Dudleys Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was out of this world."
• "The whipped ricotta, the calamari and the chicken schnitzel with the sweet corn are my go to’s."
• "Food: Absolutely unreal."
• "The burgers we're juicy and delicious. French fries perfect."
• "The ricotta pancake was topnotch! Fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness."
• "The shrimp Linguini [10/10] - this pasta was amazing!"
• "The cheeseburger was perfect. It came with two Pattie’s, surprise to me, and it was just cooked and prepared perfectly."

Cons:

• "Tiramisu was a bit dry."
• "The chicken was a bit too salty but very well fried."
• "The burger was quite average and small, and didn’t come cooked as asked."
• "The fried chicken sandwich was very bland and not flavorful or spicy."
• "The whipped ricotta which was nothing special."
• "The steak frites were alright, nothing necessarily making us say WOW."
• "The lamb was absolutely gamey! I don't know why but, I cannot bear gamey lamb."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were very friendly and accommodating."
• "Service here was phenomenal. Had multiple people continue to check on us."
• "Service was very friendly, attentive, and smooth."
• "Jonny was an amazing server who was willing to go above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was exceptional!"
• "The wait staff was very accommodating."
• "Very polite staff and the service was expeditious and professional."
• "The service is friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "Our server completely ignored us after we ordered our food."
• "Service was really poor the waitress was very impatient in taking orders and never checked on us even once after placing the order."
• "The service here is frustratingly inconsistent."
• "No waiters outside checking on customers."
• "Service was not great and staff all looked like they didn’t want to be there."
• "Service was not attentive and food was not great value for the price you pay."
• "The service was a little slow but it's a great restaurant if you want to chill and not be rushed."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Dudley's is one of my favorite brunch places in NYC! The vibes and everything about the restaurant is amazing."
• "The atmosphere is cozy and inviting."
• "The atmosphere was very comfortable."
• "The place overall is very aesthetically pleasing."
• "It's very charming to be in LES while eating here."
• "Dudleys is a tranquil oasis where time dances to a different rhythm."
• "The décor and interior design had me sold before the food came."

Cons:

• "Interior is very cool but only one bathroom for a busy restaurant is no good."
• "There was little if any air conditioning which made sitting inside slightly miserable."
• "No air conditioning in the place."
• "Unfortunately, our seats were super tiny - but that’s probably typical for NYC."
• "The tables are a little crammed near one another so it can feel a bit crowded."
• "My clothing smelled a bit after eating here because of bad ventilation."
• "The main dining area is small and the single bathroom could use improvement."