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Reservations
For reservations, please call 212-352-2300 or reserve online at OpenTable.com.
Location
344 West 11th Street, New York City 10014
Landmark building on the corner of West 11th and Washington, one from the Hudson Promenade.
Hours
Monday through Sunday Dinner 5:30-11:00 pm Saturday and Sunday Brunch 11 am-2:15 pm
Cuisine
Modern interpretation of classical Viennese cuisine. In developing the concept behind his first restaurant, Kurt wanted the tone of his cuisine to be reflected in the ambience and the result is an overwhelming harmony of elegance, simplicity, lightness that won the restaurant two stars only two months after opening.
Opening Date
Friday July 14th, 2000
Seating
2 Rooms, 70 seats, 10 seats at the bar
Architect
Constantin Wickensburg Architects, Philip von Hohenlohe Consulting, Tirschwell Lighting Designs, original chairs from Thonet Viennea, Designed by Adolph Loos, Handmade light fixtures also originating from Vienna, inspired by Josef Hoffman.
Art Collection
Private collection of artist/filmmaker Julian Schnabel. Includes three of his own paintings, as well as pieces by Alfred Oehlen, Martin Kippenberger, Alejandro Garmendia, and Dennis Hopper. Photographs by Daniella Stallinger.
Award & Recognition
Awarded 2 stars from NY Times, 2006 Michelin Guide Winner
Wallse
Austrian 15th Century village along the Danube about 80 miles from Vienna, where Chef and Owner Kurt Gutenbrunner was born. The Wallse logo refers to the signature of painter Egon Schiele, who inspired Kurt for the balance struck between innovation and respect for tradition.
