Cafe Cluny

Name: Cafe Cluny
Address: 284 West 12th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10014
Telephone: (212) 255-6900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1769 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.

Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny.

We do not accept reservations during Brunch on the weekends and seat tables on a first come first serve basis

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 255-6900

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 255-6900
Website
http://www.cafecluny.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andy Xu

Location
284 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014
Neighborhood
West Village
Cross street
West 4th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The 1, 2, 3, A, C and E trains stop at West 14th Street.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$18.00
Gruyere Cheese, Crouton
Buffalo Chicken Dumplings$18.00
6 Pieces, Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Half Dozen Island Creek Oysters$24.00
Mignonette
Salmon Tartare$21.00
Avocado, Radish, Sesame Seeds, Citrus-Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette, Toast
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
Cocktail Sauce, Mustard Remoulade

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$14.00
Roasted‎ Shallot Vinaigrette
Baby Kale Caesar Salad$18.00
Creamy Garlic Dressing, Shaved Parmesan Croutons
Country Frisée Salad$20.00
Croutons, Blue Cheese, Bacon Lardon, Bacon Vinaigrette, Poached Egg
Vegetarian Nicoise Salad$22.00
Mixed Greens, Marinated Vegetables, Hard Boiled Egg, Nicoise Olives, Roasted Shallot-Sherry Vinaigrette

Salad Add Ons

Half Avocado$6.00
Chicken$11.00
Salmon$18.00
4 oz. Strip Steak$20.00

Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese$22.00
Country Toast, Aged Cheddar or Gruyere Cheese
Lobster Rolls$35.00
Potato roll, Avocado, Scallions, Lemon Aioli, Pickled Peppers
Impossible Burger™$26.00
Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Odeon Chipotle Mayonnaise
Yellowfin Tuna Burger$30.00
Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Wasabi Mayonnaise
Cluny Burger$26.00
Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Entrees

Roast All Natural Half Chicken at Jus$30.00
Chestnut-Croissant Bread Pudding, Crispy Artichokes, Sour Cherries
House Made Ricotta Cavatelli$28.00
White Veal Bolognese, Pancetta, Sage, Aged Pecorino
Macaroni & Cheese$20.00
Breadcrumbs, Chives
Three Egg Omelette$22.00
French Fries or Mixed Greens. Choose four: fines herbes, tomato, spinach, onion, mushrooms, ham, bacon, Gruyere, cheddar, Roquefort, goat cheese
Purple Sticky Rice Bowl$25.00
Avocado, Kale, Shiitake Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe, Sriracha Broth
Trout Almondine$30.00
Red Bliss Poatoes, Onion Soubise, Capers, Grilled Lemon
Pan Roasted Faroe Islands Salmon$30.00
Sunchoke, Mustard, Braised Salsify, Leek Cream
New York Strip Steak$44.00
Mixed Greens or French Fries

Sides

Sauteed Broccolini$12.00
Garlic, Chili Flakes
French Fries$12.00
Sautéed Spinach$12.00
Garlic
Forest Mushrooms$12.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00

