Pierre Loti Union Square

Name: Pierre Loti Union Square
Address: 53 Irving Place, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 777-5684
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

206 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Charming

Named after the turn-of-the-century French novelist, Pierre Loti Union Square offers an extensive menu of European wines. French varietals dominate the offerings, but the selection includes a healthy mix of other regions and grapes (Austria, Italy, and even Turkey make appearances). There are daily pocket-friendly specials, and each pour comes with a little extra in a fancy carafe. The wine-friendly food menu includes an impressive choice of cheeses and small plates ranging from Mediterranean dips, salads and a delectable choice of chocolates for dessert. Vibe-wise, the ultra-dim lighting ensures the place stays rife with snuggly couples as well as groups of friends looking for an enjoyable night out.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday- Sunday: 3:00pm-12:00am Monday: 3:00pm-12:00am
Phone number
(212) 777-5684
Website
http://www.pierrelotiwinebar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Necmi Karadayi

Location
53 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Area
Union Square
Cross Street
17th and 18thStreet
Parking details
Nearby Subway Stops <br />4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq
Public transit
4,5,6,N,R,WQ
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

✨Ring in the New Year with Us at Pierre Loti! ✨
USD 150.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us on New Year's Eve 2025 for a spectacular Mediterranean Feast to celebrate the arrival of the new year! Event Highlights: 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu A Bottle of Wine for Every Two Guests Champagne Toast at Midnight Live DJ from 10 PM to 1 AM 🍽️ New Year’s Eve Menu 🍷 🌟 1st Course: Soup of the Day Kale Salad Roasted Beet Salad 🌟 2nd Course: Baked Camembert Stuffed Grape Leaves Zucchini Pancake Mixed Appetizer Plate for Two 🌟 3rd Course (Choice of): Grilled Plate (Adana kebab, chicken chops, or lamb chops for two) Grilled Salmon Mediterranean Vegetarian Lasagna 🌟 4th Course (Choice of): Chocolate Baklava Rice Pudding Chocolate Mousse Limited seats available, so book your table now! 🥂
Wine Tasting Package - Five Wine Pairing
USD 65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
You will be given 5 different wines to try (your choice of red, white, or mixed), each accompanie with a perfect food match - from chocolates to cheese to charcuterie. At the end, there will be an additional blind wine tasting and the skilled person who can closest guess the wine, will receive a free bottle of it which can be shared right away or, reserved for your next visit. This is a 2 hour event and for a minimum of 8 guests.
Wine Tasting Package - Old World Vs. New World
USD 75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We will pick the same grape from the old world (wines from France, Italy, Spain, etc.) to compare with their counterpart from the new world (America, Australia, South Africa, etc.). In tasting eight wines total, you can start to appreciate the differences between the same grapes grown and produced in different regions. This package comes with a cheese plate, a charcuterie plate, hummus, pita bread and nuts and dried fruit. This is a two hour event for a minimum of 8 people.

Soup of the DayUSD 12.00
Shepperd's SaladUSD 16.00
Fresh farm tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions tossed with olive oil and vinaigrette
Beet SaladUSD 17.00
Beets, goat cheese, arugula, pistachio served with olive oil
Kale SaladUSD 16.00
Kale, red paper, scallions, chickpeas with almond, dipping dressing
Watermelon SaladUSD 17.00
Watermelon, melon, cherry tomatoes, feta, mint, pomegranate dressing

Pierre Loti Classics

Bruschetta PlateUSD 19.00
Tomato, basil, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, roasted mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, thyme, brie, walnuts, figs with honey
Tuna TartarUSD 22.00
Yellow fin tuna, avocado, cucumber, sesame oil, scallion, served with baby arugula
Truffle Deviled EggsUSD 12.00
Devilled eggs with mustard, mayonnaise and white truffle oil

Pizzas

MargheritaUSD 19.00
SoujoukUSD 23.00
Mushroom TruffleUSD 21.00
Chicken BuffaloUSD 23.00

Cheese + Charcuterie

Aged Manchego / Sheep / Spain
Le Chevrot / Goat / France
Chorizo / Spain
Brie de Nangis / Cow / France
Prosciutto di Parma / Italy
Bresaola / Uruguay
Two Sisters / Cow / Holland

