[4] Keller chose restaurant/hotel designer Adam Tihany to draw together subtle references to The French Laundry and elements from both his and Keller's pasts; for example, the decorative blue door at the main entrance is modeled after the blue door at The French Laundry.

[10] All rooms offer views of Columbus Circle, Central Park, and some Midtown and Upper East Side skyline.

[11] Per Se was awarded three stars ("Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey") in the 2006 inaugural Michelin Guide to New York City,[12] and has maintained that rating every year to date.

[14] As of 2017[update], Zagat gives Per Se a rating of 4.6/5 for food, putting it in their top 50 restaurants of New York City.

[16] It made the La Liste Top Ten (#2), and was recognized by L'Art et Manière for Outstanding Service in 2016.