(212) 219-2399

14 Spring St (at Elizabeth St.)
New York, NY 10012 40.7213 -73.9949

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Neighborhoods: NoLita, Downtown

BARMARCHE.COM

Hours:

Sun-Thurs 5:30-11:30pm

Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

Fri & Sat 5:30-12:30am

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Brunch

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

New American, Traditional American

What People Are Saying About Barmarche

Featured Review

Allison Austin

Contributor

The former Café Lebowitz space has been reborn as an American bistro, serving comfort food favorites. The atmosphere is accented with trendy touches like chandeliers encased in plexy glass boxes and intriguing black-and-white vintage-y pictures. Even if you don't have to go, peek into one of the bathrooms in back because there's something pleasantly tranquil about the soft blue hues behind window shutter looking doors. The brunch is as popular as the dinner amongst neighborhood dwellers thanks to irresistible dishes like chocolate chip and lemon-poppy seed pancakes. Signature cocktails…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Wines by-the-glass range from $6 to $8; bottled beers are $6.
When to Go:
The restaurant hosts Sunday night jazz from 7pm to 10pm every week.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Fabulous atmosphere, perfect lighting, beautiful interior design - the owners certainly put a lot of love and a lot of thought into this place.
  2. loved the decor, very warm and cozy.
  3. Anyway thought to write the review to recommend it for their attentive bartenders, great music and atmosphere in a non pretentious setup.
  4. Definitely a good little romantic and fun spot to keep in rotation.
  5. Perfect for a small group of friends or a romantic evening for two.
  6. the lighting, music and general ambience was pleasing.
  7. the staff was very inviting, the food was quite tasty and well presented and the overall feeling of the place was cozy and romantic.
  8. The place is cozy and its easy to carry a conversation at the table.
  9. It is a cozy, romantic restaurant with wonderful cocktails and delicious food.
  10. This is one stop in NYC dining not to be missed, whether for a romantic dinner, or for an intimate group setting.
  11. great spot for a romantic date or dinner with friends.
  12. Although the atmosphere and ambiance were nice, the attitude of the staff and food itself were definately lacking.
  13. Barmarche has an amazing atmosphere - crisp white everything, candlelight dancing, drippy chandeliers get a downtown feel when wrapped in Lucite boxes.
  14. wonderful vibe, beautiful decor - - soft interior with lots of candlight and cool artisitic touches.
  15. Yummy drinks and great atmosphere!
  16. The atmosphere is very pleasant with ambiant lighting, great for a date.
  17. recently dined at Barmarché with a large group of people for a friend's birthday and we all loved the food & ambiance.
  18. perfect synthesis of culinary vision, service, and atmosphere is tough to find in a city with a myriad of dining choices.
  19. The atmosphere is charming and the bar is a great place to meet for a drink after work or relax at on the weekends!
  20. The ambience was very romantic, roses and candlelight everywhere.
  21. Everything was delicious (I had a salad to start and the summer risotto), the wine was well priced, the service was perfect and the decor is lovely.
  22. great atmosphere for a group of friends.
  23. the ambience was great.
  24. chic, fun, great food and service
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The desserts are awesome as well, especially the chocolate mousse.
  2. We had a delicious 3 courses-- the sirloin steak and fries were amazing, and the shared chocolate fondue dessert with a glass of champagne was quite yummy and perfect for Valentine's Day.
  3. highly recommend the scallops ceviche, the refreshing watermelon and feta salad, and any one of the delectable desserts available.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Everything was delicious (I had a salad to start and the summer risotto), the wine was well priced, the service was perfect and the decor is lovely.
  2. The bartender made us some great drinks: nigroni & Vesper.
  3. last but not least, food and drink are fantastic.
  4. The drinks are amazing and the food is great as well.
  5. The cocktails, especially the Rum Ginger was so good & you can actually taste the ginger.
  6. extensive wine and cocktail list.
  7. its a complete experience for all in your party--from those who want great, and unique, drinks, to those who relish in ecletic cuisine.
  8. The food was great (the spiced crab soup and scallop appetizer were my favorites), the drinks creative and delicious, our waitress was extra attentive, friendly and knowledgeble.
  9. And indeed, the food and cocktails are consistently "wow" factors, as are the charming and cute staff.
  10. It is a cozy, romantic restaurant with wonderful cocktails and delicious food.
  11. This place is a gem in the Nolita area - no pretensions, just a great place to hang with friends or have drink with a date.
  12. drinks were good and the waitresss was really sweet!
  13. Having found this bar-restaurant to be a great place to have some drinks and nibbling at the bar, I look forward to have a true dinner there.
  14. barmarche is an amazing place to get great cocktails, and fantastic food.
  15. The atmosphere is charming and the bar is a great place to meet for a drink after work or relax at on the weekends!
