Phaino Aletha
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I fully recommend this place. 🥰⚜️Went to this awesome restaurant today with some fellow researchers for the France vs. Netherlands game today for a needed break. We had the wrong time for our reservation, but we're able to finagle a way to still watch part of the game.
If you go for an event, make sure to make a reservation and check the times for when you want to be there. Like most places in NYC who are playing sporting events, your reservation will last during the game time. The next round of reservation will be booked and they get packed but you can order from the bar; and if there is room, you may stand there or sit at the bar.
The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is perfect. Our waiters were attentive and kind. It was a very high energy time for the France game but the staff were excellent at maintaining the space and preventing over crowding but still allowing for a full and friendly experience.
One aspect I really loved-- being from New Orleans and always seeking francophone experiences wherever I go-- was the community or patrons there. It is a special experience to see the families and customers who have been going there for decades.
Even if not for a game, I wholly believe that a great meal will be had. For the game, we absolutely loved the idea of these enormous wine bottles and the absolute deft and graceful way the waiter was even able to pour it for a tasting before. Best ever. Definitely je t'aime, Fèlix!