Cosme (restaurant)
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 The restaurant's exterior in 2026 | |
Interactive map of Cosme | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | October 21, 2014 |
| Owner | Enrique Olvera |
| Food type | Mexican |
| Location | 35 E 21st St, New York City, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°44′22″N 73°59′18″W / 40.73947°N 73.98825°W |
| Reservations | Recommended |
| Website | cosmenyc.com |
Cosme is a Mexican restaurant in the Flatiron District of Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is owned by the Mexican chef Enrique Olvera. It has ranked within the 100 best restaurants according to the World's 50 Best Restaurants, reaching 22nd in 2021.
Description
Cosme serves Mexican food.[1] A tostada with Uni is the signature dish.[2]
History
Chef Enrique Olvera, owner of Pujol, a restaurant in Mexico City, opened Cosme on 21 October 2014 in Flatiron District, New York City, while splitting his time between the two cities. He opened it with the aim of creating an elegant yet casual restaurant serving Mexican cuisine made with local ingredients. He opened it with three other associates.[3]
As of its opening, it operated with around 60 people, most of whom were of Latino origin.[2] Chefs and employees have included Gustavo Garnica, Isabel Coss, and Daniela Soto-Innes.[4][5]
The owners acquired a former strip club, and removed its floor and poles. It was remodeled within nine months. The décor became contemporary, adding a 5-meter (16 ft) bar with high chairs. The restaurant features a minimalist interior in white and gray tones, with shelves decorated with books, bottles, and glassware. Its furnishings include black chairs and light wood tables set over gray concrete floors. The lighting is dim, and each table is lit by an individual black lamp.[2]
The restaurant was named Cosme after the Mercado de San Cosme, a public market in Mexico City; he also associated the word with cosmos, which, for him, is represented by New York City.[2]
In 2019, Olvera faced a class-action lawsuit from former employees alleging wage theft and tip misappopriation.[6] For its tenth anniversary, La Sonora Dinamita performed live at the restaurant.[7]
Reception
Pete Wells of the New York Times gave Cosme three out of four stars. He praised the restaurant for its ambience and described the food as "thrill[ing]", comparing it to restaurants like Estela, whose seafood- and vegetable-based dishes resemble salads in their approach. Wells was critical of the dessert options, saying they were inferior to the rest of the menu.[8] The Michelin Guide praised its atmosphere and décor.[9]
William Reed Ltd. has ranked Cosme on its World's 50 Best Restaurants lists multiple times: at number 22 (2021),[10] 23 (2019),[11] 25 (2018),[12] 40 (2017),[13] 69 (2022),[14] 73 (2023),[15] and 99 (2024).[16]
References
- ↑ Camacho Solana, Mariana (February 5, 2015). "Cosme de Enrique Olvera, una receta de éxito". Chilango (in Spanish). Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Domínguez, Alejandro (October 30, 2015). "'Cosme', un año del sabor de Enrique Olvera en NY". Milenio (in Spanish). New York City. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Cosme, de Enrique Olvera, abre su cocina en NY". Milenio (in Spanish). New York City. Notimex. October 29, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "The World's 50 Best 2023: Revelan mejores restaurantes del 51 al 100 y hay 3 mexicanos". El Financiero (in Spanish). June 8, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Pérez, David Marcial (April 5, 2017). "Cosme, la aventura neoyorquina del mexicano Enrique Olvera, en la lista de los mejores restaurantes del mundo". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Fuentes, Victor (August 14, 2019). "Demandan a chef Olvera ex empleados de Cosme". El Norte (in Spanish). Mexico City. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Cosme, un restaurante mexicano en Nueva York, celebra su décimo aniversario". Quién (in Spanish). October 14, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Wells, Pete (February 3, 2015). "Cosme in the Flatiron District". The New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Cosme". Michelin Guide. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Canavan, Hillary Dixler; Sutton, Ryan (October 5, 2021). "The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2021: The Full List of Winners". Eater. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ Canavan, Hillary Dixler; Sutton, Ryan (June 25, 2019). "The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2019: The Full List of Winners". Eater. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ Sutton, Ryan; Canavan, Hillary Dixler (June 19, 2018). "The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2018: The Full List of Winners". Eater. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ Sutton, Ryan; Canavan, Hillary Dixler (April 5, 2017). "The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2017: The Full List of Winners". Eater. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ "The World's 50 Best 2022: Revelan mejores restaurantes del 51 al 100 y hay 4 mexicanos" [The World's 50 Best 2022: Restaurants ranked 51st to 100th have been revealed, and four of them are Mexican]. El Financiero (in Spanish). July 5, 2022. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023". The World's 50 Best Restaurants. William Reed Ltd. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ↑ "The World's 50 Best Restaurants". The World's 50 Best Restaurants. William Reed Ltd. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.