A classic French bistro w/ a cool downtown dinner vibe. Known for steak frites & escargots.
This East Village French bistro offers a classic Parisian ambiance with a lively, sometimes sceney, atmosphere. It's a popular spot for those seeking a traditional French dining experience with dishes like steak frites and escargots. While it can attract a younger crowd and has faced some criticism for its vibe and noise levels, many still praise its classic French fare.
This French bistro is known for classic dishes such as steak frites and escargots. While some patrons recommend these, others have expressed disappointment and advised against dining here, citing a generally poor experience and unappetizing food.
"Steak frites and escargots are frequently mentioned as classic dishes. One user also specifically recommended the sweetbreads, noting they were exceptional."
Customer feedback is divided. While some praise the classic French bistro experience and dishes like steak frites, others criticize the restaurant for being loud, pretentious, and experiencing a decline in quality.
Important Note
The restaurant can be very loud and has been criticized for catering to a pretentious clientele. It's also noted that the popularity, especially with influencers, has made it harder to get a table and potentially impacted its overall dining experience.
"Lucien is considered one of the least favorite spots due to being obnoxiously loud and having unappetizing food."
Negative"The commenter states that Lucien used to have the best sweetbreads they had ever tasted, noting it was not listed on the menu and had to be ordered specifically."
Positive"The commenter acknowledges potential negative comments about Lucien possibly due to a younger crowd at the bar but maintains that the food is great."
Positive"Lucien is listed as a great French restaurant option. The commenter notes that while it might attract a younger crowd to the bar, the food is still considered great."
Positive"Lucien is recommended as a French dining spot."
Positive"This user recommended Lucien."
Positive"Lucienne is listed as a recommended coffee roaster."
Positive"This commenter asks for an update on Lucien, noting they used to go often but moved away and heard it became an 'instagramer hangout' and hard to get a table."
Neutral"This user lists Lucien as a French restaurant recommendation for a budget of under $35 per person with no drinks."
Positive"This commenter suggested Lucien."
Neutral"This user recommended Lucien, located in the East Village."
Neutral"This commenter suggests going to Lucien after Le Dive."
Positive"Lucien was recommended as a French dining option in NYC."
Positive"The user lists Lucien as a recommendation."
Positive"This user feels Lucien has declined from its former status as a staple, becoming more of a 'Dimes Square clubhouse' and is now a less desirable dining spot."
Negative"The user notes that Lucien, once a favorite, is now difficult to get into due to its popularity with influencers, and reservations are hard to obtain."
Negative"Luciene was mentioned as a distant second choice after Raoul's for steak au poivre."
Neutral"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."
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