Romantic French bistro w/ Lyonnais flair. Chef Daniel Boulud's spot near City Hall.
Daniel Boulud's Le Gratin in the Financial District offers a romantic escape with its Lyonnais-inspired French cuisine. The restaurant is praised for its authentic dishes, cozy ambiance, and connection to a renowned chef, making it a noteworthy dining destination.
Le Gratin offers a Lyonnais-inspired French menu, with specific mentions of their 'quenelle de brochet au gratin', 'gratin dauphinois', 'escargots with pig trotter', and 'French onion soup' noted for its impressive cheese pull. The 'pommes dauphine' were also sought after, though the restaurant's 'pommes dauphinoise' is a different dish. The 'quenelle' is highly recommended but noted as heavy, and 'poireau vinaigrette' has also been praised. It's considered a good non-Italian option and a hidden gem by some.
"The French onion soup is highlighted for its excellent cheese pull. Other noted dishes include 'quenelle de brochet au gratin', 'gratin dauphinois', and 'escargots with pig trotter'."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Le Gratin, frequently recommending it for its romantic ambiance and French cuisine, often suggesting it for special occasions near City Hall.
Important Note
One user noted that while the restaurant offers 'pommes dauphinoise', it is a different dish than the 'pommes dauphine' originally sought. The 'quenelle' dish is recommended but described as heavy.
"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."
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."
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