Pierre Loti Union Square

4.7

204 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Charming

Named after the turn-of-the-century French novelist, Pierre Loti Union Square offers an extensive menu of European wines. French varietals dominate the offerings, but the selection includes a healthy mix of other regions and grapes (Austria, Italy, and even Turkey make appearances). There are daily pocket-friendly specials, and each pour comes with a little extra in a fancy carafe. The wine-friendly food menu includes an impressive choice of cheeses and small plates ranging from Mediterranean dips, salads and a delectable choice of chocolates for dessert. Vibe-wise, the ultra-dim lighting ensures the place stays rife with snuggly couples as well as groups of friends looking for an enjoyable night out.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday- Sunday: 3:00pm-12:00am Monday: 3:00pm-12:00am
Phone number
(212) 777-5684
Website
http://www.pierrelotiwinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Necmi Karadayi

Location
53 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Union Square
Cross street
17th and 18thStreet
Parking details
Nearby Subway Stops <br />4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq
Public transit
4,5,6,N,R,WQ
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Wine Tasting Package - Five Wine Pairing
$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
You will be given 5 different wines to try (your choice of red, white, or mixed), each accompanie with a perfect food match - from chocolates to cheese to charcuterie. At the end, there will be an additional blind wine tasting and the skilled person who can closest guess the wine, will receive a free bottle of it which can be shared right away or, reserved for your next visit. This is a 2 hour event and for a minimum of 8 guests.
Wine Tasting Package - Old World Vs. New World
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We will pick the same grape from the old world (wines from France, Italy, Spain, etc.) to compare with their counterpart from the new world (America, Australia, South Africa, etc.). In tasting eight wines total, you can start to appreciate the differences between the same grapes grown and produced in different regions. This package comes with a cheese plate, a charcuterie plate, hummus, pita bread and nuts and dried fruit. This is a two hour event for a minimum of 8 people.
Wine Tasting Package - Sparkling & Champagne
$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Each guest will have a chance to taste and compare sparkling wines and champagne, the most extravagant bubbly of them all! We will serve Cava (Spanish sparkling), Prosecco (Italian sparkling), French sparkling and champagne, each paired with food. This is a two hour event for a minimum of 8 people.

Soup of the Day$12.00
Shepperd's Salad$16.00
Fresh farm tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions tossed with olive oil and vinaigrette
Beet Salad$17.00
Beets, goat cheese, arugula, pistachio served with olive oil
Kale Salad$16.00
Kale, red paper, scallions, chickpeas with almond, dipping dressing
Watermelon Salad$17.00
Watermelon, melon, cherry tomatoes, feta, mint, pomegranate dressing

Pierre Loti Classics

Bruschetta Plate$19.00
Tomato, basil, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, roasted mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, thyme, brie, walnuts, figs with honey
Tuna Tartar$22.00
Yellow fin tuna, avocado, cucumber, sesame oil, scallion, served with baby arugula
Truffle Deviled Eggs$12.00
Devilled eggs with mustard, mayonnaise and white truffle oil

Pizzas

Margherita$19.00
Soujouk$23.00
Mushroom Truffle$21.00
Chicken Buffalo$23.00

Cheese + Charcuterie

Aged Manchego / Sheep / Spain
Le Chevrot / Goat / France
Chorizo / Spain
Brie de Nangis / Cow / France
Prosciutto di Parma / Italy
Bresaola / Uruguay
Two Sisters / Cow / Holland

