Lovely food and great cocktails. Interesting dessert options as well. The ambiance is a great for a date night read more

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I went to Claudette with one of my friends for a catch up dinner. We made a weekday reservation for 7:30. One of the helpful things about Claudette is that you can make reservations on relatively short notice. We arrived on time; my friend beat me there and they sat her immediately, which I liked. The restaurant is super cute - perfect for a girls night. It's very open and fairly small without being cramped. The tables are evenly spaced so you don't feel like you're right on top of one another. We were greeted by our server right away and we ordered appetizers and entrees. Our server was friendly and was able to describe the dishes I asked about. The food came out quickly. My friend got the mint salad to start with, which was a straightforward bed of arugula with pear and quinoa. It was exactly what you'd expect it to be. I didn't think it was worth $14 but at least it was a reasonable portion. I started with the young potatoes in truffle vinegarette and shallots. This was good overall although I didn't expect it to be cold. It was a good portion size for $8. The shallots were a little overwhelming. For the entrees, my friend and I both got the salmon with gnocchi. It was served over mushrooms and fennel (with, again, lots of onions). The mushrooms were great and flavorful. The gnocchi were good but there were literally FOUR tiny pieces of it. I asked for mine without peas but it was still served with a pea purée. The piece of salmon was a nice size with a crunchy skin on top, but the fish itself seemed rather oily. The dish was overall OK, although I was very disappointed at the lack of gnocchi. For dessert, we split the chocolate valhrona cake. This was served with "charred cinnamon marshmallow, sweet harissa coulis chestnut honey sherbet, hazelnut allepo crumble", while this dessert was reasonably sized and pretty good, it was essentially a good chocolate cake with relatively mild tasting gelato, crushed hazelnuts, and some melted marshmallow. We enjoyed this but didn't necessarily feel like it fit the description. The bill came to ~$100 and we didn't even get drinks. I felt like that was a bit expensive for what we consumed. $56 for some potatoes, a piece of salmon, and half a piece of chocolate cake is a lot. The food was good but it certainly wasn't one of my favorite places or anything. I left satisfied but not super full. In conclusion, Claudette was alright. It's a good place to have in your back pocket for a girls night. It likely won't disappoint although it won't blow you away either. I would consider coming back. read more

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When France meets Morocco; When the sea meets the land. We had beet salad for appetizer. The beets tastes really well after roasting, mixing with honey mustard and paring with cheese. The salad also has green apples, almonds, Parmesan cheese and lettuce, a nice balance of taste and crunch. The salmon had a nice dill smell when it came to our table. Perfectly cooked (aka: crispy skin and tender inside). It is so creative and so Moroccan that the salmon came with cucumber, dates, walnut and mint. I actually liked it. The lamb Tagine. Can a lamb dish go wrong in a Moroccan restaurant? The meat could be deboned easily and did not have the "lamb flavor" which many people don't like. The vegetable and couscous underneath was tasty but a little bit salty for me. More food posts, follow my ins: xuxinyi_nancy. Would try the brunch during summer. I am really excited about their outdoors seats. read more

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Arrived there at 4:30 on Labor Day and was asked for my phone number because they said they would need the table for their dinner service ~ that didn't exactly make us feel welcomed, but.... We were seated outside which was lovely and ordered from the "happy hour" menu. I pointed to the $8 Rosé on the menu and we ordered 2 plates of hummus and 6 oysters. The waitress took FOREVER to bring the hummus and the oysters. Further, she kept coming back to ask what we wanted. Taking a long time wouldn't have been so bad had they not made it clear that they needed the table for their dinner guests. Finally after 30 minutes, the hummus arrived. It was good and the bread with it was excellent. The oysters and rosé were nice too. When we got the check I noticed that I was charged $14 for the rosé. When I questioned it, they did fix it, but I am going to scrutinize my credit card bill. The place is cute, but monumentally disorganized. read more

Very nice lunch, clean food, clean wines!! Mediterranean decoration & influence! Lamb Tajine is amazing with Terrasses du Larzac Wine! read more

