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Autour du Monde
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
860 Fulton St(between Adelphi St & Vanderbilt Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Neighborhood: Clinton Hill
(718) 398-3500
- Nearest Transit:
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Clinton - Washington Avs (A, C)
Clinton - Washington Avs (G)
Lafayette Av (A, C)
- Hours:
Tue 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Wed-Fri 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Sat-Sun 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
46 reviews for Autour du Monde
Review Highlights
"I'll definitely be back to check out brunch."
(in 18 reviews)
"...polenta cake, but most importantly, tender, succulent..."
(in 3 reviews)
"My date had the short ribs, which he loved."
(in 3 reviews)
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46 reviews in English
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Review from Leanna P.
1/3/2012 4 Check-ins Here
OMG I came here with my Godmother for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed myself. My favorite part of the meal was my French onion soup. I have not had French Onion Soup that good since coming to this restaurant. If you are in the area definitely stop by, you won't be disappointed.
The next time we came we bought my niece and nephew who are constantly exposed to the language and they were learning french at the time and the waiter spoke with them in french and helped them to better understand and say different phrases. -
Review from Christine L.
New York, NY
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Go for random special occasions in the neighborhood. The service can be a little spotty and slow because the actual owner of the place is usually the only server. The food is GREAT. The bf and I always lick our plates clean, and I mean CLEAN. The owner is a great guy who really cares about the food he's cooking and serving up. He asks for feedback on each dish and wants the food to make you smile - he says that's the whole purpose of food/eating/dining.
There's a full bar that seems to entertain a few regulars. I think this is a great restaurant in an under-appreciative neighborhood.
Have only been for dinner. -
Review from India A.
Brooklyn, NY
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
We came here at 8:56 for a listening party. I was all set to purchase the prix fix meal but the waitress told us the kitchen closed at 9. This was disappointing and confusing since there was a table that had just been sat for dinner. We rolled with it and asked the bar tender if we could bring Chinese food back. She said yes and that's what we did. We came back to autour du monde to eat our takeout and hopefully get a nice glass of wine. After waiting at the NOT crowded bar for 10 minutes, watching the bar tender walk back and forth dancing to the music, I finally walked up to her and asked for a glass of red. She was very nice and named all the wine they had. I settled on a Malbec. She continued to dance and talk as we ate our food never even going behind the bar to get the wine.
Meanwhile the waitress came by and started pushing our stuff off the table so she could clear the white table cloth. She didn't ask she just grabbed the cloth and we had to hustle to grab our food. The bar tender then came by a moved our table--with us sitting in it--so she could make room for a dance floor. She dropped my coat on the floor, didn't pick it up or say sorry. And, still no wine.
I told my friend that if I didn't receive my wine by the time the food was finished I would go across the street and get a beer. And...that is exactly what i did.
So, only come to this restaurant if u bring your own food and drink. U can always use the bathroom which was clean enough though there is a big sign on the door "please don't put any paper in the toilet." Hmmmm. this doesn't include toilet paper does it?
I would have loved to like this place. If i would have at least gotten the glass of wine I ordered (by the way, other people definitely got their cocktails) i would feel differently. As it is I will tell anyone who asks to not go here.
They not only missed out on money tonight but future money from myself and anyone I know. I will not be surprised when they go out of business. -
Review from Lans S.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 7/31/2011 1 photo
I admit, I've enjoyed a good brunch or two here at Autour du Monde. However, I've also settled for a mediocre dinner or two, as well. The prices aren't great, so their groupon offers balance things out. Except for the fact that they don't seem too pleased to honor the groupon. It's annoying. Did they opt into the groupon deal, as in w/the consent of management, or did groupon just fabricate some kind of arrangement w/the restaurant? I assume Autour was in on the deal, so WHY THE F do they whine and moan like a bunch of biatches when we mention the G word?
I am tired of dealing w/whiny bitches when I am trying to enjoy a meal. Au Revoir, Autour.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/1/2009
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Review from Stacy T.
Elmhurst, NY
4/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here for my birthday brunch after trying to get reservations for a long list of other places. This place does take reservations for brunch, unlike Rose Water and other famous brunch places in downtown brooklyn.
The staff was really friendly upon arriving and let us idle for quite awhile before making our decisions. It also helped that the room was pretty much empty.
