Prune

Prune

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • Naphat K.heart icon on user image
    Naphat KijsamrejJuly 14, 2015
    The East Village classic brunch. Excellent pancakes, Dutch-style (crunchy edges, fluffy middle with in season fruit). Good value steak and eggs and sausages and oysters. Don't forget the bloody marys!
  • Ruby A.heart icon on user image
    Ruby AnayaNovember 19, 2017
    The steak and eggs are suuuuuper rich and it comes with a half plate of hash browns. Tbh I prefer Jack’s Wife Frieda, but the Bloody Bullshot is pretty perfect 👌🏽
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic brunch. Come before 11 or after 2. The Bloody Mary options are plentiful -- the spicier the better. Eggs all cooked perfectly, hash browns go with every dish, and share the Dutch pancakes.
  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    Michael MuseSeptember 10, 2014
    One of my top 3 brunches in the city. I like the fairly simple Egg 'En Cocotte', or the Benedict. Dinner's pretty great too.
  • Eater
    EaterMay 5, 2015
    Dishes are rustic or downright simple (the famed sardines and Triscuits remain a staple), but solid. Brunch is a classic in its own right, but be prepared for the wait.
  • Victor L.
    Victor LowJuly 26, 2017
    Really can't go wrong at Prune. Small dishes make it perfect for sharing with friends. Special roasted beef rib is messy but perfect for bone gnawers. Ask for advice on wine. Save room for dessert.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonDecember 10, 2016
    Try something different for brunch... Sausage & oysters. And get the perfect bibb salad on the side. Not into that idea? Here's another one: spaghetti al carbonara.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
    This joint has got personality to spare: a friendly staff, a small dining room filled with fiercely loyal regulars, and a quirky menu that runs from the inspired to the insane. Read more
  • Ranu R.heart icon on user image
    Ranu RajkarnikarNovember 9, 2014
    So worth the wait. Get the spiced chickpeas (eggs on top are delicious) and a Bloody Mary. Do not leave without ordering the Dutch Baby as well. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley ChanMay 18, 2017
    Possibly my favorite brunch in the city to date. Definitely a restaurant with spunky character. They serve kick-ass Bloody Marys & the spaghetti carbonara is divine. Also devoured the Dutch pancake.
  • Varun S.
    Varun ShettyJune 1, 2014
    Finish the owner's book (Blood, Bones & Butter) and then come here for brunch. Get the Monte Cristo and get the pancake for the table to share.
  • naveen
    naveenNovember 11, 2014
    So many things but it's the dessert that got me: French toast with Belgian chocolates. Ice cream on brioche. Walnuts and clementines.
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksAugust 29, 2014
    Sunday morning brunches are best with a side of Bloody Mary. Prune opens up early for brunch and has both bases covered. Read more
  • The Food Sluts
    The Food SlutsJune 25, 2012
    Hip, happening place on the LES. Great brunch with brilliant Bloody Marys (there's an entire menu). Try the sweet, creamy and generously portioned fresh ricotta ($13). Read more
  • Grace B.heart icon on user image
    Grace BarrApril 29, 2018
    homemade ricotta and donuts were amazing. Also loved the huevos rancheros!! Wait on a Saturday at noon was only 15 min 👍🏻
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyJanuary 21, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is great here. Expect a long wait if you are more than two people. Trying the ricotta today
  • Lucy M.heart icon on user image
    Lucy MariaJuly 16, 2017
    The Dutch pancakes are the best!!! The spaghetti a la carbonara is also yummy! Small spot and gets busy for brunch, but worth the wait!
  • Anne C.
    Anne ConnerJanuary 3, 2016
    Genuinely one of the best pancakes ever. I've been to Prune for dinner + brunch, both of which are phenomenal. I'd recommend to anyone. The environment, the food, and the people are perfect. ✨
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJune 21, 2015
    The wait is usually long, but for perfectly done traditional brunch items (scrambled eggs, hash browns, etc) this spot has the ambience and the recipes. One of the best in the hood
  • Kev S.heart icon on user image
    Kev SkinnyFebruary 14, 2016
    Had an awesome meal here. Get the pickled shrimp, the steak, the mustard salad, sprouts, chowder soaked toast. Skate wing was decent. Overall 8.5
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PhillipsNovember 17, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Always a treat. Gabrielle's quirky takes on classic dishes. This time had the Shrimp w/anchovy butter to start. Be sure to mop up all the sauce with the good bread!
  • Tim J.heart icon on user image
    Tim JulienApril 5, 2015
    Bar seating is a great way to shorten your wait and watch the bartenders make those famous bloodies; which, by the way, come with shorty beer chasers.
  • Asher K.heart icon on user image
    Asher KinyonSeptember 12, 2015
    Oysters are terrific and really well seasoned. Potato rossi is a must have with sour cream. Eggs are light and fluffy. Coffee is steep at $3 with no refills, but well worth it.
  • Eater
    EaterMay 30, 2018
    Brunch, with its near-dozen bloody mary variations and its Dutch baby pancakes, is the tiny restaurant’s most famous meal. Read more
  • Sara S.
