we really enjoyed our meal at Cafe Cluny and will definitely be back. they don't take brunch reservations but surprisingly there was no wait for a table on saturday at noon. it's cozy and casual, and not quite the same vibe as The Odeon, so i didn't feel too awkward bringing our toddler. no strollers inside allowed, and they have half booths but no high chairs FYI. I actually didn't realize they are from the same group as The Odeon until i saw some familiar favorites on the menu. we enjoyed the buffalo chicken dumplings, tuna burger, and dorade. friendly host and friendly and attentive wait staff. thanks Cafe Cluny! read more

Overall, the experience was very good. The Monday special eggplant parm was sensational and the service was very good. The one wrinkle: the Steak Frites, which is advertised as "8 oz. aged prime New York strip, French fries or mixed greens for $54" was surprisingly lacking in any flavor whatsoever to this foodie who regularly USDA Prime NY Strip steaks at restaurants and prepares them at home. I wrote to the restaurant two weeks ago about the issue and they've not responded, so I'm leaving this review. Order the eggplant parm, but skip the steak frites. read more

Went to Cafe Cluny with my husband for a bday dinner - we had a reservation and arrived 15-minutes early. We were seated immediately and the food was excellent. Service leaves a lot to be desired, hence my 3 star review. First, the host knew it was a birthday dinner, and there were three tables to choose from - two by the host stand and a table with booth seating. We were sat near the host stand, which provided us the "show" portion of our "dinner and a show." There was an argument at the host stand between two hosts that was made known to anyone in earshot. It was unprofessional and put a damper on what could have been a lovely atmosphere. Second, our appetizer order was all wrong - no Parmesan on the French fries, which was then delivered in a cup for us to add-on (no spoon given) and we were served the wrong salad. All in all, our food was excellent, and I'd hate to not recommend or go back because of a bad table and service. read more

Café Cluny is a quintessential West Village restaurant, with a cozy, stylish atmosphere, excellent food, and the effortless charm that makes the neighborhood so special. Intimate, lively, and consistently enjoyable, it's the kind of place that feels perfectly at home on its beautiful corner. read more

My friend and I both ordered the Cluny Burger with fries. It was delicious, though a bit messy and difficult to eat. We also shared a glass of red wine and finished with the molten lava cake for dessert. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was charming. It felt like a cozy European café. read more

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Very good quality meat on the burger. Cooked to perfection. The dorade sandwich and fries were very good too. I will be back. read more

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My wife loves their Dirty Martini, so we knew we had to come back. Their version uses tomato water, which makes it really stand out from other martinis in the city. We made a reservation for 12:15 and saw a line out the door. We arrived early around 11:45 and the hostess seated us promptly without any issues, which we really appreciated given how busy it was. I ordered the steak frites with au poivre sauce and my wife had the Breakfast Club sandwich. The steak itself was decent, but the au poivre sauce was absolutely perfect and really made the dish. My wife wasn't thrilled with her egg, which came out much runnier than expected, especially since the menu lists it as medium. We also shared the French onion soup, which was probably the best version of the soup I've ever had: rich, deeply flavored broth and a great cheesy top. The staff throughout the meal was attentive and friendly. The only downside is that the tables are quite close together, and with everyone's winter jackets, getting in and out of your seat can be a bit awkward. Overall, we'll definitely be back, even though it's a bit of a trek for us. My wife will return for that tomato water Dirty Martini, and I'll be back for the French onion soup. read more

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Went in while passing by, didn't expect it to be so busy from the outside but every seat was filled! It's a cute French spot, the indoors feel so homey and vintage. Lots of seating, inside and outside. Def on the more expensive side but hey, it's French.. The burger was good, hard to mess up in my opinion. The bacon was cooked to its crispy perfection which is a huge plus, I hate non crispy bacon! We also got the flank frites, the sauce it came with was yum. The fries were nice and crispy and the chipotle aioli was a nice pair. read more

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Typical burger and fries. American burger. It was decent fries were good. I don't care for French burgers but this was a classic American burger. Service was great. Pricey as hell. read more

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Disclaimer that I've only ever been here on Thanksgiving (now twice!), but I love this place. The food is phenomenal, as is the coffee, wine, and service. It is quaint and cozy and the perfect spot to enjoy a meal read more

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Not sure where negative reviews are from, has a wonderful experience here and I am a steak fan. The vibe was perfect, wandered in and sat at the bar. Mezcal's Negroni on point, steak frites pro, all in all a great choice read more

We arrived early, they graciously seated us anyway. Food was delicious (steak frites and tuna burger). Service was very nice - excellent experience. My one complaint - chairs are uncomfortable - although I guess that helps turn the tables faster. read more

I've been here multiple times with a friend or a date. The atmosphere is perfect for two people to have a nice dinner with nice conversation. Order the roasted chicken. read more

Enjoyed a nice weeknight dinner here with a friend. We started with a half dozen oysters, which were cold and salty. For dinner, I ordered the tuna burger, which was cooked perfectly and the wasabi mayo added a nice kick. My friend got the purple rice with poached egg, which was also good, though smaller than anticipated. For dessert we got the profiteroles to share. You can't go wrong with puff pastry and vanilla ice cream! And while the food was great, it was a little pricey for the portion sizes. It being a local establishment, I'm sure you're paying for the name. read more

