Classic French bistro with an old New York feel and a cool downtown vibe, perfect for a late-night meal.
Experience the quintessential downtown dinner vibe at this French bistro, reminiscent of old New York. It's a popular spot for those seeking a classic French dining experience, often recommended for its lively atmosphere.
Lucien is a French bistro known for its classic dishes. While some recommend specific items like steak frites and escargots, others had a very negative experience, calling the food 'okay' at best and not worth the overall atmosphere.
"Steak frites and escargots are mentioned as recommended dishes."
Customers have mixed feelings about Lucien, with some praising its downtown dinner vibe and old New York feel, while others strongly advise against it, citing a horrible experience and pretentious clientele.
Important Note
Some customers report a very negative overall experience, describing the restaurant as a 'mess' with pretentious clientele, despite acknowledging the food as 'okay'.
"This user recommended Lucien as a French restaurant option."
Positive"Lucien's in the East Village is recommended for its old New York feel, making it a suitable option for a leisurely dinner."
Positive"Lucien is recommended for a late-night French bistro experience, noting it's open until 1 AM and has a "sceney" vibe that might appeal to a college-aged student."
Positive"The commenter expresses sarcastic anticipation for a review of Lucien, implying it's a type of restaurant that attracts a particular clientele, playing on the original poster's perceived review style."
Neutral"The user describes Lucien as a mess with an overall horrible experience, noting that their "okay food" does not justify catering to an entitled and pretentious clientele."
Negative"The user expresses firm resolve not to return to Lucien again, indicating a very negative past experience."
Negative"The user agrees with a previous comment that Lucien sucks, reinforcing a negative opinion about the restaurant."
Negative"The user strongly advises against going to Lucien, stating that anything else would be a better choice."
Negative"Lucien has a cool downtown dinner vibe."
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