Lido
“I would say dress nicely, because this crowd is grown/sexy/professional – Harlem and afrocentric as they wanna be.”
“Perfect on Sundays for brunch, with terrific food options and bottomless mimosas for $15, I believe.”
“We all thought the food was delicious, including tilapia, seared scallops, French toast, and others.”
Lido
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Came here for restaurant week. wow it was so worth it. everything from the appetizer to the dessert was just so good. the service was excellent. if I could change one thing, it would probably be the spacing of the table. I feel like I have to be stick thin to fit into one of those tables. lol. for appetizers, we got butternut squash and brussel sprouts. We could probably just eat the brussel sprouts continuously. it was so flavorful and crispy with the bacon and the ricotta. I never knew brussel sprouts could be this tasty. we also got the parmesan garlic bread which was again very good, crispy with a good layer of cheese. I also really loved even the olive tapenade that they give you with the regular bread. next for entree, i had the duck risotto and he had the chicken milanese. the duck risotto was very delicious although towards the end, it was getting a bit salty however i would definitely order it again. it was creamy with big bits of duck in it. the husband loved the chicken milanese and finished his food within minutes. for dessert, we had the brownie and bread pudding with gelato. again we finished it before i could even take a picture! that was how good it was. I would definitely be back again!
Decent bottomless brunch in Harlem, but go for the the drinks, and the service, but not the food. I got the short rib hash bennie and just wasn't impressed. Unimpressed to the point that I didn't even have the second (half) portion. My friends got the omelette, grits, and pancake, and were equally underwhelmed by the food. It's not that the food was bad, but that it was uninspiring. I wouldn't come back to Lido's for a food craving. The bottomless option is fantastic though. The server kept both my mimosa and the coffee topped up at all points. Every server we encountered was courteous and helpful. If I come back here, it would probably be after eating brunch elsewhere, and only to satisfy my need for bottomless mimosas.
Late Restaurant Week Winter 2016 review for January 20. Came here with my friend for restaurant week. I had Lido bookmarked for a few months, and finally able to try their food. I made an early reservation at 5:30pm, and naturally, when I arrived, the place was empty. No complaints there. I figured the restaurant would start filling up after 7.
Inside, it's a cute little restaurant. Comfortable seats, good lighting, nice bar setup. Restaurant week menu seemed good, which was another reason why I decided to make Lido my 1st stop for Restaurant Week.
We started off with 2 glasses of Pinot Noir. The red wine was light, fruity, and smooth. Very nice. For apps, I had the Roasted Pumpkin & Apple soup, and my friend had the Crostino that was served with burrata. For entrees, I paid the $6 supplement for the Grilled Salmon filet, cooked medium. She had the Roasted Duck Risotto. And for dessert, I had the bread pudding and she had the Bittersweet chocolate brownie w/ vanilla gelato.
I wasn't impressed with both my apps and my dessert. My pumpkin soup was way too peppery, and watered down. My friend's burrata crostino though, was delicious and flavorful! I tried a spoonful of my friend's Duck risotto and it was good. Creamy risotto, w/ bits of duck in it. Not bad. My salmon entree was cooked perfectly. Flaky, moist, fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned! And for dessert, I thought my bread pudding w/ some kinda dried fruit that I still can't identify and a scoop of ice cream seemed rather busy and a poor combination of flavors. My friend's chocolate brownie dessert was impressive though.
Overall, despite the underwhelming apps and dessert, I would still rate my restaurant week experience at Lido as 4 stars because of the attentive service and the quality and execution of my salmon entree. I will definitely be back to try their brunch food someday..from their pictures, brunch looks pretty legit.
Wow.
Let's first talk about the neighborhood, this area is THE definition of gentrification. I am baffled at how awesome this area has become. With that said, Lido has to be one of the additions that defines this neighborhood. Classy, simple, great food, great crowd, great atmosphere all in the heart of Harlem.
Let's discuss the food shall we? I started off with a kale salad which I thought sounded boring and when I first saw looked truly boring and small but don't let this fool you, this is a delicious action-packed tiny kale salad that you should try. Simple, filled with flavor and a great way to open up your appetite.
Next, my boyfriend ordered the veal meatballs which I tried despite being a vegetarian and I have to say are delicious as ever. I've always said that no one tops Uva's veal meatballs but his place gives them some competition. They are served in a little pot and smothered in a delicious red sauce. All you need is some bread and you're set my friend.
For my main course, I ordered the red snapper which was cooked perfectly and served over a bed of califlower, raisins, pine nuts and olives. To be quite honest I could have the bedding alone and be satisfied with my entire meal. Perhaps next time I'll do that. Hm. The olives are a bit too strong flavored though as I normally like green olives but it doesn't really matter this bedding is delicious as ever. A must try!
Finally, my boyfriend ordered the mussels which were served with a curry like sauce and WA out of this world. I love mussles but am turned away at times because of the graininess it bring. These however, were clean as can be and prepared in a delicious sauce.
Lido is a wonderful new addition to the area. I hope to return soon and enjoy the other wonderful dishes this restaurant has to offer.
Where did we find the best brunch…Harlem! This place dominated our expectations. It has the best offering bottomless mimosas for $15. See how many you can stomach while enjoying the atmosphere.
Lido Brunch Atmosphere – Loud but now too loud, everyone enjoying their respectable dishes, and talking about what they did last night. This place is PACKED on Sunday brunch and I didn't see too many children here during that time.
Apparently they switch out their menu every season, but when I was there I ordered the white polenta. It has mushrooms, truffle oil, Parmesan and poached egg. A little salty but it is expected with this dish. Such an amazing meal for the rest of the day 🙂
Very basic brunch place. I got a chicken Panini cause I wasn't feeling any eggs benedict. It is pricey, but we came here for bottomless mimosas on Saturday. It was great and we had an amazing time. The venue was cute and quaint. It was overall clean, at times a bit cramped especially near the bathroom area. Waiters were all very nice and quick to bring out foods and refill our drinks.
Prices ranged from $16-20. So, yes, very spendy, but I am not in NY often. My panini was basic in flavors, had a nice fresh salad with it. I brought the second half home cause it was a pretty big portion size. My friends got the salmon benedict which she loved. My other vegetarian friend got pancakes and it looked amazing, very interesting whipped cream (thicker and apparently more buttery).
Lido is a great brunch spot! My friend invited me here for her birthday brunch and I was pleasantly surprised. We were a group of 11 and, as we were warned, we couldn't sit down until most of the group was there. However we somehow all showed up within 15 minutes of the reservation (#groupwin) and they seated us no problem.
I ordered the White Polenta with truffle oil, mushroom ragout, Parmesan, and poached eggs. It was delish. This kind of dish is easy to make too salty, but a Lido did it just right. It was just the right amount of savory with some cheesiness, the mushrooms, and the polenta cooks just right. I finished the whole thing! Yum.
Of course I can't forget to mention the bottomless mimosas for only $14. They were good too! The waiter was very attentive and made sure purses were always full. No cheaping out on the restaurant's part here.
I would absolutely come back here – good service, good food, and cheap drinks. Win-win-win situation.
I love this restaurant. It is super romantic and cute inside. I've been twice now. Once was around happy hour with my friend post-exam. We had the white sangria which was the bomb. I had the chicken milanese and my friend had the gnocchi. Her gnocchi looked so good that I had to get it the second time I went back, and it was creamy and delicious. The second time I went I had the crab cake which was divine. It was meaty, the sauce was spicy, and I loved the crunch of the apples. Overall a great place to go.