God I loved this place- lived on the very same block back in 2003- a different time with The Elephant, Chez ez Saada, the actual Hells Angels, and Prune was just perfect.
N H
Miss the jerk chicken so much Top ten all-time favorite dishes for sure.
Patriicia Davico
We had a pleasant time served by Fiama, the food was delicious, affordable prices, thank you very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chahat Chawla
Read the “The Kitchen is closed”; an essay authored by the owner of this restaurant in the New York Times.Haven’t been here before but I really hope this place opens again - would very much love to eat here if I’m ever in New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joann Yu
Haven’t dined here, but I just read “The Kitchen is Closed”, an essay published on New York Times by the owner of Prune. I sincerely wish it will reopen. We’ve made it through COVID and one day I would really like to taste the foods here.
Al-nisa
I ate here once in 2018 maybe? It was on my list but I could never get around to going, except that one time and the brunch was amazing. Was looking to see if I could make a res for a visiting friend, but see you're closed, probably for good? Bummer. I hope you open back up!!!
Glenn Diestel
Shes wondering if there is a future for prune in a nyc. Please re-open when this blows over because there's always a place for excellent food you've delivered. I love this place!
Lesley Cordero
Five stars for the Dutch pancake, but I was unmoved by the pasta dish I also tried.
angela ng
Truly sad at the news. I lived in nyc 10 years ago and I lost count of the number of times I was in line for brunch at Prune. It’s the first place I bring my visitors for a quintessential nyc experience. I’ll truly miss the vibe and food of prune and the perfect Bloody Mary!
We had the eggs benedict and the Monte Cristo - both were incredible. Probably my favorite hash browns I've ever eaten. I liked the bloody's but my boyfriend wasn't crazy about them. Hostess was so sweet and attentive given the amount of people she was trying to seat!
carlos borges
Come here for lunch on a weekday. I ordered Alda's Zucchini Tian. It was exceptional. Get it if it's on the menu. I also had the Jersey Beefsteak Tomatoes with Sizzling Butter and Salt and Le Petit Aioli. Both were nice as well. Simple with a focus on fresh ingredients. The service was excellent.
Frank Feng
I just read your story on NYT, and am now looking forward to visiting your shop on my next NY trip. Places like yours ought to be treasures in life. You are the essential in our hearts.
Margaret Arndt
Happy face in my favorite place,with my favorite people. To the future of my beloved Prune. ?
fluffnfold
My spouse and I visited Prune for dinner on a Sunday evening in mid-January 2020. Prune is open daily for lunch (or brunch) and dinner. We telephoned ahead to make a reservation for dinner, which was a necessity on the night that we dined. No reservations are accepted for brunch/lunch. If you are waiting for a table, Prune does have a small marble bar that seats about four people on brightly painted backless metal stools, but even those spots were full with diners eating full meals when we were there. In warmer weather, patrons can wait outdoors. Prune opened 20 years ago near the corner of 1st Avenue and 1st Street in the East Village, just across Houston Street from the Lower East Side neighborhood. The diminutive space offers some free-standing marble-topped tables near the front door, other cozy tables that share a banquette on one side across from the tiny bar, and an open kitchen in the rear. In addition, there is one larger semi-private table located one flight down from the main dining room. There is a restroom on each level, and in the winter, the restaurant offers a coat check because space is at a premium. Antique mirrors do what they can to enlarge the room. Staff works well together like a well-oiled machine in the cramped space. Prune serves French-inspired cuisine. As we perused the menu, our server delivered some crispy naan-like crackers to munch on. As starters, we shared the softly scrambled eggs on toast and the chicken liver on a slice of thick bread. For our main dishes, we ordered the duck (plated atop lentils and stewed tomatoes) and the lamb. We also shared a side order of Brussel sprouts, which were overcooked and unappealing visually (but still tasty). We passed on dessert, although the one that still haunts us is the shaved dark chocolate served atop crusty olive oil-drizzled bread. We enjoyed our dinner at Prune; the food, service, and atmosphere made for a pleasant night.
