Sel Et Poivre

e61st 

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20 years ago

Cozy Little Bistro – What's wrong with the people who don't like this place? It's a cozy little secret spot on the Upper East Side. I have been there several times and every time the food is delicious, the service is great, and the people seem like they are happy to have you come in. This is the kind of little place that's not trendy but it's very inviting and a pleasant place to eat. The fish soup with croutons and garlic mayo is wonderful and the skate is deliciouis. They will substitute sides for you on main dishes and ar... read more

ksquarednyc 

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21 years ago

Excellent! – My wife and I dined at Sel et Poivre last night. We also enjoy L'Absinthe, but were drawn to Sel et Poivre by the Carmelized Onion Goat Cheese Tart & the Duck Magret. Both delicious! Drinks and desserts were also outstanding, as was the service. Highly recommended. 

ax213 

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21 years ago

French Fast Food – This is by far the worst place that considers itself a restaurant I have ever eaten in my life. Yeah its cheap, but you pay for that in the lack of quality and flavor in the food. The chicken is simply a piece of roasted chicken you would expect at Boston Market with frozen french fires. I don't know why I went to this place. I was looking for a bargain and that is always when you get robbed--when you're trying to get something for nothing. The chocolate cake that I had was really really good, but it was m... read more

ebappel 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Paris-style Bistro – I think the negative reviewer was in a different restaurant. When we dine at Sel & Poivre, the owner or her daughter is there to greet us like old friends. We enjoy the ambience -- which is very much Paris bistro (without the pervading cigarette smoke). The food makes me think I'm in Paris -- the chicken is always delicious -- I loved the cassoulet and expected to see the Champs Elysee out the window, not Lexington Ave. My husband gets either Steak frites -- yumm -- or the lamb and enjoys the experience.... read more

sylviaf 

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21 years ago

MERVEILLEUX! – I cannot think of a better way to spend an evening than at Sel et Poivre, one of my favorite restaurants in New York City--it is like transporting yourself to Paris for the evening. Quaint, cozy, warm and romantic. I have always been greeted by a friendly hostess or host and given a table within a very short time. The food is delicious bistro fare from soups, salads, seafood and steak frites. Service is very professional, warm and helpful. This is just a nice place to be where you always feel at home with good... read more

kkerns 

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22 years ago

Magnfique! – Never would have guessed how the evening ended when I first walked in. Which is probably why I've been back so many times. Maybe it was because of the unpretentious surroundings that I was caught by surprise with the quality of French food served at this quaint French bistro. I happen to be a huge fan of everything from pates to skate fish to duck to steak frites....and this place does it all....the right way! To top if off, the wait staff is not only knowledgeable, but incredibly friendly. The biggest and most ... read more

guyt 

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22 years ago

So et So – Live in the neighborhood and tried this place one recent night . . . Service when we were first seated was very slow; took ten minutes to get drinks ordered. It speeded up, though, but after a decent salad, the main courses (roasted chicken and a fettucine with chicken in a pepper sauce) were marginal, at best. Nice enough place with reasonable prices but, don't expect gourmet food.