Marlow Bistro Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The atmosphere is so beautiful and cozy, and the staff is incredible."
• "The classy yet still cozy ambiance, the prompt and observant service, the stunning plating and robust flavor profile of each dish."
• "Excellent atmosphere and attentive staff."
• "The plants 🌿and big windows give it a peaceful, airy feel and the views of the Cathedrals on 110th St add to the ambience."
• "Wonderful atmosphere, outstanding food (my partner said the duck was the best he'd ever had), original and delicious cocktails."
• "The ambiance is ideal both for a date night or a dinner out with a few friends."
• "Great neighborhood spot with a cozy atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The waiter set 7 of us plus a baby in a really small table that only fitted 5 people at max."
• "Went with a large group for a work social, and got kicked out of the table after about 2 hours due to another reservation."
• "The restaurant was fairly empty but our server was so rude and couldn’t have cared less whether we enjoyed the meal."
• "Our two waitstaff serving us were not very attentive, and one ignored our request for a drink menu."
• "Took 20 minutes to check in because the hostess was bussing and serving."
• "But the hostess needs training. I went without a reservation since open table said they had reservations available every 15 minutes."
• "The service is very, very slow, there is not even two or three peanuts with the $15 cocktail to wait the hour, may be a little bit less, for the food."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The wine by the glass is superior to any other offerings in the neighborhood."
• "Don’t hesitate going to Marlow Bistro! The mesmerizing and excellent prepared menu is equal to the well thought out ambiance."
• "Food was great and portioned adequately."
• "Drinks were well balanced and delicious."
• "The chef is incredibly creative."
• "Their food is delicious and always so fresh."
• "The food is fresh and the flavors are mouthwatering at this wonderful farm to table Mediterranean restaurant."

Cons:

• "Way overpriced, food’s not good or okay at best but the place is pretty."
• "Food was small portions and not so good at least for the money they ask to pay."
• "Poached egg on plenta with bacon sauce was undersalted and tasted solely of brussels sprouts."
• "Food was overpriced and honestly really hodgepodge of flavors."
• "Pizza was unremarkable in every way."
• "The salmon tartare was mediocre (not finely diced, somewhat unappetizing), the shrimp risotto had over-cooked shrimp and was generally mediocre in flavor."
• "The food was bland and lacking seasoning and flavor."

Service

Pros:

• "Our servers were fabulous & restaurant had a nice vibe."
• "Even though we were a large party and the restaurant was packed the food and drinks came out at a reasonable pace."
• "Loved loved loved! Super cute and super great staff."
• "The staff was very accommodating in moving a heat lamp when we got too hot."
• "Service was quick, attentive and friendly."
• "The waitstaff were always kind and courteous and provided excellent service."
• "The service is excellent, I could say is one of the best experiences I have ever had in NYC."

Cons:

• "Atrocious. Service was terrible but I think they were also severely understaffed."
• "The service lacked refinement - it took a long time for the server to bring share plates after delivering our entrees, letting them get cold while we waited and he served other tables first."
• "Service was bad too."
• "Service was very slow; we waited about 10-15 min between handing our card to pay and getting it back."
• "The drinks were very slow to materialize after ordering."
• "Service was a tad slow."
• "The server never checked on us during the meal, not even to see how the food was for us."