Clandestino
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 475-5505
- Cross Street:
- Between Essex Street and Ludlow Street
Editorial Review for Clandestino – by Katie Heffernan
In Short
This simple bar sprouted up to serve below-Delancey downtowners with a low-key spot to convene in the evenings. There are no other pretenses--it's just a small, shabby-chic space with low tin ceilings and rough-hewn plywood walls, softened by glowing orb lights and chill-out tunes. The beers on tap are choice but common (think Sixpoint, Guinness, Hoegaarden), and the European wine list short and sweet. A tiny patio squeezes in out back, surrounded by sky-high brick walls.
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Insider Tips
On the MenuDense French bread Pailane is paired with bistro ham, country pate, brie, stilton and more on the light bar menu.
User Reviews for Clandestino
03/05/2008 Posted by miskafied
I'm part of a weekly Wednesday drinking group of 30 or so regulars who love to drink, geek out, talk and eat after work. We check out a different bar each week. We've been kicking around the city for 12 years. In that time we've visited several hundred bars (with repeats of faves). I'm a Francophile. I love Paris, the food, the people, the wine, the culture, the joie de vivre. Clandestino is a little slice of Paris exported to a small property on the edge of Chinatown. The owner of the restaurant, an expressive lady with guts and gusto, was seated at the bar one night. I'm glad I had the opportunity to thank her over and over again for a fabulous bar/bistro experience. This place is on the small size, but it's huge in character and good times.
Pros: Understated Atmosphere, Stylish and Simply Good
Cons: On the Small Size
07/19/2007 Posted by ebrookm
Friendly bartenders, comfortable space, quaintly decorated, great drink selection, perfect appetizer list. I love this bar.
Pros: Service, drinks, small food menu choice, outdoor space...
Cons: Friday nights can get too crowded, does not open until 7pm.
