I had just left the Greek Jewish street fair on Broome Street and met up with a client; we walked to the car parked just down Broome and wanted to stop for a quick bite. Mila's was right there on the corner so we went in. What a wonderful little neighborhood spot! We didn't have much, he had a Caesar salad and I had calamari in balsamic vinaigrette but the food was awesome. Service? Gabriel not only greeted us at the door and seated us at a perfect location but also served us and doubled as the bartender. Talk about multi-tasking! He followed the cardinal rule of waiting tables; be attentive, be courteous, be friendly but don't invite yourself to the party. Honestly, it would have been fine if he did and I hope he gets a raise and a bonus! I came to learn that Mila is a toddler and the venue is owned by her mom... either way, mother or daughter, this man deserves to be recognized and lauded. I don't go to that area often (I drove forty miles to the festival) but next time I am in that vicinity I will visit Mila's and hope that The Angel Gabriel is there. Impeccable service, sumptuous cuisine, warm and cozy atmosphere. I will also recommend to my son who lives on the Lower East Side to take his GF there for a nice, romantic dinner. Pricing is reasonable and well worth it. read more

Came here for dinner with friends and had a very pleasant experience. I ordered a nice cocktail and the lamb ragu and it was delicious. The pasta was well cooked and the perfect consistency. The sauce was yummy and neither too salty or sweet. Service was great and our waitress was super friendly. This place is super clean and quaint and perfect for a date night. Enjoyed my time and would absolutely come back. read more

Some dishes were better than others, but there were a few standouts. The escargot itself was just okay, though the parsley sauce was delicious--especially with bread to soak it up. The steak was also pretty average. The duck confit was lovely, with very tender meat, and the tuna steak was good too. The lamb shank was the highlight for me: incredibly tender and falling right off the bone. The lamb and the duck are the dishes I'd most recommend! read more

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We arrived just at opening for an early drink before we started exploring the Lower East Side. Mila's exuded French decor and true Parisian ambiance. The traditional mirrored sign, moody lighting, dark wood furniture, and intimate table settings transported us back to France. The bartender was welcoming and attentive, managing front of the house tasks, tending bar and setting up for evening service. He was friendly and our gin and tonics were spot on. Lovely neighborhood find. So glad we started our evening here! read more

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Had an OK experience here. The ginger martini was not good and would order something else next time. The Brussels sprouts had no seasoning and needed to be cooked for longer. The chicken paillard was pretty good with the chicken being thin and seasoned and came with a good amount of salad. read more

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Terrible service. Mediocre food. I was hoping for a better experience because of the positive reviews but no. Go somewhere else for Happy Hour read more

Great local bistro. We were at Mila's Bistro on a relatively busy Sunday evening and had a nice dinner. Started with the Tuna Tartare which was solid. For entrees we had the Duck Confit, Salmon, Pasta Bolognese and the Steak Au Poivre - all good with the Duck Confit perhaps standing out the most. Friendly service and reasonable prices - worth finding when in the area! read more

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Duck confit and pappardelle ragu were delicious. Happy hour oysters were very fresh and plump. Service was prompt and polite... quality of grated cheese was questionable; my only real ding and one other small thing not worth mentioning .. overall, excellent neighborhood spot ! read more

Beautiful french bistro ambience with happy hour, and great priced bottles of wine even off happy hour. Beaujolais and the steak au poivre are both hits! You can skip the happy hour oysters, which aren't thrilling. Great spot for happy hour, dinner, or a night cap! read more

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- calamari is not fried - I like the calamari sauce - penne a la vodka is delicious - spaghetti bolognese is good - we arrived a half hour before closing We definitely felt the staff was ready to leave We felt kind of rushed towards the end Service was nice in the beginning - quick food turnover - cool soundtrack - upstairs bathroom not working, had to use the one downstairs read more

Overall rating: 4.7 I went with a group of 6 and without any question, they were able to split the check SIX WAYS based on what we ordered. Yes, I can't believe it either For that alone and ngl the burger was surprisingly very good, I definitely recommend if you're in the area. Or with a large group of people! Service was nice, quick and friendly. read more