Cold Appetizers

Hummus$14.00
Chickpea with tahini, garlic, lemon, cumin and olive oil
Atom$14.00
Thick yogurt top with hot chili dried pepper, garlic and olive oil
Stuffed Grape Leaves$16.00
Stuffed grape leaves with seasoned Turkish rice
Baba Ghanous$14.00
Finely chopped oven roasted eggplant with tahini and olive oil
Tzatziki$14.00
Yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, garlic and olive oil
Feta-Cado$16.00
Baby spinach, sheep feta, mozzarella cheese, walnut, garlic with avocado
Shaksuka$15.00
Pan sautéed eggplant cubes, peppers, caramelized onion with light tomato sauce
Eggplant Caviar$15.00
Charred grilled roasted Italian eggplant, roasted pepper, fresh parsley. Seasoned with lemon juice and evoo
Stuffed Dried Eggplant & Red Pepper$16.00
Stuffed with seasoned Turkish rice and pomegranate reduction
Muammara$15.00
Roasted Turkish red bell pepper chopped with walnut, breadcrumbs, fresh parsley and roasted garlic
Mix Mezze of Five$35.00
Chef's choice of the day
Baby Artichoke$18.00
Green peas, baby carrot, pearl onion, potatoes. Cooked in olive oil & lemon juice

Hot Appetizers

Falafel$15.00
Small croquettes of mashed and mixed chickpeas cilantro, garlic and scallion
Grilled Turkish Beef Sausage$16.00
Air dried beef sausage served with grilled tomatoes, pearl onion
Manti
Handmade beef dumplings served with light garlic yogurt sauce
- Sm$15.00
- Lg$25.00
Phyllo Feta Cheese Rolls$16.00
Golden Crisped phyllo roll stuffed with feta cheese, dill and Turkish herbs
Pacanga$18.00
Dried aged beef pastrami, peppers, mushrooms with mozzerella cheese
Lamb Shish
Grilled lamb shish with onion salad. Served with muammara
- Sm$16.00
- Lg$28.00
Zucchini Pancake$17.00
Zucchini with dill, scallion, eggs and flour served with yogurt sauce
Sardines and Grapes$18.00
Grilled fillet sardines seasoned with olive oil garlic and dill wrapped in grape leaves
Grilled Octopus$28.00
Grilled octopus with tomatoes, red onion, vinegar and olive oil
Fried Calamari$19.00
Fried calamari with homemade tarator sauce

From The Sea

Grilled Salmon$26.00
Shrimp Casserol$32.00
Grilled Whole Branzino$35.00

From The Land

Tandir$34.00
Roasted lamb
Lamb Chops$38.00
Grilled baby lamb chops
Chicken Shish$25.00
Grilled organic chicken
Shell Steak$42.00

From The Mom's Kitchen

Okra$24.00
Baby organic okra cooked with tomatoes, onion and chickpeas. Served with bulgur pilaf
Palace Kebab$29.00
Oven roasted stuffed baby eggplant stuffed with cubes of beef and mashed potatoes. Served with bulgur pilaf
Falafel Platter$26.00
Falafels on a bed of hummus with bulgur pilaf and pickle
Hunkar's Delight$30.00
Cubes of sautéed beef served over pureed eggplant seasoned and thickened with Bechamel sauce

Sides

3 for $25, 5 for $35, 7 for $50

Eggplant Puree$8.00
Grilled Vegetable$8.00
Sautéed Spinach$8.00
Truffled French Fries$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Bulgur Pilaf$8.00

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Pierre Loti Union Square is a "neighborhood gem" renowned for its excellent Turkish cuisine and delightful ambience. The service is "always great," with friendly, attentive waiters. Diners rave about the "fabulous food and staff," offering a wide menu variety. Outdoor seating enhances the experience, making it a must-visit spot.