I had the special Autour du Monde Eggs Benedict. It was served with spinach on top of a poached egg and had some tomato hollandaise sauce on top. Instead of an English muffin, it had a brioche. The egg benedict was savory. I liked the twist on the original dish. The dish also came with some home fries. Unfortunately, since I had a large party, my dish came out room temperature. So, the home fries got cold pretty quickly. So, I can't really comment on them.
All in all, I had a good time, next time I hope to get a hot dish though. -
Review from Gerardo C.
Brooklyn, NY
2/21/2011
i had brunch with my girlfriend at Autor du Monde after discovering the place on Groupon. We went around noon on a Saturday. The front room was pretty packed with just one table for 2 available for us when we arrived and we were seated there immediately. There was also a whole back room of open tables available though.
As we sat down, all the food going by us to neighboring tables looked amazing. i usually get more breakfast-y leaning foods at brunch, but i caught site of a huge delicious looking burger, so i ordered the 1/2 pound organic burger with vermont cheddar. My girlfriend ordered the Croque Madame which was an open sandwich with broiled black forest ham & swiss cheese on toasted brioche, with an egg on top. Her sandwich was very delicious. Im ordering that one next time. My burger was very messy, tasty and bloody (how i expected a big rare 1/2lb burger to be). The food was pretty well priced for the great quality food they served.
We are of the belief that the drinks are just as (if not more) important than the the food at brunch. The drinks were good. They have a full bar, but we stuck to the brunch drin k menu. Between the two of us we had a couple bloody marys, a strawberry mimosa (for the lady) and even a Capirinha, too. The drinks were tasty, but they came in some pretty small glasses, just in little tumblers. At about $7 a pop, i would expect my bloody mary in a pint glass or at least a highball glass if they want to skimp a bit, but not a little tumbler. We ended up ordering a few drinks each and quickly drove our meal price up.
I want to go back because the food was great. I will probably even go back soon to try the crepes, but those drinks size/prices is a big deal breaker for me. if they gave some larger drinks, i would have given this place 5 stars and would likely turn into some sort of regular. I started the review with 4 stars, but i am remembering how annoying those little bloody marys were and think this needs to go down to a 3.
3 stars. -
Review from David H.
Brooklyn, NY
10/23/2010
I'm stunned, shocked, perplexed and amazed by the four and five star reviews this place has gotten. Overpriced lousy food, bad service, and strange decor. they should be expecting a visit from Gordon Ramsay any day now.
K. and I live around the corner, but we always got a weird vibe from the place, and had avoided it since it opened. She's on crutches at the moment, though, so we gave it shot last night because of its proximity to the subway entrance. Honestly, it was just plain lousy.
It started well enough - the bald Frenchman who I took for the manager was very friendly, and there were 6 or 8 people at the bar who seemed to be enjoying themselves. There wasn't anyone at the tables (plenty of room for a noisy four year old who began running laps around the room, ignored by her mother) but it was early (around 6:30) so I didn't make much of that.
The waitress was friendly, too, but it became quickly clear that she wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. She told us that there was a fish special but it wasn't "ready yet" so we couldn't order it, couldn't remember our drink order (a Brooklyn lager and a glass of Chardonnay) and, when asked for a recommendation of an entree, had to give the menu a long read over K's shoulder, as if she'd never really looked at it before. We settled on sharing the calamari, followed by a burger for me and hanger steak for K.
The squid was fine, completely ordinary but unobjectionable, and the burger was ok, too, though under-seasoned and boring, but the steak when it came was way past the medium rare she ordered, and tough as shoe leather. We called the waitress over and the manager jumped in immediately, trying to convince us that it was, in fact "medium to rare" because "you can see the blood". What an appetizing description!
She asked for a salad to replace it, specifically saying that she was tired from hobbling around and didn't want to wait for another steak. the frisee salad took a solid half-hour to appear, while my poor burger got cold.
It was now 8 o'clock on a Friday, and the place was still nearly empty - just us and another two top. No wonder.
As a final flourish, our check was wrong - they tried to charge us for an extra glass of wine. An honest mistake? probably... but I couldn't shake the feeling that were trying to make up for the un-paid-for leather steak, and thought we wouldn't notice.
Adieu, Autour du Monde, and bonne chance. -
Review from Nena G.
Rohnert Park, CA
Updated - 7/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't know what happened over the last year but they went down, down, down - in food quality, service and portions.
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3/15/2010
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Review from Mandi W.
