Figaro

Fígaro is an absolutely stunning restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the elegant décor and the ample seating, which made for a comfortable dining experience. The food was nothing short of exceptional, with every dish beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor.Our server, Giulia, was phenomenal attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring that our experience was seamless from start to finish. The chef was incredibly accommodating, going above and beyond to make a special dish for my father that wasn't on the brunch menu but had been a favorite of his in the past. This level of hospitality truly set the restaurant apart.As for our meals, my son ordered the brunch burger, which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. My daughter enjoyed a classic eggs Benedict, which was rich and delicious. I had the steak and eggs, which was cooked medium well and had an incredible flavor. The one thing I didn't love was that there was some residual blood from the steak on my plate. I wish it had been cleaned up before serving. However, I'm really glad I ate it because the steak itself was amazing, and the custom-made steak sauce I requested elevated it even more it was just perfect.Overall, Fígaro exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of excellent service, exquisite food, and a gorgeous setting makes it a must-visit. We can't wait to return!

They have happy hour on the weekends! Their happy hour is also a generous time from 3:30PM to 6:30PM, and have both drink and food on happy hour! I came after a parade with a group of 5 on a Saturday afternoon and the outdoor seating was all taken, but my party was able to be seated immediately inside. We really enjoyed their cocktails, especially the Figaro negroni. The aperol spritz and uppers with downers, their version of espresso martini, were solid. But be warned, the not so dirty martini was definitely dirty. For the food, we came there for their $1.50 happy hour oysters and it comes with a passionfruit granita that we really enjoyed. We also really enjoyed the philly cheesesteak croquette. It was deep fried and very cheesy. We really liked the gochujiang sauce on the chicken and crispy rice waffles, but wanted more chicken to rice ratio and a crispier rice waffle. We also enjoyed the verde flatbread because it had a lot of avocado, but wanted a bit more flavor and/or could use a sauce.The service is very personable and attentive. They have a nice sized dining room for larger parties, but my favorite seating is outside where they have 2 person tables. This restaurant is right in the heart of the NYU are and great for people watching. Sunny Hostin mentioned this place on the View and glad we listened!

I found Figaro's food to be mediocre, expensive, not filling, and lackluster. Lobster Toast was cold. Curry Mussels were just okay. Spinach Rangoons had no flavor with only six measly small pieces. Cocktails were good.However, if want to dine outdoors and people watch on the corner of MacDougal and Bleeker, then it's an ideal spot. You're paying for that vibe. A place for you to be seen. Otherwise, I would not repeat. Despite what others have said, my service was good.I ended up going to a nearby burger and fries shop to end the night better.

Came for brunch. Ordered the BLT and the peach cobbler waffle. The BLT came fast and the bread was soft which is my preference. It was pretty good. I ended up waiting almost 45 minutes for the waffle, following up several times, which ruined the dining experience. The waffle was super bready and stacked in three layers so it was awkward to eat. The peaches were sugary--just a poorly thought out carb overload.

We came on a Saturday night with a group of friends celebrating her birthday. We had such a good time. The food is good and service is very attentive. Cocktails are good but it takes little time to get the drinks. The decor is so nice here too. It would be better if they have more food choices because they ran out of some dishes we want to order. Overall, it's good place in the neighborhood.

Everything went well. Service was fantastic, the food was fresh and delicious, and my eyes feasted all around the venue. Great place to people watch and the bar was super lively.

Very cozy, decorated interior. I loved the drinks, complex and not super sweet. We stopped by this place since the place we were headed nearby was full. Not sure why Figaro's was empty in comparison but definitely glad we stopped by

I've been here for brunch when Figaro reopened as a restaurant and recently for dinner. The dishes are hit or miss. The appetizers, flatbread, burger, and seafood dishes are a hit. Unfortunately the pasta and steak dishes we had were not bad, but we didn't care for them and would not re-order. Thankfully the other dishes were flavorful and we were able to pair them together and ended up eating everything. No food was wasted. I'm part of the generation that had frequented the establishment when it was a cafe. While I do miss the experience in its prior life, I do hope the menu changes every now and then. The service was very attentive and hospitable. I would like to come back for that and to enjoy all the eats.

Came here for dinner for a night out with friends on a Saturday night (with a reservation). Food and cocktail were delicious. Their oysters came with the usual horseradish, vinegar, and cocktail sauce... and a passion fruit mignonette - so unique and added a sweet/tangy bite to the oysters! Will come back just for that. We also got the Kale Caesar Salad and Grilled Octopus to share. Grilled octopus was fantastic but the kale needed a bit more massaging to soften the tough/chewy texture. We were happily surprised to be served the rosemary garlic pull apart bread (served at with dinner) and I lied about the oysters. I'd ALSO come back just for these pillow, garlicky bread. For entree we got the branzino and steamed mussels - both very yummy. Great service, great meal, will def be back again!

My husband picked this place to celebrate my birthday with my friends and we LOVED IT!!! The place by itself it's beautiful but the Christmas decorations gives it an extra!! Everything we try was really good but our favorite part was their drinks WOW! You have to try their expresó martini!! We also love how the manager was supervising the tables all the time and making sure we were having a great time! I'd definitely go back again