Tartinery – Nolita
“Dessert was equally as wonderful, with the fondant au chocolate and nutella& caramelized banana tartine stealing the show.”
“Chic little spot, soft lighting, and the downstairs dining area is lovely with two- story ceilings that give the intimate space a more open feel.”
“My favorites of the night – steak, nutella banana, and the croque madame.”
Tartinery – Nolita
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I was here with a group of 6 last Thursday for lunch. The restaurant has two levels with a majority of the dining space downstairs. The main level is mostly counter seating / bar and the lower level has about 5 tables with one square table in the center that suited our group size perfectly. The only thing is that there is a tree going through the middle of that table which obstructs your view making it difficult to speak to guests across the table.
The decor is just lovely. Modern, soho, casual chic. I read so may reviews about the service being really slow so I came here already in anticipation of that. However, I did not find it slow at all. The service was actually quite good with the server being attentive and charming to all.
My one beef (pun intended) was my steak tartine. The steak although delicious, placed atop bread, was not easy to eat. You cannot easily bite through both the steak and the bread and munch away. I had to separate the steak, cut a piece, cut the bread, put the small piece of steak back on top of bread, then eat together. I was also expecting a horseradish mayo but the spread tasted just like Hellman's mayo. I was disappointed in my tartine and the steep price of $19.50 only added salt to the wound. However, everyone else seemed to polish off their plates so maybe it was just bad ordering on my part (though it was recommended by the server).
My 2nd beef is that the menu did not have the french onion soup. Their menu online lists three soups different from the 2 listed on the menu provided at the restaurant which can only mean that their menu is outdated and therefore not setting the proper expectations of their diners.
The lunch special at $12.50 is a great way to go. You get a full bowl of soup, about half the size of the regular tartine (getting a tartine at full price is not worth it at all), plus a salad.
Cute spot.
Came here for lunch and had the croque monsieur tartine. I liked it, although it wasn't the best bechemel I've ever tasted. But I wouldn't kick it out of bed.
Service was spot on.
I was between the tartine I chose and the burrata tartine. I kinda want to go back and eat that one too.
Solid lunch deal, got the butternut squash soup which came with a few pieces of toast, and the avocado asparagus tartine. The tartine, despite the fact that they describe it as "small", was actually the perfect portion for lunch. Both were really good. Docking one star because for some reason they didn't bring the full amount of change back when we were laying the bill; my friend didn't get 40 cents back when he paid cash, which I'm not saying he was jipped or anything given its 40 cents, but I think we should have been given the option to leave it (as a part of the full tip).
For the price of $12.50, I will be back again.
Came here for a date night with the hubby. It's definitely a unique twist but I'm not itching to come back.
Order from the menu: Any of the tartines, I mean its what you came here for right?
Food: The food her is made to share as its tapas style. The tartines, an open faced french sandwich, are actually pretty large. Sharing 1 between two people and a few other dishes are worthwhile. If you have never had a tartine before, start with a croque madame or monsieur. It's the classic french twist. Two appetizers and one tartine is enough for 2 people to eat and not feel like pigs. Their wine menu is pretty good.
Service: While our waiter was nice, it was impossible to get his attention or anyone else for anything. It took us a while to order food and once we got it, a really long time to pay. They nicely put down our food and walked away. I guess I don't expect too much but maybe check in with us that all is OK or clear away some plates as the large plates cannot fit on the tiny tiny tables.
Price: It was reasonable for what you get and the ingredients used. For NYC, pretty fair.
Decor: The restaurant is cramped but really cool vibe with the loft and chalkboard walls. Definitely impressive.
Special Notables: Nothing here had me screaming OMG need to come back. While the food was good, it's not unique enough that its the only place I can get a tartine. I still feel like its worth it for a 1st date as the decor alone is enough to talk about, but hope that you do not get loud neighbors because it is cramped.
This place is again another one of the many restaurants that i walk past all the time but have never given a second thought. There's just so many options in the city how can one possibly visit everywhere! My friend suggested this place and i was very pleased. There wasn't a wait when we arrived around 5pm on a saturday which was a plus. The ambiance was cozy, private and not stuffy. My friends and i were able to chat and have a good laugh without worrying that we'll bother people around us. The service was also great. Our waitress stopped by a few times to make sure we were doing okay and refilled our glasses promptly.
