New York’s Claudette is saying bonjour once more.
The beloved bistro, which occupies a prime position in Greenwich Village, has reopened after almost 20 months of extensive building repairs. It returns to Fifth Avenue with a new look and a fresh menu, but the same refined yet relaxed feel.
Claudette, originally opened in 2014 by Carlos Suarez’s Casa Nela restaurant group, was a neighborhood favorite for over a decade before it closed in 2024 because of structural issues in the landmark building. Following nearly two years of renovation work, the restaurant is looking better than ever.
Suarez, who has opened eight venues across New York City, Miami, and Tokyo, spearheaded the redesign, bringing a little French flavor to Fifth. The understated, whitewashed interior has been warmed up, with tobacco-hued banquettes and rich oak accents throughout. That brasserie-like vibe extends to the exterior, where dozens of bistro chairs line the avenue.
The dining room.
