The chicken liver agnolotti is an absolute dream. Claud has a warm and inviting atmosphere. I was seated by the kitchen, which was really cool! I love watching how the service works and you can tell the staff are committed to their craft. Can't wait to go back again! read more

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Everything at Claud was exceptional! Our server and sommelier were very on top of things and had great suggestions. The ambiance was simple but effective. We had the foie gras, scallops, half chicken, dover sole, shrimp, carrots, and devil's food cake. All of these dishes were great, but the dover sole and foie gras were my personal favorites. Would definitely recommend this place for a nicer dinner spot! read more

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The hottest new wine bar in EV! The chef/somm partners first met at Momofuku Ko and have been working on opening their first restaurant for many years. Clean, contemporary, but super cozy vibes. Definitely make a reservation in advance! This is THE place to bring your wine-centric friends. Their wine list is highly curated with bottles from France and everywhere. For the less informed drinkers, their main sommelier will be happy to help you look through options that fit your palate and budget. We enjoyed a super refreshing sparkling for around $60 that I would absolutely order again. They bake their sourdough from scratch every morning and it is absurdly good...and the butterballs they serve with it don't hurt. I LOVED the tuna tartare, tomato millefeuille... pickles and rabbit rillete was amazing. Must orders are the razor clams (limited daily) and red shrimp. Yes, I'm recommending you order everything. The pork chop is incredible, but my favorite protein was the steelhead trout with clams and sherry. Trout, clams, and sherry happen to be three of my favorite things which made this dish extra dreamy. I didn't get to try the chicken with Foie drippings, but you know I will be eating that on my next visit. You must order dessert. The devils food cake looked UNREAL, so I recommend that without even trying it. Don't leave without ordering the strawberry ripple ice cream and that pistachio Bundt... Great service, great food, great experience. read more

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Honestly it's around 3.5. Wish yelp has a half point system lol. Claud had been on my list since it opened. Finally was able to get a resy at a decent time. My expectation was probably too high that me and bestie both thought everything was just mediocre. The best thing among everything we ordered was the chocolate cake. It was moist & decadent; had perfect sweetness & rich dark chocolate flavor at the same time. Love the sea salt and chocolate paring. It was a bit steep for $22 though. We're still gonna give its sister restaurant Penny a try lol. read more

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I appreciate their attention to every detail. I had high hopes when I arrived based on reviews. The food satisfies while the service impresses. Personnel - remarkable - pleasant and detailed. Put this restaurant on your list. read more

4.5 for me. Had a great time here tonight. Feels very much like a contemporary Parisian neo-bistro, just a very pleasant environment. Food was good to very good. Standouts were the agnolotti and the dover sole. The meillfeuille was nice but overpriced, and the red shrimp were fresh and beautifully cooked, but not terribly flavorful. We split the rice pudding for dessert, which was fine. Overall, a lovely subterranean getaway in the East Village with very nice food and great service. read more

I have been to Claud a few times and loved the food! However, I went recently with my boyfriend and the next day we were both DOWN BAD with food poisoning. And I know it was Claud because we do not live together and haven't had any meals together in the past 48 hours besides Claud last night and we are both doing awful. I hate to give Claud a bad rating but need to bring attention to this in case anyone else has had the same thing happen. read more

Cosy and buzzing dinner spot that is all NY. I loved the menu and the preparations. We sat at the end of the bar and had a great view of all the people and plates and happenings of the restaurant, which definitely added to the experience. 80'a playlist reminded me of NYC a long time ago -- fun night and excellent meal. The menu has bites, apps, small plates and mains. Also some excellent desert options -- pistachio Bundt cake was light and sweet but not overly so. For two people, 3-4 apps/small plates to share and a shared main course seems like the right zone. Maybe 4-5 if hungrier. The biggest trick is picking which things to eat because there is no shortage of really good options. We had squash fritters, cabbage salad, hamachi crudo and Dover sole with a side of rice pilaf. read more

Honestly after our friends hyped up this place before we went, I was honestly very disappointed. The only fish that really stood out was the Chicken Liver Agnolotti. The diver sole dish came a close second, but all the other dishes we got were quite mediocre. The service here is also severely lacking, we prob waited for over 30+ minutes just for a dish to come out. For the price point, there are much better restaurants in NYC. read more

