The editors at OpenTable and PEOPLE just crowned Verōnika the most beautiful restaurant in New York, but if you haven’t experienced its beauty for yourself yet you’re going to have to get on that ASAP because sadly the restaurant has closed its doors for good.

Tucked away in a 19th century building within Fotografiska New York, NYC’s Swedish photography museum, Verōnika was a stunning restaurant inspired by Eastern Europe at the turn of the twentieth century.

It was made up of two parts: the Restaurant in the main room, and Bar Veronika, an intimate space which offered craft cocktails, an extensive selection of old and new world wines, and a variety of small plates.

Sadly, however, Fotografiska New York recently announced it’s set to close its doors this September after a nearly five year run, and with that closure comes the closure of Verōnika and the museum’s Chapel Bar.

The good news is Fotografiska New York isn’t closing for good–they’re looking to relocate to a larger space. However we’re not sure when they’ll reopen.

Announced in an Instagram post, Verōnika closed its doors on Saturday, June 15th.

The post writes:

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Verōnika on June 15th. While this marks the end of a beautiful chapter at our Gramercy Park location, we are grateful for the wonderful moments we’ve shared.
We invite you to join us for memorable experiences from now until June 15th. Come savor the flavors, enjoy the ambiance, and create cherished memories with us.

The post adds that Verōnika will, however, remain open for private events until September 29th, so if you have a special occasion in mind that needs celebrating Verōnika may be the perfect place.

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