Tartine
New York, NY 10014-2277
Phone: (212) 229-2611
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 4th Street and Waverly Place
- Directions:
- 1 at Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
- Best of Citysearch:
- BYOB Restaurant 2008
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-4pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 9am-4pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Tartine – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Intimate, candlelit Tartine serves creative French bistro fare in an unpretentious, if inexplicably lighthouse-themed, environment. Couples bearing fine wine and microbrewed beer in brown paper bags brave snow, sleet and sweltering heat to line up in front of this diminutive B.Y.O.B. West Village gem, especially for brunch.
The Food
The hearty French menu is executed with smart, flavorful touches. French onion soup, for example, arrives cooked in a flaky potpie crust, while grilled herb-encrusted salmon comes with a garnish of capers, scallions, chopped tomatoes and grapefruit wedges. The brunch menu is particularly strong; the enormous apple pancakes are a favorite. For dessert, try the rich, deliciously sweet tarte Tatin, served with homemade ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTartine accepts only cash, so be sure to hit the ATM in advance.
Save MoneyIf you do B.Y.O.B., there's no corkage fee.
User Reviews for Tartine
03/26/2008 Posted by Claudiogrande
I've been coming here for years and I have almost never been disappointed with anything except the occasional long waits as they do not take reservations...it's just too small. The food, however, is excellent, and they always offer an imaginative specials list. Oh, when it's very crowded (which is always) you might get a really tiny table...but who cares, it's just super and you bring your own wine because there's a church across the street! For those that don't mind tight spaces and a noisy crowd, this is simply great! It's a neighborhood bistro just like in Paris
Pros: consistent french fare
Cons: very long waits and tight space
03/17/2008 Posted by robomanic23
Long lines and tiny tiny place., however, the staff was very patient with us- we were a large group with 5 then 7-- no wait, 5 of us. An extra table was put together for us. We ordered these entrees- mussels in saffron broth, chicken in a pastry (citysearch won't let me write po* pie), steak frites ( I think the sirloin) and fish-- don't remember the name of the fish dish. Well everyone was very happy with their dish. I always have mussels at bistro places and these mussels were quite good. Not as good as Cafe des Bruxelles (on a good day) but right next to it. My friend who ordered the chicken is a very finicky eater and doesn't normally eat meat but she was happy with her dish. So, in the words of Sacha Baron Cohen, I'd say Tartine was "great success!"
Pros: Great staff, no cork fee, great food
Cons: Tiny place, cash only, long lines
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