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For as tough as it was to get a reservation here, I wish the food was more impressive. There were definitely some highlights: crab and corn fritters were pleasantly sweet and had the perfect ratio of crispy on the outside to gooey and soft on the inside. Wagyu bavette sent both my guest and I into a food coma. The rest of the dishes we tried were, sadly, quite forgettable. I do remember desperately needing more salt on many of them. Service was excellent, our waiters were very knowledgeable of the menu and promptly answered all of our questions. The ambience inside is wonderful, the volume of the music was moderate -- loud enough to set the mood, quiet enough to have a comprehensible conversation. read more

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TLDR: Claud is one of those restaurants that makes magical stuff. The dishes are of a sort of pan-European modern flair. Make sure you get that smoked pork chop and don't leave without the bundt cake. I'd eat here every month if it wasn't so difficult to book. Waitlist and be ready! I had heard about Claud and mostly never tried to come due to the insane waitlisting required to dine here. One random evening we were in the area and figured we'd try. The host was able to accommodate and wow - probably one of the best meals I had in 2022. We effed up the first time. Ordered way too much food, were groaning in stomach pains on the way but our tastebuds were more than satisfied. No longer on the menu but the escargot croquettes. Think an escargot but in a crispy shell, a touch of lemon zest to cut through the grease. Wonderful. The foie gras terrine is delightful when spread across that crunchy sourdough they gave you. Velvety and creamy. Not great for your cholesterol but fabulous for the happy meter. The red shrimp is basically a jumbo gambas but it is done quite well. It's almost cooked to a medium-rare and I personally like that. Save some of the bread from the appetizers to soak up all of that garlic-infused oil. The chicken liver agnolotti. Little stuffed pockets of pasta with rich chicken liver. A touch of (I think vin santo) helps provide some much needed acid to round it out. The dish is small as it should be, as this is a rich plate. The pork chop with the smoked onion jus. I think this is a permanent dish on the menu. The pork chop is perfectly tender, sliced for convenience and smothered in a smoked onion jus with caramelized bits. So tasty. On our most recent visit, we also got the mushroom mille feuille. Think a crusty buttery pastry with melted cheese and earthy mushrooms. It makes perfect sense but I don't think you'll find this on many menus. Very good. We had the seasonal ice cream and pistachio bundt cake on our first visit. The ice cream was great, a soba-cha (Japanese buckwheat tea) flavor was perfect. The pistachio bundt cake was better than expected. The chocolate cake seems to be popular but these two desserts for me were perfect. We've been back since and will continue to go back. It's just really hard to eat here. If you can snag a reservation though, make sure you go. It's well worth the trip. read more

This is probably one of the shortest review I've ever written. Decor is as simple as it gets. Service is friendly. You have to get your own utensils from a drawer in a school desk-like table. Utensils are quite inexpensive. The "showboating" includes a replacement of the water carafe (house-made flat or sparkling) after each pour by yourself. Food is better than average but is grossly overpriced for the quantity. We had: Three Shishito Peppers with duck sausage-probably the best dish, Mushroom Mille-Feuille with whitney cheese-a, what French sometimes called croustillant, for a whopping $35, Chicken Liver Agnolotti-the best feature is a vinegar-spiked sauce, Dover Sole was less tasty then the last three I tried recently in different restaurants. A full entry-size Dover Sole came at a not unexpected $88. To summarize, the food listed above plus 1(one) glass of wine totaled $250, tax and tip included. Coffee is only available in a drip form. No lattes, cappuccinos or alike are available. If the restaurant's purpose was to keep us from overeating, they succeeded admirably, because we left hungry after parting with $250. read more

TLDR: I'm gonna be bold and say best chocolate cake in the city. If it were easier to book I would come often! Sat at the bar with a friend and ordered six dishes to share. I think this was the proper amount for two hungry guys. We started with the razor clams with apple and horseradish: clean, refreshing, light and great introduction to our meal. The escargot croquettes were crispy on the outside and soft inside. When you bite into them you'll find pieces of escargot and buttery deliciousness. I wasn't expecting to like the sizzling shrimp as much as I did. I was skeptical because of how simple the dish was but with the bread, I couldn't get enough of it. The mille feuille was my favorite dish of the day. Lots of umami and flaky buttery goodness. If I could eat one everyday without any adverse health effects I would. The chicken liver agnolotti was great as well but it was extremely rich. I don't recommend this dish to people who don't care for liver or pate but it was delicious. I understand the hype. We ended our meal with the cake and I think this was one of my favorite desserts this year. It's been almost a week since I've been to Claud and I'm STILL thinking about this cake. It was chocolatey, moist, with amazing texture. Service was casual; I felt the staff were all affable and fun. Restaurant was also well decorated. Great spot for a date. Overall: one of my new favorite spots in the city and can't wait until I can have that cake again. read more