Brooklyn, NY
7/18/2011
We go to Autour du Monde about once every 6 months, and it's consistently, solidly good. Most recently, I had the steak, which was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked, very flavorful. My husband had some of the vegetarian appetizers, which he said were good but not great. What I like about this place is the atmosphere, the range of foods, the owner and his family, and the kid-friendly attitude. I wish it weren't so expensive, especially for the portion size (though very French!), and, though also very French, I wish it didn't take so long to get our food. If it were just us, it would be nice to have a slow, leisurely dinner, but with a 3-year-old, not so much. Not a bad thing on their part, but it does mean we don't come in as often as we might like.
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Review from H A.
New York, NY
8/1/2011
I love this restaurant! I had 2 wonderful dinners here previously... the food was really good, the service was very friendly (though fair notice: this place doesn't seem to be intended for a quick meal, but rather a nice-sit-down-have-a-conversation-drink-wine-and-e njoy vibe. If you've eaten in French restaurants, or France for that matter, you understand), and the atmosphere was conducive to a romantic date or an enjoyable meal with friends.
So when I saw a deal with Groupon I took it... I knew we'd wanna go back for dinner so why not save a few dollars? We got no looks for the Groupon use at all, and we were served by the owner.
So we enjoyed yet another fabulous dinner... we both ordered off of the prix-fixe dinner menu and everything was delicious and our plates were left clean.
My only concern is the restaurant seems a bit pricey for the neighborhood... I really want them to make it but I'm worried their location is off for this type of restaurant at this price point. Hope I'm wrong though! -
Review from michael c.
Rohnert Park, CA
5/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
As much as I'd like to keep this place a secret, every time I eat here I'm won over by the delicious food and unhurried service, so much so that I feel obligated to write a review. Every course I've tried has been exceptional. You'll be hard-pressed to find a meal of this caliber so reasonably priced. Not to say it's cheap. It isn't. It's just not New York prices.
The space is roomy, relaxed, and it has a full bar. I'd recommend a kir royale as an aperitif.
My girlfriend and I have always been waited on by the owner, who's very familiar with all the items on the menu and more than happy to talk about how your food will be prepared. If this place was in Carroll Gardens or Park Slope there would be lines out the door, but in Fort Greene's nether-regions it makes for a nice out-of-the-way spot that's not too crowded or hectic. I always come here knowing my meal is going to be an "event" rather than something I scarf down before trying to make a movie or a show. -
Review from maria m.
8/15/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I love this restaurant, but I can only speak on their brunch, which is delicious!
The atmosphere is nice and very brunch-y. My boyfriend and I had initially passed by on an early weekend evening, but the place was empty, so we passed. We went back for brunch and it was a completely different feel.
I had the Eggs Benedict which came with well-seasoned homefries and a tasty salad. Everything was delicious! My boyfriend had the steak and eggs which also came with homefries and salad. The presentation of everything was beautiful.
I can't wait to go back! -
Review from Koku K.
Brooklyn, NY
3/29/2008
I used to frequent this place for brunch when it was Bodega's. I probably wouldn't have thought twice about ever checking Autour du Monde out, but it's Brooklyn Restaurant Week and I wanted to try something new!
I began with the vegetable spring rolls which were excellent. They were very spicy, and the carrots were nice and crisp. The main course was lightly breaded codfish cakes w/three unique sauces and vegetables. For dessert I ordered the apple tart.
All I can say is excellent! Service was a bit slow...it took forever to receive the check, but overall they are very warm and friendly. Unfortunately this is a cash only establishment, so I had to run across the street to a bodega to use an ATM. They have now received their liquor license, so I was able to enjoy a glass of white wine w/my fish. -
Review from Shaina S.
Brooklyn, NY
12/4/2008
My boyfriend and I had been wanting to try this place for a while, so when we found ourselves post-gym starving with no desire to cook, we stopped by. I was surprised at how large the space is - the main room has a bunch of tables which were nicely spaced and good sized bar, but there's also another dining room off the side which looked to be larger than the main room. There were only a few other diners the night that we went, so we were all seated in the main room, but it's nice to eat in a restaurant where you actually have a little space. No jostling elbows with your neighbors or overhearing other conversations that ruin your meal. [I'm looking at you, patrons at Taro sushi the other night. 6 inch voices when you're at a restaurant, people...I don't need to hear how you think living in a windowless bedroom is "slumming it."]
The place is nicely decorated - nothing crazy, not too dim, not too light. Modern, but tasteful.
