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Barmarche
Barmarche is the perfect little downtown bistro for a night out in Nolita. It's a neighborhood gem; perfect for dates, to catch up with friends, small groups or the family. Come join us for fresh cocktails, a simple and well executed menu of fresh seafood, all-natural meats, delicious taquitos & grass-fed burgers in a warm & cozy french bistro-style setting.
Weekend brunch available on Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm where you can enjoy $6 bloody marys, marias, mimosas & St. Germain fizzes. No reservations are taken for brunch except for groups of 8 or greater.
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Weekend brunch available on Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm where you can enjoy $6 bloody marys, marias, mimosas & St. Germain fizzes. No reservations are taken for brunch except for groups of 8 or greater.
77 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 77 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(43)
- fit for foodies(38)
- romantic(38)
- good for groups(21)
- special occasion(17)
- hot spot(13)
Barmarche Reviews List
Review 1 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thank you for the wonderful dinner!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Only place in the whole city that took our reservation for 12ppl on father's day weekend. The food was very good (rib-eye, alfredo pasta, endive salad, scallops, spinach dip), champagne was reasonably priced, service was spot on (water glasses were always filled. Though they do charge a cake cutting fee, but worth every penny of the $50 pp we spent."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Relaxed celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of my favorite things about our experience was how not rushed we felt. The wait staff allowed for plenty of time between courses and after the meal without hovering or seeming to try to get us out for the next party."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The mussels were amazing.. So were the shrimp tacos! Service was good. We went early and we were not rushed at all."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A bad first impression
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A nice setting can only take a place so far. Poor wine service, overly salty starters, and a very loud atmosphere made for a quick dinner and a quick escape. My main dish was good, but it will take more than a well cooked piece of chicken to get me to return."
Dined on 5/30/2013
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Review 5 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bacon wrapped dates are a must! Follow it with the truffle and shrimp risotto. Enjoy!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, quiet (Brunch Review)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been to Barmache for dinner before and it's usually a nice spot with an attractive crowd and great ambiance. It's kept very dark at night, with only candles or dim chandeliers and is usually packed.
During the day the restaurant is very bright with it's corner lot location. We had Sunday brunch at 1PM and the restaurant was almost empty, which left us feeling a bit awkward. The service was also fairly slow, despite us being 1 of 2 tables in the restaurant. The meal was great and my guests left happy and full, but it wasn't the typical NY Sunday Brunch I was hoping for."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Maitre d, great ambiance!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Above all, the woman who helped me to alter my reservation and oversaw the evening was by far the loveliest hostess: accommodating, informative, attentive, not pushy although my party was late and the night was busy. The service was a teeny bit scattered, but relaxed and attentive. The ambiance is GORGEOUS (great lighting makes everyone look gorgeous). And yet the place is not at all stuffy. We didn't enjoy the shrimp risotto, unfortunately. But all dishes were well prepared and the salads, desserts and appetizers were excellent."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sweet spot!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Early evening on a Tuesday, so may not be broadly applicable but was a great spot for happy hour. Really good cocktails, from concept to delivery. Friendly service and nice ambiance. Decor is warm and inviting but still chic. Just had snacks (dip, tacos) but hoping to come back for brunch."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Would NOT Recommend
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The amount of people packed in, including the woman from the table next to me who was sitting on my lap, coupled with the music, made for a dreadful evening. We aren't even old, we are young and we couldn't believe the noise.
Our server would rather have been anywhere else in the world, which was tragically obvious when we asked him what his favorite things were on the menu, or what he recommended.
Food was ok.
Experience was terrible."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
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Review 10 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had to wait 30 minutes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had to wait 30 minutes to be seated after our reservation time. The food was good, not spectacular, and the service was great."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
nice small plates place, like
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"nice small plates place, like a French bistro in a white Louis XVI setting."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice Date Spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Guac and Chips (OK at best) - Chipotle Shrimp Tacos (Good)
Atmosphere (Small place) - Good Date Spot"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Found this one on Open table's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Found this one on Open table's 1000-point list. I can't wait to go back. We had big salad, scallops and truffle risotto, and a couple of glasses of wine. Perfect!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great and the staff was helpful. We stayed there for hours, drinks were amazing...the staff was attentive but never rushed us even though we stayed way after we finished out food."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 15 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find! The portabello
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great find! The portabello burger was delicious and my date enjoyed his steak. We both had the Malbec which was very good with both meals. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Service was attentive - my water glass was never empty. The environment was very romantic with great lighting. I definitely recommend. You won't be disappointed!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took some business colleagues for dinner and was very satisfied with the food, service and ambiance. The Portobello mushroom burger was moist and full of flavor. The wine list was stocked with good wines for under $ 50. Would definitely recommend."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Barmarche is hidden gem. Everything
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Barmarche is hidden gem. Everything was delicious! Definitely try the bacon wrapped dates and the churros!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food slightly underwhelmed,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food slightly underwhelmed, the Rockefeller Oysters were over bread-crumbed and fried. Ceviche was rather bland."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
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Review 19 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good cocktails, and we had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good cocktails, and we had a great table in the back corner so it was a bit less loud and a little more secluded. Food was good too; nothing crazy but a solid meal."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A cute little restaurant with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A cute little restaurant with great ambiance. It had an intimate feeling with low lighting and chandeliers. Sat in a corner table in the back tucked away next to a window."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Barmarche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reminds one of a French Bistro.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Reminds one of a French Bistro."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Barmarche
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
14 out of 14 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic