Unassuming Gem Small fresh rotating menu with a big wine list, this place is very French. Come as you are, no dress code with squeaky metal chairs and small tables. Seating is limited and there are only a handful of bar stools so I recommend reservations. Food is extremely salty with liberal use of cheese but also extremely delicious. We ate every bite of our meal including dessert. 1. Beef was cooked perfectly with an acidic bite and fresh greens to match. 5/5 and this was the don't miss dish. 2. Tangerine starter was fun, balanced and inventive 5/5. 3. Pasta was fresh and homemade with deep flavor, cooked slightly more than you would get at a northern Italian restaurant but still gets 5/5. The pea theme was incorporated into this dish as well. 4. Cesar salad was slightly overdressed with a spicy kick, 4/5. 5. Semifrido was chocolatey with a crunch, while nuts were the star and balanced perfectly with the sweet ice cream. My only complaint is being over salted. I usually don't care to finish but we ate the whole dessert, 5/5. We enjoyed our wine immensely. You order approximately half the menu, so don't expect overwhelming choice. But nothing is that adventurous to need a bigger menu. Overall we had a great time and I would highly recommend.
Lily S.
Very great meal, excellent service. Our server was knowledgeable on different wines and gave us the perfect menu recommendation . We had the scallops, tangerine salad(omg amazing ), goat cheese, trout and pasta. All was delicious, tangerine salad and scallops were stand out. Super tiny restaurant' I recommend reservation.
Jed D.
The host was extremely rude and the atmosphere is claustrophobic. I do not recommend this place.
Andy H.
The kind of place I hate to rave about because it becomes too popular but they deserve every success. Passion in the kitchen meets super creative use of the freshest ingredients. A true gem. Intimate setting served by friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Cannot wait to come back. We ordered the entire menu and not one dish disappointed. The menu changes along with market and seasonal offerings so I'm looking forward to another amazing experience here!
Leo Moses
Pretty great spot
Jay L.
Small (20 person) bistro atmosphere with some bar seating. Food is inspired and on point. Service is friendly and intimate. Small menu format so for our group of 7 we basically ordered 2 of everything on the menu except for a couple of the salads. Portion size was ample. The Caramelle (ravioli...not pictured because eaten too fast!), pork collar, and tartare were standouts. The tartare was prepared with slightly cured daikon which added a nice texture and flavor I've never had before in a tartare. The wagyu was precisely small cubed that exemplifies the attention to detail at Fradei. The smoked Hake has a strong fish flavor (as is expected from salted fish) so be prepared. Plates were all shared and refreshed once but would be nice to be served the fish last in order of entrees because it is quite soupy and impossible to keep the sauce separate on the plate. Also, it would be nice to have dishes served with serving utensils since they are meant to be shared. It was a nice touch for chef Zach to come to our table at the end of the meal so we could thank him for the top notch meal!
Jack Daley
Phenomenal. Look no further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren S.
Enjoyed the vibe in here. Sat at the bar and the bartender found a wine to match what I was looking for quickly. Didn't eat but I will come back to test it out!
Gabriel Nieto
Delicious food and wine selection ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Villa
A pleasantly quaint atmosphere, very intimate, and a unique experience with the two floor people that I’ve never experienced anywhere else.This will be my new go-to spot from now on. The wine, the food were just impeccable.
Absolutely the best meal I've had all year. As a native NYCer I travel throughout the boroughs to have a good meal or new dining experience. Fradei Bistro was easy to get to and easy to find. Clem was a gentleman and he and the other server were gracious, knowledgeable and quietly engaged with all 28 persons in the sold out seated restaurant. We started with Kiyoti (spelling?) Carrots such a delightful fish the julienne carrots paired perfectly with the cooked acorn squash under a delightful tart dressing sprinkled with sesame seeds. The fresh sourdough was perfect for dabbing the plate clean. Next we had the agnottila (again spelling?) filled with a deliciously fresh ricotta under a light squash and caramelized onion sauce, the accompanying spoon was helpful in getting a mouthful of all those magnificent flavors in one bite. Finally we had the pork roast which arrived blanked in a perfectly dressed shaved cabbage. The marrying of flavors in each dish, created a party in my mouth in every bite. This wonderful and charming bistro reminds me of so many fabulous tiny bistros I've fallen in love with in Paris, Taormina, Shanghai, The West Village and Barcelona. But the ambience and food created by Clem and his team is stars above them all. Bravo!!