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Delicious food as always. Today I enjoyed a glass of white wine with I side of bread and butter while I waited and enjoyed Sunday ambiance. Bartender is always very friendly and attentive. They had an off the menu special that I had to try; the crab cake egg Benedict with asparagus and it was absolutely delicious. And for dessert; you'll never go wrong with this toffee cake with I side of vanilla ice cream. read more

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My one friend in New York City and I had dinner at Cafe Cluny, named for a French street, the other night. I'd go there again. We selected it, as one does, based on proximity. We had tickets for jazz. I would like to praise the chef for my entree. I had their vegetarian burger. I asked specifically if it was homemade, versus a commercial patty. The waiter said yes. He added it was not the old school type made from. beans. I have no reason to doubt him. It was better than those high-tech offerings. If I had not known the protein was plant based, I would have been fooled. It was juicy. The French fries also were terrific. My standard there is McDonald's. That may be what I am accustomed to, from childhood. They did not skimp. The burger had so many pickle strips, I gave my friend two, and I still had too much. The fries were generous in quantity. My friend had the meatballs and polenta, a special (it is based on days of the week). I also had the filthy martini. It was tomato water and garlic. It was not overpowering in alcohol content. Service was brisk. We were there early. We wanted to be in line for a good seat at the Village Vanguard, and it worked out. Kudos. read more

A nice little French spot with quaint vibes inside. Be warned it gets very loud in here, but the food is pretty tasty! I got the French onion soup and it definitely hit the spot, and enjoying a girl dinner at its finest I also got the fries and a glass of red wine. The wine was a little pricey but my girlfriend and I were catching up and I still enjoyed two glasses. She got the buffalo dumplings and a salad and loved her dishes. I will say as soon as I took my last sip wine they asked us to leave for the next table to sit, which was a little off putting, not other wise the service was good. read more

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Loved everything about Cafe Cluny! We waited in the bar area for our table even though the bartender was super busy he talked with us and made us some fabulous drinks! Our table was in the back near the window, the place has a very nice vibe, very cozy atmosphere and attentive wait staff. We ordered the steak frites, a burger and a salad to share. Cocktails were great as well. 10/10 Can't wait to return for brunch! read more

Cafe Cluny is a charming, cozy brunch spot in the West Village. I came here on a Monday morning and there was no wait which was nice. Service was prompt and it was easy to have quality conversation here. Food was good, similar to your typical American brunch spots. I highly recommend the zucchini fries as they were perfectly crisp on the outside but still tasted like zucchinis on the inside. The yuzu garlic aioli paired well with them too. read more

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Great French onion soup! Cute spot for brunch! Also very friendly staff! Usually can walk in and get a spot because there's a lot of seating. read more

This cafe has a cute, charming vibe. I liked that the chai tea came in a tea press. The tea was good. I also got the Cluny burger with avocado. The burger was also good but it was very underdone when I asked for it to be medium. The service was good though and the waiter was helpful with my questions. read more

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Food a service we're very good. At our table we had: eggplant parmigiana, wagu frites, and the fillet mignon. Everything tasted great!! Our server was sweet and took very good care of us. read more

Cozy vibes for a cute catch up or even a solo date! Solid spot for a slow relaxed meal. Pro tip! Ask for the soup of the day, hits even on a warm day read more

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I had a fantastic brunch experience here on Sunday! My friends and I were striking out with getting a table at other spots. We put our name in and we got seated super fast. The service was fast and they also let us hang out and talk for a while event after we were done which was so nice of them. The cappuccino was a 5 star one for sure. I had the smoked salmon benedict with fries and their fries are just fantastic. Get some mayo to dip them in! It truly hit the spot. I thought the eggs benedict was a great size. Not too big and not too small. I can't wait to come back here for brunch! read more

Great vibes, good food, good drinks. The lighting is dim, the service was great. Everyone very friendly great food options. Our favorite go to is the Niçoise salad and the French onion soup. The cluny cocktail is great winter cocktail. We like this place a lot. read more

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Visiting from So Cal for Thanksgiving week (2025). Charming restaurant. Got there 15 min earlier than our reservation and waited a few for the table. The Sunday special was chicken pot pie. Not a typical pot pie, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the aroma and flavor with the chunky pieces of mushrooms (forgot what kind), but this was excellent. Wife had the linguini and clams. Spicy! Very good. I would definitely order this. If you're not into spice, have them remove or cut it in half but considering the cool weather, it was perfect. The half dozen oysters and wine were great, although my wife's Pinot was better than my cab. Lastly, our server, Tomas (pronounced Toma) was outstanding along with the rest of the staff. 5 stars all the way. read more

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Charming little breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot! We have been for every meal of the day they serve, and it is always excellent. Delicious food, wonderful staff, and perfectly cozy vibes. The decor is super cute, and it turns out to be a good spot for spotting some familiar faces! read more

