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Bagatelle- NY
Hailing from France, Brand Essence owners Aymeric Clemente and Remi Laba teamed up in February 2008 to create a restaurant that is wholly French Mediterranean in atmosphere and cuisine. The ambiance is reminiscent of a bustling Parisian bistro, with classic decor and architecture paired with chic and bold artwork., lively music, and a relaxed yet sexy vibe, making you feel as if you've escaped to Europe if only for a day.
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57 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 57 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(6)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- hot spot(30)
- vibrant bar scene(26)
- good for groups(25)
- special occasion(14)
- late-night find(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
Bagatelle- NY Reviews List
Review 1 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasant Surprise!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Expected Bagatelle to be another overrated, trendy Meatpacking District spot; it was not! The food here is outstanding (had tartare de thon, rack of lamb, mixed mushrooms, truffled potato puree, etc.); the service was attentive without being smothering. Compliments to Chef Romuald Jung and the staff."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Place to take Visitors
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great if not a little bit expensive. Music was very loud but it meant no one got sleepy and there was a good vibe. Watch out for the sommelier, always pushing the most expensive wines and trying to get you to spend more. Also get a late sitting as they will only reserve your table for 2 hours so get ready to be rushed if you want dessert."
Dined on 4/20/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 3 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Place To Be!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The scene was vibrant, the food was super, and the staff was wonderful. We will definitely be coming back, especially for brunch :)"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Time boxing was a fail
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was dissatisfied with the waiter telling us we had to leave at certain time because the table was reserved for another party which later to find wasn't true. It's bad service and poor planning on their part if the first thing they tell you as you are seated that you can't stay more than 1.5 hours, especially when we spent over $1,500."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They completely screwed up our order, never placed appetizer order in and then missed certain entree orders entirely. They also added appetizers and charged us for ones we never ordered. The service was horrible and they were unapologetic about it.
Have had good experience at brunch but will not be going back for dinnet anytime soon."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 6 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fun place but waiter was not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun place but waiter was not focused on customer service."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It's not a good sign when
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's not a good sign when as you are being seated by the hostess, she informs you in all seriousness, to be done with your meal within two hours because the restaurant will need your table. Well if it's possible, it was all downhill from there. Food all served cold to warm at best. A great scene with not so great food. We will not be going back here anytime soon"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2002
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Review 8 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is TO DIE FOR. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is TO DIE FOR. The best of the best. If you want quality food and to get treated with impeccable service, this is the place to go. Plus, at night time when the restaurant enhances its club atmosphere, it's always guaranteed a fun time. Love love love Bagatelle NY!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good of course but tuesday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"good of course
but tuesday quiet"
but tuesday quiet"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
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Review 10 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good for brunch. But for dinner
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good for brunch. But for dinner its gone downhill, poor and rude service. Not as fun as it used to be!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 11 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first visit to their new
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first visit to their new location was perfect.
The food was absolutely great.
Would love them to open up their wine list to include California pinot noirs.
But will definitely revisit soon."
The food was absolutely great.
Would love them to open up their wine list to include California pinot noirs.
But will definitely revisit soon."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The music was just too loud
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"The music was just too loud to have a conversation during dinner."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 13 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Eh
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awful service, decent food - would be better as a lounge with snacks than a restaurant."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2005
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Review 14 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Most obnoxious staff I've
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Most obnoxious staff I've ever experienced at a restaurant. We were literally told after two hours we had to leave because they needed the table. They refused to serve us dessert because our time was up. Asked for the manager and he was even more rude than the waiter. Don't go there unless you want to be treated like a dog. Never again"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
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Review 15 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
waiters hovered - clearly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"waiters hovered - clearly wanted us to hurry - i will give it another try but it was unconfortable"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 16 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's like having dinner at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"It's like having dinner at a lounge- we love it!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Rushed, wet and bad food.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We did not have a good experience here. We were doomed from the beginning. The main hostess had a serious attitude problem. When we were seated our seats were wet. We asked to switch tables since our pants were getting wet from the seat and were told there were no more tables yet 6 tables were open. After having to dispute this they finally moved us. we ordered the gnocchi as an appetizer which was the only highlight of our experience. It was really good. We ordered sea bass as the meal and it was terrible. As we were being rushed through our entire meal by the waitress we didn't even bother to look at dessert. The only nice thing about this restaurant was the decor. Maybe just stick to drinks here."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 18 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always a great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always a great experience at Bagatelle"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 19 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Can be improved
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too much emphasis on when to empty the table. Not polite.
Waiters and bar tenders are friendly. Fun place to be."
Waiters and bar tenders are friendly. Fun place to be."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 20 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too much noise, Music too
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Too much noise, Music too loud. Good meeting point."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 21 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Definitely a fun place, good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Definitely a fun place, good service, good food, but they will "force" you out of your table if you sit too long before the next seating if your reservation is a bit earlier. Great music if you're in the mood to hang out and dance."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was amazing, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was amazing, the waiter was nice and gave really good advice on the choice of the dishes, the venue is beautiful. Everything was great, except the fact that the waiter offered to add truffles in one of the dishes, which ended up costing three times its original price. The clients should definitely be informed of that, because everyone's not willing to pay an extra 70$ for some truffle pieces."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 23 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I was very disappointed with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was very disappointed with this place. We waited a while to be seated and then were rushed the entire time. Several times the servers went to take our plates away while we were still eating. Then the table next to us started dancing on the booth shaking our table while we were eating. We had to finish our food with the fear that someone dancing in 4 ich heels would fall on our head. I definitly dont mind the dancing but they should wait until you are at least done with your food. This place is extremely expensive for such increadibly poor service. This is the most dissapoined I have ever been at a resturaunt. We were also overcharged us and when we questioned it was just a shrug and not removed from our bill."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
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Review 24 for Bagatelle- NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This new restaurant has potential
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This new restaurant has potential but clearly having some new opening jitters. For starters the place doesn't open until 7:30 so if you want to go for an early drink forget it. The managers were too busy yelling at the staff. And rightfully so, service is spotty. Our original waiter left us after taking our order and other waiters took dessert and coffee and the bill. The food was very good. The noise level loud. The crowd was bustling and all dressed in BLACK! Clearly a restaurant trying to be a nightclub or a nightclub trying to be a restaurant."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bagatelle- NY
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic