Bustling French bistro w/ standout Strawberry French toast & socca crepes. Nice for brunch or a casual bite.
This French bistro on the Upper West Side offers a charming atmosphere perfect for brunch or a relaxed meal. While some find it a bit 'meh,' others rave about specific dishes like the Strawberry French toast and socca crepes with ratatouille. It's a solid option for those seeking a classic French dining experience in Manhattan.
NICE MATIN offers French cuisine with some Mediterranean influences. While some reviewers consider it average, others highly recommend the Strawberry French toast and socca crepes with ratatouille. The bar area is also noted as a pleasant spot.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Strawberry French toast and socca crepes with ratatouille. The bar area is also a pleasant spot."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some finding the restaurant 'very meh' and others praising specific dishes and the overall experience.
Important Note
The restaurant may close early, making it unsuitable for late-night visits. Some patrons find the food to be average or 'very meh'.
"Nice Matin is recommended for uptown dining, particularly for its socca crepes with ratatouille."
Positive"This user recalled a positive experience at Nice Matin about a month prior, mentioning they had cocktails and received complimentary snacks which were good."
Positive"This user recently visited Nice Matin and found the experience to be very good."
Positive"This user recommended Nice Matin, noting it is a French restaurant located on W79th and Amsterdam."
Positive"Describing Nice Matin as wonderful, the author enjoyed socca crepes with ratatouille for lunch during their anniversary trip and would recommend similar French restaurants."
Positive"The reviewer stumbled upon Nice Matin and was pleasantly surprised by their Strawberry French toast, which was delicious and perfectly cooked with ample syrup. They noted the restaurant's Michelin Guide mention and appealing decor, finding the menu reasonably priced and expressed a desire to return."
Positive"Nice Matin was suggested as a brunch option, suitable for conversation due to a quieter dining room compared to other establishments."
Positive"This French bistro is described as nice and bustling, suggested as a brunch option on the west side of Manhattan."
Positive"Nice Matin was put forward as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"Nice Matin is mentioned as a French restaurant option."
Neutral"Nice Matin is described as having a senior crowd and being more casual compared to other mentioned formal French restaurants."
Neutral"The user acknowledges Nice Matin has positive reviews but feels it might be too casual for their birthday dinner."
Neutral"Nice Matin is mentioned as a lovely French restaurant option."
Positive"Nice Matin is recommended as a dinner option."
Neutral"The author, a UWS native passionate about food, elaborates that Nice Matin is 'just okkkk,' overrated, overpriced, and underwhelming, and not a destination for visitors."
Negative"Contrasting other opinions, this author states that Nice Matin is good."
Positive"The original poster (OP) is glad they asked about Nice Matin, noting that while Google reviews were positive, they now feel those reviews can't necessarily be trusted given the feedback received."
Neutral"The author bluntly states that Nice Matin 'sux' (sucks)."
Negative"The original poster (OP) expresses disappointment upon hearing negative feedback about Nice Matin, as its menu had looked appealing."
Neutral"The author, who used to live and work in the area, finds Nice Matin to be 'very meh' and believes there are better restaurants nearby."
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