Claudette - French Near Me - New York, New York

The service is, excuse my language.. complete shit. We waited for our food for almost 40 minutes, and had water on our table after waiting for 20. We did not come when it was busy at all, there were empty tables in and out of the restaurant. I can't comment on the food yet because guess what. We still have not received it. It might be the greatest thing i have ever put in my mouth but i am starving and literally about to walk out. read more

Besides being one of the few authentically French restaurants in the city, the food itself is impeccable. The delivery is stunning, and the taste even better. Has a very French ambiance, and the service is great! Very kind staff, and decent prices. You won't regret coming here! read more

Been here twice now and absolutely love the Wild Mushroom Omelette. The Truffle Hummus is delicious as well. Lots of veg brunch options, which was a pleasant surprise for a French restaurant. Great place to meet a friend or two or to have a solo meal at the bar. I saw several people reading books at the bar on Sunday, which was pretty cute. Lovely staff and service and a gorgeous room. Not too hard to get a reservation. read more

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Claudette is an amazing restaurant with incredible staff and delicious food. I dined there the night of October 15th, which was a bit of an unusual night, and the staff handled the situation with the utmost professionalism. The owner of the restaurant went out of his way to make sure all the guests were having an enjoyable experience. I can't speak highly enough of him and his staff. On top of that, the food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was incredible -- I suggest the lamb burger, steak au poivre and truffle hummus. This is easily one of my favorite places in NYC. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to try Claudette. It's an adorable restaurant on 5th Avenue with a great menu for food and drinks. The service was great and the food was even better. I had the creamy burrata, which came with toast and tomato jam - yum! The cucumber and tomato salad was simple, yet tasty. While the truffle hummus was good, unfortunately it didn't take one bit like truffle. I still enjoyed it though! I can't wait to come back here soon. It's a nice spot for a date, bringing your parents, or just going with a group of friends. They also have outdoor seating in the warmer months. read more

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This review is for the winter restaurant week to-go deal. The offer is $20.21 for a lamb burger topped with gruyere and pickled veggies on a pretzel bun with a side of seasoned fries. The lamb burger was really good. The pickled veggies were a unique touch and who doesn't love a good pretzel bun. There was also this yummy tomato jam type spread on the bun. I usually like seasoned fries, but the seasoning here was overpowering. The fries themselves were perfectly crispy, not at all oily. Once I wiped off some of the excess seasoning, they were quite delicious. Overall, a great meal and I'd want to try some of their other items next time. read more

Claudette - Restaurant week to go: lamb burger with gruyere on a pretzel bun ans seasoned pomme frites - French Near Me - New York, New York

This place is amazing!! The outdoor seating is gorgeous with a white picket fence, the interior inside decor is homey. And the people there are warm and welcoming. I really loved that feeling! The food was just amazing! The Burrata cheese was to die for definitely a recommendation, hummus with bread (love the bread or pitta like), Shakshouka great rich taste and the Madeleines were nicely warm. I must come back again! read more

Claudette - French Near Me - New York, New York

I think I have found a new favorite spot in lower Manhattan for lunch! I loved how hospitable and kind everyone was. Of course my friends would have me wait since 1.5 hours late. But the host was very understanding about the news, seated me anyways, and even kept me company. We even hit it off with talking about the best thanksgiving turkey recipe and recommendations for me next trip to the south of France. Lunch recommendations: 3 choices of market sides to share and their salmon. Dinner recommendations: bouillabaisse (seafood stew) and the lamb. read more

Claudette - Market sides - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Love this place! Have been a few times and nothing has ever disappointed. Came here for a NYE dinner years ago and although a set menu, loved it. Then recently went and had artichokes, a burger and the boulibasse, all were outstanding. Service is great and it's just an adorable French restaurant that makes you feel at home. read more

I came here with friends for brunch and had a lovely time. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and passionate and the ambiance is very welcoming. If the weather permits there are some tables outside. Our table enjoyed the mouse pate, pomme frites, Bibb lettuce salad, bacon, eggs Benedict, the lamb burger and French toast. Personally I ordered the French toast which was impressive. There was yogurt and cinnamon under the French toast with granola, fresh fruit and sliced almonds on top. It was not only tasty but beautiful. I'd be interested in returning to try some of the other dishes another time. read more

Claudette - French Near Me - New York, New York

Great vibes, food and drinks!! Our server mark was fantastic and super kind. Will definitely be back!