  16. Good Brunch: Eggs Mexicana, Frittata, Salad, Toasted bread with butter is amazing, White tea was nice.
  17. the music was a bit loud, but the wine was also good, and had a good time overall.
  18. Yummy drinks and great atmosphere!
food quality
96.85000419616699% positive
  1. The food was great (the spiced crab soup and scallop appetizer were my favorites), the drinks creative and delicious, our waitress was extra attentive, friendly and knowledgeble.
  2. food was pretty decent, but it's more the kind of place you go to hang out than to eat good food.
  3. Barmarche has a great vibe, is beautiful, unpretentious and delicious.
  4. We had such a nice experience that we met more friends there for dinner the following night, greeted with more great food!
  5. The skate was delicious and perfectly crispy in its broth and accompanied by fiddlehead ferns and ramps (both in season only a short time).
  6. the portions of food are huge, everyone agreed they probably would have been sated just ordering appetizers!
  7. The food was tasty as well.
  8. try the skate (it is brilliant) and the ceviche with cherry salsa and avocado puree (the perfect combination of flavors).
  9. Everything was delicious (I had a salad to start and the summer risotto), the wine was well priced, the service was perfect and the decor is lovely.
  10. the service was amiable and efficient and the food was basically a spin on bistro classics with a few new twists thrown in.
  11. This is a great place if you want casual/cool atmo w/ "can't go wrong food" for an amazing price too!
  12. And indeed, the food and cocktails are consistently "wow" factors, as are the charming and cute staff.
  13. Cosy, Great food!
  14. After the brunch wait, food was fantastic
  15. The food is great and the menu has something for everyone.
  16. It is a cozy, romantic restaurant with wonderful cocktails and delicious food.
  17. with the new menu, and new chef, who has created dishes from the great regions of the world, you are sure to have a wonderful experience at this SOHO gem.
  18. it's a visual feast to say nothing yet of the delicious food.
  19. and the food was awesome (tuna tartare and pizzeta were expectional.)
  20. Loved the salads and the shrimp tacquito dish.
  21. had a barmarche burger with the garlic frites which was just excellent.
  22. highly recommend the scallops ceviche, the refreshing watermelon and feta salad, and any one of the delectable desserts available.
  23. Really good food, great live music
  24. the staff was very inviting, the food was quite tasty and well presented and the overall feeling of the place was cozy and romantic.
  25. despite the waiter forgetting us, Id still go back bc the manager was really cool and the food was good.
  26. Waiters are friendly and informative, and when our food arrived (fairly quickly), it was amazingly good!
  27. The food was delicious.
  28. the very nice manager came right over, apologized and comp'd our meal for us which finally came out 10mins later.
  29. its a complete experience for all in your party--from those who want great, and unique, drinks, to those who relish in ecletic cuisine.
  30. wait staff can be a bit slow, but food is definetly worth everything.
  31. Our food and service was great!
  32. They have a great cheeseburger and fries, and salmon tartare.
  33. Good food, bad servce
  34. the food is unbelievable and the service is top-notch (and we all know how hard it is to find great service at a hip restaurant).
  35. chic, fun, great food and service
  36. pizzetta with truffle oil, and steak frites are all great.
  37. my shrimp empanadas and tuna tartare were pretty good, nothing to write home about.
  38. Garlic french fries were tasty, though could've been in the frier about 20 seconds longer to retain crispiness.
  39. Although the atmosphere and ambiance were nice, the attitude of the staff and food itself were definately lacking.
  40. last but not least, food and drink are fantastic.
  41. the service was great and the food did take awhile but there was 9 of us and 1 more came after we ordered plus we were really hungry so guess it clouded the judgment.
  42. good soup!
  43. Other dishes we had included a cheeseburger with tasty garlic fries and a tuna burger with wasabi mayo and fries (yum!)
  44. The rissoto was delicious.
  45. Fantastic dishes I've had include the tuna tartar, the mushroom pizzetta, steak (awesome garlic fries!)
  46. barmarche is an amazing place to get great cocktails, and fantastic food.
  47. Good Brunch: Eggs Mexicana, Frittata, Salad, Toasted bread with butter is amazing, White tea was nice.
  48. We had a delicious 3 courses-- the sirloin steak and fries were amazing, and the shared chocolate fondue dessert with a glass of champagne was quite yummy and perfect for Valentine's Day.
  49. the French onion was quite tasty but a bit sweet, I enjoyed my shrimp and avocado salad (wished it had more shrimp tho), and my boyfriends pulled pork sandwich was great.
  50. The main courses are really yummy, and the mojitos are great!
  51. recently dined at Barmarché with a large group of people for a friend's birthday and we all loved the food & ambiance.
  52. intimate, hip, great food
  53. The fish tacquitos and shredded pork were tasty.
  54. The drinks are amazing and the food is great as well.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. with the new menu, and new chef, who has created dishes from the great regions of the world, you are sure to have a wonderful experience at this SOHO gem.
