VIBE

Sink into the soft grey banquettes at this sunny, unpretentious neighborhood bistro and treat yourself to pleasingly straightforward classics like frisée salad aux lardons, three-egg omelettes, or coriander-crusted Long Island duck breast. Details like cute French café chairs, framed prints of pressed ferns, and a cluttered bar add a dash of Euro-boho charm. The restaurant is small, and the fact that it is divided in two rooms gives it a cozy, living room-like feel.

CROWD

The usual funky, well-read West Village crowd, which may include a smattering of celebs.

WHAT WE WOULD WEAR

It’s casual. We’d roll up for brunch in a pair of well-loved jeans and our favorite cashmere cardi.

GO HERE WITH

Friends - for a leisurely brunch

WHY WE LIKE IT

It’s the perfect neighborhood spot: comfortable, charming, and with a great menu of bistro classics. We like to come for a chatty brunch or light dinner with friends.

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

It gets really, really crowded at weekend brunch.

GOOD TO KNOW

Cafe Cluny has two sister restaurants in New York, The Odeon and Café Luxembourg. There is a USD 33 three-course dinner prix-fixe from 5:30pm to 6:30pm daily. Their house cocktails, especially the Filthy Martini and the St. Vincent, are not to be missed.

CLOSEST COMPS

August (New York); the little owl (New York)

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