Elevated bistro w/ open kitchen & refined, shareable plates. Killer Devil's food cake & v. good wine program.
This East Village gem offers a sophisticated yet comfortable dining experience, with an open kitchen and a modern ambiance. Known for its high-quality, shareable plates and flavorful dishes, Claud is a must-visit for those seeking refined yet satisfying cuisine. Don't leave without trying their renowned six-layer Devil's food cake.
Claud offers a menu of refined, shareable plates with an emphasis on high-quality ingredients. Standout dishes include the sizzling red shrimp, pork chop, and chicken liver agnolotti, with many also raving about the six-layer Devil's food cake. While most reviews are glowing, a few mention disappointment with specific items like garlic shrimp or kale salad, and some find portions small for the price.
"Highly recommended dishes include the sizzling red shrimp, pork chop, chicken liver agnolotti, and the signature six-layer Devil's food cake. The sourdough bread served with garlic oil is also a notable mention."
Overall, customer sentiment is largely positive, with many praising the exceptional food quality, creative dishes, and extensive wine list. However, some find the restaurant to be divisive or a bit overhyped for the price.
Important Note
Some diners have found the portions to be small for the price, and there are mixed opinions on whether the restaurant lives up to the hype. Reservations can be difficult to secure.
"Claud is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"Claud is mentioned as a great option among several others."
Neutral"Claud is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"The user recommends the chocolate cake at Claud, a wine bar."
Positive"Claude was listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"This user corrected that the restaurant is named Claud, not Claude."
Neutral"This user clarified the distinction between Claude the bakery and Claud the restaurant, providing a mnemonic to remember."
Neutral"This commenter agrees that the shrimp at Claud is good and highlights dipping their house-made sourdough into the sizzling shrimp garlic oil as one of the best bites in the East Village."
Positive"Claud has a nice counter in the back where diners are close to the garden manger and grill stations, offering a view of the kitchen operations."
Positive"Claud is mentioned as a good addition to the list of restaurants with kitchen views."
Positive"This commenter confirms that the shrimp dish at Claud is good."
Positive"The author finds the sizzling shrimp dish at Claud to be exceptionally tasty, stating they could eat it daily. They also specifically mention and praise the fresh sourdough served in garlic oil with the dish."
Positive"This is a restaurant suggestion."
Neutral"The commenter recommends getting the shrimp and, if liked, the agnolotti (chicken liver) at Claud."
Positive"The original post mentions a brie-garlic-artichoke croissant from Claude, formerly Patisserie Claude."
Neutral"Claude is listed as a recommended bakery/cafe."
Positive"This commenter mentioned ordering a tuna crudo special at Claud that was small and expensive."
Negative"After multiple tries, this commenter found Claud disappointing with no 'wow' factor, although the wine list was solid. They felt Four Horseman executed a similar style of food better."
Negative"The wine program at Claud is excellent, and they have a new somm."
Positive"This commenter found Claud to be 'meh' for the price and portions, though acknowledged a solid wine list. They also mentioned Four Horseman does similar food better."
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