This compact neighborhood bistro serves French food & wine in trendy, relaxed surroundings.
At a glance
#3 of 81 French restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.68
Rating breakdown
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5 ★83%
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4 ★9%
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3 ★3%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Le French Diner?
- Le French Diner is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 331 reviews.
- How does Le French Diner rank in New York?
- Le French Diner is #3 of 81 French restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Le French Diner located?
- 188 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 — 3.1 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Le French Diner?
- Phone: (212) 777-1577 · Website: facebook.com
This place was fine but not outstanding. I was expecting more after reading the reviews. I love French food and the food was good but beware that everything uses mayonnaise. I was surprised to find beef tartare mixed with mayo, a salad whose dressing clearly used mayo, a mayo sauce under the octopus (which was far too salty). With the egg, it was expected. Honestly, just an overuse of mayo when there are some many other delicious French sauces! I give the food 3 stars. I liked the atmosphere as it definitely does remind me of Paris, but as others have said, be prepared to wait for a bar seat. I recommend arriving at 5:30 when they open.
The most amazing and authentic tiny French bistro in all of NYC. Very small, intimate seating at a long bar. Very small, carefully curated menu. Very excellent food, service and atmosphere. Don’t miss this place and do try everything on the menu you can. Nothing is worth missing.
One of the top French spots in nyc to try ! Everything we ate was 10/10 and the service was excellent. Definitely get the socca de nice and the grilled hanger steak which comes with gratin (best I’ve ever had). Can’t wait to come back and try other things on the menu :)
Everything I ate and drank here was phenomenal. Vibes were immaculate. Parisian quality food (better tbh) in a classic NYC setting.
Everything I love about a NYC neighborhood restaurant: intimate, unfussy, and quality driven. Every dish was excellent, but the standouts were the chickpea crepe and the hangar steak. Wine BTG was wonderful as well. Would highly recommend.
Le French Diner is a cute, classy restaurant. We were here on a Saturday night. Regardless the food was amazing and the wine selection was simple and great as well. Every bite will be worth it! Mushroom appetizer was killer, as was the specials that they had that day.
Steak tartare, escargot, and steak with au gratin are to die for. This was my third time going and it thoroughly cemented itself as one of my favorite restaurants in NYC period. It is the perfect hidden gem and such a cozy atmosphere that really makes you feel like you're "in the know" when you go with how few seats there are. Wine list is great and fairly priced as well. Can't wait to go back!
This one of the best meals we have had.... We got there just a few minutes after they were closing, they very generously said they would seat us, we been to a play and taken a Uber to eat there. They didn't make us feel rushed and the food was excellent. My wife is Greek and loves octopus, theirs is the best one I have ever had including in Greece. Next time I am in NYC it will be on top of the list.
And back again still excellent
And back again still excellent
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