What 1,769 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service3ambience3
Overall a good experience. We went when it first opened for dinner on a Sunday. It was not crowded so service was very good. The food was good and the mini donuts for dessert were really tasty. Slightly over priced but I’m beginning to think that may be everywhere now.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Charming as always
PJ
PamelaJ
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place never disappoints! The food is outstanding—-and the ambiance is wonderful. One of the best French restaurants in New York.
ST
SeanT
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience2
Everything was fine, except for the fact that I specifically asked for a table that truly sat five and not just a four top with a table stuck on the end. What I got was a four top with a table stuck on the end. We were cramped and therefore cannot recommend.
GC
GregC
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience3
The orders were very slow out of the kitchen. Otherwise the meal was generally fine
D
Duff5
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Steak and sauce was okay Enjoyed everything else
M
Mikedespo
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Village staple. Food is always excellent. Service abs staff terrific. Consistency is key and it never fails
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
THE BEST!!!
B
Bmcc
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Overall good spot for the west village but it seems to have gone down hill. I used to go here a lot 5+ years ago and it’s nowhere near as good. The tuna burger was average at best and the margarita was way too sweet. Bummer, as I love the location and ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very nice dinner with wine on a Monday night
MF
MarkF
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Not a warm welcome from host, seated outside when booking was for inside. Food pretty good, service average at best and tip reflected that. Can do much better, very poor in comparison to previous visits.
c
creativetapas
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lovely outdoor experience during heat wave and a thunderstorm, we had salad nicoise and purple rice bowl, both simple and delectable
TH
THOMASM
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was superb! It was an after theater dinner and one of the best dinners the 5 of us have EVR had! Wow! Are you good!
TF
TomF
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience indoor dining. Staff super professional as always. Simple elegant menu. Deserts are otherworldly
G
Guest
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The tables for outdoor seating are exceptionally small and rickety, on a slanting floor.
JL
JohnL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get the Salmon!!! It’s legit the best. Great service, great food, cute place.
AC
ACH2f
New York Area
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Service was relatively efficient. We were seated outdoors, very pleasant, only a bit loud due to another set of customers at full volume. Food was delicious, just short of excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful first experience at this charming neighborhood bistro that my local dining partner recommended. From the best Bloody Mary in memory (at the convivial bar) to the quintessential Steak Frites au poivre, three of us reveled in the cozy ambience, attentive (but discreet and not overbearing) service, and perfect food and wine pairing. Never feeling rushed, we were able to enjoy a leisurely catch-up. Five stars with more visits to come!
JB
JulianneB
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
brought another client for dinner. service very slow, staff inattentive. server seemed to have some trouble with english
FO
FromtheOC
Orange County
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best desserts!
JB
JulianneB
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Brought my client for lunch. Food was fine, staff needs a little training.
O
Olivia
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
The food was only ok here nothing to write home about especially when there are other French restaurants in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
had a wonderful birthday dinner for my partner… such a comfortable yet darling place xx
LS
LeslieS
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small menu, but great food! I have eaten there before, and I will continue to visit. Food and cocktails are very well prepared!
t
terriek
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and always a great time
RJ
RJSTPS
New York Area
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious and once you are seated the service top notch.
a
annej
New York Area
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
God, I love eating in restaurants like this - generous portions and pours, NO music, the server is always there when you need or want them, my reservation was honored immediately, warm friendly host, good vibes. Highly recommend the salade frisee.
DC
DianaC
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely afternoon lunch with friends. Staff was amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was a bit less refined than usual but overall a pleasant experience and well priced wine menu
E
Elizabeth
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was great to come back here and it was better than ever. We sat outside, a little cool and the ambience was just OK, but who could do better these days? Shout out to the staff who were terrific to a person. I had buffalo chicken appetizer which was good, and the spinach ravioli and zucchini fries, both of which were excellent. I was delighted. My friend had the lobster roll which she said was great. We shared the sticky toffee pudding - excellent. Now I am looking for a reason to go back!
CM
CMCM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Short Attention Span Version: Really? You spill an entire tray of drinks on me and i have to sit through the rest of my meal with a wet arm, wet leg, and wet shoe, and you don't even comp me a single drink or a single dessert on a $350 bill for four? Full version: I fully appreciate that accidents can happen, and know there was no mal intent, but an entire tray of drinks was spilt on me, and my arm, leg, and shoe were soaked. The waitress was verbally apologetic. I didn't make a scene about it, and in fact tried to minimize the issue so the rest of my party and the table next to us could get on with their meal, but I had to sit through the rest of my meal wet and uncomfortable. I would have left if we were not with old friends who were only in town for the night. When my bill arrived I was shocked to see that not a single gesture was made to compensate me for the incident. Not a single drink or single dessert was removed from the bill. The more I have thought about it the more angry I have become. Where was the manager? In a well run restaurant a manager would have immediately appeared at the table to apologize and do something to make it right. There was none. Even on our way out nothing was said or acknowledged. This is the memory I am left with for Cafe Cluny. Can't even recall the food.
TJ
ThomasJ
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
The server asked for allergies and I said wheat. My salmon came out over some noodles that I had to ask about. Basically it was a “whoops”. Meanwhile my dinner guest ate his entire meal while I waited for a redo of my dish. No compensation for their huge mistake. Probably won’t be back.
Cafe ClunyResponded on June 28, 2022Hi Thomas, I'm so sorry to hear that you had this experience with us. I did call and leave a message letting you know that I would like to pay for your next meal, if you would be willing to give us another chance. Again apologies where they are due, we normally take extreme caution with all allergies. Please free free to call anytime if you have a change of heart and would be willing to return. (212) 255-6900 All my best, Thomas High General Manager
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amyh
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just love love this place
d
dktrd
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the finest joints in the neighborhood. Always good. Great staff. Incredible chef
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and everything tasted delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Service was not great. Waitresses never came back after meal was served to check on us. Water bottle was never refilled. Even the check with my credit card sat on the table for a long time despite most of the customers had left for the evening.
A
Airam
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere; beautiful interior design; picturesque location; kind service, tasty food! I would recommend Cafe Cluny for pleasant dining and quiet conversations in a stylish setting.
MJ
MichaelJ
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was excellent with the exception of the rice bowl dish which was a salty mess. We sat outside to noise level was good. (This is not to say the noise level inside is not good. In the past I've always found it acceptable.)
MH
MarthaH
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out-of-town family in fort a first visit to NYC after nearly 3 years. Dinner was delightful!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cafe Cluny using the Order Online button. Cafe Cluny also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 255-6900.

Cafe Cluny is rated 4.7 stars by 1769 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 255-6900

Other options

Order online

284 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

Cross street
West 4th Street
Neighborhood
West Village
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The 1, 2, 3, A, C and E trains stop at West 14th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Andy Xu
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafecluny.com/
Phone number
(212) 255-6900

Cafe Cluny

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Buffalo Chicken Dumplings

Chicken

Salmon

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$18.00

Buffalo Chicken Dumplings$18.00

Half Dozen Island Creek Oysters$24.00

Salmon Tartare$21.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$14.00

Baby Kale Caesar Salad$18.00

Country Frisée Salad$20.00

Vegetarian Nicoise Salad$22.00

Salad Add Ons

Half Avocado$6.00

Chicken$11.00

Salmon$18.00

4 oz. Strip Steak$20.00

Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese$22.00

Lobster Rolls$35.00

Impossible Burger™$26.00

Yellowfin Tuna Burger$30.00

Cluny Burger$26.00

Entrees

Roast All Natural Half Chicken at Jus$30.00

House Made Ricotta Cavatelli$28.00

Macaroni & Cheese$20.00

Three Egg Omelette$22.00

Purple Sticky Rice Bowl$25.00

Trout Almondine$30.00

Pan Roasted Faroe Islands Salmon$30.00

New York Strip Steak$44.00

Sides

Sauteed Broccolini$12.00

French Fries$12.00

Sautéed Spinach$12.00

Forest Mushrooms$12.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00

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