| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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We loved the happy, cozy, French feeling of La Sirene. ”
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First, when I was just looking for a place for me and my girlfriend to go and have a romantic dinner, I was very impressed that the owner of La Sirene responded to all the reviews. ”
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the hangar steak with 4 incredible veggie sides and the duck liver salad, which was incredible and large enough to be an entree in its own right), the decor very cute and the service warm and friendly. ”
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The atmosphere was dizzingly fun without being too loud for a non-screaming conversation. ”
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the owner and chef of this little romantic fresh seafood bistro makes this place a gem. ”
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We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the coziness of La Sirene. ”
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friendly atmosphere, excellent food, reasonable prices, good service with no attitude, and an owner that can open a bottle of champagne with a teaspoon. ”
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Three friends dining in a small restaurant made big by the warm atmosphere, kitchen near by and generous nature of the host and chef. ”
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Overall, I was so, so impressed with the friendliness and warmth of the staff, the creativity of the chef and the delightful (though somewhat "cozy" atmosphere! ”
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Charming, Romantic, Wonderful food and atmosphere ”
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so i suppose the close quarters initiated a cozy and friendly environment with fellow patrons. ”
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The BYOB concept is also great as our friend likes to enjoy his very eclectic collection of wine with good friends once in a while and what better way to do it than in a cozy place with great food and an even better atmosphere. ”
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this place is a quiet little, romantic escape from the city. ”
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The place was small, crowded and loud in the good sense though - the atmosphere you expect for drinking good wine and eating good food in the presence of good friends! ”
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The atmosphere is warm, tiny, and convivial without ever overwhelming the small space or feeling cramped. ”
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The owner-chef Didier made us feel as if we were his personal guests (there were several other parties eating here, also), the service was excellent, and we loved the ambience. ”
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would definitely recommend this place if you are willing to sit in a cozy restaurant, open a bottle of wine, and wait a bit for your food. ”
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With just 19 seats, chef Didier Pawlicki manages to keep the atmosphere as good as the food that he serves. ”
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The food was delicious, the service was friendly and accommodating, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and relaxing (~16 seats). ”
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Excellent food, wonderful service in new cozy French gem ”
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have wanted to try this tiny bistro in my neighborhood for a long time after reading Bruni's review and seeing all the great write ups of the food, ambience, and staff here. ”
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| dessert |
88.6400032043457% positive |
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We were too full to eat all of our fresh strawberries and cream, sadly. ”
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" later in the evening, what was truly memorable was when they brought out dessert, the music was turned down and didier and co. surprised me with a rendition of "happy birthday" and candles on the profiteroles! ”
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Every dish, including dessert, has not disappointed. ”
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Not every dish was so great (it was not a good sign when Chef Didier, as gregarious as his reputation suggests, got up in our grill to defend some of his least popular specialties, like the seafood shepherd's pie or the clafoutis for dessert), We tried th ”
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chose the pie, which was divine (even when reheated) and the boy ate the hanger steak which came topped with fried garlic. ”
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There are a lot of seafood items on the menu but i had the lamb and it was excellent , my friend had the seafood sheperds pie which was definitely the winner and i am not a big fan of seafood. ”
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from appetizer (soupe l'oignon, escargots, fresh sliced tomato special) to main course (poached skate, hanger steak, roasted lamb leg) to dessert (creme brulee, bittersweet profiteroles), the food was excellent, everything prepared to perfection. ”
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had the escargot, searched skate; he had the mussels in curry sauce, filet mignon with blue cheese sauce (a daily specials) and we shared the chocolate lava cake - everything was delicious, Serving size was perfect as I was beyond satisfied but could or ”
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the waitress was helpful with the menu and thankfully we listened to her suggestions and ordered the hangar steak and seafood shepherds pie. ”
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Three large mounds of goodness (or "shoes" as Dider called them; they do look like baby shoes), and the chocolate sauce, slightly bitter in the way excellent, quality chocolate should be, caused us to drink the sauce directly from the spoon again. ”
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The place is small so when my dessert came out, the entire restaurant sang happy birthday loudly and happily as if they were there to celebrate with me too! ”
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everything is rich in flavor - from the appetizer to the dessert. ”
