Well put together for a great night out on the town love the atmosphere and service have to…read moreexperience again

We going this nice wine bar by accident. The ambiance is modern chic. The wine selection is very…read moregood and the staff knows how to describe several (if not all) the by the glass options. Amy, our bartender is very helpful. We tried the fried chicken sandwich, as Amy describe more of a slider. Crispy outside and tender inside, just perfect. It was so good we forgot to take picture if it! We enjoyed our stay and plan to come back.

Interesting place to say the least. Not big on wine however the happy hour sign brought me in…read more While the staff muffled at me when I commented on the French options I quickly learned they are very much French- IYKYK. Grabbed my wine and got out the way. Clearly they aren't catering to welcome people coming back but it's NYC, it's expected. Ps everyone ordered the oysters!

Just a Great hors d'oeuvres spot in NEW YORK CITY! In a…read morelittle under a year, I have been to this spot uncoincidentally twice through passing- The street is bustling with enticing cuisine and merging sense of palette confusion. This STICKS OUT. It is French, it offers a sunlit outdoor patio and rests on New York cobblestone. Only the finest. We ordered their 30 dollar happy hour wine selection (their choice of white, rose or red). We went for rose as it was only approaching cocktail hour. Ended up spending $60, do your own math! As for food, this was where I had a blonde moment. The French wordings of cheese or meat was simply something I haven't even seen in France. So what to do? Tell our server we love rich goudas, goat cheeses and manchego's; but stray from any blue cheese family member or associate. He brought an array of an assortment! I do not recall the names of their cheese, two we liked one we did not appreciate. The unappreciated cheese was a reminder to my deep hatred for blue cheese and utter regret for even bringing it up to our server. TOO MUCH BREAD. Not because I am a model, but because I believe in proportion sizings, especially when it comes to the delicacies within the cheese world I aspire to be apart of. NO MORE BREAD PLEASE, I begged as I calm and swiftly maneuvered the slices into my concerned and judged mouth. We also enjoyed the escargot, 10/10. Get the escargot and wine babes xxx

This is a great upscale place to grab a drink. It's not too loud, and there is dimly-lit seating on…read moretwo floors. I got a seat by the bar and enjoyed watching the bartender mix drinks.

I was looking for a spot in the area to meet a friend, and after a quick search settled on Little…read moreNed. As I walked in and saw just how swanky this place is I panicked - there was no way we could just walk in here without a reservation, right? But the hostess was, thankfully, so down to earth. I was straight up like hey I totally messed up and thought we could just walk in here, she was like you know what, let me see what we have. Lo and behold, she did have a table for us - as long as we were out in an hour and a half, which was just the right amount of time. Stepping into this place feels like you're in some secret, super special cocktail club. Decor is super high end, vibes are upscale AF. The cocktail menu is incredible -- and incredibly pricey, but truly worth it. I ordered the Valentino which was strong and sweet, really well made. They gave out a complimentary nut mix that was also delicious. Service was swift and gracious. If you're looking for a spot to impress a date, this is it.

Food is great. Service is very good once you are able to secure a spot. The ambiance is elegant yet…read morenot too pretentious. Wine Sommelier is spot on with the pairings. Bar has a healthy amount of activity and cocktails are well prepared. Never had a bad meal and experience here.

The food is amazing. The drinks are the best. It's abit dark in here but it's a lovely vibe. I…read morecelebrated mine and a friends birthday here. And when you walk threw the doors the place is beautiful. The bar is everything. The bartender makes the most delicious drinks there are options for drinks chef kiss. I had a crab pasta. Someone recommended it to me and it was not disappointing. We did a prefix menu with dessert. Drinks not included. But I can stay most relaxing dinner I ever had and they sang Happy Birthday. My waiter was Ricardo, Ty for everything

