Cafe Cluny

Intimate, casual and elegant, Cafe Cluny in the center of the West Village is a stylish choice. With two rooms, creamy interiors and candlelight, this restaurant offers interesting French-American cuisine. Steak-frites, salad frisée, duck confit, frisée aux lardons and more feature on the varied menu. A full bar provides a plethora of accompaniments. Those looking for a not-so-romantic...

What to Drink: The wine list is reasonably priced, with several selections, including the not-too-sweet but fruity Rasteau Cotes du Rhone Villages for $38 a bottle. Specialty mixed drinks like the Cluny Ketel One (Citroen, ginger and lemon juice) come in at a pricey $14.

Know Before You Go: Though the staff does generally hold a few tables for drop-ins, reservations are recommended.

A "wonderful vibe" has evolved at this "cute" West Village bistro, a once-"trendy" joint that's now a bona fide "neighborhood favorite" thanks to "terrific" Franco-American cooking served in a "charming", "sun-filled" space; since the weekend brunch can be a "free-for-all", regulars say "arrive early."

Set on the quaint (and unlikely) corner of West 4th and West 12th Streets, this smart-looking neighborhood bistro is brought to you by the team behind the famed Odeon. The Franco-American offerings won’t surprise Odeon regulars, but for the initiated, Cluny is a charmer. Rabbit is slow braised with herbed dumplings and Dijon jus, while the Long Island codfish comes with roasted pears and...

Reliable new addition from Odeon and Café Luxembourg peeps. Cutesy spot serving three meals. Sleek and somewhat kitschy interior, with stuffed birds and pressed ferns. Claims inspiration from the Abbaye de Cluny, but more likely to note Cluny is the stop after Odeon on Métro Line 10. Solid enough grilled tuna burger with wasabi mayo and robiola cheese ravioli. Brunch is pricey but good,...

Beloved restaurateur Judi Wong has opened her first new restaurant in 20+ years in Greenwich Village, naming it after the famous 1100-year-old abbey of Burgundy. Trappists meet American Bistro? Just don't expect William of Aquitaine behind the stoves; Vincent Nargi arrived here from TriBeCa's Odeon. And what do the Huguenots of GV think? The verdict is mixed.

Beloved restaurateur Judi Wong has opened her first new restaurant in 20+ years in Greenwich Village, naming it after the famous…