Great for private parties.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
God I loved this place- lived on the very same block back in 2003- a different time with The Elephant, Chez ez Saada, the actual Hells Angels, and Prune was just perfect.
Miss the jerk chicken so much Top ten all-time favorite dishes for sure.
We had a pleasant time served by Fiama, the food was delicious, affordable prices, thank you very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Read the “The Kitchen is closed”; an essay authored by the owner of this restaurant in the New York Times.Haven’t been here before but I really hope this place opens again - would very much love to eat here if I’m ever in New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haven’t dined here, but I just read “The Kitchen is Closed”, an essay published on New York Times by the owner of Prune. I sincerely wish it will reopen. We’ve made it through COVID and one day I would really like to taste the foods here.
I ate here once in 2018 maybe? It was on my list but I could never get around to going, except that one time and the brunch was amazing. Was looking to see if I could make a res for a visiting friend, but see you're closed, probably for good? Bummer. I hope you open back up!!!
Shes wondering if there is a future for prune in a nyc. Please re-open when this blows over because there's always a place for excellent food you've delivered. I love this place!
Five stars for the Dutch pancake, but I was unmoved by the pasta dish I also tried.
Truly sad at the news. I lived in nyc 10 years ago and I lost count of the number of times I was in line for brunch at Prune. It’s the first place I bring my visitors for a quintessential nyc experience. I’ll truly miss the vibe and food of prune and the perfect Bloody Mary!
Restaurantji Recommends
We had the eggs benedict and the Monte Cristo - both were incredible. Probably my favorite hash browns I've ever eaten. I liked the bloody's but my boyfriend wasn't crazy about them. Hostess was so sweet and attentive given the amount of people she was trying to seat!
Come here for lunch on a weekday. I ordered Alda's Zucchini Tian. It was exceptional. Get it if it's on the menu. I also had the Jersey Beefsteak Tomatoes with Sizzling Butter and Salt and Le Petit Aioli. Both were nice as well. Simple with a focus on fresh ingredients. The service was excellent.
I just read your story on NYT, and am now looking forward to visiting your shop on my next NY trip. Places like yours ought to be treasures in life. You are the essential in our hearts.
Happy face in my favorite place,with my favorite people. To the future of my beloved Prune. ?
My spouse and I visited Prune for dinner on a Sunday evening in mid-January 2020. Prune is open daily for lunch (or brunch) and dinner. We telephoned ahead to make a reservation for dinner, which was a necessity on the night that we dined. No reservations are accepted for brunch/lunch. If you are waiting for a table, Prune does have a small marble bar that seats about four people on brightly painted backless metal stools, but even those spots were full with diners eating full meals when we were there. In warmer weather, patrons can wait outdoors. Prune opened 20 years ago near the corner of 1st Avenue and 1st Street in the East Village, just across Houston Street from the Lower East Side neighborhood. The diminutive space offers some free-standing marble-topped tables near the front door, other cozy tables that share a banquette on one side across from the tiny bar, and an open kitchen in the rear. In addition, there is one larger semi-private table located one flight down from the main dining room. There is a restroom on each level, and in the winter, the restaurant offers a coat check because space is at a premium. Antique mirrors do what they can to enlarge the room. Staff works well together like a well-oiled machine in the cramped space. Prune serves French-inspired cuisine. As we perused the menu, our server delivered some crispy naan-like crackers to munch on. As starters, we shared the softly scrambled eggs on toast and the chicken liver on a slice of thick bread. For our main dishes, we ordered the duck (plated atop lentils and stewed tomatoes) and the lamb. We also shared a side order of Brussel sprouts, which were overcooked and unappealing visually (but still tasty). We passed on dessert, although the one that still haunts us is the shaved dark chocolate served atop crusty olive oil-drizzled bread. We enjoyed our dinner at Prune; the food, service, and atmosphere made for a pleasant night.
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