So lovely from start to finish!…read more Made reservations here last minute for a quick brunch with a friend. I knew I was coming from the New York Dog Parade in EV, so I called to make sure we could be seated outside. The hostess said over the phone it could not be guaranteed. I muttered Thanks and hung up. Much to my surprise, when I arrived the next day, I was greeted by a friendly hostess who said it would be totally fine to be seated with my fur baby. We sat in the back, at a comfortable and quiet small table where he was so happy and I WAS SO HAPPY too. (The hostess said since it was a bit chilly out, it would be better to be seated inside--so thoughtful) The brunch was on the quicker side, with no drinks and we both ordered the arugula salad. They brought our sourdough bread as well with olive oil - it was very yummy! The quick light lunch was extended a bit as we waiting for her husband and kid to pick her up and we also had the ice cream desert - it was phenomenal. Not too sweet, but with a chocolate drizzle and a fabulous presentation. No photos because we were so busy catching up. But I definitely want to come for dinner soon! The service was also great - waiter was so nice, patient with me and seeing my pup and didn't rush us either. Thanks, Barlume!!!

It's been a minute since we'd dined out (life on the other side of having a kid has been DIFFERENT…read morey'all) so we decided to go check Barlume out. Did you know this is where the Beecher's used to be?! RIP, I miss their Mac n cheese.... the vibe is completely different now (think extravagant Mediterranean vibes, it's very instagram-mable with the beautiful bar area). I had made a reservation for 5:30 (again, life with a baby is very different)- we arrived early but the staff were very gracious and were able to get us seated. They seated us in a side alcove area where they had cushioned seating, which was very helpful. What we Ordered: Drinks: Barlume Spritz and Hibiscus Mule (N/A cocktail)- drinks were good, nothing too special but we appreciated the cute stirrers Appetizer: Halloumi- grilled halloumi with roasted eggplant puree. The saltiness of the halloumi went so well with the creaminess of the eggplant. (Baby liked the eggplant puree too hah) Entrees: Lobster Arrabiatta and Duck Ragu and Truffle Pizza. My husband got the lobster arrabiatta and was raving about how delicious it was. He said it was the perfect level of spice. My duck ragu was served with busiate (a corkscrew shaped pasta) which I thought 'trapped' the sauce perfectly so you get a nice saucy bite each time. Pasta was perfectly al dente- my one gripe is that I felt the duck ragu was a bit too salty, which even managed to overpower the tomato flavor. We shared the truffle pizza, which came topped off with stracciatella, porcini mushrooms and shaved truffles. I liked the porcini mushrooms on the pizza, this was a first for me. For dessert (which we had to gobble down quickly because baby was starting to get fussy) we got the pistachio cake. SAVE SPACE IN YOUR STOMACH FOR THIS ONE!!! This was my favorite in the whole meal, the kataifi gives it that wonderful crumbliness and it went soooo well with the mango sorbet that's served with it. Recommend for a nice dinner with friends or a cool place to grab drinks! 4.5 stars

We went recently to their 20th anniversary celebration since we have been regulars for almost as…read morelong. The event was wonderful so we went to dinner a few days later. The food was high quality and has remained consistent for many years. The servers are also incredibly warm. We love that this is in our neighborhood. It definitely gets crowded and loud but that's part of the fun.

I came here for a work dinner and really enjoyed it. I love tapas and the food here was good and…read morethe service was really nice. I can't say I was blown away by any particular dish but I will also add that there was nothing I had that I said "I didn't like that". Some of the standards like patatas bravas and pan con tomate were standard issue and fine. I thought the seafood paella was good and I thought I would love the short rib paella more, but it did not stand out to me. This is a fun place to come as a group so you can share and try a variety of things and the service is great, so I give the overall experience four stars.

Casa Carmen is a beautiful spot with a warm, upscale atmosphere and great service. The Mexican…read moredishes were flavorful and beautifully presented, and the ambience makes it perfect for a date night or special occasion. We order chicken and lamb tacos. Cooked very well. Lamb tacos have the texture of peril which I loved. We had an avocado Moscow Mule and lemonade very good. Guacamole was pretty good. Not a fan of the flan Coco because I am not a dessert person. This is my favorite space to visit when I'm in the union square. Definitely a place I'd recommend and visit again!

