Gîte/Buvette L'Ermitage Reviews

Buvette is really small, the space between the tables is tight, but it manages to exude style. It's the first restaurant in New York where I was denied a (tiny) table because it was for two (tiny) people, and I was alone, so I sat at a crowded bar. The croque forestier and the tarte tatin I got were good, but not sufficiently in my opinion to justify the hassle. There are more spacious restaurants in the area serving breakfast as good or better, at similar prices.

Definitely a good place, good food. Authentic French. But small portions & $31 For a champagne and basically 2 pieces bread with chorizo on them

Food was great! Wait was not.. please get a computer system to text people instead making them wait outside! It was snowing today!

Buvette has delicious and well cooked meals! I had Le poulet demi aka chicken with French fries. I loved the plate so much I plan to go back to NY soon! The restaurant was clean and the waiters were lovely.

Paris is so much better !
Very Meh !

The steamed scrambled eggs are incredible. My favorite French hole-in-the-wall in NYC

If you are visiting New York City for any amount of time, you should definitely eat in Buvette. This is not just any French restaurant. It is the best one. It has a small menu, which is a good thing. The starters are the best thing, and there is usually a great rillette on it. The menu changes a lot, though. All of the food is great, so when you go there, order whatever you want.

Off 7th along Grove Street, Buvette impresses by its smallness and almost secret appearance. It feels cozy and warm. You ll find yourself tucked between couples or would be dates in this somewhat chic and uninformed place. Prices are on the upscale for the portions you get, though there is merit in the quality you get and the service you receive. Steak tartare was good, though not the best. The meat was tender, but lacked seasoning. Where Buvette shines is through its good wine list and cocktails, which complement artfully the food offerings.

A definitive go back, but not for the steak tartare.

Cute little french restaurant with a deck. Very interesting menu. Good drinks. Nice place for a brunch outdoors with friends.

Saw the great reviews and came here on a bright winter New York day. We ordered the croque monsier. To be honest with you it was terrible- small, underwhelming and tasteless. If you want to spend a lot of money for atmosphere only, then here is the place to come!

Darling little French place and nicely prepared pastries and small plates.

Best Croque Madame I've ever had in my life... and I made a mission of having them in Paris. Great americano too.

Came early. Great outdoor seating and there are lots of tables. Get the croque forestier and the pain perdu. Service is good but it s slow because it is busy. They will be a line. Pack your patience. Worth the visit though!

This cute french-inspired cafe is the perfect place to grab a coffee and a pastry or a late brunch. Beautifully decorated with lots of quaint props, and serving a decent range of delicious Francophile dishes. Service is good too.

Wow the madame croquet I had was delicious! My husband had a delicious poached eggs and hot chocolate! Loved it

Most precious location for brunch or lunch, anywhere you sit in the tight-quaint-elegant-vintage space is a unique and delicious experince. Everything on the menu is devine and beautifully presented, the details and consistent quality is overwhelming to enjoy. The most perfect soft scrambled eggs on the planet.

Nice place, often crowded but well worth the wait. This place often reminds me of California, simple ingredients but extremely well prepared and very fresh. Wonderful domaine tempier bandol. Very friendly service.

I had the blueberry pancakes which were pretty incredible. They were fluffy and definitely plumped full of blueberries. They were so delicious that I ate most of them with only a little bit of butter. I also had a side of grits with cheese. I would pass on this item next time as it was a bit to watery for me, but it was a huge portion.

Food was great (except for the tart tatin that was really cold) however the portion are extremely small!

Great cocktails and little lunch menu. Very close knit and homey feel. Loved the smoked salmon!

Very nice atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend to take a morning walk to this place.

Very poor service our waiter Ryan was not interested in our service drinks were slow , food was good but our waiter made the experience dreadful

Our party shared four appetizers and four entrees. All were excellent. And the cocktails were quite amazing also.

This is the second time I ve been here this year. Place is cozy, tight quarters, but the food is just wonderful. Both times we ve gone for brunch. Haven t tried their evening fares, but we ve thoroughly enjoyed their CR Q Forestier and Madame as well as their Belgian Waffle Sandwich and coffee with honey. Definitely a must if you are in New York.

We came to this place for lunch. my friend recommended this place. Well, it was a winning. The staff welcomed us with a smile and we felt good. The food was just great. We enjoyed every moment and we will definitely return to this restaurant. Highly recommended.

First visit here meeting friends. The small table and stools set up was far outweighed by the gracious helpful service and the exceptionally delicious food and wine. Our foursome selected cheeses, a walnut pesto appetizer, chilled leeks, lobster pot pie, rabbit in creamy sauce with potatoes and coq au vin. Seemingly small portions were richly delightfully filling. We finished with apple tartin. Considering returning for their brunch.

Fantastic food. Tight space, great service easiest to sneak in on weekdays

Always crowded. Nice in the late evenings after the tourists are gone.

Go for lunch on the weekday to avoid the insane lines for brunch on weekends. Walked in on a Monday and no wait. Had the incredibly delicious eggs with procuitto and shaved Parmesan.

One of the best French experiences going around ....