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Came for dinner for my husband's birthday. Is a cozy intimate place which was perfect for the occasion just a little disappointed that we got sitted at the side bar facing the wall and it was uncomfortable to try to eat and face your partner at the same time, make sure to reserve at a table or the bar if you don't mind the small space and proximity with people. Food was very good, some dishes were delicious and other more on the average side but I left feeling very satisfied and happy. Portions were small but we ordered 4 dishes for two and was enough. * Squash Fritters: nice appetizer, the cheese was a bit overpowering the squash taste but tasted good. * Mushroom Mille Feuille: good to share and the mushrooms were delicious. *Chicken Liver Agnolotti: this is their staple dish, definitely a mush try if you like foie gras! * Wagyu: the sauce of the meat was better than the meat itself but made a very decent dish and a bit small but perfect portion size for two. *Devil's Cake: good but nothing outstanding, felt like it could be big any chocolate cake from the supermarket. Big portion, were not able to finish. I would come here agin for the chicken liver agnolotti and to try a few more of their plates, its a very creative cuisine and the vibes makes it perfect for an intimate dining experience. read more

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Absolutely lives up to the hype! We had a lovely meal at the bar and everything was so good, I can't wait to be back. AMBIANCE The restaurant is cozy but well spaced. It was a little dimly lit for me but the decor was cute. SERVICE I can only speak to the bar experience but service was attentive. Not too much checking in however food felt well paced and our waters stayed filled. FOOD We loved everything we ate and started with some amazing apps. The beef tartare was well seasoned and the flavor/texture of the red shrimp were amazing. Really solid execution and it didn't hurt that they were generous about serving them with bread. We also got a hamachi collar which was a special of the day and it was also super delicious with a peach glaze that complemented the richness of the grilled fish. I thought the chicken liver agnolotti was also a must order. Little pillows of pasta bursting with flavor in a delicious sauce. We also got the swordfish au poivre which was again well executed flavors with great potato sticks (but not my favorite dish). To finish, we had to get the food cake which was definitely good but not life changing. I loved how moist it was and of course the layers are gorgeous. If you like chocolate cake then you'll enjoy this but you're not missing out if not! It was easily something we took home for dessert the next night too. read more

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Claud is an amazing addition to the East Village and certainly elevates that food scene in the neighborhood. It is honestly a challenge to decide what to order because everything is really freaking good. Must order: escargot croquettes, spinach & artichoke dip black truffle bread, and of course, the devil's food cake for two. We had two specials: the kampachi collar & tail with a squash bbq sauce (divine but they DID NOT DE-BONE THE TAIL) and the kale cavatelli. The wine list is deep but you shouldn't expect to drop less than $100 on a bottle. And that is ultimately my biggest quandary with this restaurant- it is PRICEY. A couple of housekeeping items: in order to get a res, you need to go on Resy 2 weeks in advance. Set Notify if you miss out! If you don't have a res, you can always walk in, but definitely recommend doing so right at 5 pm when they open. read more

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My favorites were the shrimp and chicken liver agnolotti. The pork was also a hit with that delicious onion jus. The chocolate cake was good - moist and not too sweet. I'd skip the razor clams. It's a solid dinner spot - I was just not blown away given the hype. read more

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For the NYE special, dinner was lovely and I excellent. I do wish to come back for the regular menu to dive into this decadence if it's similar to the NYE menu. The short rib waygu was a dang memorable piece of meat I'm ending 2024, plus the incredibly grilled scallops w that teeny char delicious taste, the crispy potatoes w the creamy something and that caviar....i could eat 2 cups of that crispy potatoes...and the canapés!!!!! The tubular delicate crunchy something w like a yellowtail creamy ceviche and the lil beef tartar topped with the crispy fried teeny brussel sprouts...then there was the chitarra cozy noodles....and black fish w delicious green sauciness and bits of grapefruit r pomelo....it was all ultra ultra. I loved it. The desserts...ugh...I can't even. Place is very cozy and service is lovely read more