Overpriced and very bad service. Why do you expect me to tip 20% if my OYSTERS.... that is RAW.... comes out 30 minutes late?

Claudette is a beautiful restaurant with good staples and overall pretty reliable. I have been many times and fine the service to be very good. The hostess was accommodating when I asked for a table outside. The bartender was quick to get me water and a menu. They have a great cocktail and wine list. I prefer their starters and veggies to their entrees. We shared bunch of starters and found them to be delicious including all the veggies. They do have fantastic french fries!! I found the salmon to be underwhelming, not bad but nothing special. It was well cooked but slightly under seasoned. Great dining experience read more

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This place is a gem . The Salmon and Beets is amazing. The customer service is amazing. The wine is amazing. The location is amazing. You must pull thru. Whether you're a native or a tourist this is a must visit. read more

Claudette - Wine - French Near Me - New York, New York

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++ We can make a reservation for brunch is one of good thing because the neighborhood is one of popular area for the weekend.. - As you know, even we had a reservation, they did let us to wait at the bar about 20~30 min as some of restaurant does.. Food and service are average I think, but I love the interiors. read more

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Went here for Sunday brunch. Booked through OpenTable for a 1 pm reservation. Nice outside seating area - ideal for people watching and enjoying the weather. Server was attentive and the decor and ambience was perfect. I opted for the salmon eggs option which didn't disappoint. Although the restaurant was full I never felt it to be too loud for dining pleasure. read more

Claudette - Sunday brunch - French Near Me - New York, New York

Food, service, and ambiance are top-notch. Our waitress was pleasant and lovely; when the order came out wrong she immediately apologized and said she entered the incorrect info for the kitchen. Loved the beets and eggplant dishes, absolutely adore the bread and spread platter, and the duck was cooked to perfection. If you can get the pork chop, get it; the flavors and meat were amazing. I was surprised I didn't like my chardonnay, perhaps the origin wasn't as delectable as I hoped for. My friend didn't like the brown butter dip for her Madeleines so she ate them without the sauce, which is completely fine since they were super fluffy and are a delight to finish off the wonderful meal. I personally like the citron tart and wished it was bigger and sans brown butter crisp that encircled the tart... read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner with my SO, and we had a great time. This was one of the first times both me and my partner have eaten French-Morrocan cuisine, so Claudette was a treat for us. We ordered: - Burnt Eggplant Provenc'ail, a cold small appetizer with tomato, served with housemade flatbread - Morrocan Carrots, marinated in traditional morrocan spices, served cold with pistachios - Pan Roasted Aurora Salmon ($29), with cucumber, dates, horseradish, walnuts, and dill - Roasted Sasso Chicken ($27) with summer squash and zucchini - Chocolate Crémeux ($12), a flourless chocolate cake, hazelnuts, caramel, vanilla ice cream - Brown Butter Madeleines ($8), with caramel Our waiter was very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating throughout the night. My two favorites from the night were the carrots and the salmon, the two dishes that I was initially most excited about. To be honest, I was surprised upon the first bite to see that the carrots were cold, as they were slow roasted with a delicate consistency, but after I adjusted my expectations, I was blown away. The combination of the harissa and honey infused into the carrot impressed me. The salmon was also phenomenal, with a perfectly crispy skin and a medium-cooked filet void of any fishy flavor. The sweetness of the dates and the fattiness of the walnuts paired well with salmon, under a bed of a few cucumbers and (what I assume to be) a dill, cucumber puree. My SO's dishes, on the other hand, I was less impressed by. The chicken (for me) was nearly sickeningly fried and not as juicy as expected, and the burnt eggplant flatbread was good, but not incredibly exciting. My partner, on the other hand, loved their two choices (but agreed that the chicken was the slightest bit dry). So, as with anything, to each their own. The Chocolate Crémeux is much more like a thick mousse than a flourless cake, but still delicious, and the Brown Butter Madeleines, if you're looking for something delectably doughy and fluffy, are an apt choice. We made our reservations on OpenTable, and since I put in my birthday, they gave the Brown Butter Madeleines complimentary with a candle, which I thought was a very nice touch. read more

