It's often a challenge to award stars to a very good restaurant experience because the number of variables are immense, but I had an excellent experience at Amelie on the Upper West Side a few nights ago. I was able to make reservations at the last minute on a Sat night despite July being a very touristy month in the city. We arrived early and an outdoor table was just finishing up so we were sat within a handful of minutes. Beautiful evening to sit outdoors and the people-watching was good but not bothersome. We ordered Escargot, crispy artichokes, french onion soup, the duck and the steak au poive, all of which were excellent (the duck was very nice). Despite the variety of wine available we were enjoying cocktails and our water glasses were constantly refilled. The service was very good as well and the maitre d was also very pleasant. Very solid performance and would love to revisit at a later date. read more

I am French and was happy to go there. Really a bad idea : staff is not speaking French at all and the WORST of the WORST : they rinsed the oysters with water. I NEVER saw that in my entire life. Oysters had NO taste. Only being insipid. Only good thing is a table outside (under a scaffolding but at least it's not their fault) read more

I have been looking forward to try this place for sometime, finally found an opportunity during NYC restaurant week on a rainy mid-week afternoon to visit. Conclusion- disappointed, as it's 5 years past its prime, as its last Michelin Bib Gourmand (2021) sign had proven prophetic. Pros- the only non-French menu item off the lunch menu, the burger with fries, was one of the tastiest I had anywhere in sometime. Would have been perfect had I ordered it medium rare, instead of medium. One plus is the decent portion size, for both main entrees and appetizers. Cons- all the other French menu items can use room(s) for improvement. Starting with the mussels bowl, although very flavorful, mussels were a bit overcooked, and it can use a bit more butter, and one less pinch of salt in flavoring. Next, the Escargot appetizer can use more flavoring, and the tuna tartare was way too bland, definitely needs more salt, pepper, and whatever other seasoning to enhance its flavor. Service- server attitude was decent; however, the wait times for food for both appetizers & main entrees were way too long, especially given the fact it's a rainy weekday mid-afternoon and there were only 2 other tables of diners. Given its past glory, and fact there are several other Amelies chain locations in NYC, perhaps the owner(s) of this establishment can take my constructive comments to heart? read more

I've never been to this location before, only the West Village one but I love Amelie! I sat at the bar and got the happy hour burger special ($26). I substituted beer for rosé. I wish the fries were crispier. But it was a solid burger and fries were easy to snack on. I love Amelie and will be back! read more

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Amelie is a cute, funky little place and we stopped in for some snacks and happy hour drinks the other night. I'm sorry to say I was a little let down by the food - didn't love the Camembert or goat cheese, but that might have just been my tastes! Service was just okay. It was pretty speedy but not particularly warm. read more

Amelie - BAKED CAMEMBERT - French Near Me - New York, New York

This is a quintessential neighborhood spot that is quaint and cozy. It's not trying to be anything more than what it actually is. The food is great and the servers are friendly and accommodating. They have a decent happy hour that includes both food and drinks. The baked Camembert was delicious as were the escargot and the steak au poivre that they split for us. This is a must if you are in the neighborhood and enjoy French bistro food. read more

Amelie - French Near Me - New York, New York

Amelie is a cute French restaurant in the UWS We went for their happy hour and easily found outdoor seating. We got a wine flight and a happy hour wine along with the cheese platter, the burrata, and truffle fries. It was definitely worth a visit as everything was delicious. Since we were seated outdoors it was hard to flag a waiter down at times but food and drinks came out promptly. We didn't feel rushed and everyone in the restaurant felt relaxed. It's a small place but lots of families in the area! read more

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Great happy hour featuring wine flights and small plates. Easy to walk in. Enjoy!!!!!!! read more

Amelie - French Near Me - New York, New York

My ravioli was good but also SO rich, it was basically ravilois sitting in a bowl of melted butter - 7/10 My husband got the steak frites and said it was mid - 6.5/10 Crispy Artichoke appetizer was great and a huge serving, we got too excited and I forgot to take a picture before we ate it - 9/10 Vibes: date night. Service: solid. Oh and I love a restaurant that lets me do wine flights. I got the chilled red flight. Obviously not the best wine they had but I like the fun of a flight. read more

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Their food is delicious and their Restaurant is a great deal. The service is responsive and accommodating.

