Paname

Brunch Prix Fixe Review: Food: 4/4 Drink: 3/4 Ambiance: 2/4 Service: 3/4 Value: 4/4 Summary: Although I had my reservations entering the restaurant (it looked a tad old…), Paname proved to be a delicious brunch experience with amazing financial value - $26 for 3 courses and a glass of sparkling wine / mimosa. A neighborhood institution that has regular patrons, it’s a must for anyone in the area looking for a French afternoon. Would I come back? Yes! Food: Delicious and lots of it! My three courses included the Pate Maison, the Pork Scaloppini, and the Apple Tarte. All were delicious and large portioned. I couldn’t finish everything! Drink: I had a mimosa, which was satisfying, nothing to write home about. Ambience: The restaurant on the outside looks a little tired, but once you enter you get the feeling you are in a neighborhood restaurant. Nothing sceney about it, but it’s well-appointed and taken care of. Service: Service was quick, and food came out in sufficient time. Our waitress gave some recommendations and checked on us regularly. Value: $26 for 3 courses and a glass of sparkling wine / mimosa. Not bad at all!

This restaurant was such a pleasant find. The presentation is gorgeous, the food is good, the portions are good, and they have a surprisingly large selection for their fix price menu. The desert isn't quite what I'd expect from a French restaurant not I it was good regardless. The service was also just perfect. It's just the relaxing homey atmosphere I like in a restaurant. I can't wait to try their brunch.

Full disclosure: I stopped in only for desert. I was told by a friend they have great deserts, so I popped in for a quick sweet treat. Since it is a French restaurant I ordered the crepe desert. It was inedible - three soggy, tough and chewy crepes, so I returned it. (I was not charged for it and they were sincerely apologetic.) I then chose the sorbet desert and it was wonderful, including presentation-wise. Service with a smile by polite and agreeable staff.

Paname Restaurant is a frequent favorite of ours in Midtown East. Chef Bernard brings a piece of Paris to NYC in this cute Brasserie / Bistro setting featuring delicate, tasty fish, great steaks, decadent duck - artfully presented, healthy cooking, this is a nouvelle take on classic French cuisine. The desserts are not to be missed!

We like a lot going out. Last night we went to this magnificent restaurant which we didn’t know before. We enjoyed a delightful experience there with excellent dishes and an experienced team and a talented chef. We put this fine restaurant in our phone list and we shall definitely come back very soon. Highly recommended.

I had an amazing experience at Paname! I recommend selecting the three course meal option from the menu, which appeared to offer a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts, for most every palette/diet. The service was high quality - dishes were prepared perfectly and presented with unique style; the server was friendly and attentive to all of her tables and treated each guest as a VIP. I especially adored the unexpected items that came out as compliments of the house. When I visit NYC again, I'll be sure to return with more patrons.