There was only one waiter working that night [I'm assuming he's one of the owners as he was very french and also very professional] and I'm sure they were expecting a quieter Monday evening, but there was a table of 8 seated behind us so our service was a bit on the slow side. It was fine though, we weren't in a rush, and we got everything we needed, it just took time.
We skipped out on the appetizers [a little pricey] and ordered the Brooklyn Beer Battered Fish and Chips [I know, Fish and Chips at a French place...] and the Duck Confit. I thought the Fish and Chips were delicious - decent portion, perfectly crusted on the outside, juicy and seasoned on the inside. The hand cut fries were excellent. The Duck Confit looked good and my boyfriend confirmed it was, however, the portion was on the smaller side and it was slightly over-cooked for his liking.
Prices were a little on the steep side for the area [$17-19], but the quality of the food was very good. Wines were about $7 a glass and they were out of a few that I would have liked to try.
Overall, a nice, relaxed dining experience with good food. I hope that this restaurant does well and sees an increase in foot traffic now that they're finally paving Fulton Street [hallelujah!]. I'll definitely be back to check out brunch. -
Review from Yana F.
Brooklyn, NY
7/21/2008
Stopped in for brunch this weekend, it was really nice - orered a veggie burger, and i gotta say it was one of the best ever! A pesto with pistachio? Wowza. On a yummy fresh brioche roll. With a perfectly dressed little mixed green salad and a pile of crispy light brown frites. I asked for a side of mayo for the ultimate french frite experience, and they lovely owner brought me a little dish of homemade herbed aioli.
And I think it was about nine bucks?!
No fifth star because I've only had one meal here so far. I look forward to updating the report! -
Review from anni i.
Brooklyn, NY
1/4/2010
I really want to love this place. I really do. They are right in my neighborhood and fulton street could use some good eats. The people who run it are super nice and friendly, and take pride in their restaurant. Service is good and the vibe is nice....
Food, mediocre at best. Sadly, pretty much all of it is forgettable at best. Baked goods for some reason are consistently stale, salads are wilted and over dressed, and brunch items... bland and boring.
I would have given them the two star rating but there is one saving dish this place serves. (yay!)
The Burger. Amazing. It's extra star good -
Review from Jess W.
New York, NY
9/14/2009
Best kept secret in Brooklyn. One of my favorite restaurants in the area. I got hooked one night on a beet salad and have been thinking about it ever since.
They change their menu every few weeks, and each time I go back its been delicious. I don't think I've ever eaten anything there I didn't think was amazing.
The place is cozy and the service is fantastic - family run (I think) and very friendly!
If they have bread pudding on the menu - get it. I'm not a bread pudding fan by any means but this is the one exception. I went with a friend who's a bread putting fanatic. After I had a bite, I almost shoved him aside for it. -
Review from S N.
Brooklyn, NY
5/6/2010
I literally stumbled upon this restaurant and how lucky I was!
The food (at least for dinner) is very farm fresh (a la Farm on Adderley). Highly recommend grabbing a bite here... I had the trout, and it was divine. My date had the short ribs, which he loved. Also highly recommend the pear & brie appetizer... Also, the service (by the owner himself) was very nice. Quite a find on a block that doesn't have much to offer for eats (besides Subway)! -
Review from Anna A.
Brooklyn, NY
6/30/2008
The brunch was below the expectations, but I would have given this place 3 stars, had my friend not felt sick after her scrambled eggs.
My egg dish (Autour du Monde Eggs Benedict) didn't make me sick, but did not make it easy for me to like this restaurant either: the eggs were, by all accounts, so far past the poached stage that they couldn't have been even called "a bit overcooked" - they were hardboiled.
The orange juice came from the carton of Tropicana.
What more is there to say? -
Review from Anne H.
Brooklyn, NY
3/28/2010
Enter stage right, 10pm. Kentucky and WVU (A**holes) were playing that night, and Anne H. and her boyfriend felt compelled to watch the whole game (Boyfriend is a UK alum). I was getting so hungry that our friend's Husky-Lab mix was looking delicious. Thankfully, Autour du Monde was a quick hop and jump away and was not packed at all when we arrived (though that probably has less to do with how late we arrived- not with the quality of the food).
We were seated by a charming native Frenchman who told us the specials. The daily fish, branzino, was tempting--- but the second that I saw the menu I knew that I had to have some hot LAPIN* action. Thankfully, Josh got the branzino so that we could do the half eaten switch-a-roo. He also decided to start with the French onion soup.