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After our meal -and after chatting with Didier about his restaurants in Paris - and after topping off our mear with a terrific chocolate mousse - it was time to go (but we'll be back) Try this small gem - and enjoy this fascinating Soho area. ”
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My friend ordered the dessert for us and out came the most interesting dessert I've seen in a long time. ”
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Our starters of calamari and beet salad were simple and light, and the mussels, particularly the curry one, came in the most delicious cream-based sauces. ”
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It was the best chocolate lava cake I've ever had. ”
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The chocolate ooze was of such good quality, truly rich bittersweet chocolate. ”
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There is a tid bit -- perhaps I am a big dessert critic -- the chocolate mousse cake was a bit too floury. ”
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And I was not really surprised to discover the profiteroles were indeed delicious, with the copious dark chocolate sauce still steaming hot when the plate arrived. ”
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it was perfect - the vanilla ice cream was really cold and not too hard, not too soft. ”
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delicious dessert with figs and kiwis baked into it! ”
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The dessert was very good as well, we had a "sabaion" (sp? ”
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| drinks |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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The BYOB concept is also great as our friend likes to enjoy his very eclectic collection of wine with good friends once in a while and what better way to do it than in a cozy place with great food and an even better atmosphere. ”
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We arrived with our bottle of wine and were delighted to see several empty tables and the great smell of garlic and butter. ”
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Luckily my friends and I brought some good wine to go along with the delicious meal! ”
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came across La Sirene a few weeks back as I walked my dog on Broome St. I am a big fan of B.Y.O restaurants in the city b/c of the huge mark up in wine that restaurants tack on. ”
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The mussels were perfect appetizers (we got the entree size one with white wine sauce). ”
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The place was small, crowded and loud in the good sense though - the atmosphere you expect for drinking good wine and eating good food in the presence of good friends! ”
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Didier is the consummate host, with his suggestions on what mussels will go with your wine, the best way to sop up the juice and his entertaining stories-without being intrusive or overbearing. ”
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But we did enjoy the mussels in the classic white wine preparatoin, and wondered, what were the fragrant herbs beyond the obvious stalks of thyme? ”
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The hostess and waiter were both very inviting and attentive (e.g. when wine was low, it would be full again very soon and refilling our bread bowl). ”
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Three large mounds of goodness (or "shoes" as Dider called them; they do look like baby shoes), and the chocolate sauce, slightly bitter in the way excellent, quality chocolate should be, caused us to drink the sauce directly from the spoon again. ”
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This is a great advantage as you are not restricted by a wine list and can also save a good deal of money. ”
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The chef honored another reservation over us even though we checked in 1/2 hr early, sat us down, and opened our expensive bottles of wine. ”
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We could bring our own wine, which is a wonderful treat and there is no corking fee. ”
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would definitely recommend this place if you are willing to sit in a cozy restaurant, open a bottle of wine, and wait a bit for your food. ”
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He recommended complimentary dishes that perfectly matched my taste buds and the wine I was drinking. ”
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have always enjoyed mussels, but had thought that white wine sauce was "the way" to go. ”
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The service was wonderful -- there is no corkage fee, and the chef poured the wine for us himself -- we invited him to join us for a glass, because he was such a nice guy, who knows French cuisine very well and has created some absolutely wonderful dishes ”
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the creme brule was absolutely perfect, as was the coffee. ”
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| food quality |
96.4799976348877% positive |
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wanted to lick my plate clean and did not leave a single trace of food! ”
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He called us less than 25 minutes later and gave us the red carpet treatment -- the food is AMAZING, the service is INCREDIBLE. ”
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When I told Didier that I had had a delicious mussels dish in La Havre about a year ago, he told me that he would make me a similar dish, if I wanted him to (I did!) ”
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The mussels in la Sirene is as delicious as what you would find in any restaurant at Rue de Bouchers in Brussels. ”
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And I would like to give it another chance, as the food was pretty good. ”
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If you're a big fan of seafood like me, you have to come here! ”
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He recommended complimentary dishes that perfectly matched my taste buds and the wine I was drinking. ”
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Even more unforgivable, the pork (and i LOVE pork), was cooked to the point I felt like I was eating sandpaper. ”
