Oregano Bar & Bistro presents two popular cuisine traditions – French and Iberian, the latter named after the peninsula which encompasses Spain and Portugal. They have much in coimmon, but seldom share the same menu. Ours is a coupling of French and Iberian culinary customs, including house made breads and house cured meats, which respects the integrity of each, while occasionally cross referencing an ingredient or technique to marry the two in gastronomic harmony – for instance the duck in Oregano Bar & Bistro's signature paella. Whether French, Spanish or Portuguese, or a marriage between them, our food is presented in an ambiance that embodies the welcoming neighborhood bistro culture of all three cuisines and complemented a carefully curated selection of fine international spirits, wines and beers.

See more Oregano Bar & Bistro details

16 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Good) 2.9 / 5

(16 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 16 reviews

5 stars

(1)

4 stars

(4)

3 stars

(4)

2 stars

(6)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Good) 2.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

Read all 16 reviews

Write a review

Filter Reviews By:

Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(7)
great for brunch(5)
romantic(5)

special occasion(4)
fit for foodies(3)
good for groups(3)

Oregano Bar & Bistro Reviews List

Review 1 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Little bit o Manhattan in Riverdale

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/20/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My wife and I went on a quite Monday night when there were very few other patrons. The service was attentive and friendly, the food was delicious -- I ordered the duck and my wife ordered the lamb chops -- and I just love the ambiance. There is a TV over the bar which is contiguous to the main dining room. We moved seats soas not to see it."

Dined on 5/20/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 2 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Underwhelming

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The decor is lovely and the food was fine, but overall brunch at Oregano was underwhelming. The staff was friendly but clueless. We arrived at 11:00 for brunch and it seemed as if they woke up at 10:59. We had a similarly lukewarm experience at dinner a few months ago. I'd return for cocktails and appetizers but not dinner or brunch."

Dined on 5/12/2013

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 3 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

They can't get it right

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been here several times with the same outcome, good food, horrible service. This last visit took the cake though. Every table around us had an issue, not just us - I've never seen such dysfunction in my entire life. The waitstaff is poorly trained but in the end, poor management is to blame. If these owners value their reputation, they will fix this problem very quickly. The food is very good, they would have a gem on their hands with some good leadership."

Dined on 5/12/2013

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 4 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Amazing Food but Poor Service

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 2/14/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My boyfriend and I have been here a few times. The food is delicious and you can't go wrong with any selection; the same goes for the wine. Its a very pretty neighborhood restaurant. However service could be terrible depending on the night. They might be short-staffed with many tables."

Dined on 2/14/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 5 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice, great area, great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very nice, great area, great for private events."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 6 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This is a pleasant enough

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a pleasant enough spot in the neighborhood. The restaurant was strangely quiet for a Saturday evening at peak time. We were a little disappointed that on the Saturday evening we were there that at 8 p.m. the kitchen had run out of a number of the ingredients of dishes on the menu. The staff were pleasant and helpful if a little slow in service. The menu is French bistro-type and the meal we had was good. Prices are very reasonable. There is a concise wine list."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 7 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A nice experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2006

Dined on 03/31/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Oregano is a great option for quality food in our neighborhood. From the food to the ambiance and the service, everything contributed to a great experience."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 8 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I would have given them 5

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2013

2005

Dined on 03/10/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I would have given them 5 stars, but the all-you-can-drink mimosas for $10 were very weak. Seemed to be more orange juice with a splash of champagne."

Dined on 03/10/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Review 9 for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Very slow and poor service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2013

2008

Dined on 01/26/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very slow and poor service. Staff seemed to be poorly trained. Lamb burger was served luke warm and not cooked to medium-rare as requested (i.e. overcooked and rather dry)."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2008

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Ratings-Only Reviews for Oregano Bar & Bistro

Based on the average of (7) ratings-only reviews

Overall