Romantic French bistro, romantic ambiance, classic Lyonnais-inspired menu.
This French bistro in the Financial District, helmed by Daniel Boulud, offers a romantic escape with its Lyonnais-inspired menu. Known for dishes like quenelle de brochet au gratin and rich French onion soup, it provides a classic yet satisfying dining experience. It's a great option for special occasions or a sophisticated night out.
The restaurant is celebrated for its French and Lyonnais-inspired cuisine, with particular praise for its French onion soup, quenelle de brochet au gratin, and gratin dauphinois. One review mentioned Pig Trotter Croquettes and pommes dauphine (though clarifying it's different from pommes dauphinoise). Burgers received a less enthusiastic review for being dry.
"The French onion soup is highly praised, along with the quenelle de brochet au gratin and gratin dauphinois. The quenelle is noted as fantastic but quite heavy."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, often recommending it for special occasions and praising its romantic ambiance and classic French dishes.
Important Note
One reviewer found the Le Gratin Cheeseburger and its truffle variant to be dry, with average fries.
"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."
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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