesta in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Says the corn husk meringue is worth a visit, and the food overall is excellent too.
- Caveatu/xlaurenthead in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024consistency
Says Cosme was great previously but no longer seems that way.
- Recommendsu/tombradysucks123 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Recommends Cosme's duck carnitas.
- Caveatu/dimlakalaka in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Felt Cosme was slightly below average.
- Recommendsu/monster_mshed_potato in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Dreams about Cosme's corn husk meringue when asked about restaurants worth it for one thing.
- Recommendsu/_jyoo_ in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Loves Cosme and reports two visits close together.
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- Caveatu/metsguy9978 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024consistency
Says Cosme was better three years ago and feels less impressive now.
- Recommendsu/andthrewaway1 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Praises Cosme, alongside Claro and Atla.
- Caveatu/Salt-Chocolate-8794 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Says Cosme was poor when they went.
- Recommendsu/nltaber in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Declares Cosme the top choice.
- Recommendsu/julsey414 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Says the best paloma they've tried came from Cosme.
- Recommendsu/BxCxS in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Says Cosme's husk meringue dessert ranks among their all-time favorites.
- Recommendsu/shisoshy in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Strongly backs Cosme.
- Recommendsu/brokensou1 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Calls Cosme fantastic.
- Mixedu/bepr20 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Has been to Cosme and found it good, not great, with over-hyped duck carnitas.
- Caveatu/sgobv in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024price
Calls Cosme overpriced and not very good, advising skipping it.
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