Cold Appetizers

HummusUSD 14.00
Chickpea with tahini, garlic, lemon, cumin and olive oil
AtomUSD 14.00
Thick yogurt top with hot chili dried pepper, garlic and olive oil
Stuffed Grape LeavesUSD 16.00
Stuffed grape leaves with seasoned Turkish rice
Baba GhanousUSD 14.00
Finely chopped oven roasted eggplant with tahini and olive oil
TzatzikiUSD 14.00
Yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, garlic and olive oil
Feta-CadoUSD 16.00
Baby spinach, sheep feta, mozzarella cheese, walnut, garlic with avocado
ShaksukaUSD 15.00
Pan sautéed eggplant cubes, peppers, caramelized onion with light tomato sauce
Eggplant CaviarUSD 15.00
Charred grilled roasted Italian eggplant, roasted pepper, fresh parsley. Seasoned with lemon juice and evoo
Stuffed Dried Eggplant & Red PepperUSD 16.00
Stuffed with seasoned Turkish rice and pomegranate reduction
MuammaraUSD 15.00
Roasted Turkish red bell pepper chopped with walnut, breadcrumbs, fresh parsley and roasted garlic
Mix Mezze of FiveUSD 35.00
Chef's choice of the day
Baby ArtichokeUSD 18.00
Green peas, baby carrot, pearl onion, potatoes. Cooked in olive oil & lemon juice

Hot Appetizers

FalafelUSD 15.00
Small croquettes of mashed and mixed chickpeas cilantro, garlic and scallion
Grilled Turkish Beef SausageUSD 16.00
Air dried beef sausage served with grilled tomatoes, pearl onion
Manti
Handmade beef dumplings served with light garlic yogurt sauce
- SmUSD 15.00
- LgUSD 25.00
Phyllo Feta Cheese RollsUSD 16.00
Golden Crisped phyllo roll stuffed with feta cheese, dill and Turkish herbs
PacangaUSD 18.00
Dried aged beef pastrami, peppers, mushrooms with mozzerella cheese
Lamb Shish
Grilled lamb shish with onion salad. Served with muammara
- SmUSD 16.00
- LgUSD 28.00
Zucchini PancakeUSD 17.00
Zucchini with dill, scallion, eggs and flour served with yogurt sauce
Sardines and GrapesUSD 18.00
Grilled fillet sardines seasoned with olive oil garlic and dill wrapped in grape leaves
Grilled OctopusUSD 28.00
Grilled octopus with tomatoes, red onion, vinegar and olive oil
Fried CalamariUSD 19.00
Fried calamari with homemade tarator sauce

From The Sea

Grilled SalmonUSD 26.00
Shrimp CasserolUSD 32.00
Grilled Whole BranzinoUSD 35.00

From The Land

TandirUSD 34.00
Roasted lamb
Lamb ChopsUSD 38.00
Grilled baby lamb chops
Chicken ShishUSD 25.00
Grilled organic chicken
Shell SteakUSD 42.00

From The Mom's Kitchen

OkraUSD 24.00
Baby organic okra cooked with tomatoes, onion and chickpeas. Served with bulgur pilaf
Palace KebabUSD 29.00
Oven roasted stuffed baby eggplant stuffed with cubes of beef and mashed potatoes. Served with bulgur pilaf
Falafel PlatterUSD 26.00
Falafels on a bed of hummus with bulgur pilaf and pickle
Hunkar's DelightUSD 30.00
Cubes of sautéed beef served over pureed eggplant seasoned and thickened with Bechamel sauce

Sides

3 for $25, 5 for $35, 7 for $50

Eggplant PureeUSD 8.00
Grilled VegetableUSD 8.00
Sautéed SpinachUSD 8.00
Truffled French FriesUSD 8.00
Mashed PotatoesUSD 8.00
Bulgur PilafUSD 8.00

What 206 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Mediterranean
Manhattan
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pierre Loti Union Square is a neighborhood gem boasting "terrific staff, service, and food." The menu offers a nice variety of dishes, perfect for sharing, with "excellent value for your money." Enjoy the lovely outdoor space, attentive waiters, and delicious offerings like grilled octopus. It's ideal for pre-theater dining and happy hour.

