While Northside does have more than its fair share of Thai and Japanese places, it has thus far resisted the Park Slope-like glut of French Bistros. Fada, near McCarren park has been flying the Gaelic flag solo for a number of years now, but hold on, now there is Juliette, more upscale, less roots, and with a broader menu.

The lower level is nicely appointed and does indeed look like the interior of many a French Bistro in France, which is the look and feel the design team was no doubt looking for. Upstairs, the terrace is mixture of the local inner urban look and a Parisian sidewalk café, which works well if the wind is not blowing too insistently. If so, hang on to you napkins, for they will surely find themselves plastered against the windows of the apartments across the street.

The food is better-than-average French bistro fare. You can get the usual moules frites, steak frites and salad niçoise. There are other offerings that appear from time to time, such as Cornish game hens, and the peppered loin of lamb is great. If you are a vegetarian you may find dining here a challenge. But you can round out your salad withgrilled polenta and a side of sautéed spinach.

The terrace features a reduced, more casual menu. But the wine list in both the Upper and Lower houses is nicely designed and features affordable bottles for those light on funds for the month.

A welcome addition to the neighborhood, but still with the kind of spotty and/or non-existence service that sometimes leaves one aghast.

For those who like to brunch, this might just be your new favorite place, at least for a Bloody Mary.