"The waffle with strawberries and blueberries, the fruit was fresh and the honey in the waffles was from a quality that is amazing."
"The duck was our favorite, but everything was good."
"Truffle raviolis, muscles, calamari, shrimp all delicious."
"The food was superb."
"All the food was wonderful."
"It’s just well made food with high quality ingredients."
"The food is soooo good. The salmon, skate, salads, steak, burger all of it just 5 stars."
Cons:
"The oysters came on no ice and there was a worm in the shell."
"Questionable food. Odd smell, taste, texture."
"The food was honestly really bland for such an expensive night out."
"While the duck and lamb were amazing, the sides were pedestrian and simple, lacking any flavor."
"Overcooked, tasteless duck and served almost cold."
"The chicken was dry, unflavord, and overall just not worth the price."
"Poached salmon so salty and overcooked that the characteristic poached salmon flavor was boiled out."
Service
Pros:
"The service is attentive."
"Wonderful friendly service."
"Wait staff were attentive and accommodating."
"Everyone there is friendly and welcoming."
"The staff is super attentive without hovering."
"The service was excellent!"
"The service was fast and friendly, but we never felt rushed."
Cons:
"The waitress wasn't too nice to be honest, she came with our order late, soda late, tea was cold and she was mad when we asked for bring one hot."
"Tried to reach out to the restaurant personally before posting a review and received no response."
"He never showed up."
"The service was absolutely horrible, but it was the first weekend after NYC came alive again after Covid."
"Horrible customer service, firstly they took forever to seat us and after they did they only gave us a drink menu."
"Unfortunately, the waiter turned out to be someone named 'Oliver' - who I only saw once for service."
"Never in my life have I witnessed such shocking service."
Ambiance
Pros:
"There is no place as special and neighborly as the Bistro!"
"Atmosphere was comfortable and inviting."
"Bistro Les Amis is a great French restaurant with amazing decor and an inviting ambiance."
"A great romantic setting in a quiet comfortable atmosphere."
"The ambience is decidedly French."
"Gorgeous authentic French restaurant tucked away in SoHo."
"Quite intimate and romantic, perfect for a date."
Cons:
"Honestly, there was just nothing particularly special about this place."
"The vibe of this place was phenomenal."
"Anachronistic French establishment. If mid-20th century French is your thing, this is your place. But it could use a structural makeover (especially the bathroom and back room)."
"I’ve never been so shocked with a dining experience."
"They’re known for their espresso martinis."
"Definitely a local spot that feels very homey."
"When I arrived, no one greeted me to seat me."
Value
Pros:
"Food portions were good, and of high quality for a reasonable price."
"Just delicious fresh, honest food, at fair prices."
"Reasonable prices."
"Was $9 for happy hour as most cocktails were."
"And, unlike the hot chocolate, reasonably priced."
"The price was quite wallet-friendly for the quality of food served."
"Good food with normal prices for the SOHO area."
Cons:
"The hot chocolate was obscenely overpriced."
"Maybe a bit on the pricey side but worth it for our last night in New York!"
"I thought the place was pricey, but that comes with the location."
"When you can get better tasting food from a fast casual place for $15-20/person."
"On top of that, $9 for a side of fries? (they were pretty good though) is a bit much."
"Two burgers with soft drinks, dessert and tip was $77."