We were lucky to get a reservation from a friend of a friend, and it's easy to see why Claud is in such high demand. The ambience was laid-back yet classy, and it was a great date spot. The food was truly exceptional. Everything was impressive, but I must highlight the chicken liver agnolotti and mushroom mille-feuille, which I will be remembering for a long time to come. You should also get the chocolate cake for two. As someone who doesn't usually like chocolate cake, I was hesitant but it really blew me away. My boyfriend, a long-time chocolate cake aficionado, thought it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had. I would come again and again. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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3.5 for food 5 stars for service 5 stars for ambiance The escargot and devil's cake live up to their hype. The red shrimp was absolutely fresh but too salty. Even dipped in bread it was too salty. Chicken liver just wasn't my vibe. The kampachi was good but not life changingly great. read more

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We were able to get a reservation for dinner at the bar and it did not disappoint. The vibes of a hip wine bar with food that delivers. We started with the razor clam, onion bread, and tomato mille-feuille. The pastry on the mille-feuille was flaky and buttery in the best way. The onion bread was doughy and fluffy. We then had the swordfish au poivre and the black bass. Both were incredibly well cooked and seasoned. The swordfish was a clever play on a steakhouse steak au poivre, even serving tiny crispy potatoes as a creative twist on fries. For dessert we had the pistachio bundt and ice cream - a great way to end the meal. The wine list skews expensive compared to similar types of restaurants. read more

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I actually came here last year to try it out with one of my best friends, and I remembered really enjoying it! However, at the time, Claud was still super new in the restaurant space, and my friend and I only got a few dishes when we went. With another whole year of experience, I therefore wanted to try it again with another friend who hasn't been here before, so I booked a res (which was much harder to get nowadays) and we went right after work. Upon entering, the interior was just as remembered: super cozy and wonderfully chic. Everything felt so modern and hip, from the light fixtures to the chairs to the tables; I commend whoever designed this place. We were greeted by the hostess, who showed us to our seats at the bar, and my friend and I began perusing through the menu to choose what we wanted to drink/eat for the night. After some pondering, we made our choices, which came out to be the following: Drinks: Bamboo - This is Claud's only mixed drink on their menu (since they primarily specialize in wines by the glass and by bottle), and it was pretty good! Both my friend and I got it. Definitely pretty sweet (I forgot what the components of the drink were lol), though I will say it does have a somewhat of a medicinal taste to it, so if you aren't into that, this drink its probably not for you. Food: Escargot croquette: one of the first two dishes that first came out of the kitchen, this was an absolute delight to eat. The outside was so wonderfully crispy with a smooth and creamy interior packed with flavor. I really loved both textural components of this dish, and the flavor itself was very umami, which is what I love personally. Def would recommend. Razor clam with apple and horseradish: the other of the two dishes that came out first from the kitchen, this was a cold dish that was super refreshing and very flavorful. Lots of acidity from the apple and horseradish that I think paired very nicely with the seafood flavor of the razor clam. Also very light, so I would also recommend this if you want something pretty easy to eat and digest. My friend loved this dish. Red shrimp, olive oil and garlic: the next dish to grace our palates, this def had to be one of our favorites of the night. The shrimp was cooked PERFECTLY, being wonderfully tender and bursting with flavor. However, the dish came with a side of bread, and this is when it truly shone, because combining the shrimp, olive oil, garlic, and bread together, this dish was absolutely chef's kiss. 10/10, would get again, so, so delicious. Grilled cabbage with sunflower seeds and dill: a nice vegetable dish to go with our very seafood-forward selection. The cabbage was nicely cooked and still retained a nice crunch which I really liked. The sunflower seeds were also a great textural component. Pretty simple, but recommend if you want something light on the palate! Chicken liver agnolotti: this is the dish that I saw absolute e. ver. y. where. So many pictures on Beli and Yelp and etc., so naturally my friend and I had to try it to see what all the hype was about. It was definitely super delicious! Pasta cooked perfectly with a smooth and very, very flavorful filling that had a strong chicken liver flavor. I can for sure see why it was so popular, but I will say it was super rich, and both my friend and I were struggling to finish it just because it was that rich. Still a good choice, and I recommend it since it seems like on of their signature dishes. Mushroom mille--feuille with whitney cheese: the last dish we got for the night, and man...I freaking LOVED this dish. The pastry was SO, SO flaky and crispy and paired SOOOO nicely with the mushroom and cheese filling. The flavors were all so spectacular, everything worked so well with each other. This had to be my favorite dish of the night; a mushroom lover's dream, would come back here just for this dish tbh. Dessert: Dessert wine - my friend and I could not end the night without getting another drink, we both elected to get their one dessert wine selection by the glass, and it did not disappoint at all. Was super sweet and smooth; I really like dessert wines, so this hit the spot so hard. I don't remember the name of the wine unfortunately, but just ask for a dessert wine when you go and they can pour you a glass! Devil's food cake - same thing with the chicken liver agnolotti; this was EVERYWHERE. But this time, my friend and I literally fell in love with the first bite. Literally a chocolate lover's absolute paradise, the texture of the cake was soft and moist, while the chocolate ganache was rich but not too rich. Twas such a wonderful end to an amazing meal, I would also come back just for this cake too because it was just. that. good! Overall - I am so glad I decided to come back here for another spectacular dinner. Everything, from the food, to the drinks, to the vibes, to the service, was immaculate, and I definitely would come back. Highly recommend; go get that reservation!! read more

