Claud 90 East 10th Street, Manhattan, New York 10003

"Let me start with the positives. The staff is terrific and the ambiance/vibe is wonderful. The food, on the other hand left a lot to be desired. Also note that this review is based only on the 5 starter dishes that we ordered of which there were 2 standouts: the Coppa with the blue cheese and the foie gras terrine -- both delicious. Then came the misses: the red shrimp floating in olive oil, the mushroom mille-feuille, and the chicken liver agnolotti (the latter was a total meh and I know it's gotten raves from other reviewers). The final disappointment was the chocolate cake. I don't know if it was dry as a bone on purpose or perhaps it was stale."

"Was initially nervous / feeling flakey about our reservation at Claud since I don’t typically enjoy European cuisine as much as others. But our experience at Claud was truly incredible— everything from the service to the atmosphere to the food. The highlights for me were the chicken liver agnolotti (explodes in your mouth with flavor), the pork chop (loved the onion jus), and the infamous chocolate cake. Definitely on the pricier side (especially the wine for being a “wine bar”) but can’t wait to be back"

"I will always remember this place now. Had a great dinner and drinks with my boss as he goes on to new professional endeavors. The experience was kicked off by an awesome wine recommendation from Sommelier Mike Warner. That bottle was perfect for the moment. Our server was super cool and knowledgeable, and the way she timed each course was insane. The terrine was amazing! We also had the special...the Kampachi collar...so good!!!"

"We had an excellent meal at Claud. The squash fritters, garlic shrimp and chicken liver agnolotti were delicious. The chocolate cake is a must. Portions were small and the food was a bit pricy but nothing out of the ordinary for an upscale Manhattan restaurant. The staff also went above and beyond. We can’t wait to come back!"

"While it didn’t quite transport us to Europe, the casual dining experience with a devilish wine list is still very enjoyable. Scallop with tomato vinaigrette was a nice pairing - natural sweetness of the scallops was a nice contrast against the slight tart of the vinaigrette. Summer squash was a sleeper hit, absolutely stunning - well caramalized on the outside and yet retains all the flavors on the inside. The vinegar on the thinly sliced squash scattered on the grilled squash adding yet another contrast in flavors. Red prawns was their rendition of the classic gambas al Ajillo - the fragrance, when it comes sizzling, you cannot get enough of that. The tomato millie-feuille was not quite the explosion of flavors - flavors had a lighter touch, like how the pastry was light and fluffy. Coming to the “mains”, the chicken was perfect - crisp skin locked in the natural juices. But the swordfish was probably the “disappointment” of the night - while it’s nicely grilled, I can’t quite grasp the flavors… too in your face without achieving much. Lucky enough to share a few desserts with the newfound friends along the bar top and I would say, save yourself some space for that."