Chelsea Silverstein
Fantastic food, great wine list and playlist. Good vibes all around ??
Unassuming Gem Small fresh rotating menu with a big wine list, this place is very French. Come as you are, no dress code with squeaky metal chairs and small tables. Seating is limited and there are only a handful of bar stools so I recommend reservations. Food is extremely salty with liberal use of cheese but also extremely delicious. We ate every bite of our meal including dessert. 1. Beef was cooked perfectly with an acidic bite and fresh greens to match. 5/5 and this was the don't miss dish. 2. Tangerine starter was fun, balanced and inventive 5/5. 3. Pasta was fresh and homemade with deep flavor, cooked slightly more than you would get at a northern Italian restaurant but still gets 5/5. The pea theme was incorporated into this dish as well. 4. Cesar salad was slightly overdressed with a spicy kick, 4/5. 5. Semifrido was chocolatey with a crunch, while nuts were the star and balanced perfectly with the sweet ice cream. My only complaint is being over salted. I usually don't care to finish but we ate the whole dessert, 5/5. We enjoyed our wine immensely. You order approximately half the menu, so don't expect overwhelming choice. But nothing is that adventurous to need a bigger menu. Overall we had a great time and I would highly recommend.
Very great meal, excellent service. Our server was knowledgeable on different wines and gave us the perfect menu recommendation . We had the scallops, tangerine salad(omg amazing ), goat cheese, trout and pasta. All was delicious, tangerine salad and scallops were stand out. Super tiny restaurant' I recommend reservation.
The host was extremely rude and the atmosphere is claustrophobic. I do not recommend this place.
The kind of place I hate to rave about because it becomes too popular but they deserve every success. Passion in the kitchen meets super creative use of the freshest ingredients. A true gem. Intimate setting served by friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Cannot wait to come back. We ordered the entire menu and not one dish disappointed. The menu changes along with market and seasonal offerings so I'm looking forward to another amazing experience here!
Pretty great spot
Small (20 person) bistro atmosphere with some bar seating. Food is inspired and on point. Service is friendly and intimate. Small menu format so for our group of 7 we basically ordered 2 of everything on the menu except for a couple of the salads. Portion size was ample. The Caramelle (ravioli...not pictured because eaten too fast!), pork collar, and tartare were standouts. The tartare was prepared with slightly cured daikon which added a nice texture and flavor I've never had before in a tartare. The wagyu was precisely small cubed that exemplifies the attention to detail at Fradei. The smoked Hake has a strong fish flavor (as is expected from salted fish) so be prepared. Plates were all shared and refreshed once but would be nice to be served the fish last in order of entrees because it is quite soupy and impossible to keep the sauce separate on the plate. Also, it would be nice to have dishes served with serving utensils since they are meant to be shared. It was a nice touch for chef Zach to come to our table at the end of the meal so we could thank him for the top notch meal!
Phenomenal. Look no further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed the vibe in here. Sat at the bar and the bartender found a wine to match what I was looking for quickly. Didn't eat but I will come back to test it out!
Delicious food and wine selection ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A pleasantly quaint atmosphere, very intimate, and a unique experience with the two floor people that I’ve never experienced anywhere else.This will be my new go-to spot from now on. The wine, the food were just impeccable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely the best meal I've had all year. As a native NYCer I travel throughout the boroughs to have a good meal or new dining experience. Fradei Bistro was easy to get to and easy to find. Clem was a gentleman and he and the other server were gracious, knowledgeable and quietly engaged with all 28 persons in the sold out seated restaurant. We started with Kiyoti (spelling?) Carrots such a delightful fish the julienne carrots paired perfectly with the cooked acorn squash under a delightful tart dressing sprinkled with sesame seeds. The fresh sourdough was perfect for dabbing the plate clean. Next we had the agnottila (again spelling?) filled with a deliciously fresh ricotta under a light squash and caramelized onion sauce, the accompanying spoon was helpful in getting a mouthful of all those magnificent flavors in one bite. Finally we had the pork roast which arrived blanked in a perfectly dressed shaved cabbage. The marrying of flavors in each dish, created a party in my mouth in every bite. This wonderful and charming bistro reminds me of so many fabulous tiny bistros I've fallen in love with in Paris, Taormina, Shanghai, The West Village and Barcelona. But the ambience and food created by Clem and his team is stars above them all. Bravo!!
Fantastic food, great wine list and playlist. Good vibes all around ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Scallops
Very good
Gastronomy at it’s finest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food and very attentive service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5