How to Get a Reservation at Per Se in New York
Per Se is Thomas Keller's three-Michelin-star flagship at Columbus Circle. The short answer: it books on a rolling window as a prepaid tasting experience, so the release minute and cancellation watching are the realistic ways in.
The short answer
Per Se opens reservations on a rolling window a set number of days in advance, typically as a prepaid or ticketed tasting-menu experience, which keeps no-shows low and inventory extremely tight. The realistic paths are to be ready at the exact release minute or to catch a cancellation or resale-style opening. Confirm the current platform, release time, and prepayment terms on the live listing.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
What it is known for and where it sits
Overlooking Central Park from the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, on the southwest edge of the Upper West Side, Per Se is chef Thomas Keller's three-Michelin-star flagship, serving an elaborate multi-course tasting menu in a hushed, formal room. It is one of the country's defining fine-dining experiences and one of its hardest seats.
Prime weekend dinners are toughest; weeknights and earlier seatings are marginally easier. A jacket dress code applies.
- Be ready at the exact release minute with payment saved and dates chosen.
- Weeknights and earlier seatings open a bit more often than prime weekend dinner.
- Watch for cancellations and resale-style openings as dates approach.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
Does Per Se require prepayment for reservations?
Per Se typically books its tasting menu as a prepaid or ticketed experience, which is why no-shows are rare and inventory is tight. Confirm the current prepayment terms and platform on its live listing before booking.
Is there a dress code at Per Se?
Yes. Per Se requires jackets for gentlemen and elegant attire generally. Dress formally as you would for a top-tier tasting-menu evening.
Can Rose book Per Se for me?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.