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From the moment we walked in, the head waiter didn't give us a glance but told us coldly that someone would seat us even though he seemed in no rush to tend to another party. Our entrees came out in the middle of our appetizers, our check was brought rudely to us and there was never someone to check in and ask us if the food was alright. I will not be back and resent that they added a 20% tip in advance.

Great gem on the Upper West! Loved the fried poached egg! Fantastic wine list that is both informative and carefully selected.

I had a wonderful experience eating at Bistro Ten 18 recently. The food was rich and innovative. The service was fantastic for our group of 9, and we received great wine-pairing advice for our succulent meal. Everyone left content.

I was visiting my daughter in law school, Columbia's, and I wanted to take her somewhere nice, without breaking the budget - she's already doing that, thank you very much. She suggested Bistro Ten 18 and I sort of figured it was either going to be loud and student-oriented or very expernsive. I was pleased to find out it was neither. I have spent some time in Napa and used to fancy myself a connoisseur, so I was very happy about the wines that were recommended for our food. The food itself was good, well-priced and not some little portion, and the wine was excellent. They actually had a wine I'd never tried before and it was great. My daughter persuaded me to try the sundae with Merlot - I think we'll eat here again next time I visit.

The room was nearly empty, but we still waited 45 minutes for the food to arrive. When it did, it was very disappointing. The hollandaise on eggs Benedict was grainy and overwhelmingly sour, the eggs themselves undercooked, the salmon that came with was dry and salty. The English muffin underneath this creation was wet with water of unknown origin (I assume it was either the eggs or the greens). The rest of our order was pretty much of the same quality. And at those prices.

Heard this place was terrific-- it would be an exaggeration to say it is mediocre. The back room is bleak & cold & drafty-- the bargain dinner for two looked like leftovers-- 2 ends of salmon, dried out, overcooked "julienne" . The sweet waiter was inept--forgot to place bread or serve the coffee. A major disappointment and even prix fixe was overpriced for overcooked..

I've eaten at Bistro Ten 18 on numerous occasions, and the food and service have always been excellent. This restaurant is a true asset to the neighborhood, as, in a sea of wonderfully diverse ethnic restaurants on Amsterdam and Broadway, it is one of the few places that offers quality New American/French cuisine at a reasonable price. It is also a great spot to bring a date for lunch or dinner. I'm mystified by the previous reviewer's criticisms, which seem based entirely on an attempt at ordering take-out from what is a sit-down restaurant, and not on an actual dining experience in person. It's well understood that Menupages' menus are an approximation of what is offered at the restaurant, not the restaurants' actual menus themselves. Obviously, the actual menu is going to be far more accurate. Menupages should be used as an informational guide to get a sense of the establishment's offerings and prices, not to order food from.