Acclaimed French bistro w/ killer pork chop & standout chocolate cake. Reservations tough, bar seating recommended.
This East Village gem offers a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience, blending French and New American influences. Guests can expect a menu focused on shareable plates crafted with high-quality ingredients, perfect for a special occasion or a lively night out. The cozy ambiance and acclaimed wine list make it a standout destination.
The restaurant is praised for its shareable plates with a focus on high-quality ingredients and satisfying flavors, blending French and New American cuisines. Standout dishes include the red shrimp, chicken liver agnolotti, and a highly acclaimed chocolate cake. While most feedback is positive, a few reviewers have found certain dishes, like garlic shrimp or kale salad, to be underwhelming.
"Highly recommended dishes include the chicken liver agnolotti, red shrimp, pork chop, and especially the chocolate cake."
Customers generally have a very positive view of this restaurant, often citing exceptional food and a great atmosphere. While some find it divisive or overhyped, the majority recommend it for special occasions and praise its unique dishes.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to secure, and some diners have found the restaurant to be divisive or not living up to the hype.
"This spot in the East Village/LES is recommended for team dinners and offers vegetarian choices."
Neutral"Claud is recommended without further details."
Neutral"Claud is mentioned as a wine bar option."
Neutral"A brief supportive message to the original poster regarding their breakup."
Neutral"Explaining how they got a counter seat at Claud, this commenter sat at the garde manger station looking at the grill after arriving half an hour before opening without a reservation."
Positive"Following up on the suggestion of Claud, this user asks about securing a seat at the kitchen counter, wondering if it requires a reservation."
Neutral"Having eaten at Claud multiple times, this commenter found sitting at the counter in the back to be the best experience, especially when alone."
Positive"Claud is suggested as a good option, described as half underground with friendly bar service and a killer pork chop."
Positive"Claud is listed as a recommendation for date-worthy food that is not stuffy or fine dining."
Positive"In comparison to Smithereens, the commenter felt Claud was significantly better. However, they noted that Claud is not a "new" restaurant."
Positive"This is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter recommends the Chocolate Layer Cake from Claud."
Positive"A fan of Claud and Penny, this commenter highly recommends Claud as a great spot."
Positive"This commenter noted Claud's menu might be limited and advised checking it to ensure suitability for picky eaters, although they love Claud's pork chop."
Positive"This commenter believes Claud is superior in all aspects, including food and ambiance, and praises its creative offerings and chocolate cake."
Positive"This commenter suggests Claud is the better choice, believing it to be more suitable for parents."
Positive"This commenter feels Claud has better overall cooking compared to Lola's, but disagrees about the dessert, finding Lola's slightly stronger in that area."
Positive"This commenter recommends Claud specifically for its chocolate cake."
Positive"This commenter found Claud to have a nicer ambiance and better food and dessert compared to Lola's, though the tables felt more cramped."
Positive"Responding to a comment about Claud being quiet, this commenter stated that their experience on a Sunday evening was that it was full and quite noisy."
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