iCi

Critics' Pick

246 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205
at Vanderbilt Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-789-2778 Send to Phone

Critics' Rating: Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
7.0 out of 10

17 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional, French

Photo by Jonathan Bourland

Map

Official Website

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Hours

Sun-Thu, 9am-4pm and 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, 9am-4pm and 5pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

C at Clinton-Washington Aves.

Prices

$15-$25

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Fireplace
Hot Spot
Lunch
Notable Wine List
Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Catering

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Civilized and low-key, iCi has many charms, not the least of which are expert mom-and-pop service and a peaceful, uncramped garden where the bilingual conversational hum rarely rises above a discreet peal of laughter. The menu is equally impressive—gently priced and more seasonal than the typically formulaic New York French bistro. A cool sweet-pea purée is full of fresh spring flavor, crisp-skinned chicken with lemon couscous is a paragon of the regulation-bistro form, and the house spaetzle is as comforting as macaroni and cheese. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

Best New Bistro Dish
The kitchen produces plenty of fine food at this sleek little French bistro in Fort Greene, but the chicken liver schnitzel alone is worth the trip.

Recommended Dishes

Fried soft shell crab, $12-$15; spaetzle, $12; skate, $19; hanger steak, $20; mackerel, $21; chocolate pot de creme, $7

Reader Ratings

7.0

Superb place!

theabn from 11205 | Posted on 7/30/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	9

Décor:	10

Value:	10

Ici is one of my favorite spots in Fort Greene! Such an easy going place with delicious food and a wondrous french feel. They have my all time fav portobello sandwich. The garden area is nicely sized and quiet - you wont...Read More

Food was under par

BKnite from 10024 | Posted on 1/27/08

Overall Reader Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)


Food:	2
Service:	3

Décor:	6

Value:	3

I had heard and read good reviews about this place and decided to try it out for myself, Well, what a waste of time and money. I ordered lamb however the waitress did not ask me how I wanted it cooked...Read More