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I had been crossing my fingers hoping a reservation would open at Claud and the second it did I jumped at the opportunity. My friends and I loved every moment of our reservation and every bite of food. The wine list is incredible, the food is even more next level. As someone who dines at many stellar restaurants in NYC, I will say this one stands out. Save room for dessert. Need to know: they save seats at the bar for walk-ins, this is possible if you come at 5pm Must order: chicken liver agnolotti, red shrimp, pork chop, duck breast read more

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Claud is probably the most inventive new restaurant in New York! Put it at the very top of your list. Claud is the new restaurant put together by two veterans of Momofuku Ko. They and their staff have a stellar pedigree. Claud is a wine bar and the wine selection is outstanding, primarily French and Italian but a broad selection. The food is truly the start. The only problem is getting a reservation. Good luck with that, but when you do it will be well worth the wait. read more

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This place truly lives up to the hype! My friends and I came here for dinner over a month ago and had a wonderful time. The space itself is quite lovely and intimate. Service was friendly and attentive. They have an open kitchen, so you can see all the action and their popular cakes on display. The menu is quite unique and creative, fresh and seasonal ingredients are the main players. We loved every single dish but one of my favorites was the Moses Sleeper Mille-Feuille, which was like a puff pastry lasagna, so good! And because dessert is the most important part of the meal for me, I was very much looking forward to their infamous Devil's Food cake. It really is a must, rich and decadent, not too sweet. I would certainly come back for more! read more

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In general, excellent. The food is off the charts and the service was very friendly, if a bit rushed. They were clearly trying to turn the table as fast as possible, which meant food came out at a breakneck pace. But the food and wines were worth it. read more

Claud - HUGE pork chop. - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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I absolutely had high expectations coming in given how hard it was for me to get a reservation and I'm on the fence as to whether it actually lived up to the hype. The food was great but not out of this world. The kampachi was decent, the croquets were actually a bit too salty, the mushroom Miele and pork were definitely the stand outs, and the chocolate cake was also good/standard. The wine my server recommended paired well with everything, which isn't surprising since it's a wine bar. What likely makes this place special is the ambiance - it's not a big space but you don't feel cramped and has really nice bar seating. read more

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Claud was alllll over my feed at one point so I know I'm a little late to the game but we were soooo surprised at how good everything was here! My boyfriend even said it's one of his favorites so far this year. The staff are super friendly and the restaurant is fairly casual. They have a little drawer at the table with silverware and I loved all the redish/muted lights. Would like to come back and bring some friends so we can try more dishes. Highly recommend all of the dishes we got, but the star was both the shrimp and the cake (obviously)! +red shrimp +broccolini +half chicken (super delicious although looks boring) +cake (verrryyy light even though it looks dense! honestly it would've been easy to eat the whole thing) read more