206 Reviews

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Joan
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
we enjoyed a wonderful lunch with great service. The owner was very friendly and even gave us a complimentary glass of wine. We look forward to returning!
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Emily
VIP
Raleigh
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, what a gem we found! The ambiance, the service, and the food were WONDERFUL!! See you again soon!!
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Sam
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Will definitely go back.
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Abbey
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Group of 5 women. We were very taken care of. The food is excellent. The drinks are cold. The music is very loud, but it was a nice vibe for a night.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate outside since the weather was lovely. Staff was very attentive. Food arrived in plenty of time for us to make our show and we sat down with only 60 minutes to spare. Service was excellent and everything ordered by our party of six was delicious and well-priced. We would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Bill
New York City
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. Great for small plates and great drinks. I don’t drink wine but I have heard they have a great selection. I can vouch for their mixed drinks and food. I,love a good mezze. If you’re inside , it can get loud (esp if you’re sitting next to a table of six drunk ladies who like to shriek) but otherwise this place is perfect.
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Allison
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My group of 12 dined in the back area and loved it. Great food for sharing, good wine selection and fabulous service. Ed, the host, made the experience flawless.
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Nina
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor space. Waiters attentive. Food was very good. Grilled octopus very tasty but a bit small for $28. Served delicious bread, a rarity these days.
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May
New York City
413 reviews
5.0
413 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A nice variety of dishes for all to share with interesting flavors and flavor combinations. Great to dine here for pre-post theatre. Nice happy hour menu. Great service.
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Carolyn
New York City
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on 5 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Chose because of appearance on Restaurant Wk list and its location since I had errands in the area. Food was delicious - seemed to be Moroccan based. Prix-fixe lunch was even less than listed for Rest Wk. Only downside was that the place was totally empty for mid-week lunch at 1:30 despite being on Rest Wk listings, so not great atmosphere.
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FAQs

Pierre Loti Union Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 777-5684.

Pierre Loti Union Square is rated 4.7 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

53 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross Street
17th and 18thStreet
Area
Union Square
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday- Sunday: 3:00pm-12:00am Monday: 3:00pm-12:00am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Nearby Subway Stops <br />4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq
Public transit
4,5,6,N,R,WQ
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Necmi Karadayi
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.pierrelotiwinebar.com/
Phone number
(212) 777-5684

Pierre Loti Union Square

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

✨Ring in the New Year with Us at Pierre Loti! ✨

Wine Tasting Package - Five Wine Pairing

Wine Tasting Package - Old World Vs. New World

Soup & Salads

Soup of the DayUSD 12.00

Shepperd's SaladUSD 16.00

Beet SaladUSD 17.00

Kale SaladUSD 16.00

Watermelon SaladUSD 17.00

Pierre Loti Classics

Bruschetta PlateUSD 19.00

Tuna TartarUSD 22.00

Truffle Deviled EggsUSD 12.00

Pizzas

MargheritaUSD 19.00

SoujoukUSD 23.00

Mushroom TruffleUSD 21.00

Chicken BuffaloUSD 23.00

Cheese + Charcuterie

Aged Manchego / Sheep / Spain

Le Chevrot / Goat / France

Chorizo / Spain

Brie de Nangis / Cow / France

Prosciutto di Parma / Italy

Bresaola / Uruguay

Two Sisters / Cow / Holland

Cold Appetizers

HummusUSD 14.00

AtomUSD 14.00

Stuffed Grape LeavesUSD 16.00

Baba GhanousUSD 14.00

TzatzikiUSD 14.00

Feta-CadoUSD 16.00

ShaksukaUSD 15.00

Eggplant CaviarUSD 15.00

Stuffed Dried Eggplant & Red PepperUSD 16.00

MuammaraUSD 15.00

Mix Mezze of FiveUSD 35.00

Baby ArtichokeUSD 18.00

Hot Appetizers

FalafelUSD 15.00

Grilled Turkish Beef SausageUSD 16.00

Manti

Phyllo Feta Cheese RollsUSD 16.00

PacangaUSD 18.00

Lamb Shish

Zucchini PancakeUSD 17.00

Sardines and GrapesUSD 18.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 28.00

Fried CalamariUSD 19.00

From The Sea

Grilled SalmonUSD 26.00

Shrimp CasserolUSD 32.00

Grilled Whole BranzinoUSD 35.00

From The Land

TandirUSD 34.00

Lamb ChopsUSD 38.00

Chicken ShishUSD 25.00

Shell SteakUSD 42.00

From The Mom's Kitchen

OkraUSD 24.00

Palace KebabUSD 29.00

Falafel PlatterUSD 26.00

Hunkar's DelightUSD 30.00

Sides

Eggplant PureeUSD 8.00

Grilled VegetableUSD 8.00

Sautéed SpinachUSD 8.00

Truffled French FriesUSD 8.00

Mashed PotatoesUSD 8.00

Bulgur PilafUSD 8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Pierre Loti Union Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?