Mino Brasserie

I recommend Mino Brasserie. My friend and I dined there before a show at Village Vanguard. We picked it for its proximity to the famed jazz club. But it was good enough in its own right, that I would not hesitate to suggest it to someone who wanted a place in the neighborhood with this cuisine.I had three raw oysters to start. They were fresh and cold and as they should be. With everything going around, I have become more cautious about bivalves. These gave me confidence as soon as they arrived, and I enjoyed them. For a main course, I had the gnocchi. It was heavy -- as it is supposed to be. It "hit the spot." The weather was wintry, no more than 20 degrees with wind chill. That is a dish that, for me, is seasonal and that it the season. (I would not have ordered it in the summer, and I'd bet they take it off the menu then.) My friend had the sea bass. He ate every morsel, including the sides.Service was competent, not obtrusive. We were there early. It sure filled up. The only negative, minor and only noticeable once, is our specific table was in the wrong place for the rush of cold air when the door was opened (a big party came in and opened the other door, to the add-on vestibule); not a big deal, but we did notice after us they didn't seat anyone at the next table either, because that specific area was subject to these gusts.

such a cozy neighborhood spot, but we did not love their food so much :( I LOVE escargot, but have I ever had escargot with sundried tomatoes? NO. I am sure they used frozen escargot and sundried tomato covered frozen escargot flavor very well. onion soup didnt have much soup. Duck was not cooked perfectly and had interesting flavor/smell to it. french fries that came with steak were shockingly soggy.. They do have a great wine selection though.Maybe this place is trying to do some kind of french fusion style, but did not satisfy our palates.

As per most recent reviews, I went to this French restaurant several months ago. The staff was friendly and the place is quaint with a nice atmosphere. I don't remember anyone having a drink outside of someone having a glass of wine. The prices are a tad high here but the quality of the food was solid with faults. They gave us some bread to start which was warm with a light crunch. The only smaller plate we ordered was the Escargots Gratinés listed as 8 snails, parsley & garlic butter, sundried tomatoes, and breadcrumbs for $24. They were a bit different than other styles with some cheese on them as per the word gratin which added an extra savory component. It was possibly a bit salty from said cheese but solid and the bread of course helped finish any of the remaining delicious butter. As per mains, the Coquilles St Jacques or wild scallops, home made truffle purée, rosemary, and red wine reduction for $36, was the best dish of the night but different in terms of preparation compared to other places. The scallops were more plainly grilled (and perfectly so) though presented nicely with the roasted rosemary being used as the skewer which added a nice presentation. The sauce was excellent as was the umami rich truffle puree which added to the sweetness of the scallops. This was the best dish of the evening by a mileThe Magret De Canard A L'Orange or duck breast, orange and wine glaze, and parsnip purée for the same price was pretty tasty. The duck was again presented a bit differently being a few large pieces of it instead of breast slices. It made a bit more difficult to share but the presentation was more striking so I didn't mind though I think this led to some of the duck being a bit chewy as well which was unfortunate. The orange sauce was sweet but only lightly and the parsnip purée was well prepared and very tasty. Last and most expensive was the Filet De Bœuf Rossini with grass-fed beef filet, foie gras, French fries, toast, and black truffle for $55. The beer filet was a tad small but very tender while the foie added richness. The truffle and red wine sauce added depth while the vegetables below; likely roasted; added more textures. There was also some type of red wine sauce or rather really a reduction on the bottom which added more flavor. This was a pretty solid version of this dish though I would say for the price point, I think the one at La Sirène had more depth of flavor and was just overall better. We didn't order many dishes but we got to try some of their unique creations. In general, the food had nice presentation and was worth it to an extent for the prices but there were faults in most dishes outside of the scallops. Upper 3/Low 4.

Fantastic French restaurant in West Village with available reservations. It was intimate with very little space btw the parties, but somehow really worked into its busy, cozy vibes. The service was attentive and friendly.We split some apps and we each enjoyed our entree. I liked my mussels with fries and had a taste of my friend's scallops which were perfectly cooked. The salmon looked perfectly cooked too with a crispy seared exterior and a tender interior. Would definitely come here again.

Slow, inattentive service and mediocre food. The best items were the French fries (light and airy while still nice and crispy) and the gnocchi. The mussels were small and average and the escargots were small and rubbery and lacking in flavor. The free bread with butter to start was good.We came in for an early bird dinner around 5pm and the entire restaurant was empty. Despite there being no customers, no one ever came to refill our water (which was empty most of the time) or clear our dishes. There was plenty of staff there but they were all standing in the kitchen ignoring us either just folding napkins or doing nothing.Will not return.

Great place for a semi-casual dinner! I got dinner here with a friend on a Thursday night. We had a reservation but I don't think we would have needed it because there were plenty of open tables. I ordered the Niçoise salad. It's one of the best I've had in the city! Perfectly balanced. Our server was very nice and attentive. Most of the servers speak french. The atmosphere is very european. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They accept apple pay. (It says they don't on yelp.)

First I need to say that our waiter Yohann could not have been nicer. He gets 5 stars. Very kind and very understanding. He did take multiple items off of our final check. Now for the food. Wow. Maybe this place is getting high ratings for dinner? Brunch was atrocious. I ordered the French toast. Menu description: French toast, Nutella, bananas pecan pralines. $22. I'm adding a picture. I'm stunned by the plate that showed. It was literally a cold piece of toast, no Nutella, no pecans, rotten banana and whipped cream. Piece. Of. Toast. My kids both got pancakes. Buttermilk pancakes, seasonal berries, maple butter, caramel. $17 Both plates came out with just pancakes. Cold pancakes. Nothing else. No syrup. No berries. So caramel. Nothing. But at least they got pancakes not a piece of toast. Additionally in 2024 in nyc I've never come across a restaurant that doesn't offer a milk or sugar substitute. This restaurant had neither. Only whole milk and only brown sugar. Service was slow. Our meals didn't all come out together. Not impressed, won't go back.

This was a lovely restaurant or what I would consider a hidden gem in WeVille. Everything we ordered came out perfectly. We started with the foie gras which was great with the toasty bread sticks and crusty bread that we were served and came with a small side of preserves. I loved the garlicky flavor of the escargot which I wish I had more of. The roasted scallops were neither rubbery nor dry and super meaty. Mussels and frites were delicious and the soup it came in was full of flavor almost like a chowder and we enjoyed dipping our fries in it. It was so good that my brother poured it into a cup and started drinking it. Cheers! The duck was also cooked well and I liked how it was braised. Overall a wonderful experience especially since the staff were so welcoming and the waiters were attentive. The food came out at a good pace and it was not overly crowded but we did make a reservation. There is a slightly open kitchen and we even saw them torching the creme brulee which although not as crackly as I expected had a nice flavor. The apple tart tatine was better in my opinion and served with a caramel sauce a la mode. Nothing was overly sweet. Definitely a good choice for a nice intimate dinner with friends or a romantic date.

Cute French bistroWaitress great serviceFood delicious Ordered escargot beef Bourguignon and steak frites

It's 3.8 rounded up. Saw this place when I dined in Don Angie across the street, so decided to come one day. Ordered 2 apps and one entree each for 5 of us. Portion was definitely on the small side. I had the octopus as my main. Flavor was fine but portion was so tiny that only had 3 small half tentacles and 2 pieces of baguette in it. I wouldn't be full if I didn't have some apps and bread before. Some of my friends complained their mains were over salted. Service was good that they kept our water bottles filled at all times.