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My friend and I came to Claud on a Tuesday night with a reservation I made far in advance of my dinner. I had seen people claim it as one of Manhattan's hottest new restaurants so I was very excited to try it. We ordered the razor clams, hiramasa, millefeuille, and pork chop. I was unimpressed by the razor clams and hiramasa. I don't think you should eat anything off the raw menu here. Not only are the portions minuscule, they were also fishy. I was very worried about our mains after eating these two starters. However, I was surprised to find that the millefeuille was excellent. I had never had a savory version of this dish and my friend and I both really enjoyed it, savoring every last bite. The pork chop was also a surprise hit. The portion size was very generous and it had a unique smoky flavor. Would highly recommend that if it's on the menu. The ambiance here is very cute and I might come back here for a dinner with friends... but would avoid getting any raw dishes if I did come back. read more

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Warm greeting into a welcoming room. Graceful elegant service. The chicken liver agnolotti was a real dish to remember. Highly recommend,

Set your reminders because Claud is quite a competitive spot for reservations! Claud is a restaurant where the vibes are chill but you're getting fine-dining level quality of food. Escargot Croquettes - they were good but thinking about it now I think it's hard to not overpower the escargot part of the dish when it's a croquette. There wasn't much escargot in the croquette, and I could barely taste the escargot. It ended up tasting like a croquette mostly if that makes sense? Tasty but nothing special here. Chicken Liver Agnolotti - I love pate so this dish intrigued me. These just melted away in my mouth and I was in a state of bliss. This dish was perfectly balanced as it would've been quite a rich dish without the acidity of vinegar added. I originally got this to share and found myself wanting to hog this dish to myself. Although I imagine if I had this on my own it would make me sick because it is still rich despite the balance of the vinegar. Bread with crab meat- sorry for the crude name I have no idea what the name of this dish was. They did load the bread up with crab meat which was nice- however I regret ordering this because it wasn't anything new for me and I was already stuffed by the end of this dish. Still had our main proteins coming! Half chicken with foie gras drippings- this was the best chicken I've had in recent memory. If you're like me you'd probably go "why would I go to a nice restaurant just to get a chicken?!"- Claud will prove you wrong. This chicken was extremely tender- the chicken just fell apart when I poked it with my fork. The foie gras drippings added umami and took this chicken to the next level- I made sure to soak my chicken in the foie gras drippings before taking a bite. Pork chop with smoked onion jus - I'm not a fan of pork chops in general and my partner got this. It was good but me and my partner both agree the chicken was the stand out. The protein portions were huge by the way- I would say me and my partner have normal appetites and getting 2 starters and 2 protein dishes is more than enough. We both had to take home our food because we couldn't finish it all. Lemme tell you - the leftovers were also amazing. Overall, I love Claud- it's a chill fine-dining experience that's super affordable in my opinion. Highly recommend you start setting reminders on your phone for those reservation drops :) read more

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Food was good, pricey though. The server was so overbearing it made our time there uncomfortable; we had not even had time to look at the menu and she'd already been to our table twice. When we were still having our appetizers and not finished eating; she told us the mains were coming and asked if she could take anything away from the table - we were NOT done eating. So our mains came out, we were still working on our apps and nothing fit on the table. I felt she just wanted to rush us the whole meal through. The food was not timed properly and for the price, I definitely expected much more. read more

Trendy spot in easy village for delicious food but a bit pricey. Two apps and two mains, no drinks or desserts= $150 after tax and tip. Extensive wine list, but be prepared to $$$ on a bottle. Food: The most popular items are the onion and anchovy bread, mille-feuile, agnolotti and cake. We ended up ordering none of them but choose to try some of the other menu items. Sourdough- complimentary Foie Gras Terrine - worth a try, very buttery Cabbage - simple but well executed dish, a big fan Pork Chop- cooked perfectly and so freaking good Trout- skin was crispy and not dry at all. Reservation: There's been some social media hype that has made it difficult to get a RESY. A mix of the younger and older crowd, which gives it a unique vibe. It's a small restaurant and limited seating. read more

