Romantic French bistro in FiDi w/ a standout French onion soup & classic Lyonnais-inspired dishes. Great for special occasions.
Experience Daniel Boulud's take on Lyonnais-inspired cuisine at Le Gratin, a romantic French bistro nestled in the Financial District. This spot has garnered attention for its excellent French onion soup, featuring an impressive cheese pull, and classic French dishes like the quenelle de brochet au gratin. It's a well-regarded option for special occasions and a surprising gem in its neighborhood.
Le Gratin offers a Lyonnais-inspired French menu, with standout dishes including their French onion soup, noted for its impressive cheese pull, and the quenelle de brochet au gratin. While generally praised, one review mentioned a dry patty and toppings on their cheeseburger, and noted the pommes dauphinoise is different from pommes dauphine.
"Le Gratin is highly recommended for its French onion soup, known for its generous and gooey cheese topping. The quenelle de brochet au gratin and gratin dauphinois are also notable French classics."
Customers highly recommend Le Gratin, particularly praising its romantic ambiance and classic French dishes. It's frequently suggested for special occasions like anniversaries and City Hall weddings.
Important Note
One review mentioned that the cheeseburger patty and toppings were dry, and the fries were also a bit dryish. Additionally, the pommes dauphinoise served is a potato gratin, distinct from the requested pommes dauphine.
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Neutral"The user considers Le Gratin to be the best upscale French restaurant in Manhattan, comparing it to Le Crocodile but with a slightly less authentic French approach."
Positive"This commenter "thirds" the recommendation for Le Gratin's French onion soup."
Positive"This user seconds the recommendation for Le Gratin's French onion soup."
Positive"Le Gratin is recommended for French onion soup."
Positive"Le Gratin in FiDi is described as quite good and located in a beautiful space."
Positive"Le gratin was proposed as a potential venue for a cozy, dim-lit dinner date."
Positive"Le gratin is recommended as a brunch spot near City Hall."
Positive"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."
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