New York French Bistro

Lindsay V.

Usually not in the mood for french bistro but when it’s good it’s good

6 spots • 0 followers • Updated Sep 19 • New York

L’Express

French • New York • 249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003, USA

"open super late. Pretty classic place. I will say the place next door is teaming with annoying corporate people."

L’Express, French in East Village

La Goulue New York

French • New York • 29 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065, USA

La Goulue New York, French in Upper East Side

Cafe d’Alsace

French • New York • 1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA

"great brunch. French hot chocolate!"

Cafe d’Alsace, French in Upper East Side

Cafe Luxembourg

French • New York • 200 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023, USA

"cute upper west side place. Also owned by Keith McNally"

Cafe Luxembourg, French in Upper West Side

Le Gamin

French • New York • 108 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

"little neighborhood spot. Always nice to be in greenpoint!"

Le Gamin, French in Greenpoint

La Grande Boucherie

French • New York • 145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

"or really any of them. Not life changing but good food and the grand boucherie has a nice space"

La Grande Boucherie, French in Hell's Kitchen

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