Update: since I published this, Le Rigmarole has closed and reopened and changed their hours many times. When I last checked, they were serving tasting menus at lunch on Wednesday-Friday (closed at night) and serving pizza on Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights (closed during the day). Check their website to learn what’s happening before you go.
This menu is improbable collection of dishes inspired by chef Robert Compagnon’s clear obsession with Japan and his skill with yakitori, but in addition to grilled meats and seafood, you could also find handmade pastas, beautiful tempura fried vegetables, and stunning desserts from his partner Jessica Yang, a pastry chef who was previously at Per Se (NYC) and Guy Savoy (Paris). Reservations are extremely difficult to get, so try to book four weeks in advance or add yourself to the wait list for multiple dates.
OUR PHOTOS OF LE RIGMAROLE
