Romantic French bistro w/ Lyonnais-inspired menu. A hidden gem by Daniel Boulud known for value & classic dishes.
This French bistro in the Financial District offers a romantic escape with its Lyonnais-inspired menu. Celebrated for its classic French dishes and value, it's a notable Daniel Boulud establishment that surprises with its ambiance in a less-than-romantic neighborhood. It's a great spot for special occasions or a delightful meal.
The restaurant offers a Lyonnais-inspired French menu with standout dishes like the quenelle de brochet au gratin and gratin dauphinois. Other praised items include French onion soup with an impressive cheese pull, escargots with pig trotter, and poireau vinaigrette. While most feedback is positive, some note that certain dishes like the quenelle can be heavy.
"Highly recommended dishes include the quenelle de brochet au gratin, gratin dauphinois, and French onion soup, noted for its impressive cheese pull. The restaurant also makes a good poireau vinaigrette."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, highlighting its romantic ambiance, connection to Daniel Boulud, and good value. It's frequently recommended for special occasions.
Important Note
One user noted that while the pommes dauphinoise is delicious, it is different from the requested pommes dauphine. Another comment mentioned that the quenelle, while fantastic, can be quite heavy.
"The commenter misses the large format macarons previously available from Financier and Bouchon."
Negative"Recommended as a potential option."
Neutral"Le Gratin is listed as a restaurant that may be easier to get reservations for."
Neutral"Le Gratin is listed as a potential dining option."
Neutral"This is a Daniel Boulud spot downtown, known for its classic French dishes."
Positive"Le gratin was recommended as a French dining option in NYC."
Positive"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
Neutral"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
Neutral"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
Neutral"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
Neutral"The user includes le gratin among their recommended restaurants participating in French Restaurant Week."
Positive"The quenelle at Le Gratin is highly recommended, described as fantastic, though it is also noted for being quite heavy."
Positive"A user recommends visiting Le Gratin after dining at the Bar Room at the Beekman."
Positive"The user inquired about using hotel credit at Le Gratin, implying interest in dining there, though it appeared the credit could not be applied."
Neutral"Although Le Gratin offers delicious pommes dauphinoise, a potato gratin, this dish is distinctly different from the pommes dauphine requested by the original poster."
Neutral"The restaurant was initially suggested as a place to get pommes dauphine, the fried potato balls the original poster was seeking."
Positive
