Olivier Bistro

Olivier Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Michael

   New York City5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time visiting, we arrived early for dinner service (6:30). As the place filled up, the service became nonexistent. Any time we needed anything (water, more wine, the check...and a second time asking for the check), we needed to get up and find a staff member. They were woefully understaffed. Food was ok. Cheese plate was, well, a cheese plate. Decently presented, but whatever. Mussels portion was HUGE -- definitely shareable; fries were cold. The Nicoise Salad was underwhelming, as the tuna was completely opaque and overdone. (I saw someone else's Nicoise and the tuna looked proper: seared but pink in the center)...and *very* salty. Ambiance was nice, music selection was definitely up our alley (late-1960s R&B). All that said, I think we'll go somewhere else next time.
   

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   Emily

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience at Olivier! Great food, fantastic coffee and drinks and the staff is so responsive and helpful and kind.
   

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   Zoe

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this restaurant so much. Came with my family for the first time on Christmas, came again for my mom’s birthday last night. Everyone is always so welcoming and the food is insanely good. The service is seriously impeccable, and I’m in the service industry! So happy to have this place in my neighborhood. Thank you thank you thank you!
   

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   Jessica

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Great French bistro-food was excellent! Salad Nicoise was a standout. Was quiet when we went, decor is standard. The service was great-very friendly waitstaff and the food was authentic and delicious!
   

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   Laura

   Houston33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a wonderful eatery! Food was cooked with love. We ordered a cheeseburger and quiche. Absolutely delicious. Our server who was also the bartender was a delight! He was so friendly and welcoming. We live in midtown Manhattan but whenever we head to Brooklyn -THIS will be a go-to spot for sure!
   

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   Grahame

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really like Olivier Bistro with its very friendly vibe, excellent food (always!) and great service. You will feel welcome there and will have a fine meal.
   

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   Nathaniel

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We go there often and it never disappoints. Olivier Bistro is a great place for a group (it is small so call ahead). We always enjoy the meal and the manager and owner are super nice.
   

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   Liz

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chefs kiss!!!! It was so delicious and delightful
   

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   Robin

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a delicious meal last weekend. Started with escargot 🐌 😋 and then steak sans fries and had mashed potatoes instead. Husband had a salad and mussels with 🍟- his fries and mussels were delicious as well. A charming place —- feels like you’re in 🇫🇷 and not on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. Lovely staff as well.
   

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    ingrid

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Food and service were great! Annette was kind and helpful
    

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