ZipPicks Awards
Best French in Prospect Heights & Clinton Hill
Master Critic Review
Entre Nous
7.9
A Clinton Hill wine bar that reads like a compact Paris playbook: low-intervention bottles and classic French small plates built for lingering. Best move is to snack strategically—raw bar plus one warm dish—so the night stays wine-forward instead of turning into an expensive scattershot dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood plateau, Pork rillettes, Leeks vinaigrette
Scores:
Value: 6.5
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: A French small-plates menu paired to a deep natural-wine cellar.
Who should go: Wine-first dates and oysters-with-friends nights
When to visit: Later evening for peak energy
What to order: Seafood plateau, rillettes, oeuf mayo
Insider tip: Split the small seafood platter—add one hot plate and stop.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; limited and competitive after 6pm—plan extra time or use rideshare.
Dress code: Smart casual leaning dressy—stylish jeans are fine, but most guests dress for a night out.
Noise level: Moderate-to-lively—energetic wine-bar buzz, still workable for conversation.
Weekend wait: 30–60 min without a reservation, especially after 7pm.
Weekday lunch: Not applicable—dinner-focused wine bar, typically closed for lunch.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—several vegetable-forward plates and snacks, but not a full vegetarian menu.
Vegan options: Limited—mostly raw or simple vegetable options; check specials.
Gluten-free options: Some naturally gluten-free items (raw bar, certain small plates), but no dedicated prep area.
Best For
Better for: Natural wine depth, oysters, and a true linger-with-a-glass rhythm compared to more food-heavy French bistros.
Skip if: You want a full, value-driven French dinner or a quiet early meal—choose a traditional bistro instead.