Sure, food/service/vibe. But, there's an ineffable quality to this place that we felt last night. There was a lift that occurred where each element of cuisine (ingredients, chef choices, menu, cook, presentation), service (warm yet appropriate, neighborhood but knowledgeable, measured but not aloof), vibe (see above and place within context of WINE). Add it all up and it somehow became even greater than the sum of its parts into some convivial and gustatory "other." We live a little bit too far to remember to pursue and time a reservation more than the 6 times we've been over the past couple years - we so envy the people we saw dropping by for a later glass and a few dishes. But, we shall continue to make the effort despite the distance. In other words, this is a destination spot that behaves like a neighborhood joint. Just fantastic and somehow getting better and better...
A true neighborhood gem: consistently amazing food without pretense in low key ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Leila Habibi
Our best dining experience in 2025, as my partner puts it accurately! The food is phenomenal, and I am genuinely surprised how come there is no heat around this place on the social media! The dishes were so yummy that I couldn’t choose a favourite one! The trout was insane, the combination of ingredients in the grilled parsnips was mind blowing, the pasta was so good that you wanted it to never end, and the sauce for the crab toast was one of the closest ones I’ve tried to the unmatched sauce from Theodora! Also, I have never been a fan of apple pies or tarts, but these guys know what they’re doing! I admire the chef’s risk taking skills in coming up with strange sounding and yet amazing combinations: who would think of pepper and ice cream? We will be back no doubt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristina I
Grabbed a reservation here ahead of a concert at Barclay's - it had been on my "want to go" list. The restaurant is quite chilly; especially if you're seated near the door. The space only fits 14 guests total. The food was fine - the dishes are very pricey - a small cheese selection was nearly $20. I would recommend splitting the dishes if dining with another person. Overall, expect to pay $$$ for an OK meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Zoe Nelson Morris
Intentional dishes, distinct flavors, precision cooking. Well sourced food and beverages. The entire experience is balanced and elegant without any fuss. I know my way around a restaurant - this place excels. Reminds my why I live in NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Scallops
Benjamin Greenberg
Every time I go here, I am blown away by how this small restaurant could have such a perfect line up of dishes. The highest quality foods, amazing wines, great cocktails, and great service. Don’t miss the crab toast (if they have it! The menu changes a lot but it’s always good)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata, Hazelnut Semifredo
Carli Abraham
One of my favorite local spots. Very tiny restaurant, so the vibes are super cozy and intimate, and the food never misses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Chips w Pumpkin Seed Romesco, Raw Scallops, Amatriciana
Yonca Cubuk
Kept postponing writing this review but a recent bad dining experience elsewhere made me think of Fradei again. From start to finish what an experience with attentive and friendly service. The food was simply exceptional, can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gopal Raman
Really incredible food, and such a wonderful staff. Highly recommend the steak and tartare :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tartare
Meaghan Boegel
This place feels like you’re dining in someone’s living room and the staff is so warm and welcoming. The food is delicious and creative and the wine selection is great. Come hungry and order 5-6 items to share on the menu! You cannot go wrong with any choice, but our favorite was the beef tartare.
We had such a wonderful time at Fradei! We have been a few times and the vibe is so cozy yet fun. The food is always incredible, most recently we had this insanely delicious mushroom pasta. Lastly, but most importantly the WINE, perfectly paired with the meal. Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E C
We spent four hundred dollars on a menu that was almost thirty to forty minutes between small salad dishes. It’s designed as like a tapas place except everything comes out incredibly slowly. We ate seven small plates in 2.2 hours and the prominent spice was salt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jackie Gordon Singing Chef
This place was recommended by a food loving friend and it did not disappoint. Intimate and casual setting with well executed food and an extensive wine list.
Our favorite dishes were the mussel toast, the halibut and the pasta with Jonah crab. Also, the texture on the honey cake was unexpectedly light. A lovely dessert!
It's very small space, but they seem to keep seats at the bar for walk-ins. I would definitely book a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sarah renwick
Some of the best food I have ever tasted and I’m not adverse to a Michelin starred restaurant. It is just such a shame the hospitality is so off. We were turned away for being 15 minutes early. Laughed at for our wine choice (there’s predominantly a Chardonnay feel). Then offered lots of free drinks when we clearly displayed our upset.
An amazing food restaurant that needs to rethink its front of house.
