Bistro restaurants in New York City
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Pastis
While the West Village is known for classy, cozy, intimate spots that cause quiet envy among the most casual of passersby, the adjacent Meatpacking District’s dining scene is a bit more… ostentatious, complete with nightclub-like queues behind velvet ropes, eye-popping decor and crowds of trend-obsessed young folks. The most solidly pleasing option here is the original cool-kid spot, Pastis, Keith McNally’s perfect homage to the French brasserie.
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Five Napkin Burger
This place features fine wide-ranging bistro fare – sushi rolls, matzo-ball soup, big salads and barbecued ribs. But the main reason to tuck into a table here is right in the restaurant’s name. Its original, acclaimed burger comes topped with carmelized onions, gooey Comte cheese and herb aioli, with other outstanding options including the bacon-cheddar burger, a lamb kofta burger with chopped veggies and tahini sauce, and even a 5 Napkin veggie burger, topped with homemade sauce and sweet pickles. All get nestled into pillow-soft buns, and all are indeed juicy.
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Minetta Tavern
Book in advance, or come early to snag a table on a weeknight, because Minetta Tavern is pretty much always packed to the rafters. The snug red leather banquettes, the dark-paneled walls with black-and-white photos, the classic checkered floors, tin ceilings and flaring yellow bistro lamps give it ambience galore. While flavor-filled French-bistro dishes like pig's feet, pan-seared marrow bones, roasted chicken, chocolate souffle and crème brûlée, plus American faves, such as sirloin steak, crisp fries and big burgers, don't disappoint.
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Benoit
Alain Ducasse's New York eatery Benoit is full of bright blond wood, red banquettes, glinting sconces and a more laid-back black-and-white bar. You'll be transported to Paris by fresh-baked croissants, garlicky escargots, tender duck l'orange, cassoulet and roasted chicken for two. Ducasse fans will also want to check out his more upscale Adour in the St Regis Hotel; it's got a knockout wine list.
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