Flûte Champagne Bar — Restaurant in New York

Title: Bubbles, Velvet, and a Hint of Paris in Midtown — Flûte is a Vibe

Review: Dropped into Flûte Champagne Bar after a packed day of judo training and real estate meetings — needed something with a little sparkle, and this tucked-away Midtown gem delivered.

It feels like a sultry Parisian lounge — dim lighting, velvet banquettes, and that unmistakable clink of flutes catching candlelight. The champagne list? Solid. From grower bottles to vintage labels, they’ve curated a selection that leans French-forward without being overwhelming.

I went with a classic Brut Rosé, served properly chilled in a tall flute. Balanced, dry, with just enough fruit to ride solo. Bonus: they had a specialty cocktail featuring elderflower and bubbles that was light, floral, and well executed.

Food: Small bites menu was on point. I ordered the truffle popcorn and smoked salmon toast — both elevated bar fare, perfect for a pre-dinner stop or nightcap.

Service: Service was professional but not overly warm — efficient, knowledgeable, but a little distant. Could’ve used just a touch more hospitality to hit the fifth star.

Vibe: Dark, romantic, intimate. A date-night favorite, no doubt. Ideal for small groups, couples, or solo champagne lovers looking to escape the chaos above ground.

Final Take: Flûte feels like a secret worth sharing — a Paris-meets-NYC escape built for toasts, conversation, and a little magic in a glass. Not quite perfect, but absolutely worth the visit.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

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I had an odd experience here. The design of this speakeasy-inspired spot in a basement is pretty charming. It’s dark and cozy and lit by warm-toned lighting and candlelight. The drink menu was well thought out and reasonably priced for this part of the world.

The service was a little bizarre. We had excellent service from a young woman who was there for most of our visit. She left about an hour into our visit and informed us that the bartender would take over. He was pleasant at first. Then when another party came in, his entire attitude changed and when we approached the bar to pay, he had a really rude and caustic attitude with our party for no reason. We had been quiet, respectful, and appreciative throughout the entire visit. When I tried to paid the ticket, for some reason he kept tinkering with the bill on the POS system a the bar. Finally he slammed down my bill after barking at me to repeat, for the third time, what I had. I’m a good tipper but this service was extremely hostile for no reason and my tip reflected this. A bit of customer service training with this gentleman might be helpful to keep other customers from having the same experience. His attitude pretty well ruined an otherwise...