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Best French food in the city! ”
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from appetizer (soupe l'oignon, escargots, fresh sliced tomato special) to main course (poached skate, hanger steak, roasted lamb leg) to dessert (creme brulee, bittersweet profiteroles), the food was excellent, everything prepared to perfection. ”
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Every dish, including dessert, has not disappointed. ”
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ordered from the pre fixe menu and truely received the best meal I've had in New York. ”
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imagine that it won't be long before La Sirene outgrows the currently small restaurant because of overwhelming demand for its heavenly dishes. ”
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the hangar steak with 4 incredible veggie sides and the duck liver salad, which was incredible and large enough to be an entree in its own right), the decor very cute and the service warm and friendly. ”
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After lots of research, my sister and a group of closest friends took me out for a birthday surprise dinner on Feb 8th at La Sirene as they know I love French food. ”
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As a preliminary matter, the food is delicious. ”
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The food and service are wonderful. ”
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the portions are very abundant and the food is not light. ”
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The food was delicious, the service was friendly and accommodating, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and relaxing (~16 seats). ”
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certainly wasn't expecting such a creative and delicious dining experience. ”
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The aromatic broth was delicious sopped up with the rustic bread. ”
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Mediocre food. ”
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Upon leaving, we agreed that it was the best meal we'd had since visiting Paris over a year ago and I HIGHLY reccommend people make a reservation before it becomes popular enough (which I'm sure it will) to warrant a month-long wait for a table. ”
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again; complete food hypnosis ensued and it took less than 10 minutes for us to inhale the scrumptious duck and pork. ”
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The hostess and waiter were both very inviting and attentive (e.g. when wine was low, it would be full again very soon and refilling our bread bowl). ”
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There are a lot of seafood items on the menu but i had the lamb and it was excellent , my friend had the seafood sheperds pie which was definitely the winner and i am not a big fan of seafood. ”
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With just 19 seats, chef Didier Pawlicki manages to keep the atmosphere as good as the food that he serves. ”
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Every bite was delicious-- I didn't even expect the salad to be that good. ”
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Three large mounds of goodness (or "shoes" as Dider called them; they do look like baby shoes), and the chocolate sauce, slightly bitter in the way excellent, quality chocolate should be, caused us to drink the sauce directly from the spoon again. ”
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friendly atmosphere, excellent food, reasonable prices, good service with no attitude, and an owner that can open a bottle of champagne with a teaspoon. ”
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decided to order his French onion soup prior to my mussels dish -loved it! ”
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wasn't really sure what to expect from this Sea Food Bistro, but, I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing dishes that Didier was serving up. ”
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it was a wonderful wonderful meal! ”
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Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. ”
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have wanted to try this tiny bistro in my neighborhood for a long time after reading Bruni's review and seeing all the great write ups of the food, ambience, and staff here. ”
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Amazing food, excellent service, a MUST GO-TO ”
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best meal i've had in nyc ”
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EVERYTHING on the moderately priced menu was delicious - the curried mussels were superb, the hanger steak marinated to perfect, the spiced shrimp delicious, the scallops were also very good, as was the traditional salade nicoise. ”
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The chef came out to personally take our orders and recommended a vegetable medley dish that was just amazing. ”
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There was a carrot purree that was fantastic and all the accompaniments went perfectly with the steak or the skate. ”
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Despite this, in the end, the combination of Daphne's service and the virtues of the other dishes managed to save the evening, qualifying it, in my mind, as a delightful gem. ”
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The steak was presented thinly sliced and had an incredible aroma and taste to it. ”
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Not every dish was so great (it was not a good sign when Chef Didier, as gregarious as his reputation suggests, got up in our grill to defend some of his least popular specialties, like the seafood shepherd's pie or the clafoutis for dessert), We tried th ”
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not normally a fan of hangar steak, we were blown out of the water by it's tenderness and intricate flavors complemented by the mouthwatering sweet potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, spinach and carrot puree mash. ”
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Our water glass was always filled througout our meal, our food came out promptly and the service was excellent. ”
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Excellent food, wonderful service in new cozy French gem ”