    Sara StatesNovember 18, 2013
    I've heard nothing but amazing things about this brunch spot. I've yet to go for brunch, but dinner was fantastic! The octopus and the pork chop were my meal highlights. Can't wait to try brunch.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableMay 18, 2016
    This cozy spot on the Lower East Side offers ten variations of Bloody Marys - good enough reason to keep brunching all summer long. They also make a killer Dutch pancake! Read more
  • Sandra R.
    Sandra RubinchikNovember 30, 2014
    The restaurant is pretty small and crowded, but the food is great. Their dinner menu changes seasonally, so it's hard to make recommendations—that said, the duck and pigeon entrées were amazing.
  • Bin Y.
    Bin YangOctober 19, 2012
    If you're here for dinner, get the heart, tongue, and the bone marrow. Don't be a wimp, you can thank me later. And save some space for desserts!
  • Avneesh K.heart icon on user image
    Avneesh KohliOctober 29, 2018
    The Dutch style pancake and lamb sausage were great. Surprisingly small place so expect a line, but worth the wait!
  • Alexa S.
    Alexa ScordatoSeptember 29, 2012
    If you're a savory brunch person, get the steak and eggs. Want something sweet? Pancake with pear and canadian bacon!
  • Amnon B.
    Amnon BFebruary 8, 2014
    It small but in Parisian way food...is just amazing four of us chose different dishes and every thing was truly outstanding.....we will come back many times (expect to pay 100-125$ per person )
  • Jess L.
    Jess LeungJanuary 21, 2013
    The Soft Scrambled Eggs are excellent but it's all about the Dutch Style Pancake here. Crispy along the edges and super soft and fluffy in the inside, it's like eating a gigantic madeleine.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceJune 3, 2013
    The menu at Prune is always a surprise, but they manage to make an array of seemingly random ingredients work together in ways you would have never imagined. Go at lunch when you can nab a seat!
  • Marjorie C.heart icon on user image
    Marjorie CAugust 31, 2015
    The short ribs were out of this world - must order! The clams appetisers were also delicious. Can't go wrong here!
  • Food Network
    Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011
    Chris Cosentino, of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, loves the Bacon & Marmalade Sandwich, and other American dishes, at Prune in New York, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more
  • Hannah H.
    Hannah HanNovember 19, 2014
    Can't say enough about the BLOODY MARY! Simply the best- very spicy and tangy w/out being too tomato-y. Love their eggs benedict and carbonara too, but not the long wait ;(
  • Leonor T.heart icon on user image
    Leonor TorresFebruary 2, 2015
    I loved the fried oyster omelette! Very nice interior design, ambience and service. You have to wait - but it's worth it.
  • Emilie D.heart icon on user image
    Emilie DishonghApril 21, 2015
    The chicken liver canneloni are out of control. The pan sauce on the pigeon is similarly incredible. Even the shrimp toast is awesome. Prune makes you hate sharing.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2013
    Pair their signature Bloody Mary with their crowd-favorite Dutch Pancake. Be sure to get here early to beat the morning brunch rush!
  • Michelle A.
    Michelle A.January 25, 2014
    While everyone talks about brunch, the real star here is the roasted bone marrow. Luxuriously decadent and oh so delicious. It's good enough to make it your entrée.
  • Honghui Y.heart icon on user image
    Honghui YuNovember 20, 2016
    Highlights are the Dutch pancake and chickpea stew. Very small space and popular on weekends so be sure to come early (before 10:30) to avoid a wait
  • Katie C.heart icon on user image
    Katie ChildsDecember 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Seriously the best bloody Mary's, hands down. Some favorites: spicy stewed chickpeas, monte cristo, pancake & Joe's dairy. Clearly, I brunch a lot here.
  • Elizabeth L.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth LeeOctober 21, 2016
    Casual bistro serving potent drinks and fantastic mains. Try their veal main dish and squid appetiser. Order the ginger cake to finish off.
  • Alex R.
    Alex RobertsonFebruary 19, 2017
    love the space, maybe a little bit less so my very meaty lamb shank
  • Bravo
    BravoDecember 2, 2010
    I’ve had MANY wonderful meals at Prune, but love to go for brunch for their numerous iterations of Bloody Marys with incredible garnishes. If you’ve got a party of four or more, ask for the only table
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 12, 2013
    Gabrielle Hamilton's American bistro in the East Village, known for top-notch homestyle cooking.
  • katwiththek
    katwiththekJanuary 25, 2019
    Come for the service. Come for the food. Come for the nice atmosphere. (sorry the mussels were so good, I devoured them all before the pic)
  • Wilson Z.
    Wilson ZhouAugust 8, 2014
    Gabrielle Hamilton knows that perfectly ripe peaches don't need a whole lot of bells and whistles: She caramelizes the fruit and piles it on top of a soft piece of white bread.
  • Kevinheart icon on user image
    KevinMarch 9, 2015
    Brunch! The Bloody Mary is a must and the lamb sausage is to die for. I want to try everything on the menu at this little gem.
  • LogoTV
    LogoTVOctober 9, 2012
    Best brunch in the East Village - but be prepared for a long wait. The Bloody Mary bar is to die for. I love the Chigago Matchbox. - Jon Marcus, Hunting Season
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