  2. perfect synthesis of culinary vision, service, and atmosphere is tough to find in a city with a myriad of dining choices.
  3. On to a 9 course tasting menu - amazing presentation, description and just beautiful flavors.
  4. Great menu, but the space and the service were also big selling points.
  5. The food is great and the menu has something for everyone.
  6. favorite is their late night dining menu.
  7. There's something for everyone on the menu and the service is fantastic.
  8. The menu is creative and I felt like I wanted to try almost all of it.
  9. extensive wine and cocktail list.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Having found this bar-restaurant to be a great place to have some drinks and nibbling at the bar, I look forward to have a true dinner there.
  2. The atmosphere is charming and the bar is a great place to meet for a drink after work or relax at on the weekends!
  3. Even though they are not doing anything new and exciting, it is so nice to find a good restaurant that is not too expensive.
  4. This place is a gem in the Nolita area - no pretensions, just a great place to hang with friends or have drink with a date.
  5. the food is unbelievable and the service is top-notch (and we all know how hard it is to find great service at a hip restaurant).
  6. This is a great place if you want casual/cool atmo w/ "can't go wrong food" for an amazing price too!
  7. great place
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. despite the waiter forgetting us, Id still go back bc the manager was really cool and the food was good.
service
93.54999542236328% positive
  1. the service was great and the food did take awhile but there was 9 of us and 1 more came after we ordered plus we were really hungry so guess it clouded the judgment.
  2. We were 14 people and got the big booth in the back of the restaurant which was fantastic.
  3. The service was mostly very good, although a little spotty, but it was a busy night.
  4. The food was great (the spiced crab soup and scallop appetizer were my favorites), the drinks creative and delicious, our waitress was extra attentive, friendly and knowledgeble.
  5. wait staff can be a bit slow, but food is definetly worth everything.
  6. Anyway thought to write the review to recommend it for their attentive bartenders, great music and atmosphere in a non pretentious setup.
  7. the very nice manager came right over, apologized and comp'd our meal for us which finally came out 10mins later.
  8. despite the waiter forgetting us, Id still go back bc the manager was really cool and the food was good.
  9. Everything was delicious (I had a salad to start and the summer risotto), the wine was well priced, the service was perfect and the decor is lovely.
  10. And indeed, the food and cocktails are consistently "wow" factors, as are the charming and cute staff.
  11. The friendly staff encourage a warm dining experience and overall service is impeccable.
  12. Waiters are friendly and informative, and when our food arrived (fairly quickly), it was amazingly good!
  13. the manager was really nice, did the right thing, and even sent over free mimosas for us.
  14. the service was amiable and efficient and the food was basically a spin on bistro classics with a few new twists thrown in.
  15. the staff was very inviting, the food was quite tasty and well presented and the overall feeling of the place was cozy and romantic.
  16. Always friendly service.
  17. perfect synthesis of culinary vision, service, and atmosphere is tough to find in a city with a myriad of dining choices.
  18. The bartender made us some great drinks: nigroni & Vesper.
  19. Great menu, but the space and the service were also big selling points.
  20. Everyone was friendly & professional.
  21. Our food and service was great!
  22. Service: excellent, friendly, knowledgeable waitstaff
  23. Very cool feel and beautiful, down to earth people.
  24. recently dined at Barmarché with a large group of people for a friend's birthday and we all loved the food & ambiance.
  25. There's something for everyone on the menu and the service is fantastic.
  26. chic, fun, great food and service
  27. Our waiter was RUDE!
  28. staff was warm and down to earth giving barmarche a neighborhood feel (even it it's not your 'hood.)
  29. service was great and on cue.
  30. the food is unbelievable and the service is top-notch (and we all know how hard it is to find great service at a hip restaurant).
  31. Although the atmosphere and ambiance were nice, the attitude of the staff and food itself were definately lacking.
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. the portions of food are huge, everyone agreed they probably would have been sated just ordering appetizers!
  2. great house cocktail, huge portions
  3. Reasonably priced (omlette was $8) but a bloody mary, though fantastic, was an overpriced $10 (especially when it's offered free elsewhere with similarly priced prix fixe brunch).
  4. wait staff can be a bit slow, but food is definetly worth everything.
  5. Even though they are not doing anything new and exciting, it is so nice to find a good restaurant that is not too expensive.
  6. This is a great place if you want casual/cool atmo w/ "can't go wrong food" for an amazing price too!
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. wait staff can be a bit slow, but food is definetly worth everything.
  2. Service was a little slow, it seemed they were short staffed.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/04/09