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Went to Mila's for a spontaneous dinner since I work around the corner and was craving steak frites. For my first time here I ended up being surprisingly impressed. Service was solid but I also went during not a super busy time, the calamari is what blew me away the most because I wasn't expecting it to be pan fried/grilled. It was tender and had a very fresh and light flavor although unsure if the orange slices were really needed. My steak was delicious they do make the sauce and flavor very neutral on the steak so it does require you to salt to your liking. The only thing I felt didn't go with my meal was the jalapeño margarita especially when a lot of the menu has French origins the jalapeño margarita just felt very out of place. read more

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The ambiance here is really lovely. Very rustic, chic, cozy, yet well lit on a sunny day. I came here with a group late on a Sunday and it was a great experience. Everything was low key, but the food and drinks still came out very fast. They have lots of french classics, but I ended up getting a pasta dish. I had their butternut squash ravioli and it was amazing. The pasta was clearly very fresh, hand made, and al dente. The sauce was also full of flavor. Everyone else's dishes looked amazing too. I would totally come here for dinner, brunch, or lunch! Great food and great drinks all around. I forgot to take a photo of my food but trust it looked so yum! read more

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Terrible service. Not enough space to comfortably rest. Hostess and waitress were incredibly rude. Did not communicate well in person or online. read more

Stumbled upon this place on a Friday afternoon for happy hour. They do $1 oysters and they also have a few drink specials. Was fairly empty when I went with only one other party there. They have some outdoor seating and the interior is a very European old school vibe. They had a few seats for outdoor seating and it's in a great corner spot. The only thing bringing this down was my drink - ordered the margarita and tasted a bit artificial to me as I think they used syrup for it. However was still a great deal with the oysters. Overall was decent if you're looking for a quick happy hour spot that can accommodate many people, but not sure I would go out of my way to come here. However if I'm back in the area again would definitely stop by. read more

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Ask for recommendation. They suggested the duck. It's was plain. The salad was just thrown in arugula with tomatoes and lemon juice as dressing. The burger was not bad. The fries were normal. It was not busy inside. Maybe only 1 or 2 tables. But there was 2 tables outside. We sat outside and the whole time there the server only checked on us twice. He was friendly and brought water for the dogs. The food was very basic. The service we felt like they forgot us by the times and interval to check in with us. The other worst thing was the table we were next to. The 6 of them were like chainsmokers. Smoking 3 per person. So we had a very basic dinner with slow service and even if we wanted to finish fast we still had to wait for the waiter to come out to give us our check. We couldn't get out of there any faster. Second hand smoke is the worst when the wind blows it directly towards us and on top of it non stop smokers. Wished the food was worth it sitting and inhaling all that smoke for dinner that night. First time and last time here for the food. read more

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I went to this restaurant last Friday night to meet my bereavement crew. I arrived around 5pm and the place was empty which was good since I could have a seat at the bar and wait for everyone to arrive. This is a great local spot for food and drinks, which we all enjoyed very much. Not very large but staff and bartenders very accommodating and helpful. They were great to the group and didn't bother us even though we were sitting there for a while. I will say it was packed by 8pm and so loud we really had to strain to hear each other and talk but it was a fun lively vibe. We will definitely go back. Oh, the bathrooms and kitchen are so small but "cheers" to the two chef's in back who made some delicious dishes that night! read more

Duck confit was very tender and seasoned well. The escargot also was very tender but it was way too buttery. I did not except it to be out of the shell already. But it was still fairly good. The rosemary margarita was good. Though it was unsanitary because the cup had lipstick stains on it. Taste wise it was good. Service Dine in Meal type Brunch Price per person $50-100 Recommended dishes Escargot read more

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Such a lovely dinner spot I stumbled upon. I instantaneously fell in love with the rosemary margarita. There's a terrific happy hour special for $10 margs and $2 oysters - with inflation prices these days, it's a steal! But my favorite dish was the French onion soup. It was simply exquisite. read more

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What a hidden gem! The happiest of hours when oysters are $1 and margaritas are $5! This is my happy place. The service here is impeccable. I can't wait to come back and take all my friends here. read more

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Great burgers and fries. Casual atmosphere .. $10 margarita night helped .. celebrating my bday . I recommend and return read more