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They have paid attention to every detail here to ensure that you not only have the most delicious and affordable meal you will ever find in Manhattan, but that you also have that oh-so elusive all-around PERFECT dining experience. ”
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have always enjoyed mussels, but had thought that white wine sauce was "the way" to go. ”
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Great food comes out of a space the size of a NYC galley kitchen. ”
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I'm a vegetarian, and let's face it, finding a good vegetable dish in a non-vegetarian restaurant is like trying to find a diamond in the rough. ”
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Affordable French seafood in a very neighborhood-y spot. ”
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The sauce was perfect, just the right spice and not too creamy. ”
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we ordered the prix menu which was filled with delicious options. ”
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Not overpriced, charming chef and waitress and delicious food, will absolutely be returning. ”
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The seasoning was subtle and appropriate where the meat was allowed to shine through the virtue of its perfect doneness. ”
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delicious dessert with figs and kiwis baked into it! ”
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We were too full to eat all of our fresh strawberries and cream, sadly. ”
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The food is great, but it is the personal service of the owner/chef (Didier) that really makes the experience. ”
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Be prepared to have a delicious country French dinner with service that actually cares if you are enjoying yourself. ”
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The dish proportions were generous and the ingredients were very fresh. ”
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The beet salad with pears and gorgonzola was super-fresh and delicious; the seafood gratin was heaven, full of shrimp, scallops, calamari, etc.; the tilapia had an amazing sauce, and both dishes had accompanying well-prepared and tasty vegetables. ”
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The service was wonderful -- there is no corkage fee, and the chef poured the wine for us himself -- we invited him to join us for a glass, because he was such a nice guy, who knows French cuisine very well and has created some absolutely wonderful dishes ”
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The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and Didier's recipes are clearly crafted with intuition, care and great taste. ”
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Everything we ordered was delicious and we could not resist sampling each others' plates (we all tried escargots for the 1st time too! ”
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Service was warm and expert (and cute), and our appetizers were just delicious. ”
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had the grilled calamari to start and the skate fish in a delicious mango lemon butter for my main entree. ”
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the waitress was helpful with the menu and thankfully we listened to her suggestions and ordered the hangar steak and seafood shepherds pie. ”
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The sauteed calamari had the most AMAZING sauce I've ever tasted, with just the right subtlety and the an incredible combination of flavors. ”
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The food, like i said, was good, but not as memorable as we had hoped. ”
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would definitely recommend this place if you are willing to sit in a cozy restaurant, open a bottle of wine, and wait a bit for your food. ”
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The food was outstanding-by FAR the best French meal I've ever had. ”
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Mussels are fresh and stored at a temperature insuring fulfillment of a mussel lover's dream only made better by wonderful sauces. ”
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Great food and lovely waitress and chef. ”
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had the grilled salmon, sooo good. ”
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Didier was very helpful in giving us recommendations on the food. ”
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Lisa, my wife, enjoyed a delicious salad - goat cheese, beets, greens - very good! ”
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After pretty much licking our plates clean, the waitress gave us a perfectly timed pause before serving our entrees (I ordered the duck and my girlfriend Pam had the pork special). ”
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After our meal -and after chatting with Didier about his restaurants in Paris - and after topping off our mear with a terrific chocolate mousse - it was time to go (but we'll be back) Try this small gem - and enjoy this fascinating Soho area. ”
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In addition, the food from the eight dishes we had, was wonderful. ”
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The staff was friendly and very helpful and the food was fantastic. ”
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The BYOB concept is also great as our friend likes to enjoy his very eclectic collection of wine with good friends once in a while and what better way to do it than in a cozy place with great food and an even better atmosphere. ”
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the chef, didre, only picks the freshest, seasonal ingredients and prepares the tasty dishes with the finest attention to detail and care. ”
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We also had the mussels (huge portion), beet salad (fresh and delicious), the Seafood au gratin (so many varieties in the dish), and the grilled shrimp (great spices and flavors). ”
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The mussels were nice and small (I like them smaller rather than larger) and the sauce was light and full of herbs. ”
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I, personally enjoyed the Shrimp entree as I was not expecting the subtle spiciness of the dish and was pleasantly surprised. ”