Despite being busy, the restaurant was accommodating for our group of 6 right after work. It had a…read moregood variety of food which makes it good for possibly picky eaters. The restaurant has great decor and low lighting which is just what we needed after a long day of meetings. Highly recommend the guacamole.

In almost five years I've never had a disappointing experience or tasted anything remotely…read moreunsatisfactory. I always have a lovely time, the staff are friendly, knowledgable and professional, the service is thoughtful and authentic, and the vibe is welcoming and comfortable Hands-down my favorite Italian in the city.

An absolutely fantastic dining experience. Came with a group of 4 celebrating a birthday dinner…read more The ambiance is perfect for a date night. Music and decor sets the mood for an "elevated casual" vibe. Everyone at my table enjoyed their food. Servers were very attentive. Perfect restaurant in the city to receive a top-rated experience.

I have to say our server Diana was excellent. She was attentive. She made sure everything was sent…read moreto our table because a couple things were forgotten because they switched shifts with the server before she came but once she was assigned to us, she was amazing.. and the best thing the food was excellent and we were celebrating my husband's birthday and she made sure that he had a dessert with a candle and sang happy birthday so it was a complete fabulous evening. I can't forget the ambience was excellent.

The halloween overlay here is unmatched! Truly a must visit during October in NYC…read more We had a reservation here at 5:30 yesterday. It took a bit to be seated and the waiting area is a little cramped, so be prepared for that. The decorations here are next level! Everywhere you look, there is something. It's worth it to just come here for the decorations! I had the wicked witch cocktail. It wasn't to sweet, but had a great pandan flavor. Super unique! The green color is perfect and it is topped with a mini broom and hat, which you can keep. The food was good, but nothing special. My favorite thing we had was the buffalo cauliflower app. It was great! I had the beet salad with grilled chicken and we split the truffle fries. The salad was good, but the chicken needed more seasoning. The truffle fries were ok and desperately needed salt. The service was also a little disjointed, as we had many different servers waiting on us. Overall, come for the decorations and drinks! Food is good if you're hungry, but I would eat somewhere else next time.

2nd time here. In a city with so many options, the service and hospitality blew me away. During my…read morefirst visit I had made a comment, which they remembered and then proceeded to go above and beyond. Ambiance was upscale, intimate, perfect for a night out or something more casual. The dill vodka martini was dangerously easy to drink. We enjoyed every dish here, but standouts included the labneh (+simit), wagyu filet mignon, and the seasonal butternut squash. If you like uni, then the spicy tuna crispy rice or the uni pasta. Unpopular opinion, but the carrots were OK so i'd skip in favor of other options. Get the dark chocolate mousse for dessert and thank me later. We left stuffed and will be back. Shoutout to Hector!

Opto had been on my list for a while, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get a…read morereservation. The space feels warm and inviting the moment you walk in. But just as I'd given my name and the hostess was about to seat me, someone at the bar stepped in to greet friends, and three people stood up to meet them. By the time I could get around them, the hostess was already at the far end of the restaurant, near a back room, not having waited to guide me the rest of the way. I'd barely reached the table, hadn't sat down or taken off my jacket, when a waiter greeted me and asked if I'd been to the restaurant before. I gave him a look that said I haven't even sat down yet, but he pressed on, asking what kind of water I wanted and whether I'd decided on a drink. In that moment, the room stopped feeling like fine dining and started feeling like a diner. When my friend arrived a few minutes later -- someone I hadn't seen in a long time -- a waiter was at the table the instant she sat down, asking what she wanted to drink. They tried to clear our starters twice while we were still eating, and at one point took the cutlery off my friend's plate while she was mid-bite of her salad, just to make room for the entrées. During the entrées, two waiters and a back waiter attempted to clear our plates three separate times while we were still eating. The food was delicious, and the space was lovely. But the sense of being rushed throughout the meal was the most absurd I've experienced at a restaurant like this. I won't be going back.