The food. I can only speak for the tartine but the ones i tried were yum. I got the avocado and asparagus tartine! i'm a huge fan of asparagus and arugula so it was perfect along with some nuts egg and avocado. it also hit the spot and got me to a place of full but i'm didn't feel like passing out from a food coma.
the ricotta tartine was interesting. it was both savory and sweet.
the Croque Monsieur was almost like a little breakfast tartine and tasted really good.
overall i think the food was good and looking at other reviews i'm interested in trying some of the other tartine. the space was great and don't be fooled by the windows they actually have a large seating area downstairs.
Came in with a gilt credit voucher for $70 for 2 people, and left super full with leftovers.
First glance at the menu, the prices seem a bit steep. However, if you pick and choose thoughtfully, you definitely get your money's worth.
The quality of ingredients was impressive, and though the menu is simple the dishes are well-composed and very tasty. The creamy burrata was generously sized, and the mild flavors gave the dish a more delicate quality without being too heavy. The French onion soup was topped with an overflowing layer of broiled cheese, and the soup was richly flavored but not greasy. Smoked salmon tartine could've easily been very average, but the ratio of toppings was spot on and there was none of that lingering fishiness. A very good seafood option. Croque Monsieur is gooey and satisfying – eat quickly while the cheese and bechamel are still hot. Lastly, dessert was the weakest- the apple crumble had an odd sandy texture and the fondant an chocolate (lava cake) was lacking serious chocolate flavor.
Final takeaway: an intimate setting good for dates, their savory foods are "basic" but executed well, and end the night with a glass of wine or dessert elsewhere. Their lunch special looks great if you're in the area.
Such a cute place on Mulberry amidst all the traditional Italian places. This little French spot (known more for its brunch and lunch) serves up soups, salads, tartines (open-faced sandwiches), and a variety of traditional brunch items. My friend and I each got the brunch special (scrambled eggs + avocado on toast) and shared the French toast. The scrambled eggs were good and the French toast was divine! Keep in mind that the less expensive items tend to be smaller in portion size. The burger and eggs benedict were larger. Both were ordered by others at our table and both looked great. We all loved our food and agreed that Tartinery was worth coming back to.
They also have great fresh-squeezed juices. I got a made-to-order (kale, apple, carrot, giner) – it was delish. Service is at a more casual pace here. They're not overly attentive, but do provide the basics. Great, warm, rustic decor. Didn't like that there was only one unisex bathroom for the whole restaurant.
Lapin and I came here on a Thursday afternoon for a quiet dinner. We made reservations a week ahead but they couldn't find it. The restaurant was completely empty when we arrived around 6:15pm with only one other couple enjoying a glass of wine and a cheese platter. We were starving when we sat down but was told that we had to order the entire meal at one go as this how the chef prefers it. While looking over the menu we ordered two glasses of sparkling wine. Lapin enjoyed it but I am not of a drinker — I lost interest in after two sips.
We ordered the Lobster Tartinery on sourdough ($22) to share. The tartinery was tasty and the combination was a bit unexpected but completely worked. It was light, refreshing but it did satisfy our hunger. I should also note, they gave generous portion of lobster. It was almost 2.5 – 3 claws worth of lobster meat on the entire tartinery. Most places, it cost $12+ just for lobster bisque and you get the occasional strand of lobster meat. They definitely loaded up the tartinery with a good portion of meat.
Lapin ordered the Seared Duck Breast ($22.5) and I ordered the Seared Salmon ($22.5). Lapin loved the duck breast and remarked how flavorful and tender it was. His only complaint was that there wasn't enough food and he was still hungry. The salmon was a bit underwhelming. I noticed that it was supposed to be cooked in safran sauce but only saw maybe one or two drops of sauce on an otherwise dry plate. The salt on the table, however, imparted a delicious touch to the otherwise bland dish. Oh, that salt, how I wish to marry it. We ordered a side of roasted potatoes ($8), which were simple and delicious but not worth the money. They were also the same exact side that came with Lapin's entree, FYI. We ordered the Pain Perdu ($8) to share as a dessert. It was tasty but just a regular french toast with a small scoop of ice cream. They noted it had a drizzling of caramel but it had just a hint of it as it was sparsely drizzled.
The service was friendly but they kind of just left us there (which is why this isn't a 4 star place). Most of the time, they were chatting by the register. They hardly came over to check on us or refill the water. And sometimes, the plates would be piled in the corner and it would take a bit of time for them to come over. Also, one would think with ordering ahead of time, the entire meal there wouldn't be many delay gaps in receiving food, this wasn't the case.