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The mussels were perfect appetizers (we got the entree size one with white wine sauce). ”
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But, what great food it is. ”
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And I was not really surprised to discover the profiteroles were indeed delicious, with the copious dark chocolate sauce still steaming hot when the plate arrived. ”
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The food was very tasty and fresh. ”
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the menu was interesting and varied, service was cordial, the food was delicious and well-flavored, and the whole room was just. ”
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Our starters of calamari and beet salad were simple and light, and the mussels, particularly the curry one, came in the most delicious cream-based sauces. ”
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La Sirene mostly lived up to its positive buzz last night when I found myself competing with three friends to snare the last of the crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside haricot beans at the bottom of a deeply excellent dish of cassoulet. ”
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had a great meal but more than that, a great night at la sirene. ”
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We eat out a lot and find it so refreshing to enjoy stellar service, amazing food, and really nice people. ”
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This is by far the best French food I've experienced in NY in the last 16 years we have lived here. ”
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The food is amazing -- so fresh, so delectable and so different. ”
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Great food, great hospitality, and great service, what more could one ask for? ”
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The food was excellent! ”
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The place was small, crowded and loud in the good sense though - the atmosphere you expect for drinking good wine and eating good food in the presence of good friends! ”
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Charming, Romantic, Wonderful food and atmosphere ”
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and the food and service did not disappoint. ”
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chose the pie, which was divine (even when reheated) and the boy ate the hanger steak which came topped with fried garlic. ”
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We were not disappointed with the meal, as it was truly a wonderful meal. ”
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Amazing experience, incredible food and sauce ”
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fantastic food ”
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Luckily my friends and I brought some good wine to go along with the delicious meal! ”
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The skirt steak was simply superb; some of the best food I've had in Manhattan. ”
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We both kept dipping the bread into the wonderful sauce. ”
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amazing food and exceptional service ”
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tasted each of the dishes and enjoyed the rich flavors each presented. ”
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We did not BYOB as we were there early, but Didier made us a wonderful (and Healthy) fresh juice blend, as it was not busy yet. ”
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new hidden gem for French cuisine in SoHo and Didier is great ”
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The sauce was incredible, the perfect amount of acidity to cut through the richness of the meat, it was perfect! ”
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So in a nutshell, food and service are outstanding. ”
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It's incredible how your talented and lovely crew can put out such amazing and delicious food in such tight (yet charming) quarters. ”
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The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was perfect and a generous portion of mixed seafood which is rare at most restaurants. ”
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The mussels were to die for, the hanger steak was excellent and the skate fish was just perfect. ”
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For appetizers, order the mussels with dijon sauce-so yummy! ”
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have never been to another restaurant where the chef has such passion for great food and great service. ”
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had the escargot, searched skate; he had the mussels in curry sauce, filet mignon with blue cheese sauce (a daily specials) and we shared the chocolate lava cake - everything was delicious, Serving size was perfect as I was beyond satisfied but could or ”
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Focusing on the South of France, the seafood heavy menu offers up some of the best mussels I've eaten in a long time. ”
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The food was great, the service was charming and pleasant, while anticipating our needs and always available to discuss the menu. ”
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The food is AMAZING. ”
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My mouth is watering as I write this, thinking of what a delightful meal, and overall wonderful experience we had. ”
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Several varieties are on offer, we opted for the Provencales with tomatoes, fresh herbs and mushrooms. ”
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the owner and chef of this little romantic fresh seafood bistro makes this place a gem. ”
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oh and our appetizer of escargots came the way all great dishes should be prepared: drowning in garlic butter. ”
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would even recommend it to people I hate because everyone deserves to experience a meal that is this good. ”
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| menu variety |
94.73999977111816% positive |
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the menu was interesting and varied, service was cordial, the food was delicious and well-flavored, and the whole room was just. ”