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Would give less stars if I even could. The grown "man" acting as a security guard told my friends and I to "take our (pride) flag somewhere else" and refused to let us in and continued to yell at me in front of costumers for simply asking him why. It was genuinely scary, homophobic (Coming from someone who's not even gay mind you), and truly upsetting to witness. We had such a better time at the other locations close by. Do not waste your time. Management did nothing about this either. He was there all day. read more

I've been wanting to try this trendy celeb-hotspot French restaurant in the West Village for a while and was excited when my friend suggested we go for dinner. The interior is cozy and has a charming cafe style decor, but is on the smaller side. They also have a patio with outdoor seating and fans, which is where we sat for a 7 pm dinner reservation in the summer (which did get a bit too hot!). I personally love eating breakfast foods all day (and love French omelettes), so I ordered the Omelette with sautéed mushrooms, ham, sautéed onions, and Gruyère. It came with a side of fries. My friend got the Cluny Burger. My omelette was tasty, not as fluffy as it could've been but was still airy and the fillings were delicious. The fries were crispy and salty. I tried a bite of my friend's burger and it was good, but not great. I also ordered a glass of Chablis (nice and refreshing on a hot day). Service was helpful and very attentive. Overall I'm glad I got the chance to try this place, but am not sure if I'd come back. The food was good, but pricey. Being in West Village the overall vibe is fun, and I did enjoy sitting outside for the people-watching aspect despite the heat. read more

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Great atmosphere, great food. The tables are tight but it felt warm and cozy. The menu had something for everyone and the drinks were delicious. I loved how it's thoughtfully decorated. read more

Friend recommended this restaurant. He made a reservation and we were seated right away at one of the tables near the entrance. The spacing of the seats were a bit tight and were literally inches away from another. Other than that that, the service was good. Ordered the following dishes: Appetizers/Side to share: - Half dozen island creek oysters $24 - Forest Mushrooms $12 - Chicken dumplings buffalo style $19 Drinks: Felt a bit pressured to get a drink as someone came and asked if we would like to order a drink yet for a few times while we were still talking - Paper plane, Filthy Martini, The Cluny, Espresso Martini $18 each Entrees: - Roast All Natural Half Chicken Au Jus $32 - Pan Roasted Atlantic Cod $39 - Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon $35 - The Cluny Burger $27 Dessert: - Molten Chocolate Cake - One, Two, Three Scoops of Odeon Ice Cream Oysters and mushrooms were amazing! As a person who rarely eats raw oysters, these oysters were fresh! Also wish the portion was more for the mushrooms because I would have gotten side by myself haha it was THAT good! Wouldn't mind coming back again and trying other items on the menu, maybe for brunch? read more

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Loved this spot. Sat outside, food was awesome had the cluny burger without the bun and the fries were delicious. Our server was a little slow but other than that great experience read more

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I stopped by Cafe Cluny for Sunday brunch, as I was staying right next door. I had the Filthy martini & a bowl of French Onion Soup - both were very good. We sat on the patio on a nice fall afternoon & the people watching was great. The service was very attentive given how busy they were. I enjoyed it & I'm glad I finally stopped in. read more

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Peaceful and cozy on a weekday afternoon. Good menu variety, decent prices. Portion of the chicken was great. Very fast and friendly service. read more

Lunch. This a what you do at Cafe Cluny. It's a good spot for a business lunch, or catching up with a friend. The food is a-okay, and it's just good enough that you'll be satisfied completely, but not so dazzling that you forgot that you're there for a nice chat and dine. It's not the cheapest lunch around, but it's there to satisfy and they do it nicely. read more

Clunys was a COZY cafe. Maybe the coziest!!! The food was good but the atmosphere and vibe was the best part. I would say the food for breakfast needed a little more variety and flavor. The French toast however was wonderful! I def would come back! read more

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Such a chic place. The interior is classic and cozy, I wish we ate inside! We came for brunch, ate in the parklet. We enjoyed everything! I rarely am super impressed by french toast at restaurants, generally they're good/fine. Idk why but this one stood out to me! Loved it. Good service. BRUNCH French toast Omelet with side salad Side of bacon Would recommend. Would like to go back if in the area. read more

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Super cute cafe on a charming Chelsea corner. Drinks were great, the Cluny Martini top notch if a bit tiny, and the mustard sauce went amazingly well with the shrimp cocktail. Truthfully we used it for everything - from fries to broccolini. Ceaser salad also very nice and light with bitter endive and crispy fried Parmesan cheese croutons. Highly recommend for the cute vibes and delicious food. read more

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I LIKE this place. It's special. I've only been for brunch. Order the breakfast sandwich with greens and French toast, orange juice. The ambiance is impeccable. Oh well.... read more

A go-to 1st night in New York kind of vibe for us. Not particularly high expectations on food but the burger was spectacular as voted by 2 out of 3 of our party. The 3rd one had something else so it doesn't count !. As is typical these days, wine was ridiculously expensive. I found it difficult to find anything potable under $50. Service was efficient and friendly suiting our jet-lagged state of wakefulness. Doesn't disappoint and we will return. read more