de_DEPer Se is a refined French and New American restaurant located in Manhattan, New York City. Situated on the fourth floor of the Deutsche Bank Center at The Shops at Columbus Circle, the establishment occupies a premier urban location overlooking Columbus Circle, Central Park, and parts of the Midtown and Upper East Side skyline. Owned by acclaimed chef Thomas Keller, the restaurant operates under the culinary direction of chef de cuisine Chad Palagi. Chef Keller originally opened the doors to the establishment in February 2004, adding it to a celebrated portfolio of dining ventures that includes The French Laundry and Ad Hoc in Napa Valley, alongside various Bouchon locations and bakeries.
The interior design of the restaurant was envisioned by renowned restaurant and hotel designer Adam Tihany. Tihany crafted a sophisticated atmosphere that incorporates subtle references to The French Laundry alongside elements from both his and Chef Keller's personal histories. A prominent example of this aesthetic continuity is the decorative blue door at the main entrance, which is modeled directly after the iconic blue door found at The French Laundry. The physical layout is divided into three distinct dining spaces to accommodate different preferences. The Salon serves as the entryway, featuring salon chairs and lower tables where guests can enjoy a shorter menu. The Main Dining Room is dedicated to the full tasting experience, while the West Room provides an intimate setting for private dining.
Culinary offerings at the restaurant center on prix fixe formats showcasing French and New American traditions. Diners can select from two nine-course tasting menus priced at four hundred twenty-five dollars, one of which is entirely vegetarian, or choose a four-course alternative priced at one hundred eighty-five dollars. Guests also have the option to select various upgrades that can elevate the total menu price up to eight hundred dollars. To complement these dishes, the establishment curates an extensive beverage program, featuring a remarkable wine list that includes two thousand different selections. Through its combination of precise technique, elegant dining rooms, and expansive views of the city, the restaurant remains a notable destination within the international fine-dining landscape.