This place is special to me because it was the venue for our city hall wedding reception. They took very good care of us and the food was delicious! More recently I have gone back for happy hour and enjoyed raw oysters and sparkling wine in the outdoor seating area. I love the outdoor seating because they built individual rooms so that you are only sharing a space with your party. They are strict about time limits but that's understandable. read more

Claudette - Outdoor set up - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Had dinner with friends here. We where able to try many of the dishes. Many disappointments. Overall many dishes very oily and tiny. The hummus is nice but to get an extra pita it came to 23$ total for hummus and two pita, the most expensive that I have found. Also it was obvious that they were hurrying us out. The outside area was nice but be aware that some tables and chairs are just metal slats not very comfortable. Also only ONE bathroom for the entire place! read more

Claudette - Truffle Hummus and Sweet Potato Falafel - French Near Me - New York, New York

I loved this little gem of a restaurant by Washington Square Park. Service was exceptional and the food was full of flavor. We ordered the truffle hummus with the fresh bread, which was absolutely divine. I got the sasso chicken with vegetables - both of which were roasted to perfection. Bartender and our waiter were super friendly and gave helpful advice on our food and drinks order. read more

Claudette - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Can I say the truffle hummus is, to, die, for? As is the pita bread that goes with it. Service was excellent. I had the salmon lunch and we'll prepped. Not as memorable as that hummus. And salad was fresh. I recommend whole heartedly if you are in the neighborhood and hankering for a solid casual well done French meal. read more

Claudette? More like: get ready, get set, bring out the string quartet! I'm about to throw down a romantic love song for this beautiful girl I know named Claudette. Claudette is welcoming and warm, popular but unpretentious, cute yet charming. As I waited outside for my perpetually-late friend, I overheard so many couples oohing and aahing at Claudette's adorable blue overhang and steamy windows. I almost got jealous and told them to go ogle someone else's girl. Every dish is perfect. The sweet potato falafels were the perfect mix of spicy and sweet. The hummus was so creamy and loving. The standout is the bread. It was covered with some sort of insanely delicious oil, but it didn't feel greasy! It was so warm and pillowy and flavorful and I wanted to take it home and snuggle with it. But I didn't. I ate it all. Because I had no other choice. Add a great wine list and classy music to the mix and Claudette becomes the kind of girl you want to take your parents to meet. Everyone who works there knows it, too. We had so much fun bantering with a ridiculously cool manager named Jake. Ask this guy to do some cartoon voices, but then also ask him for a wine suggestion. He excels at both! I'll be back soon, Claudette, my love! read more

Wonderful elevated French comfort food with Moroccan influences, especially if you have a high salt tolerance. Country French decor is relaxing. A loud space where everyone is having a good time. read more

Best happy hour in NYC! The food is also excellent. They have it set up so when you enter, you may be in Nice, San Sebastian or Santorini.

Could be our new fave Village restaurant. Sunday night vibes were so good.....lamb tajine was the best lamb dish we have ever had on Israeli couscous. Nice wines by the glass, though pricey, but nice pours. Loved the special cauliflower and the sweet potato falafel with crazy balls spicy harissa.....wonderful kefta w/ yogurt. Save the best for last.....delicious, beautiful flottante, that French dreamy cloud floating on nougat....and petit madeleines. Oh so good....and such a beautiful setting. Happy Sunday night, can't wait to go back. Lovely bartender Kelsey, who made it a super evening. xo read more

