Parisian-style bistro dishes & wine served in a cozy, retro space enhanced by back garden seating.
At a glance
#66 of 81 French restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.30
Rating breakdown
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5 ★58%
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4 ★25%
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3 ★9%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Pardon My French?
- Pardon My French is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 785 reviews.
- How does Pardon My French rank in New York?
- Pardon My French is #66 of 81 French restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Pardon My French located?
- 103 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, United States — 2.9 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Pardon My French?
- Phone: +1 212-358-9683 · Website: pmf.nyc
Pardon my review. So, I feel like the biggest draw to this place is the "perceived" value; however, you get there and the truth quickly reveals itself. I don't mind cost cuts if the guest doesn't know/feel the difference, but here, you feel it every step of the way. You dine in a HOT unairconditioned hallway with wobbly wooden tables long past due for retirement. Unfiltered tap water to drink. NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED; CASH ONLY. Prosecco mimosas made with mostly OJ. Greens as side but when asked for potatoes instead they said it would be a $10 upcharge, even though potatoes are less food cost than greens and you get about 1/2 cup total. Undercooked egg whites on croque madame, no Mornay sauce, and VERY poor quality eggs. Website advertises that the entire staff speaks french, but the spanish speaking backserver was confused and non-responsive when addressed in French. Spend $20 more overall at a different brunch place of your choice and get double the bang for your buck! Not reccomended!! Would NOT go back.
Highlights were the snails, monkfish with mushroom quinoa risotto, and the lava cake for dessert! Great place for birthdays
This place is the most perfect brunch spot!! Being a Floridian and planning a bachelorette trip in the city.. could not go wrong with this recommendation. Great food service and Parisian atmosphere.
Great spot for dinner, especially large group. Service was excellent. Everything we ordered was very delicious. Merci :)
Layout/atmosphere
*French bistro/restaurant; bar area and few tables in front; most of the tables/booths in back; candle lit; exposed brick walls; backyard area
Service
*Excellent
Food/drink
*Lobster bisque (appetizer special) - very good; creamy, buttery; got a few small chunks of lobster meat
*PMF Burger (Wagyu Beef, Gruyère, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, house made sauce on sesame brioche bun) with French fries - really good; patty was juicy; vegetables were fresh/nice crunch; fries were crispy
*Complimentary bread & butter - sourdough esque
*Paper Plane cocktail (Yellowstone Bourbon, Aperol, Lemon, Amaro Nonino) - Good; sweet
*French bistro/restaurant; bar area and few tables in front; most of the tables/booths in back; candle lit; exposed brick walls; backyard area
Service
*Excellent
Food/drink
*Lobster bisque (appetizer special) - very good; creamy, buttery; got a few small chunks of lobster meat
*PMF Burger (Wagyu Beef, Gruyère, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, house made sauce on sesame brioche bun) with French fries - really good; patty was juicy; vegetables were fresh/nice crunch; fries were crispy
*Complimentary bread & butter - sourdough esque
*Paper Plane cocktail (Yellowstone Bourbon, Aperol, Lemon, Amaro Nonino) - Good; sweet
Their bottomless brunch option with mimosa/Bloody Mary is a great deal. By the way, you can switch from mimosa to Bloody Mary (or vice versa) during the course of your meal.
Really liked the Tunisian eggs and French toast. My friends liked the escargot as well.
Really liked the Tunisian eggs and French toast. My friends liked the escargot as well.
Great spot for brunch, waitstaff are super friendly and speed of food & service is excellent! The Turkish eggs are to die for, generous portions and mimosas/bloody marys were flowing without needing to ask. What more could you want for a Sunday brunch. I would definitely advise pre-booking to guarantee a table, those without a reservation had a long wait time.
Finally a place with real French food and affordable prices! I cannot praise the cuisine highly enough. I have formal training and professional experience in cooking French food, so I hope my opinion counts for something. We had a three-course meal for three people and honestly every single thing we had was stellar. The service was perfect, and we felt so welcomed by the entire staff. Honestly I can't wait to go back. My only nitpick would be that the lights were so low that we had to use our cell phones to see the food, and I didn't think the music l soundtrack lived up to the elegance of the food. Otherwise it was the most perfect dining experience I could imagine.
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