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EVERYTHING on the moderately priced menu was delicious - the curried mussels were superb, the hanger steak marinated to perfect, the spiced shrimp delicious, the scallops were also very good, as was the traditional salade nicoise. ”
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The food was great, the service was charming and pleasant, while anticipating our needs and always available to discuss the menu. ”
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Never been a huge fan of mussels, but since they offer 4 types on appetizer menu we figured it must be their specialty and had to try them. ”
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we ordered the prix menu which was filled with delicious options. ”
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ordered from the pre fixe menu and truely received the best meal I've had in New York. ”
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This is a real find, the menu is extensive and all of it looks fantastic and i hope to try everything on it. ”
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We also had the mussels (huge portion), beet salad (fresh and delicious), the Seafood au gratin (so many varieties in the dish), and the grilled shrimp (great spices and flavors). ”
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The off-menu quail was my favorite of the night. ”
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Didier took time to explain everything on the menu in detail and was not only an excellent chef and host, but a great sommelier! ”
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the waitress was helpful with the menu and thankfully we listened to her suggestions and ordered the hangar steak and seafood shepherds pie. ”
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There are a lot of seafood items on the menu but i had the lamb and it was excellent , my friend had the seafood sheperds pie which was definitely the winner and i am not a big fan of seafood. ”
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Everything was exquisite (and we should know because we sampled nearly half the menu). ”
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Literally everything on the menu sounded good, and looking at the people sitting next to me it all smelled and looked wonderful, and they seemed to really be enjoying it ! ”
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Fantastic staff, Fantastic chef, intimate meals and a creative menu! ”
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Focusing on the South of France, the seafood heavy menu offers up some of the best mussels I've eaten in a long time. ”
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have been twice, and the seasonal menu was impressive on both occasions. ”
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Several varieties are on offer, we opted for the Provencales with tomatoes, fresh herbs and mushrooms. ”
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The chef is very friendly and will answer any questions you might have about what is on his menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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new citysearch account to write about my new favorite restaurant. ”
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The BYOB concept is also great as our friend likes to enjoy his very eclectic collection of wine with good friends once in a while and what better way to do it than in a cozy place with great food and an even better atmosphere. ”
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Service was excellent, and, around 6pm, a nice buzz developed as the place filled. ”
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La Sirene is my new favorite restaurant. ”
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This is the best restaurant that I have found in New York. ”
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Overall, La Sirene is among the best French restaurant in NYC - and come on, how many French BYOB restaurants do you know anyway! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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will still come back again and again and wait my turn to once more enjoy this tiny , lovely gem. ”
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After our meal -and after chatting with Didier about his restaurants in Paris - and after topping off our mear with a terrific chocolate mousse - it was time to go (but we'll be back) Try this small gem - and enjoy this fascinating Soho area. ”
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you gave us a great dinner so i thought that i would return the favor write something nice. ”
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| service |
97.08000183105469% positive |
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Daphne, our all-in-one, hostess, waitress, and sommelier was knowledgeable and extremely helpful, providing suggestions and personable service that elevated the enjoyment of the entire dining experience. ”
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the waitress was helpful with the menu and thankfully we listened to her suggestions and ordered the hangar steak and seafood shepherds pie. ”
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Despite this, in the end, the combination of Daphne's service and the virtues of the other dishes managed to save the evening, qualifying it, in my mind, as a delightful gem. ”
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Be prepared to have a delicious country French dinner with service that actually cares if you are enjoying yourself. ”
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The prices have been raised astronomically, and what was once a small, friendly, reasonably priced intimate bistro has become unfathomably expensive. ”
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He called us less than 25 minutes later and gave us the red carpet treatment -- the food is AMAZING, the service is INCREDIBLE. ”
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amazing food and exceptional service ”
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and to his delightful staff! ”
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Fantastic staff, Fantastic chef, intimate meals and a creative menu! ”
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Excellent food, wonderful service in new cozy French gem ”
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Great food and lovely waitress and chef. ”
