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Cafe Paulette, Brooklyn, NY
Cafe Paulette, Brooklyn, NY
Cafe Paulette, Brooklyn, NY
Cafe Paulette, Brooklyn, NY
Cafe Paulette, Brooklyn, NY

Cafe Paulette

4.5
4.5
354 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Cafe Paulette is Fort Greene's Parisian Bistro serving authentic french food paired with a well-curated wine list of natural and organic wines, in a warm and cosy friendly atmosphere.
We're located right across the street from landmark Fort Greene Park, and 3 blocks away from BAM and Theatre for a New Audience.
Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (718) 852-8582
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Scott Brown
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private events for up to 50 guests, or next door at Petit Paulette our new wine bar, for up to 25 guests. CONTACT - lionel@cafepaulette.com
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Greene
  • Cross street
    S Elliott Place & S Portland Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, Q, R at Dekalb, 2, 3, 4, 5 at Nevins st, G at Fulton, C at Lafayette.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

354 Reviews
  1. Ab519

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is excellent and the food is great as well. Highly recommend this place. Very intimate and personable! Really love coming here!

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  2. tjeanmurray

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food; attentive staff.

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  3. IgorK

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect French food and service restaurant experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, exemplary service, fantastic wine at a reasonable price, perfect lighting, acoustics, vibe.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this little bistro! So quaint and cozy with lovely views of the nearby park. It was charming inside with French music playing and the food and wine was wonderful. We were thoroughly pleased with our dinner here and will be back soon!

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  6. Garth

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Paultette is a gem! I only wish they had a liquor license as it would be a very nice place to have a cocktail - as someone who isn't that into beer or wine.

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  7. Dave

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A little bit of France in Brooklyn. Very typical French bistro run by all Parisians. Service was friendly and terrific as was the food.

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  8. Lsjx3

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Ate here before Madonna concert. Very friendly and helpful staff. Had the halibut special, delicious. Liked the continental, corner restaurant vibe. Would eat here again.

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  9. MichaelT

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Charming. Good food. We would go again if we lived nearby for sure. Convenient walk to BAM. Friendly Staff.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The music was way too loud to have a converstation and also there was barely enough light to read the menu.

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  11. 304pms

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great little French cafe near Theatre for a New Audience and BAM. I felt I was in paris the Sunday morning I was there

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  12. AnnieEats

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my go to French spot now. The wine selections is amazing and the food options are always delicious. My friend had just come down from rural New Hampshire and was absolutely thrilled. I cannot recall our waitress's name but all I can say is Thank you!!!

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  13. StirlingFoodie

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quaint and friendly neighborhood restaurant in a park setting. Had a lovely 2 hour meal - delicious gazpacho, savory merguez couscous, and beautifully cooked trout almandine. The cheese board was an amazing dessert. We enjoyed the atmosphere very much!

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  14. Jcondo2

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Every neighborhood should have a little French Bistro like Cafe Paulette!

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  15. ChrisM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New favorite spot. Food was delicious and service was excellent.

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  16. SUNHEEG

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I adore this place and I go there often! They even had a chamber music-duo last night, so fun. But they forgot to mark with Opentable that I kept my reservation and was there last night practically until closing of the kitchen. Kindly correct and clarify, thanks!

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  17. LauraP

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great service & delicious food! Went here the other night before a show at BAM!

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  18. 2Beat

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere, good food. A great resource after BAM. Very comfortable.

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  19. fifthhigh

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I lived in the hood I’d eat there at least once a week! We’ve already sent friends!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    It was way too hot, their AC was dismal. We had to leave.

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  21. pickyeater

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Very pleasant, very French. Great choice if you have an evening planned at BAM.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Family visiting out of state

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafè Paulette is a gem, a special place with the ambiance of a secret meeting place for lovers, close friends and artists.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was so fresh and delicious and it’s such a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. We adore it!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, good traditional French food. Couldn’t ask for more.

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  26. JaniceM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific French Cafe & great choice for before/after performances at BAM complex. Always pleasant experience - this time the bouillabaisse was especially notable - very "light" with delicious sauce and aioli on crusty bread. Nice wine selection.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Third time th

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  28. PamelaS

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for s birthday dinner and the meal could not be better.

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  29. manhattanmarg

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The place is lovely but loud. Not great for having a quiet conversation. Food was delicious, especially the moules frites. Staff was exceptional! Merci beaucoup!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely French Bistro. Excellent choices and relaxed friendly vibe. Delicious food.

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  31. CarltonAvGuy

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I like the food, the ambience, and especially the service. All staff are polite and attentive. Nickolai is superb and gets my highest rating for recommendations, service and friendliness.

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  32. CherrieF

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Glasses were dirty Mental was too limited

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and preparation. Sweet little spot. Nice touch service!

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  34. iluvfrance

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food was so cute in this little brasserie ! and the ambiance is perfect for francophiles and more :) high high recommend

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  35. JuAnneN

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Our party of 5 was squeezed into a table for four. Meanwhile a table of 6 was empty for most of our time there and then later occupied by two people. It would've been a much nicer experience if we had space to sit comfortably.

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  36. Buckaroo

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This is a surprisingly great restaurant in an unlikely place, but close enough to BAM to make it an excellent choice for dining after a performance.

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  37. genef1943

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been coming here for six years when we come to visit our grandchild. This is our oasis and time for us.

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  38. transported

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A pleasant spot my third time there. Service attentive. However, put off my happy hour limited to bar. We sat for full dinner and had to pay double what barstools were paying just a few feet away? Not cool.

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  39. SD2NY

    Berlin

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A terrific place to go pre-theater for TFANA or BAM.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelent food, wine and beautiful space

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Cafe Paulette is rated 4.5 stars by 354 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Cafe Paulette

1 South Eliott Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Elliott Place & S Portland Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Greene
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, Q, R at Dekalb, 2, 3, 4, 5 at Nevins st, G at Fulton, C at Lafayette.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Brown
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (718) 852-8582
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private events for up to 50 guests, or next door at Petit Paulette our new wine bar, for up to 25 guests. CONTACT - lionel@cafepaulette.com
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