Good luck the chefs deserve kudos.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Tiffany Kim
I had a reservation at this place but my partner was working overtime so I could not make it and gave the restaurant a heads up, they couldn’t book another available date that was free so I chose one random date until I could figure out my calendar (and they didn’t have reservations at the time that I wanted). They sent me an email thereafter saying that they were going to charge my card $80 ($40pp) — Chase refunded this charge and this entire experience has truly left me incensed
Sure, food/service/vibe. But, there's an ineffable quality to this place that we felt last night. There was a lift that occurred where each element of cuisine (ingredients, chef choices, menu, cook, presentation), service (warm yet appropriate, neighborhood but knowledgeable, measured but not aloof), vibe (see above and place within context of WINE). Add it all up and it somehow became even greater than the sum of its parts into some convivial and gustatory "other." We live a little bit too far to remember to pursue and time a reservation more than the 6 times we've been over the past couple years - we so envy the people we saw dropping by for a later glass and a few dishes. But, we shall continue to make the effort despite the distance. In other words, this is a destination spot that behaves like a neighborhood joint. Just fantastic and somehow getting better and better...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Scallops, Wagyu Flank Steak, Crab Toast, Tartare, Carpaccio
A true neighborhood gem: consistently amazing food without pretense in low key ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our best dining experience in 2025, as my partner puts it accurately!
The food is phenomenal, and I am genuinely surprised how come there is no heat around this place on the social media!
The dishes were so yummy that I couldn’t choose a favourite one! The trout was insane, the combination of ingredients in the grilled parsnips was mind blowing, the pasta was so good that you wanted it to never end, and the sauce for the crab toast was one of the closest ones I’ve tried to the unmatched sauce from Theodora! Also, I have never been a fan of apple pies or tarts, but these guys know what they’re doing! I admire the chef’s risk taking skills in coming up with strange sounding and yet amazing combinations: who would think of pepper and ice cream?
We will be back no doubt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grabbed a reservation here ahead of a concert at Barclay's - it had been on my "want to go" list. The restaurant is quite chilly; especially if you're seated near the door. The space only fits 14 guests total. The food was fine - the dishes are very pricey - a small cheese selection was nearly $20. I would recommend splitting the dishes if dining with another person. Overall, expect to pay $$$ for an OK meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Intentional dishes, distinct flavors, precision cooking. Well sourced food and beverages. The entire experience is balanced and elegant without any fuss. I know my way around a restaurant - this place excels. Reminds my why I live in NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Scallops
Every time I go here, I am blown away by how this small restaurant could have such a perfect line up of dishes. The highest quality foods, amazing wines, great cocktails, and great service. Don’t miss the crab toast (if they have it! The menu changes a lot but it’s always good)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata, Hazelnut Semifredo
One of my favorite local spots. Very tiny restaurant, so the vibes are super cozy and intimate, and the food never misses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Chips w Pumpkin Seed Romesco, Raw Scallops, Amatriciana
Kept postponing writing this review but a recent bad dining experience elsewhere made me think of Fradei again. From start to finish what an experience with attentive and friendly service. The food was simply exceptional, can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really incredible food, and such a wonderful staff. Highly recommend the steak and tartare :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tartare
This place feels like you’re dining in someone’s living room and the staff is so warm and welcoming. The food is delicious and creative and the wine selection is great. Come hungry and order 5-6 items to share on the menu! You cannot go wrong with any choice, but our favorite was the beef tartare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tartare
Restaurantji Recommends
We had such a wonderful time at Fradei! We have been a few times and the vibe is so cozy yet fun. The food is always incredible, most recently we had this insanely delicious mushroom pasta. Lastly, but most importantly the WINE, perfectly paired with the meal. Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We spent four hundred dollars on a menu that was almost thirty to forty minutes between small salad dishes. It’s designed as like a tapas place except everything comes out incredibly slowly. We ate seven small plates in 2.2 hours and the prominent spice was salt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
This place was recommended by a food loving friend and it did not disappoint. Intimate and casual setting with well executed food and an extensive wine list.
Our favorite dishes were the mussel toast, the halibut and the pasta with Jonah crab. Also, the texture on the honey cake was unexpectedly light. A lovely dessert!
It's very small space, but they seem to keep seats at the bar for walk-ins. I would definitely book a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best food I have ever tasted and I’m not adverse to a Michelin starred restaurant. It is just such a shame the hospitality is so off. We were turned away for being 15 minutes early. Laughed at for our wine choice (there’s predominantly a Chardonnay feel). Then offered lots of free drinks when we clearly displayed our upset.
An amazing food restaurant that needs to rethink its front of house.
Good luck the chefs deserve kudos.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
I had a reservation at this place but my partner was working overtime so I could not make it and gave the restaurant a heads up, they couldn’t book another available date that was free so I chose one random date until I could figure out my calendar (and they didn’t have reservations at the time that I wanted). They sent me an email thereafter saying that they were going to charge my card $80 ($40pp) — Chase refunded this charge and this entire experience has truly left me incensed
Service: 1
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