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Our server, a pretty young woman with interesting tattoos,was good, and seemed to enjoy her work, which makes all of the difference between great service and acceptable service. ”
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After pretty much licking our plates clean, the waitress gave us a perfectly timed pause before serving our entrees (I ordered the duck and my girlfriend Pam had the pork special). ”
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But, the server, Daphne, who is straight from France and has the most wonderful accent, is very attentive and insures your time there will be memorable. ”
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Chef Didier and his staff were the perfect hosts. ”
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and the food and service did not disappoint. ”
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the chef and waitress was so nice and charming. ”
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Upon leaving, we agreed that it was the best meal we'd had since visiting Paris over a year ago and I HIGHLY reccommend people make a reservation before it becomes popular enough (which I'm sure it will) to warrant a month-long wait for a table. ”
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Not overpriced, charming chef and waitress and delicious food, will absolutely be returning. ”
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But I had to congratulate and thank the owner, chef, and staff at La Sirene for the excellent experience we had last night. ”
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AND--the prices were VERY reasonable, excellent, caring service and the portions were quite generous. ”
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Our water glass was always filled througout our meal, our food came out promptly and the service was excellent. ”
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The staff was very attentive and friendly. ”
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The service was wonderful -- there is no corkage fee, and the chef poured the wine for us himself -- we invited him to join us for a glass, because he was such a nice guy, who knows French cuisine very well and has created some absolutely wonderful dishes ”
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The owner-chef Didier made us feel as if we were his personal guests (there were several other parties eating here, also), the service was excellent, and we loved the ambience. ”
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The staff was friendly and very helpful and the food was fantastic. ”
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We eat out a lot and find it so refreshing to enjoy stellar service, amazing food, and really nice people. ”
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friendly atmosphere, excellent food, reasonable prices, good service with no attitude, and an owner that can open a bottle of champagne with a teaspoon. ”
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Great food, great hospitality, and great service, what more could one ask for? ”
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have never been to another restaurant where the chef has such passion for great food and great service. ”
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The service was impeccable (the waitress was both professional and warm) and the owner was very accomodating. ”
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The owner and the rest of the staff really catered to our table and created an enjoyable experience from the start. ”
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Didier, the proprietor/chef, is very attentive and charming but not overwhelming in an Artie Bucco sort of way. ”
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The food was delicious, the service was friendly and accommodating, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and relaxing (~16 seats). ”
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The food and service are wonderful. ”
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so i suppose the close quarters initiated a cozy and friendly environment with fellow patrons. ”
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The food was great, the service was charming and pleasant, while anticipating our needs and always available to discuss the menu. ”
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Rather than write Didier personally to thank him for the amazing experience at his restaurant, I decided to rave about it to everyone so that they may pay him and his lovely staff a visit. ”
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Amazing food, excellent service, a MUST GO-TO ”
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friendly service. ”
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would recommend this place to everyone - in fact i kinda want to keep it a secret and only tell a few people for fear that it might get too popular, which would make getting seats there more difficult! ”
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The hostess and waiter were both very inviting and attentive (e.g. when wine was low, it would be full again very soon and refilling our bread bowl). ”
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Literally everything on the menu sounded good, and looking at the people sitting next to me it all smelled and looked wonderful, and they seemed to really be enjoying it ! ”
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Wonderful staff, wonderful chef, imaginative meals and a fantastic dining experience! ”
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have wanted to try this tiny bistro in my neighborhood for a long time after reading Bruni's review and seeing all the great write ups of the food, ambience, and staff here. ”
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Cute, friendly Restaurant ”
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the hangar steak with 4 incredible veggie sides and the duck liver salad, which was incredible and large enough to be an entree in its own right), the decor very cute and the service warm and friendly. ”
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The chef is very friendly and will answer any questions you might have about what is on his menu. ”
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The food is great, but it is the personal service of the owner/chef (Didier) that really makes the experience. ”
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So in a nutshell, food and service are outstanding. ”