I may or may not have stolen a few bites of his soup. It was delicious. Buttery, cheesy, onion-y, all that good stuff.
Dinner took a while to cook. Prolly like 45 minutes. It may have been less long, but at this point, I was about ready to run to Subway across the street and order a 5 dollar Italian footlong. Thank god social propriety took over and I was able to contain myself. My rabbit was excellent! Delicious sweet mustard berry sauce, crispy polenta cake, but most importantly, tender, succulent rabbit. My boyfriend loved his branzino as well. It was moist and filling, not flaky the way most white fish can be. I enjoyed my rabbit so much that I 'forgot' to trade with Josh. Sorry hun!
Service was pleasant, the owner even apologized for the bongo noise going on in the background (it was Salsa night). I was too busy making sweet sweet love to my lapin to even notice.
Autour du Monde serves up authentic, delicious, and most importantly, unpretentious French food at a reasonable cost. I'm so happy that I decided not to eat my friend's dog and waited for the rabbit instead.
*Lapin= rabbit; it's the only thing I remember from college French besides "une douche,"-for obvious reasons. -
Review from Mark E.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 8/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best thing going!
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12/10/2008
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Review from claire j.
Brooklyn, NY
8/4/2009
I can't say enough about Autour du Monde. It is one of my favorite places in Brooklyn, and it happens to be a block away from me. I feel like if this same restaurant were to move to Manhattan, it would be considered haute-cuisine, and the prices would be much, much higher. BUT they're not. They are reasonable for the quality of food you're getting.
Everything is prepared in a classically French way, and I truly feel like I'm dining in a French bistro somewhere in Paris whenever I go in.
Here's what we ordered last time for brunch:
-two coffees ($4)
-omelet of the day, comes with home fries and salad ($8.50)
-eggs benedict, comes with home fries and salad ($8)
-side of spinach ($4.50)
total: $25!
The owner is extremely friendly and welcoming, but not in an annoying way. He works hard and it's clear he cares about his customers and the food.
The coffee is some of the best I've had in Brooklyn. I only wish they would put in a separate coffee bar so we could get it to-go!
Dishes I recommend:
- Croque Madame
-Rotisserie Chicken
-Eggs Benedict
-Any of the omelets
-side of spinach is done perfectly
*The only thing that people might find annoying about Autour du Monde is the small wait staff. If they're packed for brunch, sometimes it's hard to get the owner's attention (he is the only one working brunch). If you go in with a relaxed attitude, and sip your coffee, the experience will be enjoyable. The food is worth it. Trust me.
I hope this place stays in business for a long, long time! -
Review from David R.
New York, NY
7/31/2011
I've been coming here for a few years, mostly for brunch. Food is usually decent, but not spectacular. I snagged a groupon a few months back, thinking it would come in handy. I got one for dinner, one for brunch. Really, I probably shouldn't use groupons, because I always feel cheap using them, but I'm a student, whatever.
I came with the GF to use the dinner groupon, and the owner wouldn't take it because he decided to extend restaurant week, and of course the groupon wasn't valid then, but whatever. We enjoyed an overpriced meal nonetheless. I later tried to use the brunch groupon, but they said they wouldn't take it because it was supposed to be for two people (they claimed groupon left this off the fine print). They said they would make an exception for me, as long as I spent the minimum amount on the groupon. I ordered crepes plus a coffee and a juice, asking the waitress if it was enough to cover. She said she would check, but never got back to me and brought me the food... I assumed everything was ok. When I asked for the bill, she told me I was 80 cents short! You would think 80 cents isn't that big of a deal, but apparently not. The owner came over and argued with me, telling me how they don't make money off of groupon. Really, I wouldn't have a problem ordering something else, but I was full, so I didn't want anything. I had also asked the waitress if it was enough when I ordered. They offered to overcharge me $5, for nothing. Does not make sense! I ended up having to order another $6 dish to-go.
I guess the whole ordeal was an issue with both the restaurant and groupon. Nonetheless, I am turned off that they would be so rude a repeat customer, which they now have lost. No more groupon for me either! -
Review from Gourmet D.
Brooklyn, NY
2/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Dinner was spot on. Appetizers through dessert. The food was fresh, creative,cooked to perfection, and very, very French. This is a new favorite and will be back very soon. Best meal of 2011 so far.....
