Bandol
(212) 744-1800
181 E 78th St
New York,
NY
10021
40.7739
-73.9583
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper East Side
Hours:
Mon-Tue 5pm-10:30pm
Wed-Sat 12pm-10:30pm
Sun 12pm-10pm
Price:
$
Last updated 3.09.09
What People Are Saying About Bandol
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Neither trendy and slick nor haute and haughty, it this cozy wine bar adds a bit of Mediterranean sun to the chilly east 70s. Up front, a small bar and a few window tables make a perfect intimate setting for sipping and snacking; the more serious eating takes place in the not-much-bigger main room.
The Food
The traditional French appetizers make great bar food, and they're a bargain. Options include an enormous bowl of mussels, an onion and anchovy tart, and a duck liver terrine. A recent special of sweetbreads and balsamic-dressed mesclun, on the other hand, was luscious and deeply satisfying--just what Mom would make if Mom grilled thymus glands.
User Reviews
Anonymous
January 26, 2009
This is a small establishment with lots of character. It has a different name there. The menu always changes and each night they have great appetizers and great wine to match. Ask the waiters anything.
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May 25, 2008
Bandol was a happy discovery. I met a client here for dinner and drinks and couldn't have asked for a better location. Excellent food choices, using the highest quality ingrediants. The hostess was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. We let her choose our wine pairings - which were very impressive. Will absolutely come back again.
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lealoff
April 21, 2008
Loved this place! The proprietress and staff are charming and helpful and the dinner was marvelous. 1st rate Boullibaise (sp?) and a lovely mushroom/ escargot / frisee appetizer. Also an excellent wine which the proprietress helped us select. We can't wait to return.
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