Bandol
New York, NY 10021-0418
Phone: (212) 744-1800
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue
- Directions:
- 6 to 77th Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue 5pm-10:30pm, Wed-Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Bandol – by Steven Stern
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.
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User Reviews for Bandol
04/21/2008 Posted by lealoff
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.
Pros: food, service, ambience
Cons: can't think of any
04/12/2008 Posted by pdv_33
I was very surprised this place is unreal. The food and service is excellent. It's funny that these little Upper East Side Bistro's can almost outdo the stuffy "Fine French Cuisine." The service and atmosphere was A+ and I plan on coming back. I really enjoyed it a whole lot. What else is there to say?
Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere, Deserts
Cons: A little hot inside