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3.5 stars. Some dishes were great, atmosphere was lovely, but there were a couple of major service issues (even though the servers themselves were very friendly). Atmosphere: A bit of an older crowd, calm, sophisticated. Dimly lit (a little too dim. No one at my table could read their menus.) Nice bar in one corner. Well decorated. Food: - Lamb Tagine: SO good. A ton of really tender, well flavored meat. The couscous was also delicious - perfectly cooked, and came in a hearty sauce with berries. - Charcoal Grilled Whole Black Bass: Also just fantastic. The fish was well seasoned and so moist. Only thing to keep in mind is that it takes an hour to make. - Bouillabaisse: Decent tomato stock, but some of the seafood was not fresh and it was making the entire dish taste way too fishy. The mussels in particular tasted really fishy. Had to ask them to take the dish back. - Chocolate Crémeux: It's described as a chocolate flourless cake, but it's honestly just a pudding/pot de creme type dessert. Service: All the servers were very friendly, but a couple of major issues. The bass dish took 1 hour to cook. They didn't let us know that ahead of time, so that we could maybe order appetizers. They didn't once in that hour come to check on us. We were seriously starving and had no idea why the food wasn't coming. They only alerted us to it once we asked them, and they didn't even offer to bring something else out to tide us over or to show us a menu again. Our waiter also switched mid-way through the meal and the two waiters had contradictory descriptions of the specials. read more

Visited Claudette this summer for restaurant week. The appetizer was a beet hummus and some chickpea salad. Both were fresh and light. I had the chicken sandwich; decent. The winner was definitely the apps. Drinks were good. Service was kind and attentive. It's got a cute decor and a nice outdoor seating. Would be a fine place for outdoor brunch. I would give this place a 3.5/5; couldn't do so with the * format on yelp. read more

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Charming!! Great location, great menu, great service. What a lovely spot, airy and very French. Nice lunch menu. Food was fresh and delicious. Salads with added protein were just the right size and full of flavour. My lunch companion and I ate well and did not feel rushed as we chatted. That can be rare in NYC! Kudos to the wait staff and the kitchen, which is open and gorgeous! read more

Lamb burger was just okay, and it was heavily spiced with something that I wasn't a huge fan of. read more

Claudette - Lamb Burger Wild Mushroom Omelette Croque Monsieur - French Near Me - New York, New York

I came here after attending the Halloween parade. Now this might have become my favorite place to go to. It was great service and extremely well decorated. So we ordered a wine and a couple of starters. The chicken liver mousse was excellent to say the least. We also had the sweet potato falafel that comes with this red sauce/ chutney/ dip. Absolutely scrumptious!! What complimenting flavors. The sauce brings out the falafel flavors just right. The third appetizer was the grilled portobello mushrooms. Again, an absolute hit. After splurging on appetizers we shared two enters among three of us. The lamb tagine is delicious and full of enriching spices. It. Ones with a gigantic piece of lamb shank. Yum. The pork chop is also pretty tasty however the potato whatever it came with (in a cue little skillet) wasn't that great (for us). Now we are dessert people so we also went for the ice cream/ sorbet and chocolate crémeux. DELICIOUS! Trying to go back for Thanksgiving for their Prix fixe. Hopefully we get in. If not definitely going to go back many more times. read more

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The decor of this place definitely stands out. Food was great, very fresh. Drinks were pretty and yet refreshing. Only "bad" thing, the hummus did not meet my standards. read more

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I came here on a Friday with a group of my friends for lunch and it was absolutely delicious. If you come here, definitely treat yourself and the table to choice of 3 Marche de Provence. We got the Radish and Chickpea Salad, Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms, and Sweet Potato Falafel. All 3 were cooked to perfection, there literally is not one of them that I did not like. As for my entree, I got the Fresh Fusilli which has burnt eggplant and crispy parmesan. It was perfection, it tasted so good. The pasta was cooked to the perfect chewiness level and the burnt eggplant and parmesan added a nice touch of flavor. Nothing overpowered one another. Can't wait to come back for brunch here! This place is absolutely charming. Side note: Brunch is only served on the weekends. read more

Brandon, bartender is amazing!!! We stopped by for a happy hour and also had dessert. Brandon made our experience great. He is very nice person with great recommendations on desserts. We did not try any of their food but service was excellent!!! We will be back for sure. read more

Claudette - French Near Me - New York, New York

Great food. The waitress forgot to take one of our orders although it was past 3 and the kitchen was closed when we reminded her the manager was able to have the kitchen prepare it for us read more