Chez Lola
"Chez Lola describes itself as a 'bistro sans frontiers.' Yet that motto seems more apt for the charmingly improvised interior, complete with a box-spring repurposed as a wine rack, than for the French cuisine, which nods to the Mediterranean and Mexico," says Ethan Wolff for New York magazine. But Chez Lola's menu does cover more international ground than its strictly French brother bistro, Chez Oskar in Fort Greene. "[Chez Lola's] fare includes appetizers like a cheese terrine served with maple syrup dressing, and delicious Bartlett pears stuffed with blue cheese and balanced atop serrano ham. Juicy New Zealand rack of lamb, falling off the bone, causes serious entree envy among dinner companions," writes Liz Zack for Citysearch.
But Chowhound funkjester doesn't have such favorable things to say about this Clinton Hill spot: "Chez Lola is just another regurgitation of the same CH/FG formula that's made some folks money here: catchy graphics, bright paint schemes, young and trendy types spending the weekends here instead of going to Manhattan, and eating burgers, moule frittes and badly-done small plate preparations." What's your take on this place?
Reviews (5)
itsagas wrote a review on November 21, 2008 1:07 PM
I had one decent, but not great, meal here about a year ago.
noaht wrote a review on November 21, 2008 2:47 PM
Lola is brilliant for what it is. It's a cute spot with a warm and funky interior. The service is usually great, the food is delicious and not overpriced. It's a excellent addition to Myrtle. Over the past 2 yrs Ive been on dates there, larger group dinners, and brunch with my parents, and all parties were thoroughly impressed and content. Omelettes and burgers are both fantastic. It never seems like a scene with trendy kids, but rather a chill Brooklyn mix. And the garden is on point. It's a terrific spot, especially if you live within walking distance.
B61 wrote a review on November 21, 2008 3:45 PM
The food is disappointingly average. Oskar does a far better job at this concept.
treehouse wrote a review on November 23, 2008 2:14 PM
myrtle = rats and that is what decided to dine with us in the garden on my first and probably last visit. The food was not great. Oskar is far better and with a more collegial staff and better ambiance...seems a tad cleaner too.
Snarkypants wrote a review on November 5, 2009 12:09 PM
Oh Chez Lola. the times you have been good you have rocked my world and made me so happy. The times you've been bad you've infuriated me and almost ruined brunches. You're batting .500 overall.
The good: great atmosphere and lively for dinner. Service can be "relaxed" but still tolerable. Cooks have a tendency to overuse salt in some places, in particular the Manilla clams appetizer and the onion rings. They also have an eclectic menu with something for everyone on it. The bad: BRUNCH. The menu is nice and if you ever get somebody to take your order and bring you your food it's quite lovely. Excellent eggs florentine. The service is AWFUL at brunch, though, and understaffed every time we've been. That said, I'll never do brunch there again.
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