Solid French dining experience on the UWS. However, the ambiance and food wasn't particularly memorable. With so many options to choose from in the neighborhood, this is a maybe-maybe not as far as whether I'll return. I've also been to Amelie in the West Village (meh), and if these two places are related, then everything tracks. Service was wonderful. read more

I debated over where to get dinner for a bit and decided to come up here because I really wanted french onion soup. However, it was super hot and sweaty so I ended up not really wanting the soup. Luckily, the moules marinieres were an awesome choice instead! And of course I got the fries. You can't not get the fries. And the broth was perfect with the bread served. Of course the wine selection was great too and the bartender helped me pick a great pairing for the mussels. This was an awesome spot and if I'm back in town again I would totally come back. read more

Great local wine bar. Excellent selection of wines and French bistro dishes including steak frites and mussels. Can get a bit crowded and loud but good people and good vibes . read more

OUTSTANDING!! What a great experience I had at Amelie. I walked in as a solo diner so I sat at the bar and it just so happened to be happy hour. I was able to get in a flight of white wines and a few bites before happy hour ended. I ordered the warm goat cheese ball and the roasted cauliflower and it was OMG delicious!! Everything was fresh and so so flavorful and they bring warm bread to every table. Finally I ordered the onion soup and I have to say it was the best one I have had. I also want to give a shout out to the amazing bartender who took great care of me in the couple of hours I was there enjoying my meal. Thank you Jojo, you are awesome!! If you want to go to a place with great food, great service, and great ambiance, then Amelie is it! Can't wait for my next New York trip just to eat there again. read more

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Very reliable choice, good atmosphere, food at reasonable prices (although occasionally a little pricey), good service. I've been here with friends and family. read more

Service was amazing, we went for their lunch special where you could order two courses for $26. We got the burger, escargot, and chocolate mousse dessert. We were honestly most blown away by the bread and butter which had the crunchiest exterior and softest interior. Would return to try their other things read more

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Gorgeous, emphasis on cozy (smalll tables), and delicious option on the UWS for a winter night's happy hour. Made it in time for happy hour last week and shared two wine flights and the baked Camembert which was 10/10. The bar area is petite and you are often sliding past people/people sliding past you. But if you don't mind a little shoulder to shoulder action this spot is great. read more

Amelie - Baked Camembert - French Near Me - New York, New York

Amelie is a super cozy spot in the Upper West Side. Staff are always welcoming and attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. The restaurant is a bit tight inside and you will likely be seated fairly close to the another party. Having come for dinner several times, the Onion Soup is always very comforting to order and is served hot. The soup has a great balance of cheesiness and onion flavor, and it is always a pleasant surprise because it is not overly salty! The Escargots a L'ail have been tender and well seasoned with a garlic parsley butter mix. Each one is paired with a cute puff pastry. Another highlight is always the Ravioles du Royans. These are very classic French-style raviolis that are always delicate yet tasty. The topped butternut squash rounds out the flavor with a hint of sweetness. Definitely recommend visiting and trying multiple items on the menu! read more

Amelie - Ravioles du Royans. - French Near Me - New York, New York

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We went to Amelie @Greenwich Village before and we loved it so when we found out that there was one @UWS, we were excited about it. The restaurant is small not as big as the one in Greenwich Village. We went there on Friday evening and it was packed. We tried the escargot (delicious) and Cheese & Charcuterie board and which have a great selection of cheeses/meats. However the main course that we ordered Steak Frites and Moules Frites were very salty. Beside that, the service was fast and great. read more

A lovely neighborhood spot with reliable good food, attentive service, French ambiance and great specials.

Super cute wine bar, 18$ flight during happy hour I believe. Three small pours but still a lot of fun, escargot was unreal. Def would come back! read more

I keep going back! Always loved the service. Last time I was way past my resv so I took the quickest available table but later asked to be moved and the server found another spot and I moved. The food is always good, and the ambiance is still fun, fresh and vibrant. It's always a go for me! read more

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Came here for brunch. Really nice, tasteful atmosphere -- feels French? Classy yet casual. I tried the grilled chicken sandwich and the French toast. Both were fine but not amazing. The chicken sandwich didn't have any special flavors to it -- just avocado, chicken, cheddar, and an aioli that was barely noticeable. The French toast was tasty but a bit crispy-verging-on-burned and difficult to cut. The people sitting next to us had the beef tartare and a salad with fried goat cheese that looked amazing, so I think in part I just ordered wrong. But more interesting additions to the grilled chicken sandwich and a softer, more egg-soaked French toast would have been nice. The service was mediocre. Took a while to order after saying we weren't ready to order yet, and then our waiter was pretty much out of sight for the rest of the meal. Moreover, the staff just didn't seem to be happy at the restaurant. They seemed stressed with perhaps too much to manage for the number of people working. It looks like Amelie is now in both NYC and SF and I wonder whether the restaurants are as a result more of a managed-from-afar set as opposed to restaurants with personal, direct leadership. All conjecture of course but the seemingly low morale of the staff made me wonder about management/whether staff were treated well. For one thing, it seems like really cramped quarters for waiters and chefs which is bound to affect people who are there for many hours a day. Perhaps a generous 4/5 stars, but the ambiance is special and the food on the whole is unique and tasty. read more

Amelie - Grilled chicken sandwich (front) French toast (middle) Coq au Vin (back) - French Near Me - New York, New York

