Chic, intimate East Village wine bar w/ exceptional Euro-inspired dishes & a killer chocolate cake. A go-to for wine lovers.
Nestled in the East Village, Claud offers an intimate European-inspired dining experience with an impressive wine list. Chef Joshua Pinsky and wine director Chase Sinzer have created a celebrated space known for its approachable yet sophisticated menu. Dishes like sizzling red shrimp and a standout half-chicken showcase high-quality ingredients and bold flavors, while the multi-layered Devil's food cake provides a decadent finish.
Claud offers a European-inspired menu with a focus on shareable plates, showcasing high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. Standout dishes frequently mentioned include sizzling red shrimp, pork chop with smoked onion jus, chicken liver agnolotti, and a highly praised Devil's food cake. The wine list is also a major draw.
"Highly recommended dishes include the sizzling red shrimp, chicken liver agnolotti, pork chop, and especially the multi-layered Devil's food cake."
Customers rave about the exceptional food, particularly the unique flavor combinations and standout dishes like the red shrimp and chicken liver agnolotti. The wine program is also frequently praised. While some find it can be overhyped or a bit pricey, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Important Note
Some users have found the restaurant to be slightly overhyped or pricey for the portion sizes. There was also a controversial discussion regarding a specific cake preparation technique.
"The original poster inquires if it's acceptable to visit Claud just for wine and dessert without a full meal."
Neutral"This commenter strongly recommends Claud and specifically advises getting the cake for dessert."
Positive"This commenter noted that Claud has a small greenhouse out back that might be able to accommodate a group."
Positive"Claud in the East Village was listed as a potential restaurant."
Positive"This commenter had a delicious basque cheesecake from Claude in the West Village, and considers it even better than Little Grace Bakery's version."
Positive"A user mentioned the chocolate cake at Claud, and another user recommended looking up a video about it."
Positive"The user suggested Claude for a sit-down dinner dessert experience."
Positive"This commenter was reminded of the chocolate cake at Claud (restaurant) in the East Village, which they consider one of the best but also very expensive."
Positive"This commenter believes the ganache at Claud is better, but the cake itself is drier than Claude's. They also find the $22 price for a cake from Claud to be excessive."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Claud (the restaurant) is superior to Claude (the bakery)."
Positive"This commenter agreed that the chocolate cake at Claud (the restaurant) is overhyped."
Negative"This commenter described the chocolate cake at the restaurant Claud on 10th street as the most amazing thing they have ever had."
Positive"This commenter strongly disagreed with the quality of the chocolate cake at Claud (the restaurant), calling it the worst dessert on their menu. They later clarified they believe only Claude (the bakery) has good chocolate cake."
Negative"This commenter was reminded of the chocolate cake at Claud (restaurant) in the East Village, which they consider one of the best but also very expensive."
Positive"This commenter provided a link to a video showing a chef blowing chocolate dust onto a cake at Claud (restaurant), which they found off-putting."
Negative"This commenter was put off by a video showing the chocolate dust technique at Claud (restaurant) and questioned if it was the blackout cake. They also mentioned trying Mia's and Little Cupcake Bakeshop."
Negative"This user found Claud, the sister restaurant to Penny, to be delicious with everything being great, especially the chocolate cake, which they even took home."
Positive"This user found Claud, the sister restaurant to Penny, to be delicious with everything being great, especially the chocolate cake, which they even took home."
Positive"Claud is described as 'stellar' and shares its wine list with Penny. The user notes that Ellis, the head sommelier at Penny, is among the best in the city, implying a strong wine program is shared between the two establishments."
Positive"This user prefers Claud over Penny, highlighting its chicken liver and tiny ravioli dish as 'mindblowing.'"
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