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Big fan of this place and have been twice - 4.5 stars. I added half a star to counterbalance my fellow Asian diner's one-starred review below. I have not experienced anything but friendly and courteous service here The first time, my SO and I arrived promptly at 5PM on Friday and grabbed the last 2 seats against the wall behind the hostess. Just like Pete Wells of the NYT, we felt "jumpy and distracted" and thought to order an appetizer or two before calling it. However, we were so wowed by the food, we ended up staying and order lots more food. The second time we got a proper table with some friends and continue to be impressed by the food. Loved: - Escargots croquettes. I'm a big fan of escargots and this was a perfect dish - crispy on the outside, with a perfect 'bomb' of garlic butter and chewy escargot inside - Foie gras terrine, especially with their homemade sourdough - Shrimps - really flavorful, sizzling hot and the oil makes for a perfect dip for the sourdough - Trout - must have. My friend said this was the best rendition of trout he'd ever had - Beef tartare - sadly off the menu this season - Chicken liver agnolotti - special dish. If you're a fan of liver/ foie gras you'll enjoy this OK: - Razor clams - a touch too sour, just ok for me - Pork chop - not usually a big fan of pork chop but this was very good and flavorful - Hamachi - i may be over crudo. They're always good but not memorable read more

Really great wine bar! Food was 10/10. Highly recommend the corn fritters and the red shrimp. Food was highly priced but I thought the quality was superb. However I took off one star because I felt very rushed - my friend and I were seated at the bar but we were quickly handed the check and asked if we were finished with our food even though we had barely started on our cake. However, I would come back again - maybe the service was just off tonight. read more

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My husband and I were able to snag a reservation at Claud for 9:30pm on a Thursday night. Given how popular this place is, I didn't expect for us to be able to walk in earlier, but we decided to give it a try (as we were starving!) and came around 40 minutes earlier. They were able to accommodate us and seat us almost right away at a table. We got a couple of plates to share: charred mackerel, beef tartare, duck rillette, pork chop, pistachio bundt, and ice cream. As other reviews mention, the pork chop is great (and I'm not the hugest fan of pork!). I love fish, so the charred mackerel was one of my favorites, though admittedly, the taste isn't anything different or out of the world amazing (still great nonetheless!). The beef tartare tastes good, but my husband and I agreed that the duck rillette was more flavorful. The bread was awesome and the right amount of soft - it paired nicely with pretty much everything. We're not big dessert people, but the pistachio bundt was extremely yummy and paired well with the ice cream we ordered. They unfortunately had run out of the mille-feuille, so I guess I'll have to come back to try it sometime. Portion sizes are not super huge, so it's easy to order multiple items and try different things without getting too full. As for drinks, my husband had the logical conclusion ipa and I had a glass of at roca rosat reserva. I usually love logical conclusion so the ipa was right up my alley when I tried my husband's beer. The at roca rosat reserva was just okay in my opinion. We asked the sommelier to recommend a bottle of red wine to pair with our pork chops, and it was amazing, albeit not as great by itself. I'd agree with other reviewers that asking for recs re: wine is the way to go. All in all, a great dining experience (and unexpectedly larger restaurant than we expected for somewhere on east 10th!). read more

Claud - Pork chops - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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We really enjoyed everything we had here. The agnolotti was my favorite with the escargot croquettes coming in second. I also loved the tomato and cheese mille feuille. The only thing I tried that I wasn't a huge fan of was the chocolate cake which was surprising to me as I am a huge dessert person. read more

Great food. Very friendly and efficient service. Nice ambiance. We really enjoyed the Dover sole and the chicken liver agnolotti. Definitely worth checking out! read more

At 8:45pm on a slow Monday night, the bar with about 12 seats only had 1 diner, yet I was told by hostess that the rest were reserved. I asked when they closed, and she said 10:00pm. Could I come back in 45 mins and check? No, the hostess reiterated, that all of the bar seats were reserved for the night. I walked by around 9:30pm to check anyway: the 12-seat bar was by then occupied by only 2 diners - maybe the rest canceled at the very last minute (and each paid $50 cancellation fee), or they were insanely fast eaters, or they were all going to show up in the next 15 mins before kitchen closed. The reason behind this tactic is mysterious to me, and there are many other restaurants in the city with similar cuisine that are more welcoming. read more

Claud - Bar scene at 9:30pm on a Monday. - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place truly lives up to its hype. My party of two snagged a last minute bar seats for 5:30pm seating. They have a 90mins limit for two and do allow a grace period. We didn't feel rushed at all. Our order was the tomato millie-feuille, the Chicken liver agnolotti (my fav) and the pork chop. Pork chop with caramelized onion was so juicy. Safe to say there were no leftovers that night. read more

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