Fradei Bistro Brooklyn

5 stars French bistro that does it better than France. I’ve never had a more delicious cut of meat. Natural wines. Marble slab tables. A place to fall in love

The intimate space is warm and inviting, and might be the smallest restaurant I have ever seen, in the best way. Book a resy here for a romantic date night or the perfect evening of exploring natural wines with good food and friends. Food: •Red Endive - This salad was insanely good and definitely inspired me to try to recreate it at home. Served with bon bon dates, tango mandarin, and verbena. Each leaf was perfectly coated with the most delicate and flavorful dressing. So perfect •Yellowfin Tuna - Amazing quality tuna served with a lovely horseradish cream. Definitely get this! •Bucatini - This nautical pasta had calatura di alici, dulse, and egg yolk woven throughout. Very delicious if you are looking for seafood pasta vibes. •Sunchoke Scarpinocc - This pasta was seriously delicious with chestnut, chanterelles, and pecorino. Perfect comforting pasta dish for a rainy night. Drinks: I started with a glass of Ca'Liptra Arancio made with 70% Malvasia Toscana, 27% Trebbiano Toscano, and 3% Sangiovese from their estate in Cupramontana, one of the highest-quality villages in Verdiccio die Castelli di Jesi. This wine offered a great balance between delicate aromatics and grippy tannins from the skin contact. I also tried an amazing Chardonnay from La Fermented e Jeanne in Bugey. I think this is only the second Chardonnay I have trie from Bugey, and it might be one of my favorite places for this grape. Perfect tension between a round, oily texture and razor sharp acidity, alongside some stellar aromatics. I am always down for some Bugey. Ended the night with a lovely blend of 50% Mencia and 50% Albarin Tinto from the Asturias region of Spain.