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The food was delicious! A precious find in the city, the happy hour was really good, we enjoyed everything!! But the best part was the service! Agata took care of us, she was so fabulous and kind! I hope to see her next time we come to the city! Thank you Agata it was a pleasure meeting you read more

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Amazing time. Our server Mason was absolutely stellar. We were a party of 5 adults and 2 kids. He suggested everything to suit our tastes. We had full run of the restaurant as it was a rainy and cold day in NYC. Definitely a treat and a serious must go. I had the trout. Great, great great. read more

Nice and quiet. I got the Tuna Tartare w/ Avocado & Taro Chips and it was perfect with some wine. Nice place to have a meal with someone read more

This is a newly opened/revamped restaurant in LES. It boasts a dimly lit ambiance which is perfect for a date night. They also have a cool happy hour from 4-8 that includes wine, beer, margs, and well mixed drinks. Staff is very warm - specifically Agatha, which I believe is the manager or owner. My friend and I stopped in for a few glasses of wine and truffle fries - truffley, garlicky, and just perfectly crisp. Although my friend and I came in not too hungry, after some wine and convo, we decided on the tacos, recommended by Agatha. We got one order of fish tacos (2 tacos, one for each of us) , which were grilled (typically I go Baja style which is fried fish) and OMG. These tacos were so full of flavor, with a decent potion of fish, accompanied by a nice spicy sauce. SO DELISH! My friend and I had raved about them, and simultaneously said 'that was SO good' upon completion. That's when we put in another order of fish tacos. Also, prices are great relative to the area! Overall, I feel this this place will be a banger over the summertime! read more

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Great Happy Hour, first of all. $5 wine, beer, and fabulous margaritas! And $1 oysters and clams. The sardines (which normally I don't even like) were SO good. We gobbled them up so fast that I didn't get a picture. Also had the mussels and the catfish. Both awesome. read more

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Excellent! The food is great. Traditional, delicious bistro fare, and at a reasonable price point. I had the salmon and my husband had the steak, both perfectly cooked. Friendly, relaxed vibe. Perfect date place. Service was fantastic. We will definitely be back. read more

Found this place while walking thru the East Village. What caught my eye was the happy hour special - $10 margaritas, and they were GOOD! But the food was wonderful, too. It was a beautiful spring night and they have nice patio seating. The staff was fantastic! All around excellent experience - and reasonable prices for the quality of food. I will definitely come back the next time I'm in New York! read more

Amazing service and food +++++. This has become our go to spot in the area! The drinks were great and can't beat happy hour oysters ! read more

Amazing food in a cozy bistro restaurant with great service and drinks. We were a group of 6, ordered oysters, catfish, truffle pasta, calamari, salmon and duck confit and we all loved our dishes . And the chocolate cake was amazing. read more

Love this fairly undiscovered spot. Perfect for a quiet day or evening meal in the usually busy LES. Portions and freshness is on point in everything they serve. read more

This place is a cozy gem. Went here recently with a friend who moved into the neighborhood. Great wine selection and recommendations. We had the calamari and the truffle pasta....delicious. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Mila's used to be Farmhouse, and we used to come here all the time. I still love the quiet, comfortable, unrushed ambiance and pleasant staff (which are all the same). But miss the old menu. The new menu doesn't have as many main entree options, and very little for vegetarians to choose from. I miss the pasta dishes from the old menu, and my husband loved the chicken. There are a million places with guacamole, tacos, and quesadillas - who do them much better. Bring back the old menu! read more

Not really impressed with the food for how much it cost (tacos didn't have much fish for $6.50 each, cevice OK, but $12, and $12 guacamole. We were also overcharged for happy hour, since they charged us full price instead of happy-hour price. read more

We went to Mila's after arriving at our intended restaurant across the street to find it was closed for renovation. The weather was miserable but we got so comfortable in their dining tent with our happy hour cocktails and truffle fries that we decided to stay. Wise choice: We had some tasty tapas-style dishes (the ceviche was my fave) and a bottle of delicious (and reasonably priced) wine. It started to get a bit chilly after 6, 6:30, and they have no outdoor heaters, but we managed just fine. It helped a lot that Agatha, our server, was terrific. The inside space looked very well set up, social distancing wise, and when I get my 2nd vax will happily dine inside - or outside - next time. read more