204 Reviews

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Sam
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Will definitely go back.
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Abbey
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Group of 5 women. We were very taken care of. The food is excellent. The drinks are cold. The music is very loud, but it was a nice vibe for a night.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate outside since the weather was lovely. Staff was very attentive. Food arrived in plenty of time for us to make our show and we sat down with only 60 minutes to spare. Service was excellent and everything ordered by our party of six was delicious and well-priced. We would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Bill
New York City
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. Great for small plates and great drinks. I don’t drink wine but I have heard they have a great selection. I can vouch for their mixed drinks and food. I,love a good mezze. If you’re inside , it can get loud (esp if you’re sitting next to a table of six drunk ladies who like to shriek) but otherwise this place is perfect.
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Allison
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My group of 12 dined in the back area and loved it. Great food for sharing, good wine selection and fabulous service. Ed, the host, made the experience flawless.
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Nina
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor space. Waiters attentive. Food was very good. Grilled octopus very tasty but a bit small for $28. Served delicious bread, a rarity these days.
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May
New York City
412 reviews
5.0
412 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A nice variety of dishes for all to share with interesting flavors and flavor combinations. Great to dine here for pre-post theatre. Nice happy hour menu. Great service.
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Carolyn
New York City
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Chose because of appearance on Restaurant Wk list and its location since I had errands in the area. Food was delicious - seemed to be Moroccan based. Prix-fixe lunch was even less than listed for Rest Wk. Only downside was that the place was totally empty for mid-week lunch at 1:30 despite being on Rest Wk listings, so not great atmosphere.
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foodlover
New York City
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Great service. Excellent value for your money. Highly recommend.
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Geoff
New York City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Crazy busy in the summer but you'd expect that for a wine bar with outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
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FAQs

Pierre Loti Union Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 777-5684.

Pierre Loti Union Square is rated 4.7 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

53 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
17th and 18thStreet
Neighborhood
Union Square
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday- Sunday: 3:00pm-12:00am Monday: 3:00pm-12:00am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Nearby Subway Stops <br />4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq
Public transit
4,5,6,N,R,WQ
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Necmi Karadayi
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.pierrelotiwinebar.com/
Phone number
(212) 777-5684

Pierre Loti Union Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Wine Tasting Package - Five Wine Pairing

Wine Tasting Package - Old World Vs. New World

Wine Tasting Package - Sparkling & Champagne

Soup & Salads

Soup of the Day$12.00

Shepperd's Salad$16.00

Beet Salad$17.00

Kale Salad$16.00

Watermelon Salad$17.00

Pierre Loti Classics

Bruschetta Plate$19.00

Tuna Tartar$22.00

Truffle Deviled Eggs$12.00

Pizzas

Margherita$19.00

Soujouk$23.00

Mushroom Truffle$21.00

Chicken Buffalo$23.00

Cheese + Charcuterie

Aged Manchego / Sheep / Spain

Le Chevrot / Goat / France

Chorizo / Spain

Brie de Nangis / Cow / France

Prosciutto di Parma / Italy

Bresaola / Uruguay

Two Sisters / Cow / Holland

Cold Appetizers

Hummus$14.00

Atom$14.00

Stuffed Grape Leaves$16.00

Baba Ghanous$14.00

Tzatziki$14.00

Feta-Cado$16.00

Shaksuka$15.00

Eggplant Caviar$15.00

Stuffed Dried Eggplant & Red Pepper$16.00

Muammara$15.00

Mix Mezze of Five$35.00

Baby Artichoke$18.00

Hot Appetizers

Falafel$15.00

Grilled Turkish Beef Sausage$16.00

Manti

Phyllo Feta Cheese Rolls$16.00

Pacanga$18.00

Lamb Shish

Zucchini Pancake$17.00

Sardines and Grapes$18.00

Grilled Octopus$28.00

Fried Calamari$19.00

From The Sea

Grilled Salmon$26.00

Shrimp Casserol$32.00

Grilled Whole Branzino$35.00

From The Land

Tandir$34.00

Lamb Chops$38.00

Chicken Shish$25.00

Shell Steak$42.00

From The Mom's Kitchen

Okra$24.00

Palace Kebab$29.00

Falafel Platter$26.00

Hunkar's Delight$30.00

Sides

Eggplant Puree$8.00

Grilled Vegetable$8.00

Sautéed Spinach$8.00

Truffled French Fries$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Bulgur Pilaf$8.00

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