Bread
“Who can say 'no' to that question, and who can say 'no' to Nolita's best eats- Bread.”
“This place stands out from the crowd in Soho because it's completely affordable but still has the trendy ambiance that reflects the 'hood.”
“Tuna, avocados, olives, tomatoes, fennel and mixed greens come together in an enormous bowl of deliciousness.”
Bread
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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The food was good, but nothing out of this world. I'm between 3 and 4 stars.
The tomato soup ($7) was pretty good! Rich and flavorful. The board with cheese and different kinds of proscuttio ($22) was generously prepared, but came without bread which was kind of weird.
But… The bread did, oh the irony, disappoint me. A bit dry. With better bread (come on Bread, you can do it!) this would have been a great spot.
Will be back to check up on that bread.
What a great night we had!! Luigi is a beautiful person and excellent host. He has been the owner of Bread for the past 15 years so just that fact speaks for itself. Then the place is super cozy, you can tell it was built with his own hands and has a lot of history. From the time nolita didn't exist till now where is one of the hippest neighborhood to hang in the middle of the week, right in the middle of nolita, little Italy and lower east side.
The food is delicious, specially the tiramisu which I find hard to run into a place with a "real" tiramisu like grandma used to make. Also the chocolate mouse cake is a top choice for dessert. Savory speaking I tried only the shrimp and avocado salad which was perfect. Good enough to satisfy my appetite and with quality ingredients.
Great espresso machine as you would expect in an Italian joint and the homemade bread made by Luigi's bakery is the cherry on top.
I wish I was more hungry to try other dishes but I'll be back for sure, for more!
The most important thing is the ambiance. Like Luigi said, nobody cares about the food, service or decor, it's just a matter of how the customer feels and the experience they have. If there's a good vibe then everything is perfect. And you can be sure this place has everything! And yeah… it's perfect.
[This review relates to a bar experience at Bread, not dinner.]
We walked into Bread at 10:30 or so on a Saturday night. The bar area was intimate and attractively lit, so we sat at a corner and ordered a few drinks: a beer, a gin and tonic, and a negroni.
The drinks were disappointing. The G&T ratio was off, and they used crushed ice! The negroni also had crushed ice (!), and a slice (not a twist) of orange. It was like getting drinks at the olive garden, or some place with completely unskilled staff. But this is a restaurant in Nolita…!
My advice to bread is to get a bartender; my advice to you is, only consider Bread if you're going to sit down for dinner and order wine or beer.
This is a very cool place! I was looking for an outdoor restaurant to have brunch in Soho.
Walking on the street, we decide to stop there. The outdoor seats were empty. The chicken sandwich was very good.
My friend had some pancake. She said they were good but they looked like 4 small pitas ( was a little bit ridiculous). Juice and bloody Mary was refreshing. This is honestly a very good address!
I love the decor and how roomy this place is. We stopped by for brunch after being told that Eggshop was an hour an half wait. I guess it was a blessing in disguise because we really fell in love with this restaurant. We sat by the bar and ordered cocktails and an appetizer while waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. I thought they were a bit stubborn with my daiquiri. Didn't quite fill it all the way to the top, but the drink itself was delicious.
I really enjoyed the pancakes I had for Brunch. Nice healthy portion. I actually struggled to finish it off, but as a person who hates to carry food home, I soldiered through it. If you're more in a sweet than savory mood, definitely go with the pancakes. No real complaints for this place, will definitely return.
Great food; for the ravioli dinner special and it was delicious. The panna cotta with chocolate was a wonderful way to end the meal — sweet yet light. Service was sometimes slow, but was always nice and knowledgable.
We were fresh off the plane and in desperate need of some food after checking in to our hotel. Everywhere we stopped had a huge wait, being that it was prime Sunday brunch time but thankfully, we got right in at Bread. I loved the atmosphere– cute, casual, comfy.I ordered the nutella strawberry toast and OMG was it scrumptious. It was exactly what I was looking for on a Sunday morning. My mom got the avocado toast that was good. They have great selections for when you need a little something but don't want to eat too much. Also, the seating is nice and airy for summer when they have the windows open and the breeze is coming in. Great for people watching!!!
**THE IRONY OF THE NAME IS TELLING**
Naming a restaurant "Bread" in Little Italy is making a statement. If there were a restaurant named Kimchi in Ktown, I'd expect them to have damn good kimchi.
So I don't think it is unreasonable to expect warm, seasoned homemade bread. Instead, I just got slices from what looked like a loaf I could've picked up at Fairway. If I want free carbs, I'll hit up the Times Square Olive Garden (OK not really). But the bread here was subpar (and upon asking for another order, our server did NOT refill our olive oil/vinegar, neither of which were that good). I mean, seriously, you couldn't think of a better name than "Bread?"
I came here on a Living Social deal that promised an app, two entrees, and two glasses of wine/beer for $42. First off, only the two cheapest wines on the menu are included (it says this nowhere in the Fine Print of the deal). Continuing with the theme of Olive Gardenesque cuisine, the calimari was nothing special. I mean, fried food is still good, but for its price point I would expect something more than rubbery frozen stuff. The skirt steak was nowhere near medium rare and there were parts that were uncuttable with the knife provided because they simply had not been thoroughly cooked. The presentation of the homemade tagliatelle after expectations from its description was also frankly embarrassing–the piece of penne thrown in by mistake actually tasted decent, unlike the pasta that was stuck together in clumps and seriously lacking in sauce. Mushrooms were NOT fresh.
Service was also lacking. Our waitress doubled as the bartender and seemed not as friendly as you might hope for at times–she asked us if she could clear the calimari from the table when the bowl was halfway full…obviously the kitchen was trying to rush our entrees out, maybe because we were eating late. The server bringing our food seemed uberly confused when we told him we ordered neither of what he had until our waitress came to correct him to the right table. Our waitress also awkwardly handed our check back after swiping our card without providing the receipt to sign and tip until we asked her a few minutes later. If you insist…
The interior is chic and inviting–the place certainly looks the part. Ironically enough, the playlist was almost all hip-hop, with a special emphasis on the New Atlanta sound. But it was way too loud for comfortable conversation in such a small area.
FINAL VERDICT: Go elsewhere, especially if you want bread. Low 2 stars.