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The service was great, even though there was just 1 lone waitress working the room. ”
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the menu was interesting and varied, service was cordial, the food was delicious and well-flavored, and the whole room was just. ”
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Overall, I was so, so impressed with the friendliness and warmth of the staff, the creativity of the chef and the delightful (though somewhat "cozy" atmosphere! ”
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would even recommend it to people I hate because everyone deserves to experience a meal that is this good. ”
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The chef and his wife were very attentive. ”
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The staff at La Sirene is the perfect complement to Didier's attentiveness, and the dining experience there would not be nearly as wonderful if not for Daphnee and her colleagues. ”
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The service is impeccable- the waitress charming and the water glasses always full. ”
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90.90999603271484% positive |
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We also had the mussels (huge portion), beet salad (fresh and delicious), the Seafood au gratin (so many varieties in the dish), and the grilled shrimp (great spices and flavors). ”
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Three friends dining in a small restaurant made big by the warm atmosphere, kitchen near by and generous nature of the host and chef. ”
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came across La Sirene a few weeks back as I walked my dog on Broome St. I am a big fan of B.Y.O restaurants in the city b/c of the huge mark up in wine that restaurants tack on. ”
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The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was perfect and a generous portion of mixed seafood which is rare at most restaurants. ”
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friendly atmosphere, excellent food, reasonable prices, good service with no attitude, and an owner that can open a bottle of champagne with a teaspoon. ”
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Not overpriced, charming chef and waitress and delicious food, will absolutely be returning. ”
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also want to emphasize that La Sirene is a very affordable restaurant by NY standards. ”
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And the prices are very reasonable. ”
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Also the prices were totally reasonable. ”
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that's a huge statement, but it is 100% true. ”
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The chef honored another reservation over us even though we checked in 1/2 hr early, sat us down, and opened our expensive bottles of wine. ”
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I've never had such a bad experience in my life and I consider myself a huge foodie. ”
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The prices have been raised astronomically, and what was once a small, friendly, reasonably priced intimate bistro has become unfathomably expensive. ”
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I'm a huge foodie and this place is definitely not mediocre. ”
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They have paid attention to every detail here to ensure that you not only have the most delicious and affordable meal you will ever find in Manhattan, but that you also have that oh-so elusive all-around PERFECT dining experience. ”
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It was an incredible value and a transporting experience for a very special evening. ”
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AND--the prices were VERY reasonable, excellent, caring service and the portions were quite generous. ”
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The dish proportions were generous and the ingredients were very fresh. ”
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the portions are very abundant and the food is not light. ”
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This is a great advantage as you are not restricted by a wine list and can also save a good deal of money. ”
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Never been a huge fan of mussels, but since they offer 4 types on appetizer menu we figured it must be their specialty and had to try them. ”
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We brought some Prosecco with us (always been a huge fan of BYOB restaurants) and the chef came right over and opened our bottle with a flourish that inspired applause from the other diners. ”
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93.75% positive |
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My friend ordered the dessert for us and out came the most interesting dessert I've seen in a long time. ”
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again; complete food hypnosis ensued and it took less than 10 minutes for us to inhale the scrumptious duck and pork. ”
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He called us less than 25 minutes later and gave us the red carpet treatment -- the food is AMAZING, the service is INCREDIBLE. ”
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imagine that it won't be long before La Sirene outgrows the currently small restaurant because of overwhelming demand for its heavenly dishes. ”
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Will be recommending La Sirene to others coming to NYC and hope to be there again before too long. ”
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have wanted to try this tiny bistro in my neighborhood for a long time after reading Bruni's review and seeing all the great write ups of the food, ambience, and staff here. ”
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Focusing on the South of France, the seafood heavy menu offers up some of the best mussels I've eaten in a long time. ”
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Upon leaving, we agreed that it was the best meal we'd had since visiting Paris over a year ago and I HIGHLY reccommend people make a reservation before it becomes popular enough (which I'm sure it will) to warrant a month-long wait for a table. ”
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