Reviews Prune

5
Sonia Mae
+5
A cute cafe serving elevated brunch food. I'm surprised the cafe has been around for 21 years and how did I just dined here, I don't know. To start, I love the decor of the place, from the subway tiled floor to the cozy table tops. The staff were great and attentive. They are strict about all the parties being present to be able to sit down, which is understandable since the cafe is tiny. My suggestion is to dine as they open for brunch, or to the end of brunch time because outside of those times, you will have to wait. The Bloody Mary menu for brunch was impressive with so many choices. My sister ordered the Danish Bloody Mary, garnished with anchovies and onion. It came with a chaser, which I thought was a bit odd, but when you sip the bloody and topped it off with the chaser, the Bloody was next level. Another plus was the Bloody was not salty. I ordered the fried oyster omelette and shared an order of potatoes rosti. The oysters were fried and breaded, mixed with the remoulade sauce and wrapped by a bright yellow omelette. A unique replay of a brunch staple with a twist. I enjoyed each bite immensely and cleared my plate. The table shared the Dutch styled pancake, which I was expecting a more traditional iteration, unlike what was served, which was similar to a regular fluffy American pancake. A traditional dutch pancake has a crepe like texture, thin in nature and takes in the syrup. The Prune version has a hard exterior texture, fluffy inside and the syrup doesn't absorbed in the pancake. As an American pancake, it was unique since the toppings were pears, but nothing spectacular and 2 pieces of ham, can do without. I would dine here again because other dishes caught my eye.
4
Rono Stinnett (Ronneau)
+4
Very enjoyable. A small restaurant with good food and service. The hamburger was especially delicious, however, the meat could have been slightly less salty but maybe that is just me. Anyway, I would definitely recommend.
5
D J
+5
I came here last week for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my visit. The food, service and ambience were all top notch. The chefs at Prune take simple ingredients and turn them into big flavors. I’m excited to go back in the near future for dinner!
4
Howard
+4
Cute place and high quality food. The menu options are solid. The only negative is that, although they do brunch and open at 10am, there's no espresso based coffee.
5
Kathleen McGowan
+5
Everything about Prune was fantastic! The wait staff was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive to us throughout the full meal. The menu was fresh and exciting- I ordered the mussels and leek stew and my boyfriend ordered the branzino. We had broccoli on the side and all dishes were delicious. And I cannot forget dessert! The creme brûlée and dark caramel crouton with Ricotta ice cream were the perfect way to complete the evening. The ambiance is fun and inviting and overall Prune is a great choice for dinner!
4
Elena
+4
We expected the spot to be exceptional - it is a haunter in many ratings and listings. And it is really good, actually. Bloody Mary is mind-blowing here, they gently serve it with a shot of beer. Pancake is a killer, delicious and nuuuutritious. A few things to consider - waiting time may exceed an hour; and space is cramped (like in all best places in NYC 😜)
5
Sarah Lundberg
+5
Went for brunch to this adorable spot on the first warm spring Sunday. The wait was about 30 minutes. I am STILL thinking about the Fresh Ricotta (pictured) served with merveille (a beyond delicious variety of donut with a perfectly fried exterior and warm and cakey inside). The ricotta was perfect- creamy and light at the same time with raspberries, figs, honey, and pine nuts. Will go back here to order this again (normally not a creature of habit- but this dish is an exception!). My friend and I also each got a Bloody Mary. It didnt necessarily go with my entree but was also very good, the right amount of spice, and had lots of pickled veggies as garnish. The service we received here was very friendly from start to finish. Overall, can't wait to return!
5
Eva Berry
+5
Absolutely delicious. Best breakfast I’ve ever had. I had the eggs Benedict and the iced tea and it was so good. I highly recommend this restaurant.
4
Jasmine Rosario
+4
I came here for breakfast and bought the $14 fried oyster omelette with a sweet remoulade sauce inside, served with a side of hot-sauce. The oysters were still crispy, the eggs were buttery and fluffy, and the staff was attentive and friendly. The only thing I did not like were the very tight quarters. It was not a very comfortable experience because of this.
5
Seth Wieder
+5
First off, the Dutch-style pancake was the best I've ever had - a crispy, fluffy, slice of heaven! The brunch menu was unique and the dishes we had were delicious. The location is small and cute. Occasional waits for this trendy spot. Definitely would return to check out the dinner offerings.
5
Zack Sanders
+5
Simple, elegant, and approachable. The beef broth not pictured here was my favorite. Great wine list for being short with lots of classic styled options and some Madeira to finish is always a plus. Service was prompt and casual.
5
Chahat Chawla
+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.
5
Asit Parikh
+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.
4
Christina Grell
+4
Finally made it to this well known Brunch spot. Small place but the food is good. I got the Monte Cristo. Your arteries will cringe, but it's worth a try.
5
Thankmar Wagner
+5
We came here for a Sunday brunch. They take no reservations (for brunch), but we had no problem to get a nice table for three at around 10:15 am (they open at 10). Friendly and helpful staff. All food was handmade (with love), there is an open kitchen so you can see your food being prepared. Everything is nicely decorated. Relaxed and cozy atmosphere.
5
Si Haithwaite
+5
I’ve been interested in Gabrielle Hamilton since reading her book and looked forward to making this pilgrimage from London for a long time. It didn’t disappoint - the food was a exercise in simplicity. The fact is, nothing prepared so skilfully can really be called simple. Everything was executed perfectly. The Tomato Tonato was magic but the pork porterhouse was - without exaggeration - the best pork steak / chop that I’ve ever eaten. The staff there was also warm, friendly and knowledgeable - it’s a shame I can’t visit once a month.
5
Adam Thompson
+5
Prune is a wonderful twist on a traditional Parisian-style bistro. The menu is not extensive, which is fantastic, because you know going in that they are able to focus on a few items and prepare them very well. The fried chik pea amuse bouche was simple and delicious. Rabbit kidneys were rich and delicious. The mussels had a delectable twist with some smoked trout lingering in the white wine broth. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and presented simply, while being a generous portion as well. Prune lived up to, then exceeded, all expectations!