Mannys Bistro
Company Details
Tuesday: 11:30AM-4PM,5-9:30PM
Wednesday: 11:30AM-4PM,5-9:30PM
Thursday: 11:30AM-4PM,5-9:30PM
Friday: 11:30AM-4PM,5-11PM
Saturday: 11AM-11PM
Sunday: 11AM-9PM
Contact Information
New York, New York, 10023
United States
Mannys Bistro Reviews
Submitted by Andrew Roberts on 07/30/2022
Andrew Roberts 5 stars rating.
Great food with a welcoming vibe and atmosphere. The owner Manny takes a lot of pride in all aspects of the restaurant. Everyone else who works here is so welcoming: Cesar, William, Naomi, and Pedro. We love coming here!
Submitted by Nora Knox on 07/19/2022
Nora Knox 5 stars rating.
We happened to go on a night where we had the whole interior of the restaurant to ourselves! All of the wait staff were warm and friendly and I wish we could remember their names! There is one waiter from Brazil and he was such a sweet man! The food was delicious and the entire atmosphere was romantic and inviting!
Submitted by Elizabeth Shepard on 06/19/2022
Elizabeth Shepard 2 stars rating.
I've eaten at every restaurant in the neighborhood for more than 20 years. This was my first time at Manny's. Most of the food was excellent and some things were exceptional, like the coq au vin special and the frites. But the service--while polite and friendly--was the worst I've ever had. It took 4 requests to receive a place-setting.The cocktails came long after the wine. We asked for butter and salt with the bread (one piece, no more was offered), twice, and it never arrived. The main course took 75 minutes -- so long that the waitress came to take our dessert order and, upon hearing we hadn't received our entrees, did nothing. Everyone got the wrong utensils. We received the wrong soda, the wrong side dishes, and ran out of time to order dessert. The check was incorrect, charging me for replacing the items they had sent incorrectly. We expressed our concern to the waitstaff and to Manny, yet nothing was done. No one even came over to see if everything was okay. It's a real shame because the food was very very good, but the experience- the errors, the lack of attention, the infinite wait--- made me feel like the $400 spent on dinner for 3 wasn't worth it. And I'd love to come back for the food--the chef deserves enormous credit-- but the experience overall was so disappointing it's hard to imagine doing it again.
Submitted by Celine Aka-Koffi on 06/05/2022
Celine Aka-Koffi 4 stars rating.
Warm and cozy bistrot serving authentic French cuisine. The food is fresh and flavorful. The salmon was tasty and the skin perfectly crisp. The lentils were delightful, but I would have liked them better without the spinach. The mashed potatoes were exquisite with the right amount of butter and milk. I ended dinner with the chocolate cake which is better described as a chocolate lava cake because the cake was not baked all the way through. The cake was decadent and bittersweet which was a nice contrast to the vanilla ice cream which was on the sweeter side. The cake was baked at a too high temperature though as the outside was too hard and the inside was pure cake batter. I hope the chef will adjust. Service was excellent. I will gladly return.
Submitted by Alden Alexander on 04/27/2022
Alden Alexander 5 stars rating.
An absolute neighborhood delight. Manny is a gentleman and takes such good care of his patrons. Food is delicious... and so is the vino! Our go-to for any occasion.
Submitted by Seth Gunsay on 03/25/2022
Seth Gunsay 5 stars rating.
On a whim our group decided to drop in here for a late dinner. It was my first time dining at a French restaurant and I’m not sure anything else will ever compare. I had the best steak of my entire life. Period. Not sure I want to even get steak again for fear of tainting my memory of its exquisite taste. Panna cotta was on point as well. As is mentioned by some other comments, the food does take a while to come, which I actually think is a positive thing. It allows you to fully enjoy the company of others and have stimulating conversation without feeling like you are being rushed out. If you have a chance to drop in, do it. Incredible meal, incredible experience. Definitely would recommend.
Submitted by Ying Cheung on 03/18/2022
ying cheung 4 stars rating.
Will return.
Between the recitals at Juilliard we stopped here for a quick dinner.
Despite of their computer or network is down, and couple of items are not available, I find this bistro charming, with good service and food.
Hot bread ????, soft butter ????; French fries ???? crispy
Clams
Escargot ????
Handwritten bill
Bathroom is downstairs
Chardonnay is yummy, better than the pinot noir.
Submitted by Louis Francois on 03/02/2022
Louis Francois 5 stars rating.
Come here often and it never disappoints. Perfect date spot but make sure you make a reservation if it’s a weekend or holiday. Staff is friendly and the food is amazing. The burger is hands down my favorite thing on the menu ????????
Submitted by Jacqueline Chen on 05/10/2021
Jacqueline Chen 5 stars rating.
We loved Cassis which was at this same location, and where Manny's owner previously worked, but we love Manny’s namesake bistro even more.
Manny has created a warm, inviting environment with honest good food. He is such a sincere guy. When we dine there, it truly feels like we are stepping into his home. The menu is boutique and curated - just like what you'd expect in a small Parisian bistro - and we appreciate that since the ingredients are local and fresh. The bread is always warm, the butter is always plentiful. We love the attention to detail, and we appreciate Manny's attention to his diners without all the pushiness. We love having this gem in our neighborhood!
Submitted by Daniel Quintana on 03/12/2021
Daniel Quintana 5 stars rating.
Incredible ambiance, warm staff, excellent service, and DELICIOUS food. As a man who has never been to France, I can't speak to what French food should be or is. However, as a native New Yorker and food LOVER, this restaurant is easily in my top 10 in NYC. My girlfriend and I always feel so comfortable when we walk in, and satisfied when we leave. We have had the pleasure of enjoying the French Onion Soup, Caesar Salad, Duck w/Black Currant Sauce, Filet of Sole, and Halibut. This has been our second visit to this wonderful establishment, and there will be many, many more to come. 5 stars across the board!