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Review from rei k.
Brooklyn, NY
3/16/2008
This is a great place - I hope everyone in the neighborhood will support it. I've been there three times - the brunch was fabulous and the menu choices were much more varied and interesting at brunch than most of the places around here. They have their own pastry chef, and the desserts and baked goods are to DIE FOR. Dinner was delicious both times - the short ribs were good and very rich and flavorful, the hanger steak was great, and the salmon is my favorite thing on the menu. Prices good - in the teens for all dinner entrees, under $10 a person for brunch. S full bar, and did I mention the delicious sweets?
The owner is planning to do some jazz music nights as well. -
Review from Emily O.
Portland, OR
10/16/2010
I was in NY last weekend (from OR.) visiting my best friend, oh what times we had! And as we all know, Sundays are a day of rest and of hollandaise sauce. We found Autour du Monde on Yelp and walked over. It wasn't too busy but there were only 2 gals working the entire place. Wait time was kind of heinous for our food to come out (25+ minutes) BUT we sipped on mimosas and waited. Food was worth the wait. Delicious veggie eggs Benedict that came with potatoes and savory side greens. The potatoes were on the cold side, but the rest was fine. Over all, three stars represents my first impressions on service and food. I wish I lived closer so I could try them out again and add more stars!
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Review from David C.
Brooklyn, NY
10/15/2010
Autour Du Monde - Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. I have to say, I passed by this place for the first year that I lived in Clinton Hill, wondering to my self if it was worth the gamble. The bulk of the good restaurants here are on DeKalb, Myrtle, or across Atlantic in Prospect Heights on Vanderbilt. Finally a year or so ago my wife and I and some friends decided to go. The experience was spectacular. The food was savory, the drinks were strong, the ambiance was somehow simultaneously cool, mysterious and unpretentious. Most importantly, however, was the personality of the owner, Olivier, who is just the coolest guy. We have since either dined at or ordered in from Autour du Monde 4-5 times a month. The Chicken, the Burger, the pasta special, the steak, the duck - all delicious. So glad this place exists! High end food with a personal touch.
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Review from Maudey P.
Brooklyn, NY
6/1/2010
This is one of those places that should be packed because the food is very good but for some odd reason, perhaps because its location, isn't terribly high-trafficked which is a good (for me) and bad (a restaurant needs business). The proprietor is really cool dude. The brunch is especially good and I order pickup every once in awhile and have never had a bad meal. Its good enough that you could make a specific trip to the restaurant - in other words - its not your typical neighborhood joint. The only negative is that is sort of expensive for the area...
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Review from David J.
Brooklyn, NY
12/4/2007 1 photo
Food was great. Only opened last Thursday, decor still a bit sparse. Service, slow, but attentive and friendly. The Confit de Canard with candied lemon on bed of lentil was out of this world. $45.00 for two without drinks, so definitely more on the upscale end, not a bad thing considering the options available around. Definitely a welcome addition.
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Review from kevin b.
Brooklyn, NY
8/30/2008
We stop in here a lot, it's on our way home from work. I have to say the quality of the food here is very high, it's hard to beat in the neighborhood and the small selection of wines are each a gem. Every meal we've eaten was prepared perfectly, and presented beautifully and was delicous. We especially like talking to the owners and thier lovely little daughter (she likes the song "itsy bitsy spider"). We highly recommend this place, you can't go wrong.
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Review from Dirk T.
Brooklyn, NY
6/19/2011
Been there 4 times for brunch generally solid, went today and used a groupon, and it was probably 4 stars each of the other times and 1 star this one, got steak and eggs, eggs were overcooked and rubbery (i ordered fried and got scrambled) and the steak was overcooked (ordered medium rare, and there was no pink at all), service was ehhhh, told them they had the order wrong she did not offer to fix. Very little attention to the quality of the food (which seemed like it was under a heat lamp for 20 minutes) or the customer satisfaction (the server never asked how it was-- but maybe she knew the answer when she served it). Average of 3 four star visit, but probably will not go back.
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Review from Vince C.
Brooklyn, NY
12/1/2009
This is my neighborhood place to chill, have a drink and sample the awesome ever-changing menu. Olivier brings nouvelle French cuisine to Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill with an emphasis on locally grown and organic products. When things are busy service can take some time, but it's always worth the wait. Please support this wonderful place!! We need more like it in the area.
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Review from Doug K.