The most unforgettable moments of my life was at the restaurant fall 2019.. I wish I can go back.... superb food, atmosphere and location

The menu is delectibly selected to perfection. This is home to many New Yorkers' favorite dishes. Don't come if you're in a hurry. It's rare to come in and be seated immediately. Unfortunately the restaurant is tiny, but they make the most out of every inch.

Get the waffle sandwich for breakfast and the amazing orange juice. The truffle and egg is also amazing.

For lunch, the the cow au vent.

The staff are so friendly but can have an attitude at times.

The price per dish is a bit high. Eggs and waffles should not cost $16 anywhere, especially in such a tightly seated restaurant.

These folks have it down! Friendly, fast, professional service and delicious food and coffee. Adorable old world charm.

It s our late night spot in the neighborhood; we love to go when we are hungry around midnight. Sit by the bar and have a drink or two with meats and cheese recommended by the bar tender; and wrap up the evening with the perfect chocolate moose

French restaurant in new york very good but a bit overpriced

Delicious wine and food. The foie gras and Ratatouille were the standouts. The coq au vin left much to be desired. Great wine selection, the staff was happy to recommend something to accompany our food. Very cozy atmosphere, perfect for catching up with friends or a date night.

We just love this place, it has a true European feeling and the food is just great. Started with 3 different charcuterie plates to share. Continued with leeks in vinegar and shaved brussels sprouts. Finished with Steak tartare and duck confit. All plates can be shared.

Very small and insanely popular. No bookings are taken so it took a few visits before we got in but certainly worth the effort. Great authentic French dishes well prepared. And hooray. .....great coffee!!!!! Will be going back again!!!

My number one breakfast spot in New York (and I ve tried many!) Try the steamed eggs with ham & cheese! Yumm!

Charming, casual, authentic french with an old world feel to it. Best seat at the bar to have a drink, a hard boiled egg and chat with a bartender circa 1850s demeanor.

Wonderful spot in New York City serving French inspired dishes with an adorable atmosphere. Went for breakfast and enjoyed what they had to offer, had the Croquet Madame and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of everything. The only downside to this place is that it can get a little bit pricy for the amount of food you receive.

Cute, French style cafe, great food and coffee and friendly service

Amazing staff and great coffee!! Croq de Monsieur will be what I'll be getting next time.

Love this place. Love everything about it. It s the closest you ll get to being in Paris. I usually come for brunch and be prepared to be sitting in a tiny table and feel a bit cramped and it does get loud sometimes, but the ambience and the food are unique and you just feel good sharing a meal with a good friend or significant other.

Delicious food, nice wine. Had waffle sandwich, very tasty.

Home fries temperature aside, the food here was very good and the country/cafe vibe about the place is definitely fitting for having a Saturday morning breakfast. It definitely gets crowded after 11am, so keep that in mind when coming here. All in all though, a cool spot.

Exquisitely prepared cocktails and lovely food. Just make sure you order enough.

Cozy French restaurant with hidden outdoor patio. Food are served on the small plates with real European flavor. Unusual wide selection of fresh squeezed juices

Everything was excellent here. Just be prepared to wait a little for a table

Overall good, but the calamari was fried not grilled so that was a little disappointing. Also, the bread served with butter instead olive oil, that's a bummer for me.

Without a doubt, one of the better spots to eat in NYC! A wonderful french American fragrance!

Excellent food as always. Have been a as number of times and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit

Amazing food and even better service! Our server Zoe was the best and I'm looking forward to visiting again!

This place is unquestionably one of the best place in the area. Every time I go there I am awfully satisfied. They preserve their very high level service and the topmost level of food they provide. You can never go wrong with this restaurant. Warmly recommended.

Restaurant empty and the waiter wanted to give me a small table for 2 where there weren't even the place for 2 glasses. And I used to go there spending more than 200 every time. Never again

Nice little place for a cute little brunch date among friends. The place is a bit small, but the service is great and the food is amazing!

Such good food. Everything was perfect. The flavor, the cooking, the texture, the combination of food. Absolutely perfect and will go every chance I get.

We had to wait 1 hour in the freezing cold, rude staff, food very average nothing special really and super overpriced and overrated. NOT worth it. The egg with caviar has almost none caviar.

The food is amazing, the ambiance very rustically french cafe inspired.

A special place. Great food and atmosphere. We always visit when in NYC.

Outstanding selection of wines, buzzy atmosphere and best Tarte Tatin have tried in New York. MUST go for that alone, and go past 10pm.

Tiny tables and tiny plates, but full of goodness. French bistro, but scones are amazing! And the toast with walnut pesto is the stuff dreams are made of. Plates are intended to be shared. A bit expensive.

Uncomfortable seating, tight quarters. Food was really good. Enjoyable but needs improvement on comfort.

This is a special place with a Soho-style French flair. Lovely light-bite menu with a fantastic wine and cocktail selection

Only the best place on earth with the best food. Thanks for the always amazing experience.

We came here on a recommendation with no expectations, and left having had a beautiful couple of hours. The drinks are made with meticulous care, the service had personality, and the food was amazing. It's a tight space but it is handled with a charming good nature. I wish we were in NY longer so that we may visit again.

While the place is fun& beautiful, the food is very mediocre. Service is attentive but arrogant.

Friendly staff, great coffee and food, relaxed village vibe. What more could you ask for???