Cosy, Great food!

by deannaip

My husband & met a friend at Barmarche last night. We had an 8:30 reservation and were seated promptly. The bartender made us some great drinks: nigroni & Vesper. The atmosphere was cosy and hip. Service was great too. The food was delicious. The rissoto was delicious. My husband had the scallops. Great dish, but not substantial. I'd suggest ordering an app if you choose the scallops as your main. Our friend had the duck and he really liked it. We will go back.

  • Pros: Atmosphere, Food, price, drinks
  • Cons: None that I can think of
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/18/08

Good place to go for Food and Conversation

by dwong7178

Been here a couple times and each time, I was satisfied. The menu is creative and I felt like I wanted to try almost all of it. The fish tacquitos and shredded pork were tasty. The place is cozy and its easy to carry a conversation at the table. Then again, I have not been there during their busy dinner rush. I would definitely go back.

  • Pros: creative menu, quiet atmosphere
  • Cons: a little pricey
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/01/08

Why can't I give zero stars?

by huqleberryDOTcom

Adventure, a word I always refer to when trying a new restaurant. A perfect synthesis of culinary vision, service, and atmosphere is tough to find in a city with a myriad of dining choices. New Yorkers know that Saturday's are synonymous with brunch and a cure for the previous nights festivities.

So, as I made my way through NoLita searching for that perfect place to eat brunch with a friend, we decided to forgo a trusty standby in favor for Barmarche. It was voted Best of Citysearch's 2006 for brunch and late night dining. I guess a lot can change over 2 years because after leaving this place I felt like it belonged in New York Magazine's Openings and Closings... Filed under the latter.

We were promptly seated at a small table next to the window. I was a bit fond of the birch tree trunks running from the floor to windows and the gold trimmed mirrors. After looking over the menu I settled on Monterrey Eggs (I guess they thought they were too fancy to call them Huevos Rancheros) and my friend chose the standard Eggs Benedict. That is when the flaws of this place started to expose themselves.

The atmosphere was awkward. There was a strange aura in the place and it wasn't a good feeling. It was like the NoHo Star which I feel is equally uncomfortable. Except the Star is noisier which makes it slightly more bearable. At one point I was so thrown off by the forced behavior of the other patrons that I told my friend I was going to look for a Village Voice bin outside. Hey, we all act on a stage there is no reason to make it obvious. Escape sadly was my only way out, I left her to fend for herself in the ring.

I walked around for ten minutes around and couldn't find a f**king bin for the VV. What is wrong with this neighborhood? I returned empty handed and found out that our order was just placed. It took long enough...

We received our food, mine was mediocre... you can read my blog for the rest of my rant...

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/31/08

great place

by handstowar

I've walked past this place so many times and said one day I'll go. so for my sisters birthday a friend suggested it i was kinda apprehensive at first but just thought whatever its not my birthday. we went for dinner and had 10 people but we made reservations so there wasn't a problem. we when we got there they give you bread with olive oil. i had a mojito and a bee's knees winch was mixed perfect. i had a barmarche burger with the garlic frites which was just excellent. the service was great and the food did take awhile but there was 9 of us and 1 more came after we ordered plus we were really hungry so guess it clouded the judgment. the bathrooms were very clean and nicely decorated. also the big both in the back had a curtain for privacy which was great.

  • Pros: great food, great service
  • Cons: big both near the kitchen and bathroom(but has a curtain for privacy)
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/25/08

A gem of a place!

by KHNY

I celebrated my birthday at Barmarche with an Easter Brunch. We were 14 people and got the big booth in the back of the restaurant which was fantastic. Our waitress was very attentive and checked on us multiple times during the brunch. The food was tasty as well. Overall a fantastic experience. I am looking forward to going back for dinner.

  • Pros: great staff, food & ambiance

The Details on Barmarche

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great overall service
  • great place
  • great drinks
  • great atmosphere
  • nice complete experience
  • beautiful great vibe
  • fantastic neighborhood restaurant
  • great date spot
  • very inviting staff
  • great live music
  • great cocktails
  • beautiful decor
  • rude waiters
  • pleasing ambience
  • very nice manager
  • loved avocado salad
  • favorite late night dining menu
  • tasty garlic french fries
  • quite yummy shared chocolate fondue dessert
  • warm dining experience
  • delectable creative fusions
  • quite tasty french onion
  • delicious everything
  • nice ambiance
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