Brooklyn, NY
2/15/2010
So here's the deal with this place, the food is pretty good and the service is horrible. The people are very nice there, but they are extremely inattentive. It was 5 minutes after we sat down that they actually came over to give us water or ask us if we wanted a drink. They never came by throughout the meal to ask us how things were, and it took us over 20 minutes to get the check, and we had to ask twice for it.
The food is good though, I had the leg of lamb which was delicious and my wife had the chicken, which was also good. So, if you have a lot of patience, I'd say go for it. But, if you're the kind of person who isn't up for a long dinner, then I definitely don't recommend this place. -
Review from Bob K.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 9/24/2010
They seem nearly empty these days. No wonder.
Home of Brooklyn's first $13 hamburger! Yikes!
If you discount the reviews here that are sponsored by their publicist, the consensus is that this is a mediocre neighborhood place with very high prices.1 Previous Review:
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8/10/2008
A thirteen dollar hamburger? In Brooklyn? Jeez, go back to Manhattan.
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Review from Lindsay D.
Brooklyn, NY
9/10/2009
Tried this place for the first time last night and I can't stop RAVING about it. The owners are the most friendly and wonderful people. The food... it was amazing. I was actually shocked, there usually aren't many people in here so I thought... must not be good. It. is. amazing. Plus, since there are less people in it you get amazing service from the owner himself. It's probably my new favorite restaurant. I HIGHLY recommend people give it a try!
Also, it's absolutely not cash only... I saw someone else on here write that. Maybe it used to be... but I paid with a credit card when I went. -
Review from Amy D.
Brooklyn, NY
1/17/2010
Coffee is good, the inside is roomy and tidy, the staff is friendly. Brunch was tasty, the baby walking around was smart and cute, and it was raining out so it felt good to be inside this place. Good job Autour. I have officially tried you and am not disappointed.
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Review from Dano W.
New York, NY
8/29/2009
Ate here with a big group, which gave us a chance to try a good sampling of dishes, all very tasty. It's not a bad way to do it, as the place is relatively spacious and doesn't get too crowded. The food is great -- the entrees are very flavorful and the dessert portions are bigger than they look. Good stuff all around.
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Review from Dahlia T.
Brooklyn, NY
1/1/2008 1 photo
I went there the weekend after it opened for brunch and was disappointed but chalked it up to opening jitters. Thankfully, it was. My husband and I returned to check out the dinner last Friday and it was lovely. We started with French Onion soup and a cheese and onion tart, both of which were excellent. And for the main course, we got the codfish and potato fritters with curry sauce, and the roasted scottish salmon, which were also quite good. By that point we were stuffed but managed to finish a pear tartin. The place hasn't gotten its liquor license just yet, so we had a bottle of wine from Olivino across the street, and all in all it was a great meal.
The owner is very friendly and reminded us they would be open for brunch on New Years, so we went back for brunch today and it was a vast improvement over the first time we went. Great french toast, the salad has gotten a lot better, and the sausage is perfect.
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Review from spazzy p.
Brooklyn, NY
1/26/2009
This place was great I would totally bring a friend here!
The atmosphere is great the service is very friendly and I have never had to wait very long for a table.
Though the menu seems a little pricey one night we went they had a pre frixe menu 25 bucks bought me
An delicious garden dinner salad
One of the best lamb shanks ever!
hot esspresso
warm sweet soft bread pudding
By the time I got to the bread pudding I was so stuffed! The waiter insisted I at least try the bread pudding, I did, and didn't regret it...f--delicious! -
Review from Shawn R.
Colorado Springs, CO
11/8/2008
We found Autour du Monde by accident last night. It's literally a step off the C train (Washington/Clinton stop). We both loved the place. The room is nice, nothing overdone, but comfortable. The music didn't drown out your conversation like a lot of places. The service was terrific from the owner, Olivier. It wasn't busy, so we got a chance to talk with him. We loved our food. Most of the ingredients are organic and locally grown and cooked by a chef who worked at Le Bernardin. The presentation was excellent. I had the short ribs and they literally melted in my mouth - and no bones! The portion size was good and the flavors were sublime. My wife had duck confit. She found it a little salty and wished there was a little more sauce. But on the whole, she liked her meal. The wine list ranges between $30 and $50 per bottle. The list is short and very good, as is the menu. I would certainly recommend the place and we'll certainly go back.
UPDATE: After reading the other reviews, I want to add that they DO take credit cards and have a full bar.