Came here by myself for dinner to take advantage of their NYC restaurant week prix fixe dinner menu for $45. Soup of the day was a lovely butternut squash soup that paired nicely with the complimentary bread. I got the beef bourguignon as my entree; though it was beautiful, I must say that it was not the best beef bourguignon that I have had in my life. Not to say that it was bad, but their take on the beef bourguignon was just okay to me. Banana creme brûlée for dessert was excellent. Also, every time one of my dishes came out, the aromas of the food greeted me first before my eyes like wow this was a full sensory experience. Saw some other reviews commenting on how tightly packed the tables are to each other. I personally didn't mind it, but it definitely is true that it's a tight space. Beware of ordering a ton of food though because the tables are so small, you'll barely be able to fit everything which is like the true French way haha. Service was kind and bathrooms are clean, nothing to really complain about. Overall Amelie was an above average experience! read more

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Food was superbly prepared. From the presentation to the variety of flavors . Top notch. We also had 2 flights of wine which featured a solid selection of wines. The service impeccable. I cannot compliment the entire staff enough. I understand why they are Michelin rated . read more

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Bon soir! So nice to get greeted that way at a quaint wine bar and bistro. Wanted to try Amelie for a while now since I adore French bistros. Add this one to my "go back again" list. While they had a nice "Restaurant Week" menu, I just wanted onion soup and to try some wine. What a nice wine list! I sat at the bar and was delighted by the bartender who may also be owner or manager. Loved his French and the way he made cocktails and poured wine. Tres bien! Small and narrow but busy busy busy on a cold January night. Loved it. Au revoir. A bientot. read more

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This is my 4th time visiting Amelie- I've always been a fan of the original location downtown so this was my first time trying out the one in the Upper West side. The food as always was delicious. The onion soup was just OK but the coq au vin and burger were perfect. This location feels a little outdated in comparison to the downtown location. It also feels smaller and less intimate. We visited after a Sunday morning at the Museum of Natural history and made reservations for 3 pm- so glad we did! The place was packed, but it also coincided with the NYC marathon so I was expecting that. We got our table right away and our server was fast and great! read more

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Very good. Pleasant restaurant. Raw fish appetizer was excellent, Salmon cooked rare as I wished. Attended with 3 friends and we were all pleased. read more

Came here for dinner and happy hour. The restaurant is very tight and narrow. Service seemed fine. It was our first time having French food. For appetizers, we ordered escargot, baked camembert, and scallops from the specials menu. The escargot was okay, a bit over cooked. For Entree, we ordered chicken and duck. The chicken had too much red wine. The duck was very juicy and perfectly cooked. Overall: We would come back here and try other dishes from happy hour. If we could redo the visit, we would order the baked cheese camembert, try the chicken liver, and goat cheese ball. Entrees, we'd order the exact same chicken and duck. read more

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Very homey place. Good atmosphere, location, and service. Good place for a long conversation between friends. Food is fine. Nothing special, but if want French comfort food on the UWS, this might be your place! read more

Came here for the brunch and it was very good. I got the steak and eggs. The steak was delicious and cooked exactly as I asked. The eggs and the fries were nothing special but were good. I also tried a bit of the croissant, bacon, egg, and cheese. Definitely one of the better croissants I've had and would get just a croissant next time I go. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and everything came out quickly. Never felt like I had to wait or had trouble getting someone's attention. The space was nice too. Went during brunch so wasn't too busy. read more

Absolutely fabulous experience! I keep raving about it to my friends. The fried goat cheese ball was a flavor explosion and is a MUST. The mussels were great, steak was great, wine selection REALLY great, and the grilled octopus was great too! I would love to return. read more

Amelie - French Near Me - New York, New York

Terrific steak frites, wonderful ambiance and lovely service! Less than 10 tables so reserve ahead.

I came Amelie for a group dinner and despite making a reservation for our group the restaurant was not ready for us. We ordered our food at 6:30 and I left the restaurant at 7:45 with absolutely no food. I asked repeatedly how long it would take so I would be able to take my food to go at least but the waiters kept ignoring my requests about how long the food would take and they refused to give me an answer for how long I'd be waiting. I was very disappointed by the service and the food taking longer than an hour. read more

Love this place, come for the burger and escargot! Those are the only items I feel like are always a slam dunk.

Solid flavor, decent plating and generous portion. A conventional stereotypical-French-impression menu that tastes good. Good for chill out summer nights with wines read more

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Very good food, and the ambiance was very cozy. Service was prompt although it was packed in there! Overall would come again. read more

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Came here for happy hour. Loved the Baked Camembert de Normandie!!!!! Also the escargots come with little puff pastries, so cute. Wine flights were fun and only $14 for 3 glasses. Would definitely come back! read more

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Terrific bar service with a nice selection of wines and cocktails. Enjoyed hanging with the locals!

Onion soup broth was like dishwater. The coq au vin was flavorful - but it was a one-tone, harsh flavor.